Edo Civil Society Organisations

10/05/2026

EDOCSO MONTHLY MEETING UPDATE:

The monthly meeting of Edo Civil Society Organisations, a coalition of civil rights groups in Edo state held its monthly meeting on Saturday, 9th May 2026, in its state secretariat in Benin City, the state capital.

Highlight of the meeting was a study of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Section 40, by Leftist Charles Ojo, the Deputy Coordinator-General took Comrades through the class. The Coordinator-General, Leftist Omobude Agho was unavoidably absent.

Section 40 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended) guarantees every person the right to assemble freely and associate with others, including forming or belonging to political parties, trade unions, or associations for the protection of their interests. It is a fundamental right to peaceable assembly, association, and protest.

Key Aspects of Section 40:

•Freedom of Association:
Individuals have the right to join, form, or dissociate from organizations (e.g., trade unions, political groups) without restriction.

•Peaceful Assembly and Protest: This section protects the right of citizens to hold peaceful protests and public processions.

•Protection of Interests: Citizens can join associations specifically to protect their personal or professional interests.

•Limitations & Considerations.
Peaceful Nature: The right is specifically for peaceful assembly.

•Restricting Factors.
(Section 45): Under Section 45, these rights can be restricted in the interest of defense, public safety, public order, public morality, or public health.

•Judicial Affirmation: The Nigerian courts have affirmed this right, stating that police have a duty to protect protesters rather than stifle them.

Other issues that borders on good governance, social justice and human rights were deliberated, the extra-judicial killing of a 28yrs old young man in Delta state and in other parts of the country, brutality, and systematic torture by state security agencies and other state actors.

The Secretary-General, Leftist God'spower Okumbor read the minutes of the previous meeting to the congregation, the minutes were adopted by those present in the last meeting.

The monthly general assembly of the Left Movement of Nigeria is open to the general public who seek to know about their rights as Citizens. The meeting came to a close with robust questions and answers section. Adjournment was moved and seconded promptly by Comrades.

A luta continua.

Edo Civil Society Organisations is a formidable human rights network of the Left Movement of Nigeria that has three fundamental pillars;

PROMOTING GOOD GOVERNANCE,
SOCIAL JUSTICE AND HUMAN RIGHTS.

Leftist Aimuae-Osa Igbinomwanhia
Public Relations Officer
Edo Civil Society Organisations (EDOCSO).

THE MASSES HOUSE
6B, Obakhavbaye Street, Adjacent Spirit & Life Bible Church,
Off, Oba Market Road/Isekhere Street,
Benin City,
Edo State.

FOLLOW US ON;
www.edocso.org
Email: [email protected]
Twitter:
page: Edo Civil Society Organisations

08133733554.
07047637552.
08071448219.

09/05/2026

02/05/2026

Happy Birthday to the ever dodged Secretary-General of Edo Civil Society Organisations (EDOCSO), Leftist God's Power Okumbor. We wish him the very best in his new age of grace, may the Supreme God and our great Ancestors continue to grant him and his entire household all round protection.

Leftist Aimuae-Osa Igbinomwanhia.

23/04/2026

UGBOR let's walk and talk

17/04/2026

Edo Civil Society Organisations.
Power And Energy Committee.

VISIT TO IKPOBA OKHA LOCAL GOVERNMENT COUNCIL ON THE ABANDONED ELECTRIFICATION EXERCISE ON EKE STREET IN UPPER SOKPONBA ROAD ON 16/04/26.

Members of Power And Energy committee ably led by the chairman Leftist Kelli Eyonse paid a visit to the council but met the absence of the chairman who was said to have been on an official assignment but was warmly recieved by the Secretary to the council. Hon Patrick Emokpae.

On the purpose of visit, The committee was to unravel the circustances surrounding the Èké Street electrification exercise that was abandoned by a contractor assigned by the council. The residents of Éké Street had earlier received a 33kva transformer which was confirmed by staffs of BEDC after a feasibility study that the said transformer is too large for that locality. It may likely cause harm and destruction of electrical appliances and installations. Therefore an 11kva transformer would be a better option.

