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APGA to Umahi: Apologize for your deceptive comment
The Ebonyi state chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, Chukwudi Nwankwo, has responded to the recent social media statement attributed to the immediate past governor of Ebonyi State, Engr. Dave Nweze Umahi, that here is no opposition to the current administration at the national level and Ebonyi state as a blatant falsehood.
He said Umahi, the Minister of Transportation is a person well known careless remarks.
Hon. Nwankwo, said Umahi’s position that APGA is on the verge of collapse in Ebonyi and across was utterly ludicrous, contending that current developments in the country and Ebonyi State in particular signals the approaching end of the APC government, both nationally and in Ebonyi State, as a result of its damaging effects on the people.
In a statement released through Comrade Chris Emmanuel, the Media Director of APGA in Ebonyi State, the APGA state leader voiced strong disapproval of individuals like Engr. Nweze Umahi and asserted that, given the prevailing conditions in the country under the current administration, Umahi and his likes should feel a sense of shame.
The APGA leader emphasized the widespread hardship, agony, and sufferings endured by the populace. He questioned why, instead of tackling these pressing issues, Engr. Umahi was prioritizing elections that are still two years away. The APGA leader suggested that Umahi should instead apologize to Nigerians on behalf of his party, APC over the distress his party is inflicting upon the citizenry.
“Nigeria is currently in a state of uncertainty, yet individuals are already campaigning for elections that are two years away. Former Governor Umahi is deceitful, and we are alerting the public to his unfavorable disposition towards the Igbo people and anyone associated with him. Umahi’s actions have been driven by pure selfishness, and he has never championed any beneficial cause for the people of Ebonyi State or the Southeast region. I urge everyone to disregard his assertion that there is no opposition in the Ebonyi State current administration.
He accused Umahi of deliberately entrusting the leadership of Ebonyi State to Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru, allegedly knowing he would fail to perform. Furthermore, Hon. Nwankwo alleged that the current governor has been in office for two years without commissioning a single project, fostering no maintenance culture, and achieving nothing in Ebonyi State. He attributed these shortcomings to the excessive and undeserved praise from figures like Umahi.
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Breaking: Court of Appeal rules in favour of Turaki -led PDP candidate for Osun governorship election
The Court of Appeal, Abuja Division, on Thursday, ruled that the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP Gubernatorial Candidate in Osun State was validly nominated by the Tanimu Turaki-led National Working Committee.
The court also ordered INEC to list the PDP logo on the ballot ahead of Saturday’s gubernatorial election.
The Court held that access code is neither a creation of the Constitution nor the Electoral Act; rather, a creation of INEC’s guidelines and cannot, in any way, override the provisions of the Constitution.
Section 288 of the Constitution does not specify the method for nominating candidates; it only states that the names of candidates should be forwarded to the Commission.
The court further held that the defendant (INEC) should take steps to include the name of the appellant on the ballot paper.
Additionally, the court ruled that the primary election conducted by the Tanimu Turaki-led National Working Committee (NWC) of the PDP was a valid primary election in law.
The three-man panel of justices—Justice Mahmud, Justice Jaro, and Justice Ankawere, was unanimous in its judgment.
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Breaking: NHRC sets up situation room to monitor and document hate speech, intimidation, threat to life ahead 2027
The national Human Rights Commission, NHRC, has set up a situation room to monitor and document all incidences of hate speech, intimidation and threat to life by politicians and other actors ahead of the 2027 general election.
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has expressed concerns over rising incidences of hate speech, intimidation and outright threat to life by highly placed individuals, especially politicians and religious leaders.
The Executive Secretary of the Commission, Chef Tony Ojukwu, SAN, revealed this on Thursday in Abuja at a press conference.
He said the situation room would enable the Commission harvest data, analysis and document persons, agencies and others involved in the negative statements in order to ensure they are properly tracked and brought to book by relevant agencies.
Ojukwu also took journalists on a tour of the newly set up situation room.
Details later…..
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Breaking: NHRC expresses concern over rising incidences of hate speech, threat to life ahead 2027 elections
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has expressed concerns over rising incidences of hate speech, intimidation and outright threat to life by highly placed individuals, especially politicians and religious leaders.
At a press conference in Abuja Thursday, the Executive Secretary of the Commission, Chef Tony Ojukwu, SAN, recalled statements credited to Senator Francis Fadahunsi and Sheikh Yahya Jingir and described the das dangerous with capacity to set the nation ablaze.
He called on politicians, religious and traditional rulers, among other stakeholders to call their supporters and faithful to orders.
He urged government to act before rhetorics turn to violence, saying the forthcoming election in Osun State should serve as example of Nigeria’s capacity to conduct political contest in compliance with international best practices.
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