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Ebonyi: ADC distributes wards registers, mobilizes for LG election
The African Democratic Congress, ADC, Ebonyi State chapter, has distributed membership registers to the 171 wards in the state as part of mobilisations ahead of LG elections in the state.
Addressing journalists shortly after the exercise at the party’s secretariat, Ebonyi ADC Chairman, Dr. Jennifer Nwafor-Adibe, charged all the ward chairmen to go and mobilise for the party.
Nwafor-Adibe, who called on those who are yet to fully identify with the party to do so, emphasized the importance of members obtaining their Permanent Voter’s Cards, PVCs, and membership cards to justify their status as members of the party.
She explained the essence of the meeting which was attended by ward chairmen, local government chairmen, youth leaders and women leaders. “It’s about telling them the progress of our party and hearing from our chairmen how far they’ve gone in mobilising for the party.
“So, most of the chairmen have already gotten a local government secretariat, likewise some ward chairmen. And as you can see for yourself, we’ve distributed 171 ward registers to all the ward chairmen for onwards registration and mobilisation, which the ADC is doing.
“All the chairmen have been charged to go down and mobilise the people to our party. Now is the time for you to identify fully if you are for us or you are not for us. So, for those standing on the fence, we are still calling on them to come fully and register into our party.
“Your party card and your PVC is your mandate. Get your party card and PVC because if you have a party card and you don’t have a permanent voter’s card, that means you are not a serious member of our party,” Adibe said.
The National Vice Chairman, Diaspora ADC, Chief Fred Onwe, said the party in the Ebonyi State is well equipped to participate in all elections.
He said “So, you can see, as the chairman said, we are distributing ward registers donated by one of our stakeholders, we are not playing. So, we are here to partner with our local government chairmen and the youth leaders and all that, so that we know the area we are lagging behind and do more. So, we are here to tell them that we are ready for elections in any capacity ”
Mrs. Nwotubo Catherine, the zonal Organising Secretary, said the ADC in the state was working hard to rescue Nigerians from pain and sorrow.
She stated, “We are working hard to see that we come together and rescue Nigeria, because Nigeria is in trouble. So, we are working hard to see that ADC rescues Nigeria from pain and sorrow. That’s why we called this meeting to mobilise people, to tell our people they need to come together and work for ADC,” she said.
Engineer Dr Opoke Sunday Andrew, National Coordinator of National Coalition Alliance, who described ADC as a child of circumstance, accused the ruling APC of plunging Nigeria into poverty, insecurity and uncertainties.
He said that ADC has come to rescue Nigeria from insecurity and to create access to democratic dividends.
Opoke said, “This is not the country we prayed for. This is not the country we want. In fact, the leadership has plunged the whole entire nation into confusion. And then we are saying ADC has come. As a child of circumstance, to rescue Nigeria from insecurity. At least it’s no longer a news that people are not safe travelling through land, travelling through air.
“In fact, anywhere you move, a lot of people are waiting to kidnap you, to make you product and commodity. In this country now, people are now product and commodity. So if they kidnap you, they make money through you. So we want a situation where we have a country where there will be security, a country where young people can access dividends of democracy, where a child of nobody can get anything without knowing anybody.
“We want a country where poverty will no longer be the order of the day. We want a country where people can travel and come and be secured. We want a country where people from other countries can say good of us. Now we don’t have good image outside here. We want ADC, and ADC is already prepared, fully prepared.
“No matter what anybody will tell you, let the person know that whether they like it or not, ADC has come as a strong opposition to APC. And in the next election, it is going to be Ebonyians and Nigerians against APC.”
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By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo
A member of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Taofeek Mustapha was on Saturday shot by suspected political thugs.
Meanwhile, thugs said to be loyal to the All Progressives Congress, APC, kidnapped two people in Ilesa.
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A resident of the Oluode-Aranyin, where the incident occurred, Sola Hammed, disclosed that the hoodlums arrived in an unmarked vehicle and started shooting sporadically into the air.
“We all scampered for safety to avoid stray bullets, then we suddenly heard someone crying for help. But we didn’t look back at the moment.”
The victim said he was running for his life when the thugs shot his leg.
