Breaking News: Edo 2016 guber Polls: SDP Inaugurate Executive Committee ,Strategize to win 2016 Edo guber polls; " SDP Will produce the Next Governor of Edo State - Isha Alau' The Social Democratic Party - Edo state chapter held its quarterly meeting on the 13th of February 2016 and was well attended by all the members of the states Exco and the Local Government Chairmen and secretaries across Edo state and the following resolutions were adopted:

Breaking News: Edo 2016 guber Polls: SDP Inaugurate Executive Committee ,Strategize to win 2016 Edo guber polls; " SDP Will produce the Next Governor of Edo State - Isha Alau'

The Social Democratic Party - Edo state chapter held its quarterly meeting on the 13th of February 2016 and was well attended by all the members of the states Exco and the Local Government Chairmen and secretaries across Edo state and the following resolutions were adopted:

1* The inauguration and empowerment of the State Executive committee in accordance with the Party constitution of Article 13.6 that enablers the composition of the state executive committee to carry out the functions of the congress in between congresses

2* The inauguration and empowerment of the state working committee in accordance with the constitution of SDP Article 13.7

3* Vote of confidence passed on the chairman of SDP His Excellency Prince Frank Ukonga and the , states Secretary Chief Saka Sedu and the state Exco Edo state after the presentation of INEC endorsed certificate of Return as Edo state chairman and secretary by Prince Frank Ukonga and chief Saka Seidu issued recently by the Party to the duo by the National Director of Administration of SDP Abuja;  the Executive committee and joint session of the state Exco , Local Government Chairmen and Ex official members of the party passed a vote of confidence of the chairman SDP Edo state His Excellency Prince Frank Ukonga , the States Secretary Chief Saka Sedu and the states Exco.

4* The State Executive committee has decided to dissolve the Edo North Local Government Exco and the Senatorial District Exco formed urgently in the emergency of the 2015 general polls due to the restive Nature of Edo North districts, the constant decamping from the party in Edo North due to non inclusive leadership of the SDP leaders of Edo North,indiscipline, insubordination and other anti pqrty activities.. and an Ad Hoc committee has been set up headed by the Secretary of ther Party Chief Saka Sedu as chairman and Mr Dickson Oahre as Secretary, while Chief Riliwanu Oshiobugie Bonvis has been appointed as the caretaker Organizing Secretary of Edo North that is also a member of the organizing committee as Deputy Chairman

5* Discipline and anti arty activities : it was brought to the notice of the state Executive committee that some persons impersonate as the leaders of SDP  Edo states and as the chairman board of trustee of the party' this is to put the record straight that these are spurious claims, lies and impersonation...the National chairman of the Party SDP is His Excellency Chief Olu Falue - GCON- and the Edo state leader of  of the party is His Excellency Prince Frank Ukonga, who is the chairman of the party in Edo state and the only duely approved person that can speak and go into deals and aprove all inter party cooperation on behalf of the party and the general public is hereby notified to disregard any person or persons imopersonating as the chairman BOT and the leaders of the party in Edo state.

6* That One Cornelius Oreruan of Owan East who contested on the platform of SDP for House of Assembly in the 2015 general polls has been suspended under article 20 section 2 for anti party activities, insurbodination and impersonation and by the constitution of SDP Article 20 section 5 and 7  a suspendent member od SDP size t be a member of SDP ad any body that does business with that person on the behalf of SDP does so at his or her own risk. General Public please take note.

7* That during the 2015 polls, the leaders of Edo north collected 12 tickets of one senate for Hon Abubakar Momoh, 3 House of Representatives tickets for Obas Ekehinde , Hon Agbaje and Hon Agbukor, and 8 House of Assembly tickets for Hon Coker Bello, Hon Anselm Agbabi, Hon Cornelius Oreruan, Hon Egivin, Hon Razak Momoh alias star black etal but till today members of Edo North SDP led by Hon Abubakar Momoh has not redeemed the pledge to pay up the nomination fess of N15 million Naira owed to the party. The chairman of Edo state SDP did not waiver the nomination fess neither did the National chairman who insisted that all persons must pay up nomination fees. This is a very serious anti party activity as it contravenes article 12 section 2 of SDP Constitution of failure to comply with financial obligations to the party..This is the last warning to the leaders of the party in Edo North to pay up or face suspension and subsequent expulsion...meanwhile the case of this gross anti party activity has been forwarded to the National working committee of SDP for appropriate disciplinary action.

