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Gov Mbah Inaugurates Urban Road Projects, Flags Off New Ones

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Marking his first year in office, Enugu State Governor Dr. Peter Mbah commenced the commissioning of 71 urban road projects on Wednesday, representing the initial phase of an extensive infrastructure initiative aimed at enhancing road networks within the state capital.

Governor Mbah also revealed plans for a second phase, encompassing the construction of 80 additional roads. He emphasized the administration’s commitment to rural development, pledging to build a minimum of 10 kilometers of road in each electoral ward to ensure rural areas are not neglected.

“We have a policy to pave all Trunk A and Trunk B roads in both urban and rural areas,” stated Mbah.

At a symbolic ceremony at Mount Street/Umuchu Road junction in Idaw River, the governor officially opened several road projects in the Idaw River, Uwani, and Coal Camp Zones. This marked the first road intervention in the Idaw River area in 52 years, bringing much-needed infrastructure improvements to the community.

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The newly commissioned roads include Broderick Street, Silver Smith Street, Asata Mine Road, Ogbete – Jamboree – Ajogwu Road in Coal Camp, and Emeka Ebila, Idaw River Secondary School Road, among others in Idaw River. In Uwani Zone, roads such as Bishop Anyogu Street, College Road, and Edeozie Street were inaugurated. The Gariki Zone saw the opening of St. Peter’s Road, Odudukoko Street, and the Garki flyover along with its ramps.

Amid celebrations from grateful residents, Governor Mbah expressed his dedication to the community’s welfare. “In the last 52 years, there has been no intervention here. Our primary purpose in government is to ensure your security and welfare. This is what drives us every day,” he said.

Mbah reaffirmed his commitment to providing essential services such as paved roads, water, and electricity, which he described as basic amenities that should be taken for granted.

“Last year, we started constructing 71 urban roads. Today, we are commissioning those roads. But this is just the beginning. We are about to embark on another 80 roads construction. Additionally, we plan to develop 10 kilometers of road per ward across the 260 wards to ensure rural development,” he announced.

At St. Peter’s Road, Gariki, Awkunanaw, Mbah assured residents that the government was working tirelessly to complete water reticulation projects to provide them with running water. He also promised the installation of streetlights and access to Smart Schools for all children in Enugu State.

Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Engr. Gerald Otiji, highlighted the quality and supervision of the road projects, noting the use of French drains to manage water in swampy areas.

Chief Cosmas Agu, Managing Director of Comag Steel and Construction Ltd., urged residents to avoid actions that could damage the roads, such as dumping refuse in the drainage systems.

Evangelist Hilary Ayichi, a leader of the Idaw River community, praised Governor Mbah for addressing long-standing infrastructural needs. “Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah has brought hope, joy, and fulfillment to us. He is truly the people’s governor,” Ayichi said.

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Presidential Poll: South Africa Begins Vote Counting

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Ballot counting commenced on Thursday as South Africans queued late into the night to cast their votes in a landmark election, with early results indicating that the African National Congress (ANC) may lose its three-decade-long majority.

Counting began at each polling station shortly after polls closed, which in some cities extended well beyond the scheduled 9:00 pm (1900 GMT) Wednesday cutoff, due to the long lines of voters.

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With just over 10 percent of votes counted, the ANC was leading with 42 percent – a significant drop from the 57 percent it secured in 2019 – according to the electoral commission.

The liberal Democratic Alliance (DA) followed with 26 percent, while the leftist Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) garnered eight percent. Former president Jacob Zuma’s uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) trailed with seven percent.

Final results are anticipated by the weekend.

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If President Cyril Ramaphosa’s ANC fails to maintain over 50 percent of the vote for the first time since 1994, he would need to form a coalition to establish a new government.

This potential shift marks a significant moment in South Africa’s democratic history, underscored by Thursday’s newspaper headlines.

“The people have spoken,” proclaimed The Citizen, likening the long queues to those that heralded Nelson Mandela’s historic rise to power three decades ago.

The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) attributed the late voting finish to a last-minute rush in urban areas and high voter turnout, predicting the final participation rate would surpass the 66 percent recorded in 2019.

However, numerous voters at polling stations found the three-ballot system overly complex.

IEC general manager of electoral operations, Granville Abrahams, acknowledged that improvements were needed.

“Under the circumstances, we could have done better,” he told Newzroom Afrika. “But given the challenges, we quickly adapted with minor adjustments.”

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Labour Party Establishes ‘Obidient’ Directorate To Integrate Nigerian Youths

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The Labour Party has appointed a team of eight individuals to oversee the newly established ‘Obidient’ Directorate.

