Politics
Edo Guber: APC Aspirant, Umakhihe, Described As Reference Point In Administration As He Tours Edo North
In a bid to achieve his aspiration, a frontline All Progressives Congress, APC, governorship aspirant in the forthcoming election in Edo State, Dr Ernest Afolabi Umakhihe continued his tour to the Edo North Senatorial District where he solicited for their support and subsequent nomination as the party flag bearer.
The governorship aspirant who visited Auchi, Estako West; Fugar Estako Central, and Agenebode, Etsako East, was received by party chairmen of the local governments respectively. The party chairmen, while receiving Dr. Umakhihe, in their separate remarks described the governorship aspirant as a reference point in administration when he was in the civil service as Permanent Secretary.
At Auchi, Estako West Local Government Area, chairman of the party, Alhaji Dada Ahmed appreciated Dr Umakhihe for all the good work he has been doing for the people of Afemai.. He expressed optimism that he will continue to do more if given the opportunity.
He, therefore, appealed to the executives and members of the APC to give him the necessary support for him to get the nomination as the party’s governorship candidate.
At Agenebode, Etsako East, Peter Okponoghe, chairman of the party in the local government, while receiving the governorship aspirant, commended him for carrying out people oriented projects when he was in the civil service. He urged him not to relent if nominated.
In separate remarks to executives and members of the party in Edo North, Dr. Umakhihe reiterated that the mandate he seeks was not for his personal interest but for the entire Edo people and the state as a whole.
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The governorship aspirant who noted that Edo state is richly blessed with all the natural resources, promised to attract investors to explore the mineral deposit in the area for the benefit of the people
He emphasized that the health of the people will be a priority, just as he promised to upgrade primary health centres with modern facilities. He said after the upgrade, primary health centre in the state will be a first point of call for any health issues in the rural areas before taking such a person to the nearest hospital for adequate treatment.
He urged the people to support and nominate him as the flag bearer of the APC, as he promised to deliver on his promises.
Dr Umakhihe who had a brief stop over at the residence of one of Edo central APC leaders, Chief John Brai Aloye, stated that he was eminently qualified for the governorship position.
The APC leader, while receiving the aspirant, urged him to ensure he continues where the former governor now a senator, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole stopped.
Politics
Defection: Peter Obi Simply Looking For ‘Food Is Ready’ Party – Wike
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has taken a swipe on former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, over his recent defection.
Speaking during a media parley on Wednesday, Wike said Obi is looking for a ‘food is ready’ political party.
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The minister said, “Obi was in APGA, he couldn’t build APGA. He went to Labour, he ran away again from Labour. All he’s looking for is food is ready political party.”
Recall that Obi and Rabi’u Kwankwaso, former presidential candidate of the New Nigerian Peoples Party, NNPP, on Sunday officially joined the NDC ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Politics
2027: Nobody Wants Fubara – Wike
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has dismissed claims that there is widespread support for Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara to return in 2027.
Speaking during his monthly media parley on Wednesday in Abuja, Wike suggested that Fubara can’t claim to enjoy unanimous backing from the public.
He explained that the political crisis in Rivers State had earlier been addressed through the intervention of President Bola Tinubu, particularly during impeachment proceedings initiated against Fubara.
According to Wike, the President advised all parties to embrace peace, leading to the withdrawal of the impeachment move by the State House of Assembly after agreements were reached.
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Wike, however, alleged that the governor failed to fully adhere to the terms agreed during the arbitration process.
Reacting to claims that the people were urging Fubara to seek re-election in 2027, Wike rejected the assertion, insisting that such narratives were misleading.
Wike maintained that appearing before the President for arbitration required respect for the outcome, noting that all parties were expected to uphold their commitments.
He said: “The President, intervened in the impeachment proceeding. I said withdraw, let their be peace. And the governor said, look, I’m ready for peace. Look, I’m no longer interested for this. I will not do this. The Assembly went and withdrew the impeachment.
“Having withdrawn the impeachment, he is now too smart on what you agreed before the President. It’s like when you go on arbitration.”
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Wike continued, “This one is what I don’t like. Nobody wants anybody. Please, don’t tell me that. Excuse me.
You can go and tell that to the market people or children. Two years that people say he should come out. Who told you that?
“Which politician will say that I was sleeping they came and woke me? Even if people people come to wake you, can’t you say, no, I won’t do it. I’m not prepared for it.
“That you appeared before a President of the country on arbitration, the two parties on arbitration, and these people respected Mr. President, and have done their own part.”
Politics
2027: Wike Opens Up On Preferred Rivers Guber Candidate
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, on Wednesday said he hasn’t endorsed any candidate for the Rivers state gubernatorial election in 2027.
Wike stated this on Wednesday during his monthly media parley in Abuja.
Wike said that the endorsement will come only after a meeting by the joint coalition in the state.
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He said: “I haven’t endorsed anybody. And I can’t endorse anybody until the joint coalition meets.”
DAILY POST reports that questions have been raised concerning the fate of current governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, in 2027.
The FCT Minister was reported to have endorsed former State Commissioner for Works, Alabo Dakorinama George Kelly, as his preferred candidate for the Rivers State governorship election.
Sources told DAILY POST that Wike settled for George after a closed-door meeting with key political stakeholders in Port Harcourt on Monday.
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