The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Sunday told former Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate Peter Obi to abandon any aspirations for the 2027 presidency, following his party’s poor performance in his own polling unit during the Anambra governorship election.

The APC argued that Obi’s inability to command support in his immediate community raises serious doubts about his ability to govern the country.

Seye Oladejo, spokesman for the Lagos APC, questioned how Obi could lead Nigeria when he “cannot even win his own polling unit.”

In a statement, Oladejo said:

“A man who cannot win at home has no business dreaming of leading a nation. A candidate rejected in his own street cannot claim nationwide acceptance.”

“This defeat highlights the crumbling of the Peter Obi myth. We hope he will not seek foreign intervention to salvage his political fortunes, as he has attempted in the past. Nigeria’s democracy is not a toy for politicians seeking sympathy abroad after being rejected at home.”

Oladejo contrasted Obi’s approach with that of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, saying:

“While President Tinubu is focused on rebuilding institutions, fixing the economy, expanding infrastructure, attracting investments, and restoring global confidence, Peter Obi is preoccupied with contradictory interviews, international validation, and hashtags that collapse at the ballot box. If Obi cannot command trust at home, he should forget 2027. Nigerians will not entrust their future to someone whose own people have withdrawn their confidence.”

He described the APC’s win in Obi’s polling unit as “symbolic, conclusive, and prophetic,” reflecting a national preference for performance over propaganda, structure over chaos, and delivery over deception.

“Peter Obi should spare the nation further melodrama. He must first repair the political damage at home before pretending he can fix Nigeria,” Oladejo concluded.

Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has pledged that the state will lead Nigeria in achieving crash-free highways, leveraging technology, community engagement, and strengthened partnerships with the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC).

Mbah made the declaration on Sunday at the FRSC 2025 Enugu Sectoral Workshop for Special Marshals and Investiture of Honourary Special Marshals, held in Enugu.

The event had the theme: “Enhancing Security and Safety Strategies for Special Marshals Operations.”

Represented by the Commissioner for Special Duties, Chief Sunday Ajogwu, the governor said his administration had embarked on extensive road rehabilitation projects, with over 1,000 kilometres of roads reconstructed across the state, a development that has already reduced road crashes by 25 per cent on key corridors, including the Enugu–Onitsha Expressway.

“Transportation safety is not merely a technical issue but a moral imperative,” Mbah stated.

“We will continue to support FRSC initiatives through legislative backing, provision of modern patrol vehicles, and deployment of AI-powered surveillance under the Enugu Security Trust Fund.”

He assured the FRSC of his government’s full cooperation in ensuring safer highways, commending the agency’s Enugu Command for its proactive role in promoting road safety and discipline.

Earlier in his remarks, the FRSC Enugu Sector Commander, Mr Franklin Agbakoba, described the Special Marshals Scheme as the foundation of community partnership in promoting safety, noting that the volunteer corps remains a vital pillar of the FRSC’s outreach and impact.

“Special Marshals are ambassadors of the Corps across communities and professions, serving voluntarily and exemplifying true citizenship,” Agbakoba said.

The National Coordinator of Special Marshals, Mr Usman Adaji, represented by Mr Friday Ekhator, observed a minute’s silence in honour of fallen marshals and applauded their commitment to saving lives.

He noted that the workshop aimed to enhance operational effectiveness through improved training on risk mitigation, personal safety, and emergency response.

In their goodwill messages, newly invested Honourary Special Marshals, including Chief Kingsley Ede and Dr Oscar Bernards, pledged continued support for road safety initiatives, stressing the need for collective responsibility to keep Nigeria’s highways safe.

Governor Mbah’s administration has continued to prioritise infrastructure renewal and security, with road safety identified as a key pillar of his “Tomorrow Is Here” agenda.

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Governor Chukwuma Soludo on his re-election as the Governor of Anambra State, describing his victory as a reflection of “visionary leadership and purposeful governance.”

Governor Soludo of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) won a second term after securing a landslide victory in Saturday’s governorship election, clinching all 21 local government areas, according to results declared by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Sunday.

The APGA candidate polled 422,664 votes to defeat his closest rival, Nicholas Ukachukwu of the All Progressives Congress (APC), who garnered 99,445 votes.

Paul Chukwuma (YPP) followed with 37,753 votes, while George Moghalu (Labour Party) and Jude Ezenwafor (PDP) secured 10,576 and 1,401 votes, respectively.

In a statement personally signed by him, President Tinubu said Soludo’s re-election was a testament to his exemplary leadership, dedication to public service, and the progress recorded under his administration.

“Governor Soludo, the Solution, has shown that knowledge is indeed power, that academic principles can guide governance to deliver transparency, accountability, and prudent resource management,” the President stated.

Tinubu recalled his visit to Anambra earlier in the year, where he inaugurated several projects executed by the Soludo administration, commending the governor’s creativity and discipline in public service.

“I commend Governor Soludo for bringing brilliance, grace, and a fresh perspective to governance. Under his leadership, Anambra truly lives up to its name as the Light of the Nation,” he said.

The President urged Soludo to be magnanimous in victory and to work with his political opponents for the overall development of the state.

“I assure Governor Soludo of my unwavering support and look forward to continued collaboration between the Anambra State Government and the Federal Government,” Tinubu added.

He also praised the new INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, and his team for conducting what he described as a credible and transparent election, urging the commission to maintain the standard in future polls.

“The victory of the opposition APGA shows the vibrancy of our democracy and that the will of the people, when expressed freely, can never be denied,” Tinubu said.

