Politics
Edo North PDP Chairmen Reject Endorsement Of Asue Ighodalo
All six chairmen of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in Edo North have expressed outrage over the endorsement of Asue Ighodalo for the party’s governorship ticket by some party leaders in the name of Edo North Senatorial district.
The six PDP local government chairmen alongside other party leaders expressed outrage over what they described as the illegal act of using the name of the party to foist their personal preferences.
The six local government chairmen including Hon. Kayode Ogunubi, chairman, Akoko-Edo; Hon. Kassim Abdulkareem, chairman, Estako Central; Momodu Abdulkarim Azegbeobor, chairman, Estako West; Hon. Umoru Vincent Ekpemoriri, chairman, Estako East; Hon. Leslie Aikhumenkeokhai Ebozojie, Owan East, and other notable leaders of the PDP in Edo North in their joint resolution, said: “The Edo North PDP leaders forum notes with grave sadness and total disgust, the purported Fugar endorsement of Mr. Asue Ighodalo, an aspirant for the exalted office of Governor of Edo state.
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“The entire process and pronouncement is in absolute variance with the principles of democracy and a free, fair and level playing ground for all bonafide PDP members who meet the criteria to run for office .
“In the 25 years of our democracy, the party has moved away from such draconian and illegal means of foisting aspirants on the people .
“It was therefore a disgrace to watch the pathetic drama that played out in Fugar by a bunch of inconsequential Political efulefus who amused their audience with the said adoption at the meeting.
“Needless to say the conveners of that gathering had no locus standi to parade themselves as custodians, judge and jury over the party candidate come February, 2024.
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“It begs the question, what legacy will this group of Men involved with this dishonest and unlawful act bequeath to the younger generation of PDP faithfuls in Edo North?
“The Edo North leaders forum hereby states unequivocally, that all party aspirants for the office of Governor (whether from the North, South or Central districts of the state) will be given free, fair and level playing ground to actualise their ambition in accordance with the party guidelines and constitution.
“We urge party members to beware of this deceit and be on full alert of the nefarious activities of these people .
“It is pertinent to note that we reject in absolute terms the so called endorsement of Mr. Asue Ighodalo in Edo North.”
Politics
Joe Igbokwe Reacts As Wike, APC Secretary Lock Horns Over Fubara
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, and social media commentator, Joe Igbokwe, has condemned the verbal war between the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and the National Secretary of the ruling party, Ajibola Basiru.
DAILY POST reports that following the renewed hostility between Wike and the Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, the APC Secretary had expressed support for the governor.
However, during an event in Rivers State on Monday, Wike asked the APC National Secretary to stay away from Rivers politics.
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Reacting, Basiru, in a statement, asked Wike to resign his appointment and focus on what he described as an “obsession” with Rivers State politics.
Wading into the matter, Igbokwe, in a post on Facebook, said the face-off is uncalled for and unnecessary.
He said, “The altercations between Hon. Minister FCT, Nyesom Wike, and the National Secretary APC Nigeria, Ajibola Basiru, are totally uncalled for and unnecessary. It is a needless distraction.
“If out of annoyance you remove your cap and throw it away, a made man will pick it up and use it forever. Let the misunderstanding cease to exist now.”
Politics
Rivers SSG, Anabraba Formally Joins APC
The Secretary to the Rivers State Government, Benibo Anabraba, has formally joined the All Progressives Congress, APC.
Anabraba had earlier resigned his membership of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, Monday morning but did not immediately disclose his next political affiliation.
In a statement from Juliana Masi, Head of Information and Public Relations at the Office of the SSG, confirmed that Anabraba had completed his registration as an APC member.
According to the statement, “Dr Anabraba registered his membership on Monday, January 5, 2026, at Ward 1, Unit 1, Bob-Manuel’s Compound, Abonnema, Akuku Toru LGA of the State.”
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“The SSG said the registration formally confirms his identity as a party member and enables him to fully participate in all APC activities, and most importantly to support His Excellency Sir Siminalayi Fubara, Governor of Rivers State, in his Rivers First mission and the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu’s administration.”
Masi quoted Anabraba as saying that a strong collaboration between Rivers State and the Federal Government “is bound to produce greater benefits for the good of the people.”
Politics
Rivers: You Cannot Bring The Spirit Of PDP Into APC – Bashir Ahmad Warns Wike
Bashir Ahmad, a former presidential media aide, has warned the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, against bringing disrupting the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC.
Ahmad has told Wike he cannot the “spirit” of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, is not needed within the APC.
He stated this in reaction to the war of words between the FCT Minister and APC’s national secretary, Senator Ajibola Basiru.
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“The National Secretary of the APC, Senator Ajibola Basiru has reminded Nyesom Wike that his support for President Bola Tinubu, does not automatically make him a member of the APC,” Ahmad wrote on X.
“Millions of non-APC Nigerians also support Mr. President and his own is no different.
“His attempt to destabilise the Party in Rivers State will not be tolerated and he cannot bring the spirit of PDP into the APC.”
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