This move is part of the party’s strategy to incorporate millions of Nigerian youths, especially those aligned with the ‘Obidient’ movement, into the broader Labour Party framework.

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The appointees are Mr. Marcel Ngogbehei as Director; Amb. AJU Elumelu as Deputy Director (Diaspora); Mrs. Mariam Ismaila as Deputy Director; Mr. Chukwuemeka Gerald Okafor as Deputy Director; Mrs. Angel Innocent as Deputy Director; Mr. Tony Ashekomeh Jnr as Deputy Director; Mr. Emeka Ezechi as Deputy Director; and Mr. Josiah Omenuwoma as Deputy Director.

In a statement on Thursday, the Labour Party National Publicity Secretary, Obiora Ifoh, outlined the directorate’s responsibilities.

These include registering members of the ‘Obidient’ community and integrating them into the party structure, facilitating diaspora participation, handling complaints, and ensuring all members are financially contributing to the party.

Additionally, the directorate will work with national leaders to create programs that fully assimilate ‘Obidient’ members into the party.

The directorate’s inauguration is scheduled for June 6, 2024, at the NEC Hall, National Secretariat, Utako, Abuja.

Obi, the former governor of Anambra State, was the Labour Party’s candidate in the 2023 presidential election.

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Biafra Day: Total Lockdown In Enugu As Residents Observe Sit-At-Home

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Enugu State saw its streets deserted on Thursday as residents complied with the sit-at-home order issued by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) to honor Igbos who died during the Biafra Civil War from 1967 to 1970.

The order led to the closure of schools and businesses, with only students taking their West African Senior Secondary Certificate Examination, along with their supervisors and invigilators, attending school.

Although there was an attack reported at Nkwo Ibagwa Market in Igbo-Eze South Local Government Area on Wednesday, Thursday remained peaceful with no incidents of violence related to the Biafra Heroes Day observance.

IPOB had called for a sit-at-home across the South-East to mark Biafra Day, a remembrance for those who lost their lives during the civil war.Advertorial

Contrary to IPOB’s directive, the Enugu State government opposed the sit-at-home order.

In a circular issued by Head of Service Mr. Ken Ugwu on Wednesday, the government clarified that May 30 was not a public holiday and warned that civil servants and political appointees failing to report to work would face severe sanctions, including summary dismissal as per Public Service Rules.

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But despite the instructions, the residents of Enugu State fully adhered to the IPOB order.

Daily Gazette observed that workers who attempted to go to work found it difficult to secure transportation, leading many to return home after waiting for hours at bus stops.

Shops, markets, and both public and private offices were closed in observance of Biafra Heroes Day, reflecting the widespread compliance with the sit-at-home directive.

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Court Schedules Hearing On Suit Against Ganduje

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A Federal High Court in Abuja has set June 13 as the hearing date for a suit seeking to prevent Abdullahi Ganduje from acting as the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Justice Inyang Ekwo made this decision to allow the involved parties to regularize their legal submissions.

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The suit, filed by the North Central APC Forum and marked FHC/ABJ/CS/599/24, names Ganduje, the APC, and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as the first, second, and third defendants, respectively.

The forum, led by Saleh Zazzaga, is also seeking a court order directing INEC not to recognize any actions taken by the APC under Ganduje’s chairmanship since his appointment on August 3, 2023.

In their originating summons dated May 6, the forum argues that Ganduje’s appointment is unconstitutional because he hails from Kano State in the North West, whereas the previous chairman, Senator Abdullahi Adamu, was from Nasarawa State in the North Central Geo-Political Zone.

They contend that the APC’s National Executive Committee (NEC) violated the party’s constitution by not selecting a replacement from the same zone as Adamu, as stipulated by Article 31.5(1) f of the APC constitution.

The forum insists that the APC should have appointed a chairman from Nasarawa State in accordance with the party’s procedures for filling vacancies.

They are asking the court to declare Ganduje’s appointment illegal and to affirm that he can only be installed as chairman through a democratically conducted election as outlined in Article 20(1) of the APC constitution.

During the hearing, the claimant’s counsel, Ayuba Abdul, noted that the case was initially set for hearing a motion for substituted service of their court documents on Ganduje, due to unsuccessful attempts by the bailiff to serve him.

However, Ganduje’s lawyer, Sanusi Musa, SAN, appeared in court and confirmed he was willing to accept the documents on behalf of his client.

Abdul acknowledged receipt of a counter affidavit and a preliminary objection from the APC’s counsel, Ishaka Dikko, SAN.

Justice Ekwo then adjourned the matter until June 13, directing all parties to file and respond to the necessary applications before the next hearing.