“I was putting on the AMBO-crested cap when the shooting occured.
“Everyone ran for safety, and they pursued me because I was wearing the APC candidate cap. When I was shot, I cried for help. Then the attackers retreated back into their vehicle and drove away.
“The thugs used the insignia of Accord Party; three of them came out of the vehicle with guns and started shooting. Then they saw me, and went after me,” he narrated.
Police confirm shooting, rescue Ilesa kidnap victims
The Osun State police command spokesperson, Abiodun Ojelabi, confirmed the incident, and said investigation has commenced.
Meanwhile, the police spokesperson has also disclosed that the two Ilesa residents kidnapped by suspected political thugs have been rescued.
The victims were reportedly abducted by thugs suspected to be loyal to the All Progressives Congress, APC.
Political violence in the state have heightened tension as the August 15 governorship election draws closer, with reported killing in some parts of the state.
Meanwhile, the Inspector General of Police, Tunji Disu, has directed the Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Gotan, to embark on show of strength and raid criminal hideouts in a bid to flush suspected criminals out of the state ahead of the election.
Disu, who spoke through DIG southwest, Adegoke Fayoade disclosed this while addressing stakeholders at the police command involving INEC, political parties, head of security agencies, religious groups and the media.
He said criminals would not be allowed to set the state on fire and warned politicians to stop harbouring suspected criminals.
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Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, candidate in Delta North Senatorial District, Victor Ochei, has described the judgment of the Kogi Federal High Court concerning the registration of the party as a temporary setback.
Speaking on the issue on Saturday in Asaba, Ochei said he remains confident that the issues arising from the judgment will be resolved through the due process of law.
Ochei, who is a former Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, said history had shown that temporary setbacks do not define the outcome of a just cause.
He posited that every enduring democratic movement has faced moments of trial.
“I join the leadership of the NDC to respectfully disagree with the judgment. I also acknowledge the position of the leadership of our great party to pursue every lawful and constitutional avenue in addressing this development, and I offer my unwavering support and solidarity as we collectively navigate this temporary setback.
“To my supporters, volunteers, political associates, sympathisers, and the good people of Delta North Senatorial District, I urge you to remain calm, steadfast, and focused. This is not the time for anxiety or discouragement.
“My aspiration has never been about politics for its own sake. It is founded on a sincere commitment to deliver quality representation, responsive leadership, and tangible opportunities for the sons and daughters of Delta North, beginning from our Senatorial District and extending to our people wherever they may be across Nigeria.
“That mission remains intact and will not be derailed by temporary legal challenges. I, therefore, encourage everyone to keep faith with the democratic process, continue strengthening our grassroots structures, deepen our engagement with the people, and remain focused on the bigger objective before us.
“Let no one be distracted. The ideals of justice, service, inclusion, and good governance that inspire our collective efforts are far greater than any momentary obstacle.
“I have absolute faith in the integrity of our judicial system and every confidence that, through the lawful processes available, this matter will ultimately reach a positive and logical conclusion for the party. Until then, let us remain united, hopeful, peaceful, and resolute” Ochei assured.
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Nigerian businessman and social media commentator, Uche Rochas, has claimed that the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, will not be on the ballot in 2027.
He was reacting to the controversy surrounding the recent court ruling on NDC registration.
Recall that a Federal High Court sitting in Lokoja on Friday set aside its earlier judgment directing the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC to register NDC as a political party.
Justice Isah Dashen, who delivered the controversial ruling, held that the court’s earlier judgment adversely affected the rights of the Peace Movement Party, PMP, which was not joined as a party in the suit despite claiming ownership of the logo being used by NDC.
The decision of the court is currently generating backlash with opposition parties accusing President Bola Tinubu-led administration of plotting to contest the 2027 election unopposed.
Obi’s supporters have also been worried over the alleged plot to de-register the NDC, the party fielding him.
In a post on his X handle on Saturday, Rochas claimed that Obi will be missed in the election, insinuating that the NDC will not participate in the election.
He wrote, “Peter Obi will not be on any ballot in the 2027 general election. We will certainly miss him, and the noise.
“I also feel sorry for those he deceived into spending their time and money on the NDC. Now, there will be no refunds.”
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