The Lucid (2025)

19/12/2024

The Political Landscape of the Northern Youths Welcomes Amb. Usman Sani Elkudan as a Member of Northern forum of Zonal and State Youth Leaders Board of Trustees.

Today, at the prestigious Nugget Hotel and Suites Utako Abuja, history was made as Amb. Usman Sani Elkudan was inaugurated as a member of the Northern forum of zonal and state youth leaders board of trustees of the People's Democratic Party (PDP).

The event, chaired by the esteemed Mallam Ibrahim Shekarua, saw the presence of prominent political leaders and youth representatives from all over the northern region.
As the father of the day, Rt. Hon. Baba Shehu Agaie, emphasized the importance of unity and inclusivity in the political sphere, the audience erupted in applause as they welcomed the mention of Amb. Elkudan as the newest member of the Board of Trustees.

Despite being unable to attend the event, Amb. Usman Sani Elkudan was ably represented by Hon. Sado Danladi Sunday, who collected his certificate presented by Mallam Ibrahim Shekarua on his behalf.

This gesture highlighted Amb. Elkudan's commitment and dedication to serving the needs of his people, even in his absence.
The inauguration of Amb. Elkudan as a member of the Board of Trustees is a testament to his unwavering passion for the betterment of the North and the country as a whole. With a strong background in international relations and vast experience in diplomacy, Amb. Elkudan brings a unique perspective and valuable skills to the table.

As the political landscape of the North evolves, it is essential to have young leaders like Amb. Elkudan stepping up and taking charge. With his youth and enthusiasm, he is a beacon of hope for the younger generation and a role model for aspiring leaders.
The significance of Amb. Usman Sani Elkudan's inauguration cannot be overstated. It is a clear indication of the PDP's commitment to empower young leaders and give them a platform to make a difference. It is a step towards building a more inclusive and diverse political system, where the youth's voices are heard and their opinions valued.

Furthermore, the presence of distinguished personalities like Mallam Ibrahim Shekarua and Rt. Hon. Baba Shehu Agaie at the event is a reflection of the trust and respect Amb. Elkudan commands within the political sphere. It is a testament to his integrity and leadership qualities, which have earned him this prestigious position within the PDP.
In his absence, Amb. Elkudan's representative, Hon. Sado Danladi Sunday, expressed his heartfelt gratitude for the recognition and trust placed in Amb. Elkudan by the PDP and the Northern forum. He also reiterated that Amb. Elkudan remains committed to the party's principles and will work tirelessly towards the PDP's success.

As we celebrate the inauguration of Amb. Usman Sani Elkudan as a member of the Northern forum of zonal and state youth leaders board of trustees of the PDP, let us also recognize the significance of this event in shaping the future of our country. With young and dynamic leaders like Amb. Elkudan, the North will continue to thrive and contribute to the progress of Nigeria.

In conclusion, we congratulate Amb. Elkudan on his well-deserved inauguration and wish him all the success in his new role. We also commend the PDP for recognizing and empowering young leaders and look forward to witnessing the positive impact of Amb. Elkudan's contributions to the party and the North.

21/12/2023

*Malicious attempt by Earl Osaro's media team to malign Ehilebo, and a cheap blackmail on Ighodalo*

I have tried enough to refrain from commenting on the fracas that happened at Wadata on the 14th of December when the NWC had a stakeholder's meeting with Edo 2024 gubernatorial aspirants; but, the continuous false narrative from the camp of Osaro Onaiwu, one of the aspirants trying to malign Barr Anthony Ehilebo and his aspirant, Dr Asue Ighodalo needs to be urgently punctured.

As someone who was at the event all through, and as an eyewitness, I deemed it fit to painstakingly set the record straight.

There was indeed an altercation where Osaro was seen to be visibly angry moving towards a young man.

Investigation revealed that Osaro had earlier orchestrated the brutal ousting of two young men from the NEC hall during the meeting. While the fracas ensued, Ehilebo was nowhere seen having a physical exchange with Osaro not to talk of the thug-like attack being maliciously claimed by his media team

I have read the petition written by his lawyers, and with the viral video(s), there is no evidence that Ehilebo had anything to do with the falsehood being targeted at him. It is libellous, completely false and blackmail just to score a cheap political point against his aspirant, Ighodalo, a popular aspirant in the next year's election
There is no evidence that would make one suggest that those in the viral video look like or acted like thugs, and an unbiased watcher will see for him or herself that Ehilebo is far from being in that chaotic act.