The State Returning Officer, Prof. Omoregie Edoba, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Benin, officially declared Soludo the winner at the INEC headquarters in Awka, the Anambra capital.

“Chukwuma Charles Soludo of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, having satisfied the requirements of the law, is hereby declared the winner and returned elected,” Edoba announced.

Soludo now becomes the third governor in Anambra’s history to secure a second term in office.

The Young Progressives Party (YPP) has rejected the outcome of the Anambra State governorship election, describing the process as flawed and vowing to challenge the result in court.

The party’s candidate, Paul Chukwuma, made this known in a statement issued on Sunday shortly after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) winner of the keenly contested poll.

According to Chukwuma, the election was marred by widespread irregularities, vote buying, intimidation of voters, and alleged compromise by electoral officials in several local government areas.

“The outcome announced by INEC does not reflect the will of the people of Anambra State. What transpired across many polling units was a charade, not an election,” he said.

Chukwuma accused security agencies of turning a blind eye to incidents of financial inducement and harassment of party agents.

“Our agents were harassed and in some cases denied access to collation centres. We have overwhelming evidence of electoral malpractices, and we will not allow the mandate of the people to be stolen in broad daylight,” he added.

He announced that YPP’s legal team had begun compiling evidence and would file a petition before the Anambra State Election Petition Tribunal to seek redress.

While commending party supporters for their peaceful conduct during the polls, Chukwuma urged them to remain calm and law-abiding as the party pursues its case through constitutional means.

INEC had earlier declared Soludo the winner after he polled 422,664 votes to defeat his closest rival from the All Progressives Congress (APC), who garnered 99,445 votes, while YPP came third with 37,753 votes.

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Barrister Sylvester Ezeokenwa, has commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for what he described as a credible and largely peaceful conduct of the Anambra governorship election.

Ezeokenwa, who spoke to journalists after casting his vote at Immaculate Parish Ward 4, said the exercise went smoothly in most polling units across the state, with only a few experiencing minor technical issues.

“The election has been seamless, except for isolated cases where the BVAS machines malfunctioned,” he stated.

“INEC’s technical teams responded swiftly to fix those challenges. I must commend our APGA agents across the state, they performed exceptionally well, thanks to the extensive training they received ahead of the polls.”

He also confirmed that reports of missing result sheets in some locations were promptly resolved by electoral officials.

The APGA chairman praised INEC staff for their professionalism and transparency, adding that the party’s only expectation was for the process to remain free, fair, and credible until the final collation of results.

On voter turnout, Ezeokenwa admitted participation was relatively low but said it aligned with historical trends in the state.

“There were initial fears that people might stay away, but Governor Charles Soludo encouraged citizens to exercise their civic duty. Historically, Anambra records about 20 percent voter turnout, and today’s numbers reflect that pattern,” he said.

Meanwhile, the Labour Party (LP) suffered a setback as its candidate, Dr. George Moghalu, lost in the polling unit of former presidential candidate Peter Obi.

According to official figures from Polling Unit 019, Agulu Ward 11, Anaocha Local Government Area, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Nicholas Ukachukwu, secured 73 votes to defeat Moghalu of the Labour Party, who garnered 57 votes, while APGA came third with 38 votes.

Obi, who voted earlier at the same unit, decried reports of vote buying, describing it as a worrisome sign for Nigeria’s democracy.

“My personal experience is that democracy is deteriorating in our country,” Obi said.

“Unfortunately, those suffering the most from bad governance are the ones enabling it through practices like vote buying.”

Senator Ned Nwoko, estranged husband of Nollywood actress Regina Daniels, has claimed that he gave his mother-in-law, Rita Daniels, over N125 million in the past two years.

Nwoko also said he sponsored the education of Regina’s elder brother, Sammy West, who is currently in detention.

Speaking publicly about his marital crisis, Nwoko shared a series of social media posts, including videos, alleging that Regina’s family repeatedly interfered with her rehabilitation from drug addiction.

“These videos show Sammy, Regina’s brother, repeatedly coming to my home and harassing my children and domestic staff, especially when I was not around.”

“This is despite the support I provided for him, including sponsoring his last two years at the University of Ekpoma, buying his musical instruments, renting and furnishing a flat for him in Abuja, and providing a house for Regina in Asaba,” Nwoko said.

He said he routinely supported other family members as well, including sending N125 million to Rita Daniels over the last two years.

Nwoko alleged that Regina’s siblings and friends, specifically Sammy, Destiny, Sonia Uche Montana and others, constantly ignored doctors’ instructions during her rehabilitation, bringing her drugs and enabling her addiction.

“Lawrence, Sammy, and others introduced Regina to these substances and continued using them themselves. Their behavior frustrated the efforts of the doctors and therapists,” he said.

He recounted recent incidents where Regina was found high in his house, accompanied by Sammy’s girlfriend, who is among those allegedly enabling her addiction.

Nwoko said he had to remove the woman from his home, after which Sammy confronted him aggressively. Security had to intervene to prevent further escalation.

Nwoko also claimed that Regina’s siblings verbally assaulted police officers and domestic staff tasked with ensuring her safety, and that Regina frequently left home at night, sometimes staying out until the next day.

He blamed her ongoing drug use on her celebrity lifestyle and peer influences.

He added that a viral video showing a confrontation at his home was staged by Regina’s family in his absence and that no one was physically harmed.

Nwoko concluded by saying that Sammy should focus on his own life and career, noting that his brother Lawrence had gone abroad for further studies while Sammy chose to stay in Nigeria.

He emphasized that Sammy needs rehabilitation, warning that his violent behavior would continue otherwise.