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| pix above ; Senator Babafemi Ojodu Rep the VP. H.E. Yemi Osinajo,Bar El Sudi, Prof Yahaya chief Sam Eke; below H.E. Prince frank Ukonga, Dr Sam Eke, and Dr Abraham Breakforth. |
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| Above; H.E Prince frank ukonga ;Below National chairman MPPP |
VP- H.E.Yemi Osinbajo, Saraki ,Frank Ukonga and Top dignitaries storms IPAC first Annual
Conference:
The Vice President of the Nigerian federation H.E. Yemi
Osinbajo was the special guest of Honor at the IPAC- Iter Party Advisory
Council first Conference held at the Yar Adua Center in Abuja by the EXCO of
IPAC whose National chairman Alhaji Bashir Yusuf and others EXCO members worked
assiduously to make the event a grandiose talk of town gathering of the who is
who in the Nigerian political turfs.
In attendance were Senate President Bukola Saraki,
represented by Bar Ibrahim El Sudi, Prof Mahmoud Yakubu chairman INEC, Mrs
Amina former chairman INEC, Hajiya Buhari, Mrs ambassador Nkoyo Toyo, Prince
Frank Ukonga the chairman of Edo state IPAC and the South South Petroleum
Producing Region, Prof Yahaya former special Adviser to the Presidency, ,
Alhaji Modibo former minister of Federal capital territory, all 36 states chairmen of IPAC , All National
chairmen of Political Parties ,etc
The
vice president who was represented by Senator Babafemi Ojodu emphasized that
elections should not be seen as a war, but a process for expressing the will of
the people.
He
added that the believe that the presidency is witch hunting opposition
political party in its fight against corruption, is unfounded, adding that the
present government is only interested in putting a stop to the diversion of
public fund for campaign purposes to be stopped.
The senate President Dr Bukola Saraki said that to develop democracy in Nigeria we must respond
to the ideological development of political parties, gender equality, inclusion
of women and the vulnerable class of the society in the political process,
curbing election violence with strict punitive measures, etc. He promised the
smooth passage of the gender and equal opportunity bill which will give equal
opportunities to all Nigerians and build genuine democratic dispensation in Nigeria.
His Excellency Prince Frank Ukonga the IPAC Chairman of Edo
state and the south south region said that lack of funding of political parties
by the government is responsible for the current do or die syndrome in politics
and this would be ameliorated if the federal government resumes the funding of
political parties.
It would also reduce corruption as the need to divert public
funds to finance election would be atrophied and this would accelerate the
growth and sustainability of genuine democracy in Nigeria.
He also said that
Edo state 2016 governorship polls would be free, far, credible and conclusive
as IPAC Edo state chapter is working hand in hand with the relevant security
brass in the state, INEC, and all stakeholders to ensure that all challenges
that can disrupt the election is nibbled in the bud. On women participation in
politics Prince frank Ukonga said that Edo state has made a new record of
having most women in the governorship election in the 2016 polls in Nigeria
with at least 7 women participating
either as governorship candidate or as deputy governor. This represents about
25% representation of women in the Edo governorship polls edging towards the
35% UN and AU recommended and highest in Nigeria so far.
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| H.E Prince frank ukonga with Katsina state IPAC Sec |
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| Above; former INEC Boss Mrs Amina Zakari and Hajiya Buhari below; H.E. Prince frank ukonga receives certificate of return as IPAC CHAIRMAN Edo state from IPAC National chairman Alhaji Bashir Yusuf Ibrahim |
