Politics
We won’t follow Umahi to APC – Ebonyi lawmakers
Ebonyi lawmakers in the national assembly have said they do not have intention to dump the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the All Progressives Congress (APC).
They were reacting to the defection of the state governor, David Umahi, who formally joined the APC from the PDP.
Addressing a press conference in Abuja on Wednesday, senator representing Ebonyi North, Sam Egwu, said no member of the National Assembly from the state would defect to the APC.
All the members of the Ebonyi caucus in the national assembly are members of the PDP. They are three senators and five House of Representatives members
Umahi confirmed his defection to the APC from the PDP on Tuesday.
The governor said he left the PDP because of “injustice”, alleging that the party had refused to zone the 2023 presidency to the South-East.
Egwu, who is a former governor of Ebonyi, said, “Not a single member of the PDP Ebonyi caucus of the National Assembly is defecting to the APC.”
“The three senators and five House of Representatives members remain proud card-carrying members of the PDP, the platform under which we contested and won elections in 2019,” he added.
The senator said the reason Umahi gave for defecting to the APC was “indecent”.
Egwu specifically said, “The major reason given by Chief Umahi for defecting from the PDP to the APC is now in the public domain which is that the PDP has not been fair to the people of South-East on the issue of zoning for the presidency and vice-presidency.
“While we support that it is the turn of the South-East to fly the presidential flag of any of the major political parties come 2023, yet we consider it impolite, indecent and unwise to give ultimatum and conditionality in a bid to secure zoning.
“If there is any Ebonyi person who should remain eternally grateful to the PDP, that individual ought to be the governor, David Umahi, a man who was appointed the Ebonyi State chairman of the PDP, made deputy governor of the PDP administration and was elected on two terms under the banner of the PDP as governor.
“As democrats, we concede Umahi’s rights to join any association of his choice. However, as federal Lawmakers, we are not unaware of the Supreme Court’s decision that candidates are a product of the political parties.
“What it means is that political office holders are not at liberty to migrate from one political platform to another particularly when there is no division in their party.”
Politics
Labour Party suspends chairman, secretary in fresh crisis
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.
Labour Party suspends chairman, secretary in fresh crisis
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Trouble in Edo APC, members protest Philip Shaibu’s return [VIDEO]
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.”
Trouble in Edo APC, members protest Philip Shaibu’s return pic.twitter.com/thAje9aN2D
— Newstrends.Ng (@Newstrends_ng) July 25, 2024
Trouble in Edo APC, members protest Philip Shaibu’s return [VIDEO]
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Tinubu welcomes ex-Senate President Anyim into APC
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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