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Nigeria May Disintegrate If …, Anglican Prelate Warns

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The Prelate of Anglican Communion, Arch Bishop Dr Henry Ndukuba, has warmed that “Nigeria is on the crossroad of either progress or disintegration”, depending on the actions of the political class as the 2023 polls approach.

Arch Bishop Ndukuba sounded the warning Saturday, while preaching at the funeral service of the late wife of a former Senate President, Senator Adolphus Wabara, at his country home, Ohambele, Ukwa East Local Government Area of Abia State.

He asked politicians to be cautious of their actions and utterances to avoid plunging Nigeria into avoidable crisis ahead of 2023.

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The cleric advised the political class to give hope to the hopeless and lead the people into the promised land.

He, therefore, urged the Nigerian masses who are eligible to vote but do not yet have their voter’s card to acquire it ahead of the 2023 elections to enable them actively participate in the political process.

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Arch Bishop Ndukuba who said that death was a common destiny encouraged Wabara not to lose hope over the death of his wife.

In a remark at the funeral, Gov. Okezie Ikpeazu condoled with the bereaved family over the demise of the late Mrs Wabara.

He described the deceased as a virtuous woman, and prayed God to grant them the fortitude to bear the loss.

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Similarly, Gov. Hope Uzodinma, of Imo State, represented by his Deputy, Professor Placid Njoku, described the late Mrs Wabara as a rare gem, and prayed God to comfort the family.

Responding, Wabara said the death of his wife was a big loss to him, but added he was sure she was in a place of comfort.

He thanked all those who came to identify with the family in their moment of grief.

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The Secretary , Board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, particularly thanked Gov. Okezie Ikpeazu, for ” his invaluable support that made the burial successful”.

Senator also thanked his In-laws from Essan, Edo State, for allowing him to bury the wife in his home contrary to their age-long tradition.

Meanwhile, it was a gathering of who is who in Abia politics as politicians and from different parties gathered to pay their last respect to the departed.

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Some of the dignitaries at the event were Gov. Nyesom Wife of Rivers State, represented by the PDP Chairman in the state; Abia Deputy Governor, Sir Ude Oko Chukwu; Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe; Senator Mao Ohuabunwa; and former PDP Chairman Abia State, Senator Emma Nwaka.

Others were former Nigeria Ambassador to Argentina, Ambassador Empire Kanu; governorship candidate of Labour Party, Dr Alex Otti; Deputy governorship candidate of Young Progressive Party, YPP, Chima Anyaso; PDP Chairman, Abia State, Dr Asiforo Okere, among others.

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Fubara Sacks Commissioners, Others

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Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has sacked all commissioners and other public office holders serving in his administration.

The decision, according to a statement issued in Port Harcourt on Wednesday evening by his Chief Press Secretary, Nelson Chukwudi, takes immediate effect and followed the recent Supreme Court judgment.

The governor, during a valedictory session with his cabinet to mark Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary at Government House, Port Harcourt, thanked the outgoing officials for their services and contributions to the state’s development over the past two years.

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The statement read in part, “Rivers State Governor, His Excellency, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has thanked members of his cabinet for their services and contributions to the development of the state in the last two years.

READ ALSO:BREAKING: Gov Fubara Dissolves Rivers Pension Board

The governor highlighted the significance of Nigeria’s Independence, and called on all Nigerians to work together with Mr President to build a peaceful, secure and prosperous country and a brighter future for all.

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“Furthermore, the Governor has relieved all Commissioners and other public officers affected by the recent Supreme Court judgment of their appointments with immediate effect.”

Fubara also reiterated his commitment to serve the state “with renewed vigour,” while expressing gratitude to Rivers people for their support and wishing Nigerians a happy Independence anniversary.

READ ALSO:Why I Refused To Challenge Emergency Rule – Fubara

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Recall that the immediate past administrator of the state, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), upon assumption of office during the emergency rule imposed by President Bola Tinubu, suspended all commissioners, special advisers, and assistants appointed by Fubara. Ibas also dissolved boards and suspended heads of parastatals he met in office.

Since Ibas exited the state on September 18, the fate of Fubara’s appointees had remained uncertain. The Rivers State House of Assembly, at its first sitting after the lifting of the emergency rule, had called on the governor to submit a fresh list of commissioner-nominees for screening, alongside the 2025 budget for passage.

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2027: Crisis Rocks Kaduna ADC Over Power Tussle

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The Kaduna State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) is enmeshed in crisis as a fierce power struggle among leading figures threatens the party’s chances in the 2027 general elections.

ADC stalwart, Malam Salihu Lukman, raised the alarm on Wednesday, warning that the party may not make a meaningful impact at the polls if the internal rift persists.

In a statement, Lukman alleged that some party leaders have aligned with certain aspiring candidates for the 2027 elections to the exclusion of others.

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He called on former Kaduna State governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, Malam Jaafaru Sani, Alhaji Bashir Saidu, and other opposition leaders in the state to halt what he described as “the madness” of candidates bent on hijacking party structures.

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According to him, “anybody who is not ready to work as part of a united opposition in Kaduna State is consciously or unconsciously working for the APC.”

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Expressing concern over the infighting, Lukman said his efforts to mediate had largely failed.

“The fact that Senator Musa Bello is aggressively seeking to control structures of ADC in Zone 2 is a reflection of my failure, largely because I am associated with him.

“Senator Lawal Adamu (Mr. La) has avoided all my requests to meet him. I have met Malam Jaafaru Sani on this matter and had discussions with Malam Nasir. Sadly, we are not united, and the perception is that I am part of the problem.”

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Lukman stressed that he has no political ambition but remains committed to building a united front. “As a citizen from Kaduna State, I am willing to make every necessary sacrifice to move our state forward. Without sounding immodest, I made every sacrifice to contribute to forming the coalition and negotiating the agreement with ADC.

“May I therefore appeal to Malam Nasir and all our leaders to please seek to unite us. It is only if we are united in ADC that we can unite our people in the state to defeat the APC in 2027. We must bear in mind that it is not just about defeating APC but about producing a government controlled by our party based on collective leadership.

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“We need to put an end to the era when we produce emperors as governors. Anything short of a government managed by collective leadership under ADC will be unacceptable.”

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Ondo PDP Spokesperson Resigns, Gives Reason

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The Director of Media and Publicity of the Peoples Democratic Party in Ondo State, Mr Leye Igbabo, has resigned from his position, citing an unfriendly and hostile environment.

Igbabo’s resignation letter was addressed to the state secretariat of the party and made available to the News Agency of Nigeria on Tuesday in Akure.

He alleged that the working environment has become “hostile” to him, hence the need for him to resign.

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“It is disheartening to know that the secretariat has become hostile to me, and this is affecting the effectiveness and efficiency of my duties as the Director of Media and Publicity.

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“I note with pain, utter deceit, huge compromise, and gross indiscipline that there is no more sincerity of purpose, and under such circumstances, I do not want to be labelled as an incompetent official.

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“My continuously staying in such an unproductive environment amounts to a precious waste of my time and energy.

“I, therefore, resign my appointment as the Director of Media and Publicity of PDP in Ondo State with immediate effect,” he said.

(NAN)

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