A very close ally of Osaro's camp confided in me that his Boss had admitted that Ehilebo didn't attack him. "he only came to tell me that he was disappointed at my action", he said.
While has the right to support the aspirant of his choice, anedible information has it that he has never been reached out to for support or consultation by Osaro.

The sponsored media onslaught against him as seen both in print and social media (being led by "juniorosaro") is nothing but a cacophonous carnad and aimed at tarnishing his hard-earned image. While the underserving animosity from Osaro's camp towards Ehilebo is understanding but unnecessary, it is important they advise their principal to stick to an issue-based campaign, not the bile-garnished clandestine style aimed at those who do not support his aspiration, especially from close allies like Ehilebo. If found to be true that he, out of close to 11 aspirants present, masterminded the rude sent-off of Anthony Ehilebo, a well-known and respected party's youth leader at the national, state and local government level from a stakeholders'' meeting convened to discuss Edo State political matter, it is most unbefitting of a man who wants to be the governor of a state like Edo that has politically sophisticated and diversely opinionated citizens.
The NWC of the PDP must urgently investigate this ugly situation to stop propagandists from milling falsehoods and further spread by social media sycophants.

*Goodluck Osaretin*

29/10/2023

BREAKING NEWS: WHAT A SAD NEWS TO THE ENTRE NIGERIANS AND THE PDP FAMILIES.

October 29, 2023

Press Statement

PDP Mourns National Woman Leader, Prof. Effah-Attoe
…Says Her Death is a Devastating Loss to Nigeria

The National Working Committee (NWC) and indeed the entire Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) family is utterly devastated over the death of the National Woman Leader of our great Party, Prof. Stella Effah-Attoe.

Our hearts bleed! Our Party and Nation have lost one of our best and brightest. Prof. Effah-Attoe’s death is a huge blow not only to her family but also to the PDP, the academic community, the people of Cross River State and indeed the Nation.

Prof. Effah-Attoe was very brilliant, towering and magnificent in all spheres, but yet lived an exceptionally humble, pleasant, sociable, gracious, compassionate and loving life. She touched lives in many positive ways and made pivotal contributions towards the growth and development of our Nation.

She was a dedicated teacher, politician, author and fearless mobilizer who always stood for the truth; fought for justice, equity and fairness and gave her energy, passion and resources in the pursuit of the rights of women in Nigeria.

Over the years, as Commissioner for Education and later Commissioner for Information and Culture in Cross River State, member of the Cross River State House of Assembly, member of Governing Board of several Cross River State and Federal Government Agencies and Programmes; a University Professor and one of the most decorated scholars in Nigeria, she distinguished herself as an amazon with extraordinary intellectual capacity for leadership and national service.

As the National Woman Leader of our great Party, she brought in an uncommon intellectual aptitude into Party administration especially in mobilizing women for greater participation in politics and governance.

The PDP will always remember her tireless contributions alongside other PDP leaders in the effort to rebrand and strengthen our great Party in the build-up to the 2023 general elections in line with the mission to rescue, rebuild and redirect our nation from misrule.

Prof Effah-Attoe’s death has left a huge vacuum in our Party but we take solace in the fact that she lived a devout Christian life, triumphed in her chosen path and left indelible marks in the service of the Nation and humanity.

The PDP commiserates with her immediate family, the people of Ikun in Biase Local Governnment Area of Cross River State, the Academic Community, the Cross River State Chapter of the PDP and the people of Cross River State.

Our Party prays to God to grant us all the fortitude to bear the loss; and to the faithful departed, an eternal rest in His bosom.

Signed:

Hon. Debo Ologunagba
National Publicity Secretary

15/03/2023

March 15, 2023

Press Statement

March 18: APC Has No Governorship Candidate in Taraba State - PDP
…Charges INEC to Be Guided by Supreme Court Judgment

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) states that the All Progressives Congress (APC) has no validly nominated candidate for the rescheduled Saturday March 18, 2023 governorship election in Taraba State in line with the Judgement of the Supreme Court delivered on February 1, 2023 in suit No SC/CV/1564/2022.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the good people of Taraba State and the general public are invited to note that the import of the judgement of the Supreme Court is to the effect that the APC cannot validly field a candidate in the March 18, 2023 governorship election in Taraba State, having failed to comply with the mandatory provisions of the Electoral Act, 2022 with regards to the conduct of its governorship primary in Taraba State.

