Politics
Governor Eno Endorsed For Second Term As He Doubles Ward PAs’ Salary To N500,000
A total of 368 Personal Assistants (PAs) to Governor Umo Eno, each representing a ward in Akwa Ibom State, have formally endorsed the governor for a second term following the announcement of a 100 percent salary increase, raising their monthly pay from N250,000 to N500,000 effective November 2024.
The announcement was made on Thursday by Ekere Udoh, Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to the Governor.
According to Udoh, the salary raise sparked jubilant reactions among the ward PAs, who unanimously pledged their continued loyalty and support for Governor Eno, extending beyond the 2027 election cycle.
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“The governor announced an increase in their monthly salary from N250,000 to N500,000, an announcement received with uncontrollable joy and a declaration of support for the governor beyond 2027,” the CPS stated.
Aniefiok James, Dean of the College of Ward PAs, expressed gratitude on behalf of the assistants, describing the governor’s gesture as a testament to his deep commitment to their welfare and the broader well-being of Akwa Ibom residents.
In a related development, Governor Eno also announced the relaunch of the State’s Food Security Programme, which will see another phase of free food distribution to the poorest residents across the state.
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During a meeting with the ward PAs at Government House, Uyo, the governor emphasized the importance of ensuring the food items reach the intended beneficiaries and urged his aides to remain diligent and transparent in the execution of the programme.
Politics
Soludo Visits Tinubu, Goes Into Closed Door Session With President
Anambra State Governor, Prof Chukwuma Charles Soludo, on Thursday, paid a courtesy visit to the President, Bola Tinubu, GCFR at the State House.
Report by the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Soludo, Mr Chris Aburime stated that President Tinubu received the Anambra State Governor with excitement, describing him as his long standing friend of over 22 years.
Aburime said, “The President used the occasion to further congratulate Governor Soludo on his landslide victory in the just concluded Anambra gubernatorial election.
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“Recall that President Tinubu had earlier issued a congratulatory message to Governor Soludo immediately the governorship election was concluded.”
Governor Soludo was declared winner with 73% of the votes cast by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC.
Other details of the meeting were, however, not disclosed as the press Secretary told DAILY POST that both men went into a closed door meeting after the reception.
Politics
2027: I Will Resign If Tinubu Loses In Edo – Governor Okpebholo
Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholor has vowed that President Bola Tinubu will win the 2027 presidential election in Edo State.
Okpebholor in an interview captured in a viral video vowed to resign if the outcome of the 2027 election does not favour the president in Edo State.
According to him, the entire people in Edo State are ready to vote for the president, citing projects that his (Okpebholor) administration executed since the All Progressives Congress, APC took over the state.
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He claimed that there is no opposition in the state, stressing that everyone is supporting the ruling party ahead of the 2027 elections.
He said, “There is no opposition here in Edo everybody is for Asiwaju in this state.
“Tinubu is more popular than me in Edo state. If he doesn’t win the presidential election in Edo in 2027, I will resign.”
Politics
JUST IN: El-Rufai Formally Joins ADC
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has formally joined the African Democratic Congress, ADC.
El-Rufai, a founding member of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, left the party earlier this year for the Social Democratic Party, SDP.
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In his resignation letter from the SDP, dated November 26, 2025, the former governor stated that his focus is on contributing to the strengthening of a unified democratic platform that can offer a credible political alternative to the people of Nigeria.
“I wish to notify that I have resigned my membership of the Social Democratic Party, SDP, effective 26 November, 2025,” he said.
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