The war in Ukraine has forced millions of people to flee war-torn areas- Kenneth Gbandi

 

 

 The war in Ukraine has forced millions of people to flee war-torn areas, including some of the over 4000 Nigerians studying in that country. It was therefore a privilege to welcomed some of our brothers and sisters from Ukraine to an informative session with my organization, the African Germany Information Center, a “One Stop Information Centre” that advice on how to get certificates recognized, or how to further education or get a Vocational training in Germany, all with the view to improving chances in the labor market. We offered our solidarity and thanked our sister from the Black Community Coalition for Justice & Self-Defense for the facilitation. Studying in Germany (acadenic exchange program) under my long years of advocacy on safe migration will be part of the experiences that I will be bringing to the table as a senator representing Delta North while exploring best alternatives at home. Delta North must be an economic, academic and vocational incubator in Nigeria. 2023 is certainly our date with History.

Funso Doherty: I’ll Mobilize 2.5 Million Voters To Ensure ADC Win Lagos Governorship In 2023

 

Funso Doherty, a governorship aspirant on the platform of the African Democratic Congress has boasted that he will mobilize 2. 5million voters to ensure he wins  in 2023

Speaking during his declaration ceremony on Tuesday, in Lagos, Doherty said he would reform the public service in the state and cater to the welfare of the people.

 

The governorship aspirant noted that his administration would focus on reducing the burden of tax and regulatory harassment on small businesses in the state.

 

 

He added that there is an urgent need to invest more in transportation and security infrastructure in the state, which would be a key focus on his agenda.

“I am stepping forward today because all around us we see evidence of this misalignment between the actions of leadership and the interests of the people,” Doherty said.

“Officers of government agencies that should be instruments of service to the people often act like predators preying on the very people they exist to serve. Importantly, they should be paid decent wages, without which the moral authority to insist on integrity is undermined and without which there can be no lasting solution.

“Reforming the public service will free up resources that can be re-directed in the enlightened public interest to enable Lagos do more and be more in the following areas: reducing the burden of tax and regulatory harassment on small enterprises, improving the ease of starting and doing business, delivering innovative traffic, power and broadband solutions, investing in primary, maternal, child and mental health, rebuilding quality in education, including qualitative vocational options, safety net programs especially for children, the elderly and disabled.

By 2023, the current democratic era which started in 1999 will be one year shy of a quarter century. That is almost a whole generation. Nations have gone from third world to first world status in a generation. The 2022 approved budget for Lagos State is approximately N1.7 trillion. This is equivalent to the budget of several states combined. Just imagine if that expenditure is put to work competently, faithfully, honestly and transparently with the best public interest in mind and devoid of self-dealing. Then imagine this scenario is built on and repeated every year for 25 years. This is how states and nations are transformed.

“It is with a great sense of humility, responsibility and history, that I announce that I have joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and that by the grace of God, I intend to contest for the office of governor of my home state, Lagos.”

Doherty added that he decided to contest under the ADC as the party offers a compelling alternative platform to the two political parties that have dominated governance in Nigeria.

He said the ADC will mobilise over 2.5 million voters in the next election in order to ensure victory for the party.

-newsnowonline.com.ng

 

 

DELTA ADC HOLDS PARTY CONGRESS IN ASABA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Delta state has held its congress in Asaba, which attracted members of the party from the 25 local government areas of the state.

 

The generally peaceful party congress also had in attendance four presidential aspirants and some House of Assembly hopefuls seeking to bear the party’s flag in the 2023 general elections, including Prof. Kingsley Moghalu and Dr. Chukwuka Monye, Joyce Nasaka and Ayor Dele Favour

In his remarks, the National  Chairman of ADC, Chief Ralph Nwosu, said the congress was an avenue for the party to strategize for the forthcoming elections by looking inward for ideas and options for a better performance of the party at all levels of the next electoral process.

Chief Nwosu, who was represented by the Deputy National President, Diaspora Network, Mr. Kenneth Gbandi, noted that the party was well positioned to do battle for the presidential seat with the two leading political parties, the APC and PDP, and urged party faithful to brace up for the task, which he admitted would not be an easy one.

He commended the leadership of ADC in Delta for ensuring that the party remained united and appealed to members of the party in the state to close ranks and work together in the overall interest of the party.

In their separate remarks, Prof. Kingsley Moghalu and Dr Chukwuka Monye, both of whom are aspiring to be President of Nigeria, told party members that ADC was the only alternative to APC and PDP, insisting that the time had come for the party to take over power at the center and fix the numerous socioeconomic and security challenges facing the country.

Earlier, the State Chairman of ADC, Prince Joe Chukwu, said the party was made up of dedicated and energetic members determined to transform Nigeria and guarantee a brighter future for the citizenry, adding that ADC believed in one man, one vote and was strongly opposed to imposition of candidates for elective positions.