Specifically, the Supreme Court reaffirmed the provision of Section 84 (13) of the Electoral Act, 2022, which provides that;

“Where a political party fails to comply with the provisions of this Act in the conduct of its primaries, its candidate for election shall not be included in the election for the particular position in issue”

In the words of the Supreme Court, “Section 84 (13) of the Electoral Act is quite clear on the effect of failure to comply with the provisions of the Act and the Guideline of a Political Party in the selection or nomination of a candidate for election. Its Candidate shall not be included in the election for the particular position in issue”.

The implication of the Supreme Court’s Judgment therefore is that INEC is effectively restrained from accepting or recognizing any governorship candidate from the APC for the March 18, 2023 Governorship election in Taraba State.

INEC must therefore be guided by the hierarchy of courts in Nigeria and the finality of the pronouncements in the Judgment of the Supreme Court on any issue or subject upon which it has ruled, ordered or given judgment.

The people of Taraba State must note that any vote therefore cast or credited to the APC in the March 18, 2023 Governorship election in Taraba State will be treated as wasted vote.

Signed:

Hon. Debo Ologunagba
National Publicity Secretary

11/12/2022

PDP gives new appointment to Gov Adeleke, Dino Melaye, Orji, others
platinumpost.ng Dec 11, 2022 1:32 PM

The leadership of the Presidential Campaign Organisation of the Peoples Democratic Party has approved the appointment the Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, as a member of the campaign council.

Adeleke was appointed as the Chairman of the South-West Coordinating Committee of the campaign council, according to a notice signed by the Director-General of the PDP PCO, Governor Aminu Tambuwal, on Saturday.

Other key PDP members were also appointed to head strategic campaign offices to steer the Atiku Abubakar presidential bid.

Senator Dino Melaye was appointed the Director of Public Affairs.

“These appointments are with immediate effects,” Tambuwal said.

See the zonal list below:

Zonal Coordinating Committee:

1. South-East: Senator Theodore Orji (Chairman)

2. South-South: Senator Duoye Diri (Chairman)

3. South-West: Senator Ademola Adeleke (Chairman)

4. North-Central: Senator Gabriel Suswam (Chairman)

5. North-East: Darius Ishiaku (Chairman)

6. North-West: Adamu Aliero (Chairman)

The campaign council also made appointments of Zonal Liaison Desk Officers.

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26/11/2022

Today I join millions of your well wishers, friends and associates to wish you happy birthday.

As a nationalist and a detribalised Nigerian, you have exhibited this in your humility and concern for the common Nigerians to have good and healthy life, by singularly employing thousands of Nigerians in your business organizations, your benevolence knows no limit
I am a living example of your support, be it financial and fatherly shield that you always give. May God Almighty reward you in all ramifications and may at the instance of your birthday celebration, God would bless us with your victory at the polls as President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, come 2023. Congratulations, Your Excellency.

Pst Mrs Maryann N Nyityo.

15/09/2022

A welcome home reception for the Gubernatorial candidate of the ruling All progressive Congress (APC) of Abia state, High Chief Ikechi Emenike, organized by the incoming Candidate of APC for Umuahia north State constituency, Abia state house of Assembly, Hon. Onyedi Okwulehie (Lord Mayor).

Emenike has been a Father, Mentor, source of inspiration for the APC in Abia state. His consistency in the APC has been devoid of political prostitution from one party to another, reinforcing the principle of APC for life.

"Welcome home my Leader" those were the words of Hon. Onyedi as his supporters sang and danced to the home coming of their political Juggernaut.

Ohuhu Odinma.

Silas Musa.

08/09/2022

The Lord Mayor......

