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Cole, others injured as APC, PDP supporters clash in Port Harcourt

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Cole, others injured as APC, PDP supporters clash in Port Harcourt

Many people were injured on Monday when supporters of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC) clashed in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

One of those injured were the APC governorship candidate in the March 18th governorship election, Tonye Cole, who sustained an injury in his neck. Some members of the PDP had earlier protested in front of the office of the Independent National Electoral Commission on Aba Road in Port Harcourt.

The protesters had demanded a joint inspection of election materials by all political parties.

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The APC last Friday said they would storm the INEC office on Monday to demand release of certified true copies of documents used for the March 18 governorship election to enable the party to file processes at the election petition tribunal.

It was learnt that while the PDP protest was holding, Cole in company with the state APC Chairman, Emeka Beke, and other party leaders came.

The APC team was moving to the INEC office when the protesting youths raced towards his direction, pelting them with stones and sachets of water.

Security operatives attached to Cole immediately shielded him and whisked him into the vehicle, but the protesters continued hauling objects at his direction.

Soldiers of the 6 Division of the Nigerian Army, operatives of the Nigeria Police and Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps arrived at the spot thereafter and shot into the air to disperse the protesters.

Cole, others injured as APC, PDP supporters clash in Port Harcourt

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Labour Party suspends chairman, secretary in fresh crisis

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July 25, 2024

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Labour Party suspends chairman, secretary in fresh crisis

The Labour Party (LP) in Cross River State has suspended its chairman, Mr. Ogar Osim, along with Secretary Felix Etim, over allegations of embezzlement, anti-party activities, and other issues.

The suspension follows claims that Osim failed to maintain the party’s state secretariat and engaged in misconduct.

The State Disciplinary Committee, led by Chairman Bonnie Adie and Secretary Ibiang Igri, also appointed Eugene Obia and Allen Ekpe as acting chairman and secretary, respectively, until a formal congress can elect new officials.

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A statement from the party explained that the decision was based on a thorough investigation into the alleged misconduct. It expressed confidence that the new acting leaders would provide effective leadership and ensure the party’s smooth operation in the state. Members were urged to support the interim leadership.

In response, Ogar Osim dismissed the suspension as laughable, claiming that the individuals who signed the suspension letter are impostors. He stated that their names are not listed in any official party registers and argued that any disciplinary action should have been authorized by the party’s legal adviser. Osim announced plans to challenge the suspension in court.

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Trouble in Edo APC, members protest Philip Shaibu’s return [VIDEO]

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July 25, 2024

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Trouble in Edo APC, members protest Philip Shaibu’s return [VIDEO]

A viral video has surfaced showing a large group of members from the Etsako West chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) rejecting the return of former Edo State Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu, to the party.

The VIDEO captures aggrieved members who label Shaibu as a “serial betrayer” and voice their distrust in his loyalty and political integrity.

The protesters, holding placards with various inscriptions such as “Philip Shaibu, we don’t want you in APC,” “APC not home of political prostitutes,” “We don’t want crisis in APC,” and “You have no political value, Shaibu,” expressed their disapproval of Shaibu returning to the party.

They also chanted “All we are saying, we don’t want Philip,” emphasizing their firm stance against Shaibu’s return to the APC fold.

The protesters stated that their deep-seated resentment towards Shaibu is because of his tendency not to be loyal to established party protocols.

One of the protesters said: ”He has had a history of switching political allegiances. His return will potentially cause instability and internal conflict in the party.

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”The former deputy governor’s political journey has been marked by several party changes, which indicates he lacks commitment to any political ideology.

”As we prepare for the forthcoming governorship election, we must maintain unity and coherence, and avoid opportunists like Shaibu at all cost.”

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Tinubu welcomes ex-Senate President Anyim into APC

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Tinubu welcomes ex-Senate President Anyim into APC

President Bola Tinubu formally received a former Senate President, Anyim Pius Anyim, into the All Progressives Congress on Wednesday.

Anyim, a former Secretary to the Government of the Federation during President Goodluck Jonathan’s tenure, recently defected from the Peoples Democratic Party to join the APC.

Tinubu welcomed Anyim to the Presidential Villa in Abuja, where he was presented by a delegation led by Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma, and Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru.

Anyim expressed his commitment to Nigeria’s progress, stating, “There is need that we all should put hands together to move the country forward.”

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He announced his defection on Saturday, July 13, 2024, when he led a contingent of his supporters into the APC fold during the party’s Local Government Area election campaign finale in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State capital.

Anyim led a large delegation of prominent individuals, comprising former lawmakers, governorship candidates, and thousands of their supporters, from various parties, including the Labour Party’s Edwin Nkwegu and Senator Obinna Ọgba, into the APC fold.

APC leaders, including National Chairman Abdullahi Ganduje, Uzodinma, Governor Francis Nwifuru, Minister of Works, David Umahi, and State Chairman Stanley Emegha, had welcomed the new members into the party fold.

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