Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), recently expressed regret for backing Governor Siminalayi Fubara as his successor in Rivers State.

Despite Wike’s support during the primaries, their relationship soured within months of Fubara’s assumption of office.

The rift escalated to a point where a Rivers High Court restrained lawmakers loyal to Wike from acting as members of the state assembly.

Addressing constituents in Ogu/Bolo Local Government Area, Wike assured the lawmakers that legal processes would prevail, urging them not to fear early morning injunctions.

He emphasized the importance of peace and adherence to due process, asserting his commitment to maintaining stability.

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Acknowledging his mistake in supporting Fubara, Wike vowed to rectify it in due course.

He emphasized the inevitability of human error and sought forgiveness from the people.

Responding to Fubara’s remarks about not worshipping him, Wike clarified that “appreciation, not worship, is the appropriate response to assistance rendered by others.”

Dr. Abdulazeez Adediran, popularly known as Jandor, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governorship candidate in Lagos State’s last election, has cautioned that campaigning for the party in 2027 will be an uphill battle if those who worked against its interests in 2023 remain in leadership positions.

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Directing his remarks at figures like the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike, who opposed the party’s presidential candidate in the last election, Jandor emphasized the importance of enforcing discipline within the party ranks to regain credibility in the eyes of Nigerians.

Speaking as the lead guest at a conference organized by the Victory Advocates of Nigeria (VAN) in Abuja, Jandor stressed the urgent need for stakeholders to collaborate in reshaping the party’s image, which he described as tarnished.

Highlighting the necessity for accountability and adherence to the party’s constitution, Jandor underscored the challenge of persuading voters, particularly in Lagos State, to support the PDP when individuals who openly worked against the party’s interests are still regarded as its leaders.

Jandor’s remarks were echoed by Prince Seyi Ajibola, the National President of Victory Advocate of Nigeria (VAN), who emphasized the imperative for youth involvement in PDP affairs to facilitate the party’s progress.

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Ajibola urged PDP leaders to prioritize youth inclusion and discipline within the party to bolster its chances of success in the upcoming elections, warning that a lack of discipline could undermine its prospects in 2027.

Former Aviation Minister Hadi Sirika, alongside his daughter Fatima and two others, are set to be arraigned before Justice Sylvanus Oriji of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Maitama.

The charges involve alleged abuse of office amounting to N2.7 billion.

The case stems from EFCC investigations into fraudulent contracts awarded during Sirika’s tenure as minister under the previous administration.

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Sirika was detained after being questioned by EFCC investigators regarding the alleged contract malfeasance.

Originally scheduled for Tuesday, the arraignment was postponed due to EFCC’s request to amend the charges.

In a dramatic turn of events, the Rivers State House of Assembly on Wednesday witnessed the ousting of Rt. Hon. Martin Chike Amaewhule from the speaker’s position, plunging the state deeper into its ongoing political turmoil.

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Stepping into the spotlight, Hon. Jumbo Victor Oko, representing Bonny State Constituency, emerged as the new speaker, signaling a seismic shift in the power dynamics within the assembly.

Sources told Daily Gazette that Hon. Oko took the oath of office immediately after he was elected speaker by lawmakers loyal to Governor Siminalayi Fubara.

The swift change in leadership prompted scrutiny from supporters of both factions, who closely monitored the unfolding situation with bated breath.

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Amidst the palpable atmosphere of uncertainty, speculations swirled regarding the potential impact on legislative agenda and the overall stability of governance in the State.

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Former Abia State House of Assembly Speaker, Chinedum Enyinnaya Orji, has added his name to the growing list of politicians leaving the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state.

Enyinnaya, son of former Governor Theodore Orji and a prominent figure within the PDP, formally announced his resignation in a letter addressed to the Chairman of PDP in his urban I ward on Monday.

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In the letter, he stated, “This is to formally notify you of my resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) with effect from today. Kindly note that this decision is taken after extensive consultations.”

He expressed gratitude to the party for providing him with a platform that led to his election as Speaker of Abia State House of Assembly.

The resignation follows closely on the heels of Chris Nwagboso, a former Deputy Chief of Staff in the office of the Deputy Governor of Abia State, who also recently resigned from the PDP. Nwagboso conveyed his decision in a personal letter to the PDP Ward Chairman in Isiala Ngwa South LGA, Abia State.

Additionally, the entire executive committee members of the PDP in Item ward C, Bende local government area of the state, have resigned from the party.

These defections come against the backdrop of the PDP’s loss in the last gubernatorial election in the state to the Labour Party, with Alex Otti emerging as the governor.