 8* The state Executive committee by the powers conferred on it by the constitution to exercise the powers of the congress as in Article  13.6 of SDP constitution hereby adopt the resolution to expand the Edo SDP EXCO from a ten member Exco to the full capacity of 25 member Exco. All senatorial districts are to fill its quota while 5 positions have been reserved for the re organized Edo North when they are to be re -absorbed into the party after their Local Government and Senatorial District congresses. Guideline to that effect of Edo North LGA Congress ad Senatorial District congress will be published by the state Executive committee to give all members an even level playing field to be able to contest for any party office.

8* Subsequent to the section 7 above the state Executive committee approved the 21 member Exco of SDP in Edo state to serve as the State Working committee under the distinguished chairmanship of H.E. Prince Frank Ukonga as chairman and Chief Saka Sedu as secretary...

9* Ratifications of the Local government Chairmen of SDP Edo state after the various local Government and world congress was done by the state Executive council and the following LGA Chairmen emerged

a* Hon Alphonsus Odiawa         chairman       Esan South East

b* Hon John Ehis                       chairman       Esan North East

c* Hon Mathew Emasunmere     chairman       Esan Central 

d* Hon Magaret Ilo                    chairperson   Esan  West

e* Hon Okwongie Osariemen     chairman       Egor LGA

f*  Hon Simeon Oghadieki          chairman      Igueben LGA

g* Hon Kelvin Iyamu                 Chairman      Ovia South LGA

h* Hon Wilson Edomagizin        chairman       Oia North LGA

i* Hon. Tony Heritage Ushele   chairman       Ikpoba Okha LGA

J* Hon.Fredrick Iguiwuyisi        chairman      Uhumwonde LGA

k* Charles Imade                      chairman      Orionmwon LGA

l* Hon Osaro Uwaifo                chairman      Oredo LGA

m* all the  LGA chairmen of the interim Exco of the Edo North set up under emergency expediency to facilitate Hon Engnr Momoh to contest the Senate seat of Edo North has been hereby dissolve, The senatorial District Exco also dissolved, and a caretaker Committee set up by the State Executive Committee has mandated Hon Bonvis Oshiobugie Rilwanu to become the new acting Edo North State Organizing secretary ,act on behalf of the state chairman to discharge all the activities of the party in Edo North with loyalty to the party ideology and constitution. Reorganize the party and report to the state Secretariat, Fix dates for LGA congresses and senatorial districts congresses in consultations with the state Exco.The mandate of Hon Oshiobuge Riliwanu terminates at the senatorial District Level...all matters that concerns the state and National levels of the SDP party is not within his jurisdiction according to party constitution.

We hereby appeal to all members of the Edo North district of SDP to cooperate with Hon Bonvis Oshiobugie Riliwanu as he is the  authentic Organizing secretary of Edo North

10* The state Executive committee by the powers vested on it by the SDP constitution hereby declare that SDP will contest the Edo governorship polls and will present a party flag bearer and we shall not be endorsing a candidate from another party but we can cooperated through our relevant associations of inter-party relations of FRPP and IPAC

 Top pix >H.E. Prince frank Ukonga with the vice chairmen of SDP Edo south Hon Iyobosa and Hon Eugine Okeguele vice chairman Edo central SDP Welfare Officer Mrs Mrs Sarah Esekere

Cross section of some members of the SDP Edo state Executive committee and LGA Chairmen

H.E. Prince Frank Ukonga display his certificate of return as chairman SDP Recently issued by the National working committee Abuja

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Edo 2016: The Prerogatives of His Excellency Prince Frank Ukonga is to create a wealthy egalitarian state of social Democratic ideals in Edo state through the creation of sustainable economic prosperity through rapid industrialization of industrial, agricultural, technological and cultural revolutions of establishing 100 industries in 100 days, employment of 2 million persons in the down stream sector economy, tax alleviation addressed toward s a Keynesian economic model of invigorating and attracting investments to impact positively on the IGR of Edo state to 80% IGR/Federal Allocation Ratio which would be the first of its kind

H.E. Prince Frank Ukonga

 Edo 2016: The Prerogatives of His Excellency Prince Frank Ukonga is to create a wealthy egalitarian state of social Democratic ideals in Edo state through the creation of sustainable economic prosperity through rapid industrialization of industrial, agricultural, technological and cultural revolutions of establishing 100 industries in 100 days, employment of 2 million persons in the down stream sector economy, tax alleviation addressed toward s a Keynesian economic  model of invigorating and attracting investments to impact positively on the IGR of Edo state to 80% IGR/Federal Allocation Ratio which would be the first of its kind...you have a choice- peoples of Edo state either to embrace Prince frank ukonga as your governor and break the yoke of poverty, unemployment, misery, scavenging for ever...or continue in your stead of innocuous seething dilemma....as you would know the truth and the truth shall set you free...

