Politics

Edo APC Reacts To Shaibu’s Rumoured Defection, As Ex-Comnissioner, Ewanta Takes Ex-Speaker Adjoto To The Cleaners

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3 years ago

August 8, 2023

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The Edo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has reacted to the rumour making the rounds that the state deputy governor, Philip Shaibu is defecting to the party soon.

State chairman of the party, Col David Imuse (rtd) when asked the position of the party with the rumour plan of Shaibu to come back, he said: “Well, APC is not aware of that, so maybe it is rumour and it remains as that.”

Asked if he will eventually comes, Imuse replied thus: “Philip is like any other human being so I don’t need to dissipate energy considering whether he is coming or not. APC is a democratic party and the more the merrier, we are not laying emphasis on anybody but if anybody finds APC attractive, APC is here waiting but we are not laying emphasis on the deputy governor, we are laying emphasis on Edo people”

Corroborating the chairman of the party, the State Secretary, Lawrence Okah said: “We have not been told, he has not told me and nobody has told me anything about that, if he comes whether we will receive him or not is a different matter, let that time come but I have not heard any issue about his coming and nobody has told me anything about that.”

Meanwhile, an ally of the deputy governor and former commissioner, Adaze Ewanta, Esq queried the position of some leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party from Edo North Senatorial District led by former Speaker of the state house of assembly, Hon Kabiru Adjoto who on Monday in a press conference disowned Shaibu, alleging that he (Adjoto) was deliberately stoking the crisis for his personal ambition.

Reacting to the development, Ewanta said Adjoto and many of those with him were part of the team stoking the crisis for their selfish interests.

He said: “I really don’t know why he now chose to speak on behalf of the governor. In the last election, did Adjoto win his election and God forbid if that impeachment had gone through, he was one of those beneficiaries lurking around.

“They were the ones busy looking for people to get signatures to impeach the deputy governor. And I am happy that we are gradually seeing the people behind in plot but in actual fact. they should be making peace and not beating the drums of war.

“However, the matter is in court and we cannot now take the place of the judiciary. So that should allow the court to decide.”

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2027: Wike Refuses To Confirm Or Deny Chinda’s Governorship Bid

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12 minutes ago

May 6, 2026

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Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has reacted to reports that a federal lawmaker, Okey Chinda, has obtained forms to contest the Rivers State governorship election under the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.

Speaking during a media chat on Wednesday, Wike neither confirmed nor denied the reports about Chinda’s alleged ambition.

However, he maintained that the PDP in Rivers State will participate in the upcoming election.

Responding to Dax George-Kelly, who is also said to have obtained a governorship nomination form under the All Progressives Congress, APC, Wike said George-Kelly is a member of the Rainbow Coalition in Rivers State.

He stated that the coalition will collectively decide which candidate to support when the time comes.

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Peter Obi Meets US Consul General, Hopes For Credible Polls In 2027

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19 hours ago

May 5, 2026

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Chieftain of the Nigerian Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi on Tuesday held a meeting with United States Consul General, Mr Rick Swart.

Obi made this known via his X handle.

He said “This morning, in Lagos, I met with the U.S. Consul General, Mr Rick Swart, where we discussed strengthening the bilateral relationship. We focused on promoting credible elections in Nigeria, ensuring they are free from interference, and fostering a space where all political parties, especially opposition parties can thrive, and contribute.

“We also discussed trade and business opportunities between our countries. Accompanying me to the meeting was Dr Adefolaseye Adebomi Adebayo.

“The discussion was very productive, and we are hopeful that, moving forward, Nigeria’s elections will be even more credible and transparent.”

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BREAKING: 17 ADC Reps Follow Join NDC

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1 day ago

May 5, 2026

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About 17 African Democratic Congress, ADC, lawmakers in the House of Representatives have defected to the Nigerian Democratic Congress, NDC.

This was disclosed by Speaker Abass Tajudeen on the floor of the House on Tuesday.

Tajudeen also announced the defection of Leke Abejide from the ADC to the All Progressives Congress, APC.

Lawmakers who defected to the NDC include Yusuf Datti, Uchenna Okonkwo, Adamu Wakili, Thaddeus Attah, George Ozodinobi, Lilian Orogbu, Oluwaseyi Sowunmi, Peter Aniekwe, Mukhtar Zakari, George Oluwande and Munachim Umezuruike.

Others are Emeka Idu, Jesse Onuakalusi, Ifeanyi Uzokwe, Afam Ogene and Abdulhakeem Ado.

This comes barely a day after former presidential candidates Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso defected from the ADC to the NDC.

Obi and Kwankwaso have pledged to continue their pursuit for a better Nigeria in the NDC.