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Benue South NDC Senate Ticket: Onjeh challenges Dave Ogbole to produce nomination documents

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September 11, 2026

Comrade Daniel Onjeh has challenged a claimant to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) senatorial ticket for Benue South to produce documents backing his claim to the party’s ticket.

Recall that Pastor David Ogbole has claimed that he is the duly nominated NDC senatorial candidate for Benue South and denied allegations that he relinquished his ticket to Comrade Daniel Onjeh in exchange for money.

Reacting, however, Onjeh, who described the renewed claim as a distraction, urged his supporters to remain calm and focused as the 2027 Benue South senatorial race gathers momentum.

He said there could not be two candidates of the same political party for the same elective position, insisting that any person claiming to be the NDC candidate must provide evidence of his nomination.

Onjeh also denied ever negotiating with anyone over the purchase, sale or relinquishment of the NDC senatorial ticket.
“I have never said anywhere that I bought anybody’s ticket. I neither offered nor negotiated money with anybody in exchange for a senatorial ticket. There was no such discussion, transaction or agreement,” he stated.

He, however, said any personal financial assistance he may have offered an individual had nothing to do with the purchase or relinquishment of the NDC senatorial ticket.

Onjeh further challenged the claimant to publish the statement of his OPay account for Saturday, July 11, 2026, following the latter’s public challenge over alleged financial transactions between them.

“Whatever personal financial assistance I may have rendered had absolutely nothing to do with the purchase, sale or relinquishment of a political ticket.

The two issues are entirely different and should not be deliberately mixed up,” he said.

The former senatorial candidate also questioned the claimant’s political activities, alleging that the individual had been seeking the support of candidates of two other political parties in the race.

Onjeh said such alleged actions raised questions about the independence of the NDC senatorial aspiration.
“To my mind, that amounts to mortgaging the independence of the NDC senatorial ticket even before the race begins,” he said.

He maintained that since joining the NDC, he had refrained from making unilateral declarations about his status in the party, stressing that his participation in party activities had been based on the recognition accorded him by the party leadership.

Onjeh urged his supporters not to insult or attack anyone over the controversy, saying they should remain focused on the broader objective of securing better representation for Benue South.

“My message to our supporters is simple: relax. Do not insult anybody. Do not join issues with anybody. Do not allow yourselves to be distracted,” he said.

He added: “Let the documents speak. Let the party processes speak. At the appropriate time, the official records will speak. “We remain focused. No distractions.”

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RHYE EMPOWER PLATEAU STUDENTS WITH LAPTOPS AS SEYI TINUBU VISITS JOS

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November 14, 2026

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The Renewed Hope Youth Engagement (RHYE), Plateau State Chapter, on Friday, November 13, 2026, held an educational empowerment programme in Jos, Plateau State, with the distribution of free laptops to deserving students across tertiary institutions in the state.

The initiative, held at Tamarald Event Centre, Jos, was organised in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the vision of Renewed Hope Youth Movement . It is aimed at promoting digital inclusion, strengthening educational opportunities and equipping young Nigerians with the technological resources needed to excel in today’s increasingly digital society.

The event featured the presence of the Grand Patron of the Renewed Hope Youth Engagement initiative, Barr. Seyi Tinubu, who was accompanied by the Honourable Minister of Youth Development, Comrade Ayodele Olawande Wisdom.

Other notable dignitaries included the Plateau State Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Hon. Prince Miaphen; the Plateau State Coordinator of the City Boy Movement, Prince David Daser; the State Coordinator of Renewed Hope Youth Engagement, Mr. Manji Wilson; alongside other government officials, youth leaders, political stakeholders and students.

500 LAPTOPS TARGETED, 50 STUDENTS BENEFIT IN FIRST PHASE

A major highlight of the programme was the announcement of plans to distribute 500 laptops to deserving tertiary institution students across Plateau State.

Under the first phase of the initiative, 50 students drawn from various institutions received brand-new laptops to support their academic activities and digital learning.

Among the institutions represented were the University of Jos (UNIJOS), Plateau State University (PLASU), Plateau State Polytechnic (PLAPOLY), College of Health Technology, Zawan, College of Health Technology, Pankshin, and other institutions.