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Breaking News: H.E. Prince frank Ukonga IPAC Chairman Edo State -south south Region Congratulate H.E. Yahaya Bello governor of Kogi state and all the peoples of Kogi state. Thank H.E.Mohammadu Buhari for this giant stride of installing the first Ebira governor of Kogi state in the past 60 years... H.E. Prince frank Ukonga appeal to President Mohammadu Buhari to assist him to become the governor of Edo state in the 2016 governorship polls to make another record of the first time an Igarra person is becoming Governor in Nigeria and Africa...we appreciate you General Mohammadu Buhari and we support you for your urgent support for the minority peoples of the Nigerian federation.. Long live federal; Republic of Nigeria.

His Excellency Prince Frank Ukonga congratulate His Excellency Yahaya Bello being the governor of Kogi state

Breaking News: H.E. Prince frank Ukonga  IPAC Chairman Edo State -south south Region Congratulate H.E. Yahaya Bello governor of Kogi state and all the peoples of Kogi state.
Thank H.E.Mohammadu Buhari for this giant stride of installing the first Ebira governor of Kogi state in the past 60 years... H.E. Prince frank Ukonga appeal to President Mohammadu Buhari to assist him to become the governor of Edo state in the 2016 governorship polls to make another record of the first time an Igarra person is becoming Governor in Nigeria and Africa...we appreciate you General Mohammadu Buhari and we support you for your urgent support for the minority peoples of the Nigerian federation..
Long live federal; Republic of Nigeria.

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Edo 2016 gov polls-H.E prince frank ukonga join the governorship race addressed to bring industrial-agric and economic revolution- to create 2million jobs! To build 100 industries /factories in Edo state in 100 days . 50% of our cabinet for women and youth- free education at all levels- grant and start up capital for the youth-women and Small and medium industries-to continue the giant strides of gov Oshiomhole of APC

Edo 2016 gov polls-H.E prince frank ukonga join the governorship race addressed to bring industrial-agric and economic revolution- to create 2million jobs! To build 100 industries /factories in Edo state in 100 days . 50% of our cabinet for women and youth- free education at all levels- grant and start up capital for the youth-women and Small and medium industries- loan and grant to farmers -infrastructural development-pro active and effective health care scheme- houses for all-jobs for all-

Edo 2016- H.E prince frank ukonga of SDP set to continue the giant strides of gov Oshiomhole of APC and  partner with his surrogates ,  hanger on and side kicks etc- and to cooperate with the PDP and other political parties in Edo state
-H.E prince frank ukonga of SDP to create jobs- positive education- factories all over Edo state- good health care delivery scheme-sports-youth and women development-to give women and youth 50% of his cabinet- to feed children in schools -grants and scholarship to all university students of Edo state-good roads-hospitals- to build 100 industries /factories in edo state in 100 days -create 2million jobs- financial support to market women-teachers- -farmers- self employed- okada riders etc- Prince frank ukonga is back with a bang- best wishes SDP IS BACK- Join the Newbreed

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His Excellency Prince Frank Ukonga IPAC chairman Edo state and South South Region laud Alhaji Gaidam committee Report on credible polls in Nigeria;..Alhaji Gaidam is one of the most rectitude and upright professionals ....his report would be credible and functional . IPAC Edo state commend the INEC Chairman Prof Mahmood Yakubu for the recent successes in credible polls conducted by INEC and are looking forward to working with him in the Edo 2016 governorship Polls

Alhaji Gaidam and INEC Chairman Prof Mahmood Yakubu

His Excellency Prince Frank Ukonga IPAC chairman Edo state and South South Region laud Alhaji Gaidam committee Report on credible polls in Nigeria;..Alhaji Gaidam is one of the most rectitude and upright professionals ....his report would be credible and functional .

IPAC Edo state commend the INEC Chairman Prof Mahmood Yakubu for the recent successes in credible polls conducted by INEC and are looking forward to working with him in the Edo 2016 governorship Polls addressed to repeat the 2012 governorship polls record of having the best election in Nigeria and Africa where comrade Oshiomhole locked horns with His Excellency Prince Frank Ukonga, General Charles Airkhiavbere, Solomon Edebiri and co sluged it out in the battle fields of Edo to achieve the most credible polls of Nigeria...and hopefully under your leadership Prof Mahmood Yakubu we hope to repeat this giant stride..isha Alau...keep the flag flying...

