Politics

Court stops Agballah, nine others from functioning as Enugu APC exco

Published

1 month ago

August 9, 2024

Court stops Agballah, nine others from functioning as Enugu APC exco

A High Court in Enugu State has issued an injunction preventing Ugochukwu Agballah from presenting himself as the chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Enugu State.

The court order, obtained by our correspondent on Friday, was signed by J. I. Agu, Esq, Deputy Chief Registrar 1.

The following individuals were also prohibited from acting as party officials: Deputy Chairman Chief Augustine Alumonah, Mr. Jude Chinedu Aniogbo, Mr. Moses Emeka Eze, Barrister Sunday Ugwoke, Mr. Ugwu Christian Kanayo, Mr. Eze Chidiebere Johnson, Queen Charles, Onyekachi T. Ezeagu, and Comrade Idoko Chikadibia.

Agballah was penultimate week suspended as the state chairman of the APC, by the state executive council of the party.

He was suspended alongside three other executive members of the party in the state: Chief Augustine Alumonah (State Deputy Chairman); Mr Jude Aniogbo (State Treasurer) and Mr Emeka Eze (State Organizing Secretary). They were accused of abusing their offices.

However, the suit, NO: E/548/2024, filed before Hon. Justice C.V.C. Ezeugwu, has Nwafor Alphonsus Onyeachonam, Acting State Chairman, APC, Enugu State Chapter, Chief Michael Ezeanyawu, State Publicity Secretary, Comrade Peter Chime, State Youth Leader, Mr. Uba Uthman Onah (Chairman Forum Of L.G Chairmen and Comrade Samuel Okonkwo, (Chairman Forum Of L.G Secretaries) listed as plaintiffs/applicants.

They sued for themselves and on behalf of the APC State Executive Committee members in Enugu State.

READ ALSO:

The court document said, “UPON an application by Motion Ex-parte brought pursuant to Order 3 Rule 24); Order 38 Rules 1, 2 and 4(a); Order 7 Rule 5; and Order 39 Rules 1 and 2 of the High Court Rules of Enugu State, 2020; Sections 6 and 36 of the Constitution of Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (as Amended); supported by a 46-paragraph affidavit deposed to by Chief Michael Ezeanyawu, and filed at the High Court Registry, Enugu on 2nd day of August, 2024; seeking an Order for Interim Injunction and Substituted Service.

AND AFTER Hearing the submission of J. N. Aloh, Esq. of Counsel, for the Plaintiffs/Applicants.

“The Court hereby orders as follows: An Interim Order of Injunction is hereby made restraining the 1st to 10th Respondents by themselves, their agents, privies, friends, servants, their self-acclaimed executives, cohorts or whatsoever name called, from acting and parading themselves as occupying any of the following positions/posts to wit: State Party chairman, State Party Deputy Chairman, State Party Treasurer, State Party Organizing Secretary, Nsukka Local Government Party Chairman of APC, Igboeze South Local Government Party Chairman of APC, State Party Youth Leader of APC, Enugu South Local Government Party Chairman, State Party Publicity Secretary of APC and Enugu North Party Chairman, respectively of State Executives Committee, Enugu State Chapter pending the hearing determination Motion on Notice on 13th August, 2024;

“An Interim Order of Injunction is hereby made restraining the 1st to 10th Respondents by themselves, their agents, privies, friends, servants, their self-acclaimed executives, cohorts or whatsoever name called, from calling, arranging, organizing and holding any meetings, congresses or conventions as the leadership of APC State Executive Committee (SEC) and/or interfering, disturbing and meddling with the functions/activities of the Plaintiffs/Applicants (as well as other validly elected members of the said Executive) as the State Executive Committee of the Party in Enugu State, pending the hearing determination of the Motion on Notice on 13th August, 2024;

READ ALSO:

“An Interim Order of Injunction is hereby made restraining the 1st to 10th Respondents by themselves, their agents, privies, friends, servants, their self-acclaimed executives, cohorts or whatsoever name called, from accessing, operating, withdrawing and/or in whatever manner dealing with APC, Enugu State Party Account domiciled with the 11th Respondent, UNEC Branch, Enugu with Account Number 1025534529 and the Court hereby restrains the 11th Respondent from dealing with or honouring any instruction given by the 1st to 10th Respondents in respect of the said Account, pending the hearing and determination of the Motion on Notice on 13th August, 2024;

“An Interim Order of Injunction is hereby made restraining the 1st to 10th Respondents by themselves, their agents, privies, friends, servants, their self-acclaimed executives, cohorts or whatsoever name called, from accessing, making use of, claiming or in any manner whatsoever dealing with the Secretariat of APC, Enugu State Chapter which is at No. 598 Bishop Onyeabor Street, G.R.A, Enugu North Local Government Area of Enugu State, pending the hearing determination of the Motion on Notice on 13th August, 2024;

“The Court hereby grants leave to the Applicants to serve any Order made herein, the Motion on Notice for Interlocutory Injunction and other subsequent processes in this Suit on the 1st to 10th Respondents by Substituted Means, to wit: by pasting same at the conspicuous parts of the APC, Enugu Chapter Secretariat at No. 598 Bishop Onyeabor Street, G.R.A, Enugu North Government Area of Enugu State.”

