‎Ministerial Muscle: Regional Planning Minister, Momoh Takes Over  APC in Etsako East‎‎‎

‎Ministerial Muscle: Regional Planning Minister, Momoh Takes Over  APC in Etsako East‎‎‎


‎By DADA AYOKHAI

‎Nigeria’s Minister for Regional  Development,Hon Abubakar Momoh recently   assumed control of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Etsako East Local Government Area (LGA), Edo State.

‎ This move follows a confrontation with the state party leadership, notably Chairman Jarret Tenebe, who hails from neighboring Etsako West LGA.

‎Analysts link the takeover to Momoh’s influence as a federal minister and former legislator representing Etsako Federal Constituency.


‎The takeover has exacerbated factionalism within the Edo APC. Critics argue Momoh’s actions are a power play to challenged  Tenebe leadership.of the party..

‎ The minister during an APC parley  held at  his country home in imiegba with the local government and ward executive of the party in Etsako East saw the LGA Executive Council and ward chairmen pass a vote of confidence in Momoh, reaffirming his leadership amid suspensions of ward chairman.

‎Similarly, the Minister, in company of some party leaders , presiding over the meeting like a legislative speaker, oversaw a vote of confidence for the Local Government Area (LGA) and Ward Executive Council (EXCO) members including the suspended ward chairman.

‎He  commended their performance during the last gubernatorial election, which saw Monday Okpebholo emerge as governor. This gesture underscores the minister’s influence and support for the EXCO members to spite the state chairman of the party, Jarrett Tenebe


‎In a related development, the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State has directed the Ward 9 Vice Chairman, Paul O. Asekhemhe, to take over the affairs of the ward following the suspension of former Ward Chairman Adamu Ototobor.


‎ This is contained in a press release signed by the party publicity secretary in the local government .Comr. Idodo Abdulradak Emmanuel Ikpemoghena Ekwotsor.

‎The APC suspended Ototobor due to alleged acts of insubordination and misconduct, deeming his actions inconsistent with the party’s principles, discipline, and values in Edo State.

‎The party has tasked Asekhemhe with overseeing ward affairs until Ototobor’s suspension is lifted. Ototobor has been instructed to hand over party materials and a bike allocated to him to the acting chairman.

‎The acting chairman is expected to call a meeting with the 27 Ward EXCO members to inform them of the development and garner their support to move the party forward.





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