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Enugu APC Suspends Onyeama, Nnamani, Expels Ex-gov Chime, Others

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The Enugu State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has expelled former governor Sullivan Chime and the Director General of Voice of Nigeria, Osita Okechukwu, for alleged anti-party activities.

Also expelled from the party on the same allegation are Mr Flavour Eze, an aide of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, and Eugene Odoh, who was the former Speaker of Enugu State House of Assembly when Chime was the governor of the state between 2007 and 2015.

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The State Executive Committee ratified the expulsion on Thursday, after adopting recommendations of a five-man disciplinary committee that was set up earlier this year to look into petitions and reports of fact-finding committees that investigated allegations of anti-party activities against some members of the party.

The party also suspended the former Senate President, Ken Nnamani, and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Onyeama, from the party for allegedly undermining the party and its activities in the state.

The State Secretary of the party, Dr Robert Ngwu, who read the resolution of the party before journalists, regretted that anti-party activities which these individuals had indulged in over the years can also lead to a loss of support from voters and donors, which he said can harm the Party’s ability to compete in elections and implement its policies.

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He said, “The party is fully aware of the nefarious activities of the previous administration of the party in the 2015 and 2019 General Elections. With that in mind, the party reviewed various petitions and reports from the Fact-Finding Committee and the disciplinary committee against some individuals.

“They are Sen. Ken Nnamani, Barr. Sullivan Chime, Hon. Geoffrey Onyeama, Hon. Eugene Odoh, Mr Osita Okechukwu, and others, (Ozor Joe Mmamel, Mr Maduka Arum, and Mr Flavor Eze) from their different local government areas. The petition bothered on anti-party activities and other offences against the APC Constitution.”

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“Apart from Sen. Ken Nnamani, Barr. Sullivan Chime, Hon Geoffrey Onyeama, the party has also received petitions against Ozor Joe Mmamel and Mr Maduka Arum AKA Mama from Ezeagu Local Government Area and Enugu South Local Government Area respectively, all bordering on anti-party.

“The Fact-finding Committee and the Disciplinary Committee have established a prima facie case of anti-party activities against Sen. Ken Nnamani and recommended him for suspension from the Party.

“The extended State Executive Committee including Local Government Chairmen and LGA Secretaries of the party have ratified the recommendation of the disciplinary committee, and unanimously moved for the immediate suspension of Sen Ken Nnamani,” he said.

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He added, “As a result of the investigation, the fact-finding committee has concluded that Barr. Sullivan Chime is guilty of anti party activities. The disciplinary committee concurred and recommended that Barr. Sullivan Chime was expelled from the party, which they considered as appropriate disciplinary measures to be taken against Chime, in line with the party’s rules and regulations.

“The extended State Executive Committee including Local Government Chairmen and LGA Secretaries of the party have ratified the recommendation of the disciplinary committee, and unanimously moved for the immediate expulsion of Sullivan Chime.”

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On Onyeama, Mr Eze, his personal assistant, Ngwu said, “After conducting a thorough investigation into the allegations of anti-party activities levelled against them, it is with regret that we report that the evidence gathered by the fact-finding committee points to their guilt. While Onyeam is recommended for suspension, Eze was recommended for expulsion from the party.

“Mr. Osita Okechukwu is the Director General of Voice of Nigeria. Allegations were levelled against Mr Okechukwu, including actions and statements that were in direct contravention of the party’s constitution.

“Our investigation focused on several allegations that were levelled against Mr Okechukwu, including actions and statements that were in direct contravention of the party’s policies and ideology. The committee interviewed several witnesses and reviewed a significant amount of documentary evidence, including news

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“As a result of the investigation, the fact-finding committee have concluded that Ozor Joe Mmamel and Mr. Maduka Arum AKA Mama are guilty of anti-party activities.

“The disciplinary committee concurred and recommended that Ozor Joe Mmamel and Mr. Maduka Arum AKA Mama be expelled from the party, which they considered as appropriate disciplinary measures be taken against them, in line with the party’s rules and regulations.

“The extended State Executive Committee including Local Government Chairmen and LGA Secretaries of the party have ratified the recommendation of the disciplinary committee and moved for the immediate expulsion of Ozor Joe Mmamel and Mr. Maduka Arum AKA Mama from the party.

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“Petitions were also written against Mr Ben Nwoye and Comrade AC Ude. However, the duo was already expelled in 2022. Since they are no longer members of the APC, the petitions against them are hereby rendered sine die.”

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Anambra guber: Soludo Raises Alarm, Alledges Plot By APC To Manipulate Election

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Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo has raised the alarm over an alleged plot by the All Progressives Congress (APC) to manipulate the forthcoming November 8, 2025, governorship election in Anambra State.

He also warned candidates from Anambra South vying for the governorship seat against destabilizing the state’s political balance.