Prince Chukwu, who is also the Chairman, ADC Chairmen’s Forum in Nigeria, thanked all party leaders and delegates for their orderly conduct during the congress and urged them to join hands with the new executives to strengthen the party in the state.

At the congress, Prince Joe Chukwu was reelected State Chairman of the party, among other executive members of the state and local government area chapters.

 

Thank you all, for your presence at the ADC Delta State Congress-Prince Joe Chukwu

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thank you all, for your presence at the ADC Delta State Congress.

May the Almighty God bless us all & our beautiful family for the successful Congress that held in Asaba, Delta State.

I, Prince Joe Chukwu, Delta State Chairman ADC, say a very big thank you to everybody for being present at the congress yesterday on the 26th February 2022. Thank you all & God bless us all in Jesus mighty name, Amen.

Prince Joe Chukwu,

Newly elected Chairman,

ADC Delta State.

 

 

Dr Ayodele Joins ADC To Pursue 2023 Presidential Aspiration, Calls For “The True Force”

 

Dr Favour Ayodele Showing Off His Membership Card.

 

By Progress Godfrey, Abuja

20 October 2021 (SUMMIT POST) – Dr Favour Ayodele has joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC), to further pursue his aspirations of becoming Nigeria’s next President come 2023.

Speaking at the public declaration of his membership at the party office in Abuja on Wednesday, the former 2019 Presidential Aspirant of the Young Progressive Party (YPP), said that it is time to ARISE, LIGHT NIGERIA.

Ayodele stated that under the ARISE, LIGHT NIGERIA agenda, Nigeria will be known for Agriculture, Resources, Investment, Security, Education and 24/7 Light (electricity), noting that with 24/7 electricity, Nigeria’s problems will reduce by 75%.

“Fellow Nigerians, we are better together. We are stronger together. Our diversity is our strength, not our weakness. What Nigeria needs right now is a Party with a political ideology that unites us, not divides us further: at home and in the diaspora. What Nigeria needs is a Party with a philosophy that empowers us, not degrade us or embarrass us.

“What Nigeria needs right now is a Party with an outlook that emboldens us to dream big as world class citizens, not one that makes us run for cover. What Nigeria needs is a Party with a platform that welcomes free expression of ideas as the way forward, not one that censors or threatens our lives for using our God-given voices or hopes to bribe us with “hush money”.

“Fellow Nigerians, I have found that Party to be ADC- the African Democratic Congress, under the able Chairmanship of the Honorable Chief Ralph Nwosu and the National and International Executives. After careful deliberation with my wonderful team, we have concluded that ADC aligns with our vision and ideology, with an expandable platform for the bold ideas that we bring to the table.

He decried the senseless killing of #ENDSARS Protesters of October 20 2020, and all those killed for speaking against the evil and injustice meted on Nigerians by politicians. He therefore observed a minute silence.

“For these #ENDSARS heroes and heroines, as well as the many hundreds of martyrs whose blood have been needlessly spilled upon the soils of this nation: our brave soldiers who have died fighting terrorism, clergy men and women who have been silenced for speaking out against evil, harmless women who have been raped and some killed, farmers who have been massacred and driven out of their lands, school children and every day Nigerians who have been terrorized by instances of kidnap, some never able to return back to their families… and the list goes on and on. I humbly request we observe a moment of silence…”

He therefore called on present and past political aspirants of all levels to join the ADC and join hands in salvaging the country
“I therefore encourage and invite you, my friends, my colleagues, past and present political aspirants of the Gubernatorial, Senatorial, Representatives, and Local Government offices. Let us salvage our country. If not us… who? If not now… when? Let us make the African Democratic Congress party the Alternative Political Force- “THE TRUE FORCE” Remember, we cannot be like them and we refuse to join them. Let us therefore present to Nigerians a credible alternative, free from corruption, free from money-bag politics, ‘godfatherism’, ineptitude, nepotism, tribalism, backward thinking and “rulership mentality”. It is time to think Out-of-the-Box and work as if There Is-No-Box,”

“… I believe there is light at the end of this tunnel, if we arise and act now. I call on all who love this country, male or female, far or near. National development is a collective effort. The day we decide to unite under one vision, that is the day our victory will begin. That vision is here. The platform for the vision is here. Join us, let us make our nation one we can all be happy for. Another term of office with the current set of people. God forbid!”

The National Party Chairman, Chief Ralph Nwosu, while welcoming Dr Ayodele to the ADC, noted that the party is about Volunteerism and a call to serve.

Nwosu decried the deplorable state of Nigeria, stating that the party in its trajectory of building a “Super-Power Economy”, will ensure an end to godfatherism, bad leadership among others with its vision-driven aspirants.

