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Oba of Benin Receives Dele Momodu, Insists on President to Unite the Nation, Stop Human Trafficking

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4 years ago

February 9, 2022

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By Eric Elezuo

As part of his consultation tours, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and frontline presidential aspirant, Aare Dele Momodu, has paid a courtesy call on the paramount ruler of Benin Kingdom, Oba Ewuare II, the Oba of Benin, in his palace.

Receiving the presidential hopeful and his entourage, the revered Oba pledged the peace and mercy of God on all Nigerians as they find unity, saying the right person to lead the country is that person that will unify her.

Earlier in his address, the Chairman of Ovation Media Group and seasoned philanthropist, has intimated the Oba of his intention to run for the presidency of Nigeria come 2023, saying that it is imperative that someone, who has the interest of the nation at heart; someone who has traversed the length and breadth of the country should be given the opportunity to lead the nation.

“The nation has been in long search for unity, and needs the one person that has made friends across the nation and beyond to be the unifying factor. I have decided not to comment from the sideline but join the fray to rescue our dear country as president. Unity is what this nation lacks most, and I am that person that came bring about the unity with your support,” Momodu told the Oba.

In his response, which was accompanied with prayers for the presidential aspirant and his entourage, the Oba said that the country’s challenge is lack of unity, coupled with human trafficking, noting that Nigeria needs the person that could be bring these scourges to an end. He agreed that these can happen if Nigerians all agree to work together as one entity. And as a result, needs someone who would lead the people to such agreement.

While acknowledging that Nigeria is not the only country battling with several issues, noted however that a worthy leader will see to functional of the country’s diversity. He promised however, that the traditional institution will do everything within its powers to reduce the challenges of disunity if not completely eradicated.

He further hailed Aare Momodu for his dexterity in managing the Ovation brand for an upward of 26 years, noting that both the brand and Dele Momodu has gained worldwide recognition, without any form of drop in its content and standard.

Chief Momodu is one of the few Nigerians, who have traveled the length and breadth of the world in search of both greener pastures and propagating the beauty and image of Nigeria, and this is one attribute the celebrity journalist says speak for him in his quest to effect Nigerians more positively from the exalted seat of Mr. President.

Momodu has used his years of profitable travels to sharpen his knowledge of world peace and how to bring about the dividends of democracy without rancour, adding that none of the aspirants as it stands, can be more qualified that he is. He disclosed that his engagements with world leaders, leaders of thoughts, opinion molders and industry bigwigs put him at a vantage position to bring speedy development for the country.

The Oba’s acceptance of Momodu’s visit and aspirations was portrayed as he permitted a group photograph with Momodu and some of his entourage in a rare show of magnanimity.

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Supreme Court Fixes April 22 for Hearing in ADC Leadership Crisis

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2 days ago

April 14, 2026

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The Supreme Court has scheduled hearing for April 22 in the appeal filed by the National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Senator David Mark, in relation to the leadership dispute in the party.

Mark’s appeal is against the March 12 judgment of the Court of Appeal, which dismissed his appeal against the September 4, 2025 ruling by Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja refusing to grant some injunctive reliefs contained in an ex-parte application filed by a chieftain of the party, Nafiu Bala Gombe.

A five-member panel of the Supreme Court, led by Justice Mohammed Garba chose the date on Tuesday after granting accelerated hearing in the appeal marked: SC/CV/180/2026.

The court ordered Mark’s lawyer, Jibril Okutepa (SAN) to file the appellant’s brief and serve on Wednesday.

It ordered the respondents to each file and serve on the appellant, a respondent’s brief within three days of being served with the appellant’s brief.

The appellant, according to the court, is to file a reply brief, if needs be, within one day of being served with the respondents’ briefs.

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Amid Denials, ADC Reportedly Secures Rainbow Event Centre As Venue for National Convention

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3 days ago

April 13, 2026

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Baring any last minute change, the leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) under Senator David Mark and Rauf Aregbesola as National chairman and National Secretary respectively will hold the party’s National convention at the National Rainbow Event Centre in Garki on Tuesday, 14 April 2026.

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has being denied two venues without any cogent reasons despite early arrangements, according to sources.

First, it was alleged that the Abuja Transcorp Hilton Hotels, which was initially approached, turned down the ADC request to use it’s facility.

The ADC, having sensed sabotage, has kept the Rainbow Event Center under rap as it’s definite venue.

The last National Executive Committee (NEC) of the party was held at the same venue.

Located adjacent the Nigerian Police Force Headquarters, the event centre will host the second NEC meeting of the ADC and it’s forthcoming national convention.

According to The Guardian’ report, the ADC leadership has communicated the venue to state chapters with the caveat not to escalate it.

The ADC is in a battle of survival against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and has approached the Supreme Court for intervention.

The INEC national chairman Prof Joash Amupitan has suspended recognition of the David Mark-led ADC rendering a leadership vacuum in the party.

INEC said it’s decision was on the basis of an Appeal Court pronouncement that ordered statusquo ante-bellum be maintained.

Reports say that why the venue is being quietly decorated moderately for the event, the ADC intends to fully move in the early hours of Tuesday.

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Shettima Lacks Respect, I Won’t Engage Him, Atiku Responds to VP’s Challenge

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3 days ago

April 13, 2026

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Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has hit back at incumbent Vice President Kashim Shettima over the latter’s poser over achievements in office, saying he won’t take the challenge because Shettima was disrespectful.

Shettima had reportedly challenged Atiku to provide details of eight projects he executed for the development of Northern Nigeria during his tenure as vice president for eight years, as well as name eight individuals he empowered while in office.

But, speaking in an interview with GTA Hausa podcast, Atiku said he would not engage the vice president on the matter.

“I will not respond to Kashim Shettima because he is disrespectful. I am older than him and I have more experience in governance than he does, so I will not respond to him,” he said.

The former vice president further argued that cultural values in Northern Nigeria discourage younger individuals from publicly challenging their elders in such a manner.

“It is not part of our tradition in the North to disrespect elders. You cannot look at someone who is above you in both age and accomplishments and start taunting him. That is not our tradition, so I won’t engage with him,” Atiku emphasised.