The judge also ordered that a hearing notice be issued to INEC, which was not represented at the proceedings.

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Kano District Heads Make U-turn, Pledge Loyalty To Emir Sanusi

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Tensions in Kano are gradually easing as Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II marks his sixth day of reinstatement, despite ongoing legal challenges to his position.

Sanusi, reappointed by Governor Abba Yusuf, continues to assert his right to the throne.

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However, a Federal High Court in Kano has issued an order suspending his reinstatement until a pending lawsuit is resolved.

Nonetheless, increasing support for Sanusi has emerged, with more District Heads and members of the Tijjaniyya Shura Council affirming their allegiance to him.

Prominent figures such as Khalifa Sayyadi Bashir, Khalifa Abdullahi Uwaisu, Sheikh Ibrahim Shehu Maihula, and Barrister Habibu Dan Almajiri have also endorsed Sanusi, despite the court challenge from the Emir Aminu Ado Bayero camp.

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During a recent court session, Sanusi, whose claim to the throne is being contested, received pledges of loyalty from 40 District Heads and notable council members.

The News Agency of Nigeria observed that life in Kano was returning to normal, with residents carrying on with their daily activities despite a noticeable security presence around the Emir’s Palace and Bayero’s guest house.

Alhaji Kabiru Abubakar from Dakata Quarters commented that most Kano residents are more focused on their daily lives than the emirship controversy. He expressed confidence that the state’s political and religious leaders would soon find a resolution.

Hajiya Aishatu Danlami from Brigade Quarters praised the state government for banning protests, which she said helped prevent unrest.

She also lauded residents for maintaining peace and resisting provocations aimed at causing disorder.

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LG Autonomy: File Your Defense Within 7 Days – Supreme Court Orders Governors

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On Thursday, the Supreme Court set June 13 as the hearing date for a suit filed by the Federal Government against the 36 state governors regarding alleged mismanagement of local government affairs.

Justice Garba Lawal, leading a seven-man panel, issued the order while ruling on an application for abridgement of time. The application, argued by Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, sought to ensure timely filing and exchange of legal processes by all parties.

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The court mandated the governors to submit their defenses within seven days in response to the federal government’s suit advocating for full autonomy for the country’s 774 local governments.

This decision underscores the national urgency of the case, which has not faced opposition from the states’ attorneys general.

Furthermore, the Supreme Court instructed the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) to file his reply within two days upon receiving the governors’ defenses.

The court also ordered fresh hearing notices to be served to the eight states—Borno, Kano, Kogi, Niger, Ogun, Osun, Oyo, and Sokoto—whose attorneys general were absent during the proceedings.

The Federal Government, through Attorney General Lateef Fagbemi, filed the suit marked SC/CV/343/2024.
The suit seeks to end state governors’ alleged misconduct in handling local government affairs and to establish full autonomy for local governments as the third tier of government.

Fagbemi’s action aims to protect local governments from what he describes as gross abuse by state governors.

Among the 27 grounds cited, the suit emphasizes the constitutional mandate to uphold democratic governance at the local level.

The AGF is asking the court for orders to prohibit state governors from dissolving democratically elected local government councils and to ensure funds allocated to local governments are directly transferred to them from the federation account.

This move seeks to bypass the allegedly unlawful joint accounts managed by state governors.

Additionally, the suit requests the court to bar governors from appointing caretaker committees to manage local governments, which contravenes the constitutionally mandated democratic election process.

Fagbemi also seeks an injunction to prevent governors from using or interfering with local government funds when no democratically elected councils are in place.

In a supporting affidavit, Kelechi Ohaeri from the AGF’s office emphasized that the local government system recognized by the constitution must be a democratically elected body, and the funds from the federation account should be directed to such councils.

The case has been scheduled for a hearing on June 13, highlighting a pivotal moment in the ongoing struggle for local government autonomy in Nigeria.

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Kano Emirship: Gov Yusuf Meets Ribadu In Abuja

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On Thursday, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State held a meeting with Malam Nuhu Ribadu, the National Security Adviser, at Ribadu’s office in Abuja.

While the specifics of their discussion were not disclosed, Governor Yusuf described the encounter as a “fruitful engagement.”

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The meeting occurred against the backdrop of an ongoing conflict over the Kano Emirship.

Governor Yusuf recently dethroned Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero and reinstated Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi as the Emir of Kano. This decision has heightened tensions within the state.

Following the dethronement, Governor Yusuf instructed the police to arrest Ado Bayero, accusing him of “creating tension” in Kano.

In response, Ado Bayero established a rival court at the mini Palace in Nassarawa, secured with military protection, suggesting he had the backing of the Federal Government.