The matter has been adjourned to the 13th day of August, 2024 for the Motion on Notice

Politics

I never said I’d be VP to anyone in 2027 – Peter Obi

Published

14 hours ago

September 15, 2024

Trends Admin

Peter Obi

I never said I’d be VP to anyone in 2027 – Peter Obi

Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi has denied saying he has agreed on a deal to become a vice-presidential candidate in the 2027 elections.

He also said that contrary to reports, he remains committed to the Labour Party and that anyone looking for a collaboration must state their true intentions.

In a series of posts via his official X handle on Saturday, September 14, Obi said he is ready to partner with those who share his vision for advancing Nigeria’s progress. He emphasised he is not desperate to become president or any position, but is determined to see Nigeria develop.

According to the former Anambra State Governor, he does not want to be one of those preoccupied with 2027 while Nigerians are suffering from hunger, poverty, insecurity, and other pressing challenges.

“I have been inundated with calls and concerns regarding the interview I granted to News Central TV. In that interview, I took the opportunity it provided to explain my position in detail. However, some fifth columnists have resorted to propaganda, deliberately distorting the narrative.

Let me reiterate clearly what I said, which is on record. I do not want to be one of those preoccupied with 2027 while Nigerians are suffering from hunger, poverty, insecurity, and other pressing challenges.

READ ALSO:

Haaland denied hat-trick history in Man City 2-1 victory

Recruitment of next phase of federal fire service personnel begins

Court stops Emir Bayero from renovating Nasarawa palace

I explicitly stated my openness to working with others, provided their intentions were not centred on state capture. I emphasized my commitment to partnering with those who share my vision for advancing Nigeria’s progress.” he said

He further stated that he is committed to bringing millions of out-of-school children back into classrooms.

“I also made it clear that I remain committed to the Labour Party, and if anyone wishes to negotiate or join forces, they must disclose their true intentions. When 2027 arrives, if I decide to run for any office, it will not be with those whose sole aim is state capture or merely winning an election.

I want them to explain how we will ensure that no child is left behind and how we will bring millions of out-of-school children back into classrooms, ensure healthy living and pull people out of poverty.

My statement was unequivocal, and I am genuinely surprised by the misrepresentation of my words. For the avoidance of doubts, I never stated at any time that I would be vice president to anyone and it’s unequivocal.

I have consistently maintained that I am open to working with those committed to building a new Nigeria. My commitment to Nigeria remains steadfast, and I even believe it is possible to contribute to its progress without occupying any office as I am already doing” he said

I never said I’d be VP to anyone in 2027 – Peter Obi

Politics

Edo election: Atiku storms campaign, warns APC, INEC

Published

15 hours ago

September 15, 2024

Trends Admin

Former Vice President of Nigeria, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar

Edo election: Atiku storms campaign, warns APC, INEC

The 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Atiku Abubakar, has urged residents of Edo state to protect and defend their votes during the state’s governorship election.

He warned the All Progressives Congress, APC, against rigging the election, saying such move would be vehemently resisted.

Speaking during the grand finale of the PDP’s governorship campaign rally, Atiku stated that Edo is not Lagos where, according to him, election can be rigged by the APC.

The former Vice President also urged the people of the state to protect their votes to avoid rigging.

“If you remember four years ago they threatened us, didn’t they do that? They said they won’t allow us to win in Edo State.

READ ALSO:

“But what did we show them, ‘we showed them that Edo State no be Lagos,’ didn’t we do it?

“So this time again, we are going to show them that ‘Edo no be Lagos.’ They can’t steal votes here, therefore, protect, defend, escort your votes.

“Make sure your votes are entered, make sure your results are announced, of you do that no Jupiter will come and change your votes.

“You are winning next week, do you agree? ‘Edo no be Lagos”Atiku said.

Next week Saturday, the people of Edo State would file out to vote for the next governor of the state.

Asue Ighodalo of the PDP, Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress, APC, and Olumide Akpata of the Labour Party, LP, are the front runners in the governorship election.

Edo election: Atiku storms campaign, warns APC, INEC

Politics

I’ve no apologies threatening to destabilise PDP states, says Wike

Published

2 days ago

September 14, 2024

Trends Admin

Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike

I’ve no apologies threatening to destabilise PDP states, says Wike

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike has doubled down on his threat to instigate anarchy and unrest in states of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

Wike and Governor Sim Fubara of Rivers State have been at daggers drawn over the political control and structure of the state.

Amid the virulent power tussle, the PDP governors forum declared their support for Fubara against the minister.

Exasperated by the governors’ position, Wike had threatened to put fire in the state of any governor who interfered in the political crisis in Rivers State.

However, featuring on Channels TV Politics Today, Wike said he had not changed his position on his threat to the governors, saying heaven would not fall.

READ ALSO:

“I said it to the governors forum and I repeat without any apologies to anybody anywhere. Heaven will never fall, in fact; if heaven falls there will be peace.

“You mean as I sit as FCT Minister from Rivers State, the only person I can say I have no relationship with is the governor of Zamfara, I don’t know him; if I see him now I won’t know him.”

He asserted that the governors’ action was tantamount to violation of the constitution, saying he would not stand by and let that happen.

“I know all other governors and they know me and we have a relationship. You mean you want to violate the processes and constitution of our party.

“After your meeting, you came out on national television as chairman of the forum to read a communique that their brother in Rivers state – whether legal or not – and I’m sitting as FCT Minister from that state listening, and you expect me to fold my arms because you are a governor?

“You look at me and tell me that? Expecting me to fold my hand for everything to be well?”