In a swift response, The secretary reiterated clearly that the electrification exercise was carried out by the past administration before this current one. However it would be better to swap the 33kva transformer for an 11kva transformer. Which will be further allocated to other communities where it can effectively serve it's purpose.

Consequently, He thereafter requested that an official letter be written to draw the attention of the chairman. He promised to do a proper follow up to ensure that the request of Eke Street residents is granted in no distant time.

Leftist Kelli Eyonse.
Chairman.

17/04/2026

A Commercial Bus Driver Abduction & Torture By Members Of The Edo State Security Crops (ESSC).

It all started in early hours of Friday, 10th April 2026, when Leftist Godwin Okoduwa, a commercial bus driver, whose route is around Airport Road went to discharge passengers within Ogbe quarters which is their usual discharging point for passengers.

After discharging his passengers, two young men walked up to him requesting for the sum of five hundred naira (N500) from him, and he demanded for a receipt and purpose for the payment. The boys angrily jacked him up and handover him to members of ESSC officials (vigilante), reachingout immediately, Leftist Godwin took his phone to inform other Comrades of the situation.

The vigilante officials took his phone from him and bundled him to their office where he was given the beating of his life, to the extent that he fainted, he was held hostage against his will till in the evening, his mobile phone and his mini-bus were confiscated.

Comrades he earlier informed were busying searching the whole environment with panic for him as he was nowhere to be found. His phone was ringing, but no one was picking the calls. At a point Comrades became very confused.

At about 17:00hrs, surprisingly he called to inform Comrades of his predicament, that he had just been released from the vigilante base after serious dehumanisation.

Saturday, 11th April 2026, Leftist Godwin Okoduwa was mandated by the leadership of EDOCSO, to incident it at Oba Market Police Divisional Headquarters in company of some Comrades from Ogbeson School. To cut the whole story short, arrest was made by the police, medical form was given to the comrade for medical assessment and treatment.

Monday, 13th April 2026, we went to the station as agreed, the IPO, usher us to the DCO, where Comrades had serious engagement on the matter. The Police were advised to write to the state coordinator of Edo State Security Network to produce the earring officials for investigation including the sector commander 2.

Comrades visited on Wednesday, 15th April 2026 based on an appointment, the other party never showed-up, despite several attempts made by the IPO, they never responded.

The IPO, was asked, if they have written to the coordinator of the security outfit, although his response wasn't pleasant, we hope the next appointment on Friday, 17th April 2026, the Police authority will do the needful

Signed.
Leftist Prosper Obozua.
Secretary.
Ogbeson Study Center (EDOCSO).

12/04/2026

EDOCSO MONTHLY MEETING UPDATE.

The monthly meeting of Edo Civil Society Organisations, a coalition of civil rights groups in Edo state held its monthly meeting on Saturday, 11th April 2026, in its state secretariat in Benin City, the State capital.

The meeting which started by 10:00am was presided over by the network's Coordinator-General,
Leftist Agho resumed the podium with his usual traditional style, the citation of the national anthem followed-up with charge-up chants and thereafter, Leftist Omobude Agho tasks Comrades to always be a valuable asset to their freedom or liberty and have interest in things that brings value to their lives and the society at large.

Highlight of the meeting was a study of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 as amended, Section 34, the Coordinator-General took Comrades through the class.

RIGHT TO DIGNITY OF HUMAN PERSON.

Section 34, guarantees the Right to Dignity of the Human Person under Chapter IV.

It mandates that every individual deserves respect, prohibiting torture, inhuman or degrading treatment, slavery, servitude, and forced labor. This section ensures protection against cruel treatment by authorities or individuals.

Key Provisions of Section 34(1):

•Dignity: Everyone is entitled to respect for their person.

•No Torture: No person shall be subjected to torture or inhuman/degrading treatment.

•No Slavery: No person shall be held in slavery or servitude.

•No Forced Labor: No person shall be required to perform forced or compulsory labor.

Exceptions to Forced Labor (Section 34(2): Forced labor does not include: Labor required by a court sentence.