The situation escalated when Comrade Aminu Abdulsalam Gwarzo, the deputy governor of Kano, alleged that Ribadu supported Ado Bayero’s return to Kano after his dethronement. Ribadu denied these accusations and threatened legal action against Gwarzo, demanding an apology.

Gwarzo subsequently issued an unreserved apology, admitting he had been misled.

As the power struggle over the Kano throne continues, the meeting between Governor Yusuf and NSA Ribadu marks a significant development, though its full implications remain to be seen.

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IPOB Sit-at-Home Order Halts Economic Activities In South East

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Economic activities ground to a halt across the South East on Thursday, as the sit-at-home order issued by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) took effect.

The directive led to the closure of filling stations, banks, restaurants, and major supermarkets.
This shutdown was in response to IPOB’s call to honor those who died during the Biafra/Nigerian Civil War from 1967 to 1970.

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Last week, IPOB spokesperson Emma Powerful announced the sit-at-home for May 30, declaring it a day of remembrance for the “heroes and heroines” of Biafra.

Powerful stated, “Annually, 30th of May is a solemn memorial day for Biafrans. To honor our heroes and heroines, Biafrans are asked to observe this one-day sit-at-home in reverence to the spirits of our departed heroes who fought for us to be alive today.”

He further directed that all schools, government offices, private offices, banks, transport unions, and market unions should suspend operations from 6 am to 6 pm on May 30, 2024.

“IPOB warns residents in Biafra to avoid loitering about on this day. Those who intend to travel to and from Biafra land must do so before the evening of May 29th,” he added.

In cities like Abia and Ebonyi, streets were deserted, and shops remained closed.

In Awka and surrounding areas, candidates for the ongoing West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) reportedly disguised themselves to attend their exams due to fear of attacks.

Despite the order, police commands in various South-East states advised residents to disregard the sit-at-home directive and continue with their daily activities.

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Court Voids Seats Of 25 Defected Assembly Members In Rivers

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A Rivers State High Court in Port Harcourt has declared the seats of 25 lawmakers, who defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), vacant. This decision is pending the determination of an ongoing suit.

In a significant ruling, Hon. Justice Charles Wali ordered Rt. Hon. Martin Amaewhule to cease parading as the Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly.

Additionally, the court barred 24 lawmakers, who oppose Governor Siminalayi Fubara, from posing as legitimate lawmakers within the state.

The order was issued in response to Suit No PHC/1512/CS/2024, filed by Rt. Hon. Victor Oko Jumbo, Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, along with Hon. Sokari Goodboy Sokari and Hon. Orubienimigha Adolphus Timothy.

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The suit addresses the ongoing crisis within the legislative arm of the state government.

The defendants in the case include Hon. Martin Chike Amaewhule, Hon. Dumle Maol, Hon. Major Jack, Hon. Franklin Uchenna Nwabochi, Hon. Christopher Kagbang Ofiks, Hon. Azeru Opara, Hon. Enemi Alabo George, Hon. Granville Tekenari Wellington, Hon. Ngbar Bernard, Hon. John Dominic Iderima, Hon. Queen Uwuma Tony Williams, Hon. Loolo Isaiah Opuende, Hon. Abbey Peter, Hon. Igwe-obey Aforji, Hon. Justina Emeji, Hon. Ignatius Onwuka, Hon. Chimezie Nwankwo, Hon. Lemchi Prince Nyeche, Hon. Barile Nwakoh, Hon. Emilia Lucky Amadi, Hon. Nkemjika Ezekwe, Hon. Davids Arnold Okobiriari, Hon. Nwankwo Sylvanus, Hon. Gerald Oforji, and Hon. Wami Solomon.

Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the Honourable Chief Judge of Rivers State, Simeon Amadi, are also named as defendants in the suit.

In the interlocutory order, Justice Wali emphasized that the lawmakers aligned with Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, should not parade as legislators until the substantive case is resolved.

The court’s order stated: “An Order of Interlocutory Injunction is granted restraining the 1st to 25th Defendants from parading and holding out themselves as members of the Rivers State House of Assembly and/or meeting/sitting at the Auditorium of the House of Assembly Quarters located at Aba Road; Port Harcourt or at any other place whatsoever to purport to carry out the legislative business of the Rivers State House of Assembly, their legislative seats having been declared vacant pending the hearing and determination of the substantive suit.”

Furthermore, the order prohibits the 26th to 28th Defendants from interacting with or accepting any legislative actions from the 1st to 25th Defendants in their purported capacities as members of the Rivers State House of Assembly. This injunction is effective from December 13, 2023, until the substantive suit is heard and determined.

The case has been adjourned to July 1, 2024, for mention.

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