According to the organisers, the beneficiaries were selected based on academic merit, particularly their Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA), through a process facilitated by their respective institutions.

The laptops are expected to enhance students’ access to digital learning resources, academic research, assignments, online educational platforms and the acquisition of essential technological skills.

SEYI TINUBU VISITS GOVERNOR MUTFWANG, BARKIN LADI MEDICAL OUTREACH

Beyond the educational empowerment programme, Barr. Seyi Tinubu’s visit to Plateau State also featured other engagements.

Prior to the event in Jos, he visited a free medical outreach organised by the City Boy Movement in Barkin Ladi, where residents benefited from healthcare services.

He also paid a courtesy visit to the Executive Governor of Plateau State, His Excellency, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, at the Government House, Jos.

The organisers expressed appreciation to the Plateau State Government and the TIME IS NOW administration for their support and cooperation towards the successful hosting of the programme.

JOS ENTERTAINMENT STARS ADD COLOUR TO THE EVENT

The programme also featured entertainment and musical performances, making the occasion a celebration of youth, education and talent.

Popular Nigerian rapper Ice Prince Zamani, alongside Jos-based entertainers including Classic and Seemo Da Black Czar, thrilled guests and participants with live performances.

The entertainment segment added excitement to the gathering, bringing together education, youth engagement and the creative industry on one platform.

AN INVESTMENT IN THE FUTURE OF YOUNG PEOPLE

Speaking on the significance of the initiative, the organisers emphasised that the laptop distribution goes beyond the provision of electronic devices, describing it as an investment in the future of young Nigerians.

For the beneficiaries, the laptops represent valuable tools that will improve their learning experiences, expand access to educational opportunities, encourage digital innovation and prepare them for a technology-driven world.

The event which was well coordinated by Renewed Hope Youth Engagement further highlights the importance of youth-focused initiatives in promoting education, innovation, digital inclusion and sustainable development.

With a target of reaching 500 students, the initiative is expected to extend its impact to more deserving students across Plateau State as subsequent phases of the programme unfold.

The November 13 engagement marks another major youth-focused activity in Plateau State, bringing together government, youth organisations, educational institutions and the creative community in support of the development and empowerment of young people.

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2027: Peter Obi can't run typical Nigerian political organisation – Sam Amadi

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November 14, 2026

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A political analyst, Sam Amadi, has said presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, cannot effectively run a typical Nigerian political organisation because of his minimalist political approach and reluctance to distribute money.

Amadi said Obi's style of politics was fundamentally different from Nigeria's prevailing political culture, where politicians expect financial rewards and other benefits from their political associations.

He argued that some politicians who left Obi's camp were partly driven by what they expected from him but did not get.

Speaking on Arise Television's Prime Time programme on Friday, Amadi said Nigeria's political environment was unstable, with politicians frequently moving between political platforms in pursuit of personal interests.

According to him, some politicians who left Obi's camp had approached him to explain their grievances.

Amadi said their complaints reflected a fundamental disagreement between Obi's political philosophy and the expectations of politicians operating within Nigeria's political system.

The former Director-General of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, NERC, maintained that Obi understood his limitations in managing the country's conventional political structure.

He also described Obi as a minimalist who prefers a less elaborate approach to politics, arguing that the former Anambra State governor would rather pursue a straightforward path to political success than engage in the extensive political mobilisation associated with conventional Nigerian politics.

Amadi said: "Peter Obi represents a different kind of politician. Everything about him is often also exaggerated.

"Atiku ran for election with him as vice. The first thing he did after the election was to jump.

"First, Nigeria has a political market that's unstable. Yes. Most of these guys who left, they've come to me, and I talk to them, and they bring issues of grievance. And I say to these guys, look, I've served as Senate president. I've served Jonathan. I disagree with these people, but it's part of it.

"There's a political career. These guys want to move on. Secondly, they also want to have some things Peter cannot offer. That's a deep dissonance between Peter and Nigerian politics. People forget that. Yes, he doesn't give money.

"So Peter is not capable; Peter cannot run a typical Nigerian political organization. He knows that.

"Again, Peter is a minimalist, but it's business. He likes to, if he can, just sneak through this. He doesn't have to open the whole place."

2027: Peter Obi can’t run typical Nigerian political organisation – Sam Amadi