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The governor made the allegation while speaking at a massive All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) rally held at Ekwulobia Urban Stadium on Saturday. He stated that Anambra is “too big for charlatans” and must not be distracted by what he described as impostors and unserious aspirants.

He vowed that “street urchins won’t govern a state that produced Zik, Nwafor Orizu, Ojukwu, Achebe,” as he rallied party faithful in Aguata Local Government Area of the state.

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Soludo dismissed as deceitful the promises made by some candidates to serve only one term, insisting that such individuals require “psychiatric evaluation.”

Anambra doesn’t need street urchins as governor. This is the state that produced the likes of Zik of Africa, Dr. Nwafor Orizu, Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu, and Prof. Chinua Achebe, among others. It is too big for charlatans,” he declared.

He further alleged that some candidates were merely using their campaigns to extort money from unsuspecting businessmen and the public. According to him, the achievements of his administration over the past four years justify his bid for a second term.

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In a renewed call for peace, Soludo again offered amnesty to armed groups hiding in the forests, urging them to surrender and embrace rehabilitation or face the full weight of the law.

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Visibly impressed by the turnout at the rally, the governor noted that he had not yet officially launched his campaign but was humbled by the support.

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He revealed that the rally was entirely organized and funded by party members determined to see him re-elected.

The rally, which took place on August 2, 2025, endorsed Soludo for a second term in office and adopted Chief Emma Nwachukwu as APGA’s candidate for the Anambra South senatorial by-election scheduled for August 16, 2025.

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It drew an impressive crowd of party loyalists, traditional rulers, community leaders, and political stakeholders.

Also in attendance were the APGA National Chairman, state and local government executives, and former Deputy Governor, Dame Virgy Etiaba.

In a show of solidarity, APGA stakeholders in Anambra South presented a N100 million donation to support the governor’s campaign. Traditional rulers in the senatorial district also honoured Soludo with the “Olu Atuegwu” chieftaincy title — a title that has already been conferred on him in Anambra North and Central, respectively.

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Edo LG Poll: My Ambition Driven By Commitment To Fast-track Grassroot Development – Aspirant

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As local government election in Edo State draws nearer, a chairmanship position aspirant in Ovia South West Local Government Council, Kelvin Omoruyi, said he’s driven by his commitment to fast-track grassroot development in the area.

Omoruyi, who spoke on his aspiration while fielding questions from journalists in Benin, said governance at the grassroot must be felt, stressing that it remains the closest to the people.

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He added that Ovia South West is endowed with agricultural potential that requires the right leadership to harness it for the benefit of the people and the state.

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Omoruyi, who is vying on the platform of the All Progress Congress, APC, noted that if given the party’s ticket and eventually won the chairmanship seat, his administration will focus on peoples oriented programmes.

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He lauded the developmental trajectory of Governor Monday Okpehbolo and his deputy, Dennis Idahosa in setting the state on the path of progress after many years of bad and retrogressive governance.

The young entrepreneur and grass root mobilizer said his seven points agenda will focus on rehabilitation and grading of rural roads to link wards; installation of solar power, education and youth empowerment, renovation of dilapidated primary and secondary schools, agricultural and local economy, women and grassroot empowerment among others.

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He said, “Basically, my mission is improving the overall well-being of our people through purposeful and value driven and people oriented programmes and project.

“Since I understand the yearnings of our people, I deem it fit to come out and offer myself for service of my people and contribute my quota.

“My blue print is to bring governance closer to the people because politics is about the grassroot. Also to make the people understand that governance is about them.

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“I understand that politics is very local, and that has been my driving force for vying for the position of the Executive Chairman,” he said.

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Any Politician Promising Single Term Needs Psychiatric Test – Soludo

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Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State has slammed politicians promising to serve only one term in office.

The former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria said any politician pledging to serve only one term in office needs to undergo a psychiatric test.

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Soludo stated this on Saturday during a political rally held in Anambra South in support of his second-term ambition.

The governor questioned the logic behind such a promise, insisting that the Nigerian Constitution allows elected public officials to serve two terms, not just one.

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“How can anybody with a functioning brain say that? Do you think you’re speaking to fools?

“You come to people and say you will do only one term, any politician who says that must be sent to a psychiatric home because the person must have some mental problem,” Soludo said.

This is coming a month after Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State called for a single-term tenure of six years.

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Also, former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, said he is willing to accept a one-term presidency in the spirit of equity and zoning.

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He stated this during an interview on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics on Sunday, July 6.

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The former Governor of Anambra State said four years is enough for any serious and sincere leader to make an impact.

He said, “One term is enough to establish that good governance is possible, and if they can impact negatively on us for just two years, why won’t someone achieve a lot in four years?

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“It’s also to respect the gentleman’s agreement of zoning, which has been a stabilising factor even though it’s not in our constitution.

“I don’t need a day more than four years. I will show the direction of good governance. In two years, there has been maximum damage.

“Two years can change it in a good direction. People want to get up and see a president who cares and shows compassion.”

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