07/09/2022

“Lives of great men all reminds us, we can make our lives sublime, and, departing, leave behind us, footprints on the sands of time.” Those are the words of Henry wadsworth Longfellow which today resonate with Onyedi Okwulehie, son of the great Sam.C. Okwulehie of blessed memory who has left his political footprints on Onyedi's time.
Onyedi Okwulehie (aka) Mayor is now in charge of his father's political dynasty that represented purposeful and representative leadership, and provided mentorship for today's Abia political class. Mayor, as he is fondly called, is the most preferred candidate to represent Umuahia North state constituency in the Abia State House of Assembly, according to as recent polling.
Onyedi has promised to use his wealth of political experience to usher in a leadership that differentiates itself from the crude and oppressive leadership that has got the good people of Umuahia North state constituency begging for better representation. Onyedi's key focus is revamping the Umuahia North economy Which is in sorry state, empowerment of women who are the micro economic drivers, education and youth mobilization and empowerment.
Onyedi is ready, willing, and able to deliver these and much more under the banner of the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) Where he clinched the party's ticket in a landslide victory. Below are his profile, pictures, and awards

06/09/2022

The candidate of the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) Hon. Onyedi Okwulehie (aka) Mayor paid a condolence visit to one of Nigeria’s finest musical act and all time great Bright Chimeze over the demise of his mother.

The Zigima master received Hon. Onyedi and his entourage at his country home, Hon. Onyedi prayed for the soul of the departed matriarch and asked the Almighty God to give the family the fortitude to bear their loss.
Michael Johnson
Lucid News.

26/07/2022

Congrats To all students of St. Mary-Ann..... wishing you all the best.

16/03/2022

Communique Issued at the End of 95th National Executive Committee (NEC) Meeting of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Held Today, Wednesday, March 16, 2022 at the PDP National Secretariat, Wadata Plaza, Wuse Zone 5, Abuja

The National Executive Committee (NEC), after extensive deliberations on issues of urgent national importance as well as preparations for the 2023 general elections resolved as follows:

1. NEC commended the effort of the various organs of our Party, the National Working Committee (NWC), the National Caucus, the National Assembly Caucus, the Board of Trustees (BoT), the PDP Governors’ Forum and our structures at various levels in stabilizing our Party for the task ahead.

2. NEC also commended the commitment of the National Working Committee (NWC) under the Chairmanship of Sen. Dr. Iyorchia Ayu to further unite and reposition the Party ahead of the 2023 general elections.

3. NEC applauded the NWC for the success of the Party in the Local Government election in the FCT as well as in recent bye-elections across the country. NEC also commended the NWC for successful conduct of the PDP primaries for Ekiti and Osun States’ governorship elections respectively and charged all Party members to work hard to ensure victory in the two elections.

4. NEC expressed confidence in the ability of the NWC to lead our Party to win the Presidential election, majority of state governors as well as majority of seats in the National and State Assemblies.

5. On the state of the nation, NEC strongly condemned the insincerity, corruption and insensitivity of the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led administration resulting in worsening insecurity and agonizing economic hardship in the country.

6. NEC also condemned the abysmal corruption in the APC government which is responsible for the excruciating fuel crisis and collapse of our national grid that have crippled economic and social activities in our country.

7. NEC notes that Nigerians are now looking up to the PDP for solution and as such urged all Party members to remain united in the PDP’s mission to Rescue and Rebuild our country from the misrule of the APC.

Preparations for the 2023 General Elections:

8. NEC approved the PDP Electoral Guidelines for the conduct of Primary Elections

9. NEC approved the Timetable and Schedule of Activities of the PDP for the 2023 general elections.

10. NEC approved a 50% reduction in nomination fees for youths aged 25 to 30 years for various elective positions.

11. NEC also approved the commencement of sale of Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms from Thursday, March 17, 2022

12. The following amounts for the Forms were approved by NEC:

(i) State House of Assembly -Expression of Interest - N100,000=
Nomination Form N500,000=

(ii) House of Representatives- Expression of Interest - N500,000=
Nomination Form N2,000,000=

(iii) Senate - Expression of Interest - N500,000=
Nomination Form N3,000,000=

(iv) Governorship - Expression of Interest - N1,000,000=
Nomination Form N20,000,000=

(v) President - Expression of Interest - N5,000,000=
Nomination Form N35,000,000=
Zoning:
NEC also approved the establishment of a 37-member Zoning Committee to make recommendations for the zoning of various elective positions for the 2023 general elections.

Signed:

Hon. Debo Ologunagba
National Publicity Secretary

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