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His Excellency Prince Frank Ukonga commend Ms Christine Lagarde the managing director of International Monetary Fund, for her passionate concern over the resilient economic conditions of the Nigerian political economy.saying -"Ms Christine Lagarde showed genuine concerned emotions and sensibilities and it is praiseworthy"

IMF Boss Ms Christine Lagarde visit Senate President H.E. Bukola Saraki

His Excellency Prince Frank Ukonga commend Ms Christine Lagarde the managing director of International Monetary Fund, for her passionate concern over the resilient economic conditions of the Nigerian political economy.saying -"Ms Christine Lagarde showed genuine concerned emotions and sensibilities and it is praiseworthy"
On the behalf of all the political party chairmen of Edo state and the South South Oil Producing region His Excellency the IPAC Chairman- Inter Party Advisory Council -Edo state and south south Region welcome Mrs Christine Lagarde to Africa and Nigeria on her 4 days working visit and are  highly gratifying that she has been able to express the true conditions of the Nigerian economy prescribing and recommending  policies of austerity to have a human face . This is highly remarkable coming form a person from the IMF.
She said that the Nigerian government’s decision to restrict foreign exchange, a move that has affected millions of citizens, should only be a temporary economic step said this when she met members of the Nigerian Senate on Wednesday in Abuja.
“Additional exchange rate flexibility — both up or down — can help soften the impact of external shocks, make output and employment less volatile, and help build external reserves,” she advised. “It can also help avoid the need for costly foreign exchange restrictions – which should, in any case, remain temporary.”
The Nigerian government has imposed restriction on foreign exchange access, blocking the use of Naira credit and debit cards abroad, and for online transactions requiring payment in foreign currencies.
On  proposal  remove fuel subsidy she said the benefits of fuel subsidy in Nigeria are hugely skewed in favor of the rich at the expense of the poor.
“The subsidies that are still in place for kerosene and diesel should be targeted at those that need it most,” Ms. Lagarde said.

“However, research shows that over 70 per cent of subsidies often benefit the rich, while less than seven per cent benefit the poor.
“Nigeria needs to take hard decisions on debt, expenditure, revenue. Nigeria’s oil revenue should be spent on her people. Moving forward, Nigeria should show resilience grow her economy,” she Said.
On Economic diversification she said  “Nigeria’s economic diversification is remarkable”, the country’s 2016 economic outlook “is not high”.
She said Nigeria must  fight against corruption and terrorism ravaging the North-East zone both of which pose  “significant threat” to Nigerian economic development.
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Finally she promised the support of the IMF to develop Nigeria “There will probably be financial volatility going forward but IMF is ready to offer technical and other forms of assistance to Nigeria at Federal and State levels,” she said.Se said Nigeria is the giant of Africa and that whatever happens to Nigeria affects our neighbors significantly.

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2016 Budget-IMF is in Nigeria -H,E Prince frank ukonga advice and caution President Buhari on IMF and offer The BRICS BANK as credible alternative source of global developmental finance-

President Buhari and IMF Boss

2016 Budget-IMF is in Nigeria -H,E Prince frank ukonga advice and caution President Buhari on IMF and offer The BRICS BANK as credible alternative source of global developmental finance-
1. we commend President Mohammadu Buhari for the 2016 budget proposal and going back to the drawing board to fine tune it as advised by H,E Prince frank ukonga-
2.secondly, the Prince advised that the N2,5trillion to be borrowed which is about 8,5billion pounds and 2,5% of our GDP though portable should not panic the president to accept IMF conditionality
as the Prince offers Nigeria the BRICS BANK- that wil assist Nigeria without conditionality that would under develop the nation- All other countries of the world are advised to follow suite- in their own interests- gratitude
3. History repeats itself, we should not forget too quickly the harrowing experience of Nigeria in the Shagari Era where Nigeria with cap in hand went a borrowing from the entire world , going a sorrowing , we incurred a total of 5billion dollar debt which became 55 billion in less than ten years after from 1978-1988 and by year 1990 and yonder Nigerian was into a heavy debt trap with IMF conditionality of continuous devaluation of the Nigerian Naira and everything we lived for were devalued...It was a despicable bad case study of squandimania, wanton larceny and gruesome irresponsibility of the leadership of that entire interregnum in human history as General Murtala left over 40 billion dollars to Obj in 1976 before he died,,,OBJ wasted away all these colossal money and the opportunity to make Nigeria emerge as the African Tiger and left a deficit bankrupt economy to Shehu Shagari in 1979...the case was despeakable...
4. Now the case has repeated itself again OBJ came back in 1999 and paid all the debt back left over 70 billion dollars for Yar Adua and Jonathan and in less than 8 year after all that money has been wasted away and here we go again/
5. The IMF is an unfriendly source of developmental finance and more of the cold rigid element of historical  and dialectical development  of the Human Race..there is the need to be careful in doing business with the IMF so that the harrowing conditions of the 1980s does not come back...

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