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Why I Defected To APC – Edo Speaker
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Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Blessing Agbebaku, has opened up on why he dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for All Progressives Congress (APC).
While announcing his defection on the floor of the House during plenary, he explained that he defected to retain the benefits of the speakership position, to ensure the development of his constituency.
“I want to formally let this House know that yesterday, the Speaker of this House, Hon. Blessing Agbebaku, defected to the APC.
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“My decision was not about party allegiance but rather about the growth, development and progress of my area.
“As a Speaker, if I throw away this position because of the party, the position that would enhance development in my area, means that I am not ready to serve my people. My constituents were in support of my decision.
“I spoke about some of the projects the governor took to my area yesterday, and the people of Owan West are very happy.
“On that note, I took that decision, and I think to a large extent, my people are happy about it,” he said.
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Agbebaku told his colleagues that the most important thing in politics is the interest of the people, and insisted that his decision was informed by his constituency.
“We are all working with the governor to take the state to the next level so that the people will enjoy the dividends of democracy. So, the issue of party affiliations should not arise. To me, there is no party in this House,” he added.
Agbebaku insisted that his defection was not driven by personal gains but by a commitment to the welfare of those who elected him.
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2027: Bauchi Speaker Responds To Call To Join Guber Race
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June 21, 2025By
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The Speaker of the Bauchi State House of Assembly, Hon. Abubakar Suleiman, has responded to those calling him to declare interest in the 2027 governorship race, saying it’s not the right time considering the fact that a lot of works are to be done.
Recall that Bauchi State Coalition of Youth and Civil Society Groups, during a press conference held earlier this week, urged the Speaker to consider contesting for the top seat, citing his experience and achievements in public service.
Responding to the call in a statement made available to INFO DAILY, the Speaker, who appreciated the confidence reposed in him by the coalition, however, maintained that governance and the fulfillment of his current mandate remain his immediate priority.
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“While we sincerely appreciate the compliments and support expressed by the Bauchi State Coalition of Youth and Civil Society Groups, we believe that now is not the appropriate time to declare interest in any political position, including the 2027 gubernatorial race,” he said.
He added, “This is not the time. There is still a lot to do. Our primary focus at this moment is on representation and governance, serving the interests of our constituents faithfully.”
The Speaker stated that when the time is right to pursue such political ambitions, it would be done transparently and in consultation with party leaders, political allies, and the people of Bauchi State.
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“We hold a mandate entrusted to us by our constituents, and it is our duty to act in their best interests,” he noted.
He urged the coalition and supporters to continue praying and supporting his efforts in delivering impactful governance.
“Our commitment remains to serve with integrity and to prioritize the welfare of our constituents above all,” he said.
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Atiku, El-Rufai Coalition Seeks INEC Registration For New Party
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June 21, 2025By
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The National Opposition Coalition Group, led by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and ex-Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has formally applied to the Independent National Electoral Commission for the registration of a new political party—the All Democratic Alliance.
The application, dated June 19, was acknowledged by INEC on Friday, signalling the coalition’s determination to float a new platform instead of aligning with any existing political party.
The formation of ADA, backed by some other key political heavyweights, including former Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi and Umar Ardo, convener of the League of Northern Democrats and former aide to President Olusegun Obasanjo, seeks to capitalise on mounting public dissatisfaction and political realignments to stop President Bola Tinubu at the next poll.
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The application comes just a few days after INEC warned political groups that no amount of pressure or public sentiment would override the need for strict compliance with constitutional and electoral guidelines.
The commission reiterated that party registration remains a rigorous constitutional process—not merely a political declaration.
With Thursday’s application, the national opposition coalition has now put an end to weeks of speculation about whether it would revive a dormant political platform or launch a fresh one altogether.
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A copy of the application letter, obtained by our correspondent in Abuja, was jointly signed by the association’s Protem National Chairman, Chief Akin A. Rickets, and Protem National Secretary, Abdullahi Elayo.
The letter partly read, “We respectfully write to the Independent National Electoral Commission, requesting the registration of our association, the All Democratic Alliance, as a political party.
“This is a sequel to the decision taken by the Nigerian National Coalition Group to sponsor our association for full registration.
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“The name of the party shall be All Democratic Alliance with ADA as our acronym and ‘Justice for All’ as our slogan.”
The coalition also submitted relevant documents, including the party’s constitution, manifesto, logo, and minutes of its foundational meetings.
The party’s symbol prominently features a maize (corn), which the applicants say represents abundance, resilience, and sustenance—core ideals they hope to promote.
“We have further attached our manifesto encompassing details of our party ideology and our constitution providing the legal framework that defines our identity, structures, and organisation,” the letter continued.
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Rivers LG Administrator Appointed By Ibas Resigns
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June 21, 2025By
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The administrator of the Ahoada East Local Government Area of Rivers State, Goodluck Ihemnacho, has resigned.
Ihemnacho is one of the administrators appointed by the state Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), for the 23 LGAs of the state.
The resignation was contained in a letter dated June 20, 2025, addressed to the state sole administrator and obtained by our correspondent.
In the letter which has flooded the social media space, Ihemnacho said his resignation was informed by his desire to return to the private sector.
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The resignation letter partly read, “I humbly write to your noble office to convey to you my resignation as the administrator, Ahoada East LGA.
“My sincere gratitude goes to the government of Rivers State and the good people of Ahoada East for finding me worthy to serve as Ahaoda East LGA from 11th day of April 2025 to 20th day of July 2025.”
Meanwhile there are speculations that Ihemnacho resigned to pave the way for him to contest the forth-coming LG elections in the state, though this has not been verified.
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