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Leaders of Civil Society Groups in Edo State has condemned the action of Omobude Agho who led a faction of the Edo Civil Society Organisation (EDOCSO), for staging a protest; against the Police authority and the Independent Electoral Commission (INEC).
A group led by Omobude Agho had Friday, 13 September, 2024, protested in some streets in Benin questioning the role being played by the police and INEC in the run up to the election, calling on both agencies to be neutral during and after the Governorship election holding on Saturday, 21 September, 2024.
The leaders of civil society led by Comrade Curtis Ugbo roundly condemned the Omobude group; saying they have deviated from the set purpose of course or action of the rights body and have become abusive.
According to the statement jointly signed and made available to DAILYFLASH by Curtis Eghosa Ugbo, Iyamu Osaro Culture; Barrister Saint Michael Eguaogie and four others; they said when the purpose of course or action is undefined, abuse becomes inevitable which they likened to Agho Omobude and his group who always play hide and seek game as it relates to their protest dated 13th of September, 2024.
Curtis Ugbo and his group requested Omobude and his group to provide answers to the following questions by asking where Omobude and his group were when the Gov. Godwin Obaseki committed the following:
“1. When Obaseki manipulated the 2023 House of Assembly elections with the help of his militia vigilante, why didn’t Agho Omobude and his group protest against Obaseki’s undemocratic actions??
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- When Obaseki rigged Local Government Councils elections with the help of his militia vigilante in conjunction with EDSIEC, why didn’t Agho Omobude and his group protest against Obaseki and EDSIEC even when it was glaring that Godwin Obaseki is not willing to allow a level play field for opposition political parties??
“3. When Godwin Obaseki prevented some distinguished Palace Chiefs, Women and Youths with the help of Police from having access to High Court premises on two occasions, why didn’t Agho Omobude and his group protest against Obaseki barbaric and sacrilegious acts??
“4. When Inspector Onuh Akor was gruesomely murdered at the Exit of Benin Airport by Obaseki thugs/militia Vigilante as confirmed by the Nigeria Police, why didn’t Agho Omobude and his group protest against Obaseki action??
“5. When Obaseki refused to inaugurate the 14 members of the House of Assembly that were elected under the APC, why didn’t Agho Omobude and his group protest against Obaseki’s undemocratic actions??
“6. When Obaseki was running the affairs of Edo State with 10 Members of the House of Assembly who were elected under the PDP as against the constitution of the Country, why didn’t Agho Omobude and his group protest against Obaseki’s undemocratic and barbaric action??
“7. When Obaseki proclaimed that Nigeria will burn if his anointed candidate, Asue Ighodalo didn’t win, why didn’t Agho Omobude and his group protest against Obaseki’s undemocratic and unguarded statement??
“8. When Obaseki refused to swear-in High Court Judges, why didn’t Agho Omobude and his group protest against Obaseki’s undemocratic action?
“9. Why the sudden and commando return of Agho Omobude at the peak of Edo Governorship elections as Co-ordinator General of Edo Civil Society Society Organisation (EDOSCO) even when he had served for two terms (8 years) which is a violation of the said Group constitution??”
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The Ugbo led group consequently accused the Omobude group of working for Governor Godwin Obaseki, the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and its candidates; Asue Ighodalo and Osarodion Ogie.
“Therefore, in view of the puzzle we pose to Agho Omobude and his group, it is crystal clear that Agho Omobude is working for Obaseki and his anointed candidate; Asue Ighodalo.
“And we want to use this medium to remind Agho Omobude to note that he has over stayed his function as the Coordinator General of the Edo Civil Society (EDOSCO) group.
“And we hereby advise Agho Omobude to immediately step aside to allow capable persons to take over the affairs of the group.”
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When contacted via the mobile phone, Omobude said; the people talking are not members of EDOCSO hence do not have the authority they claim.