He stated that being the party endorsed by Nigerian Youths and having over 40% of the youths, ADC will produce Nigeria’s next President.

He further disclosed that in the coming months, the party will be welcoming more aspirants; with clean records.

-summitpostnews.com

 

2023: Dr. Favour Ayodele makes case for Nigerians in diaspora

 

From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja

Dr. Favour Ayodele, a presidential aspirant under  the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has said  that Nigerians would be given equal rights irrespective of location if given opportunity to lead the country.

 Ayodele made this disclosure in a statement,he signed and made available to journalists in Abuja, yesterday

He said that according to data from World Bank,  Nigerians in diaspora have contributed a lot to the economic development of the country in the past  and present years,so should be given equal rights.

The statement reads in parts;The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Foreign Affairs and the Diaspora, Mrs Abike Dabiri-Erewa, had in 2017 said there were about 15 million Nigerians in various parts of the world.

“The Nigerian Diaspora population remitted $65.34bn in three years to boost economic activities in the country, according to data obtained from the World Bank. In 2018,  Nigerian Diaspora remittance was $24.31bn. In 2019, it was $23.81bn while in  2020, $17.21bn was recorded.

Nigerians in Diaspora will have equal rights in my administration. Nigerians in the world will be treated with equal rights irrespective of where they are.

Optimistically, I and my team have carefully prepared sophisticated working plans, and by 2022 January will be unveiling some of them to Nigerians. But before then, part of what’s intentionally prepared and we’ll do, is;

Offering an alternative government, led by accountable, credible, visionary and dynamic anchors with common sense leadership as against recycled selfish rulers.My Administration will give Nigerians a brand new constitution debated and supported by all.

We will create national bridge-building agencies to restore our battered image, rebuild trust and create a culture of value-driven innovation across the country and beyond. This, we will achieve through our Orientation Intelligence Agency – (OIA), a Campaign Based Organization.

We will explore revolutionary technology-driven interventions to revamp and close our national security gaps that have created disunity, distrust, factions and policy deployments that ridicule our collective intelligence.

“Four years of world-class intensive solutions. We will go beyond crude-oil dependence and begin to explore renewable green energy innovations, as well as work to provide affordable pay-per-use electricity distribution.

“My administration will create a socioeconomic global policy for transformational values.Creation of food security through agricultural world chess against Nigeria’s allegorical appellation “Capital Poverty of the World” to “Emerging Global Economy.” EGE as we propose a $5trillion economic paradigm shift which by the end of my administration Nigeria will be having formidable socioeconomics and human capital base.

“LIGHT NIGERIA MISSION is a revolutionary project against our country’s shameful state; with electricity in Nigeria, 75% of our problem will be solved. If we can not concentrate on ourselves, it will be difficult to achieve expected results. Right now, I am proud of a mechanism with efficient and sufficient distribution of energy for 190 million people across Nigeria; when elected. Working system with solution-driven institutions is what we need now, and my administration will ensure this will be pragmatically integrated without reservation.

“We’ll invest in our local produce, so also in education, primary healthcare, transportation, tourism, security, housing,he said

-www.sunnewsonline.com

 

Politics Popular Presidential Aspirant Joins ADC (Details)

 

A former independent aspirant during the 2019 Presidential election, Dr. Favour Ayodele, has joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to pursue his presidential ambition.

While speaking to journalists at the party secrtatriat in Abuja, Ayodele said he made his decision to present himself for the service of the country, by running for the office of President.

He added that his aspiration was not about personal ambition or for selfish purpose but for the 20 million out of school children and sbout 20 million people living with disabilities.

Ayodele cautioned those calling for peaceful break-up of the country, warning that no break-up is healthy, as division always lead to reduction of value.

After 60 years of living together, including inter-tribal marriages, business transactions and investments, he eondered how to ensure an equitable division or separation.

He said, “What Nigeria needs right now is a Party with a political ideology that unites us, not divides us further at home and in the diaspora. What Nigeria needs right now is a party with a philosophy that empowers us, not degrade us or embarrass us”.

Earlier, the Chairman of the Party, Mr. Ralph Nwosu, said for more than 20 years the country had been facing different challenges, ranging from banditry to kidnapping and general insecurity.

He said all these challenges were as a result of bad leadership and lack of political will to do the needful.

Nwosu added that, “ADC is about volunteering services, just like young men or women who put their lives on the line to join military service and that is how public service should be. But the reverse is the case with the kind of politicians we have today who see politics as money making venture”.

“We welcome you proudly because you are a distinguished Nigerian. We need servants and dedicated leaders like you to lead this country,’’ the ADC chairman said.

He added that the ADC had been working with other political parties and institutions to achieve its desire of “enthroning a better Nigeria”

-ireporteronline.com.ng