•Duties required of members of the armed forces or police.

•Labor required during national emergencies or calamities.

•Compulsory national service (e.g., NYSC) as part of education.

LEGAL SIGNIFICANCE:
This section is a fundamental human right, allowing individuals to seek legal redress if treated inhumanely, particularly in situations involving forced labor or abuse and torture.

Other issues that borders on good governance, accountability, transparency, social justice and human rights were deliberated on and prominent among such items was the woman that died inside the Federal High Court 1, recently in Benin-City, under NDLEA custody, including the rapid cases of brutality, torture lace with impunity.

The network's Secretary-General, Leftist God'spower Okumbor read the minutes of the previous meeting to the congregation, the minutes were adopted by those present in the last meeting.

The monthly general assembly of the Left Movement of Nigeria is open to the general public who seek to know about their rights as Citizens. The meeting came to a close with robust questions and answers section. Adjournment was moved and seconded promptly by Comrades.

A luta continua.

Edo Civil Society Organisations is a formidable human rights network of the Left Movement of Nigeria that has three fundamental pillars;

PROMOTING GOOD GOVERNANCE,
SOCIAL JUSTICE AND HUMAN RIGHTS.

Signed
Leftist Aimuae-Osa Igbinomwanhia
Public Relations Officer
Edo Civil Society Organisations (EDOCSO).

THE MASSES HOUSE
6B, Obakhavbaye Street, Adjacent Spirit & Life Bible Church,
Off, Oba Market Road/Isekhere Street,
Benin City,
Edo State.

FOLLOW US ON;
www.edocso.org
Email: [email protected]
Twitter:
page: Edo Civil Society Organisations

08133733554.
07047637552.
08071448219.

09/04/2026

REMINDER! REMINDER!!

*NOTICE! NOTICE!! NOTICE!!!*

EDO CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANISATIONS (EDOCSO) GENERAL ASSEMBLY.

All Comrades and the General public are cordially invited to attend the monthly General Assembly (G.A) of the Left Movement of Nigeria scheduled to hold as follows:

DATE: Saturday, 11th APRIL 2026.

TIME: 10am prompt

VENUE: THE MASSES HOUSE
6B, Obakhavbaye Street, Adjacent Spirit & Life Bible Church,
off Oba Market Road/Isekhere Street,
Benin City,
Edo State.

IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY AS CITIZEN TO KNOW YOUR FUNDAMENTAL HUMAN RIGHTS.

Signed.
Leftist Aimuae-Osa Igbinomwanhia.
Public Relations Officer.

Website: www.edocso.org
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09/04/2026

EDOCSO, NOMAYO SCHOOL met on
TUESDAY, 7TH APRIL 2026.

The class was opened by comrade Obulor Godday by exactly 8:30am with solidarity songs followed by the 2nd stanza of the national anthem.

He took the lecture of the day from section 37 of Nigeria 1999 constitution as amended, Which talks about the Right to private and family life.

Questions were treated after the teaching, as the class was progressing, Leftist Omobude Agho, our Coordinator General walked in and threw more lights on the topic. He further instructed that only one section of our constitution should be taught per each class no matter how short that section may be in order to avoid confusion and easy assimilations.

He encouraged the class to try their best to procure a public address system as the one he brought to our class is borrowed from Santana market study centre who are barely a year old, he also talked about the purchase of plastic chairs however few it may be, since we are growing numerically.
And concluded by briefing the house of his recent challenge regarding the arrest by the Nigeria Police to Abuja and the outcome so far.

A new member was received and CG introduced the organisation to him and what is expected of every member of the network.

On AOB, the issue of Akugbe mortuary and the mutilated corps was brought up by one of the family members of the deceased who was present in the class for intervention. The issue after being explained, The CG gave directives to the man as to how to go about it and promised to be of help when required.

The class came to a close at 10:55am with the solidarity songs preceded by the 2nd stanza of the national anthem and group photographs were taken.

E soleto! E Africa!!!

Leftist Egharevba Fidelis