A leading member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Eze Chukwuemeka Eze, has called on Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara to immediately dismiss all officials appointed under Vice Admiral Ibok‑Ėtte Ibas, the former Sole Administrator.

Eze, who once served as the National Publicity Secretary of the now‑defunct New People’s Democratic Party (nPDP), made the appeal following Fubara’s reinstatement after a six‑month suspension ordered by President Bola Tinubu.

During Fubara’s suspension, Ibas administered the state and made numerous appointments. Eze claims those should not stand.

“I expect the Governor to sack all the appointees of the illegal Sole Administrator and ensure that nobody imposes anybody on him as his Commissioner or aide even as Nyesom Wike has promised not to act in such a devilish act of imposing anybody on him,” Eze declared.

He also urged the State Assembly to allow for reconciliation by reabsorbing members who resigned or were aligned with Ibas during the emergency rule.

Eze further called on President Tinubu to guarantee Fubara’s political security and warn against any attempt to undermine him via impeachment.

He insisted that Fubara must exercise the full authority of his elected office.

President Tinubu had lifted the state of emergency in Rivers State on September 17, 2025, officially reinstating Fubara.

During the emergency, Ibas suspended all political appointees of Fubara, including commissioners, board members, aides, and other senior officials, and directed them to hand over to permanent secretaries.

Ibas also appointed administrators for Local Government Areas (LGAs) and reconstituted boards, commissions and agencies that had been suspended.

Chief Sam Nkire, founding member of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), has stated that the return of Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso to the APC would virtually guarantee President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s victory in the 2027 presidential election.

Speaking in a statement on Sunday, Nkire urged President Tinubu to take steps to bring Kwankwaso, the 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), back into the APC fold, arguing that doing so would strengthen Tinubu’s position ahead of the election.

Although Tinubu is expected to win in 2027, Nkire maintained that including Kwankwaso would “nail the coffin,” metaphorically speaking, of any serious opposition.

He called on Tinubu to explore an agreement with Kwankwaso, pointing out their long-standing relationship and suggesting that their shared history makes such collaboration feasible.

Nkire also recalled how, during the APC primaries in 2014, he and Kwankwaso jointly approached then-APC leader Bola Tinubu to seek his support, which Tinubu declined, saying he had already committed to General Buhari.

According to Nkire, this earlier episode shows the depth of political connections between Kwankwaso and Tinubu, implying that reconciliation is not only possible but natural.

On the conditions for Kwankwaso’s return, Nkire expressed confidence in Tinubu’s ability to negotiate terms, be they political or aligned with broader collaboration efforts.

He suggested that any deal, merger, or alliance that includes Kwankwaso will bolster Tinubu’s chances and solidify the APC’s position going into 2027.

Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State has affirmed that the zoning arrangement for the governorship position among the state’s three senatorial districts has now been officially adopted and should guide future elections.

Speaking on Saturday at Abatete during an endorsement rally organized in his honor, Soludo, who is seeking re-election as the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) candidate in the November 8, 2025 governorship election, stated that zoning has been institutionalised in Anambra politics.

He emphasized that after the South Senatorial District (which he represents) completes its term, it will be the turn of the Central Senatorial District to hold the governorship position for the next eight years.

This follows the North District’s previous eight-year tenure.

The rally also doubled as a homecoming for Ifeanyi Ibezi, a former member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), who recently defected to APGA. Soludo welcomed him back, describing APGA as a natural home for progressives in Anambra.

“Anambra is APGA, and APGA is Anambra,” Soludo said, adding that the party has transformed into a people-driven movement with communities organizing support rallies independently.

He praised the growing unity within the party and expressed confidence in winning across all 5,720 polling units and 326 political wards in the state.

Addressing voter apathy in Idemili North LGA, which holds the state’s largest voting population but often records low turnout, the governor called on the electorate to change that narrative in the upcoming poll.

Also speaking at the event, Secretary to the State Government, Solo Chukwulobelu, outlined some of Soludo’s projects in the area, such as the construction of two smart schools and the recruitment of teachers.

He expressed confidence that the achievements would translate into voter support.

APGA National Chairman, Sly Ezeokenwa and State Chairman, Ifeatu Obiokoye, praised Ibezi’s return and reiterated the party’s unity and strength ahead of the election.

Other top party and government figures present including Commissioners Ifeanyi Okoma (Works), Law Mefor (Information) and Nelson Omenugha, as well as Idemili North LGA Chairman Stanley Nkwoka and Idemili South Chair Amaka Obi, pledged their full backing for Soludo’s re-election.

The highlight of the event was the presentation of a ₦20 million cheque in support of the governor’s campaign.

Former APC Southeast campaign spokesman, Denge Josef Onoh, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to release Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), and entrust him to two respected figures: Amb. Bianca Odumegwu‑Ojukwu, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and Senator John Azuta Mbata, President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide.

In his proposal, Onoh recommends that the governors of Southeast states nominate chairmen of their Traditional Rulers’ Councils, under the leadership of Obi of Onitsha, HRH Igwe Nnaemeka Achebe, to sign the bail bond with the National Security Adviser.

Onoh said his choices, Bianca Ojukwu and Senator Mbata, are based on their integrity, deep‐rooted commitment to Igbo culture, and non‑partisan reputation.

He emphasised that Bianca’s role as the widow of Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu‑Ojukwu and her current diplomatic position uniquely place her to serve as a bridge between the Federal Government and Southeast communities.

He described Senator Mbata as an individual whose leadership transcends election cycles, with a track record of mobilizing Igbo youths and citizens for democratic and civic participation rather than separatist politics.

Onoh further argued that Kanu’s prolonged detention since 2021 has harmed peace and stability in the Southeast, noting that the charges of terrorism and treasonable felony have also fostered insecurity, enabling criminals to exploit tensions under the guise of separatism.

He thanked President Tinubu for his diplomatic efforts through the National Security Adviser as well as others for working toward resolving the violence associated with IPOB’s armed wing, the ESN.

Concluding, Onoh urged the President to use his constitutional prerogative of mercy to release Kanu unconditionally, with the handover into the care of Ojukwu and Mbata.

He believes such a move would de‑escalate tensions, help differentiate legitimate agitators from criminal elements, and restore investor confidence in the Southeast.

The Socio‑Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) and Amnesty International Nigeria have demanded that President Bola Tinubu immediately withdraw all criminal charges brought against activist Omoyele Sowore and the social media platforms X (formerly Twitter) and Facebook.

These charges stem from Sowore’s posts that criticized the president.

In a joint letter dated September 20, 2025, signed by SERAP deputy director Kolawole Oluwadare and Amnesty International Nigeria director Isa Sanusi, the groups urged Tinubu to order security agencies, particularly the Department of State Services (DSS), to cease using legal processes to silence dissent.

The groups also called on the President to direct the Attorney General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), to draft an anti‑SLAPP law for presentation to the National Assembly.

This law would aim to prevent the misuse of lawsuits to stifle public criticism.

Two of the counts against Sowore are under the Cybercrimes (Amendment) Act of 2024; the others involve criminal defamation, causing public fear and disturbance under the Criminal Code Act.

These charges were filed at the Federal High Court in Abuja on September 16, following Sowore’s refusal to delete certain posts deemed critical of President Tinubu.

According to SERAP and Amnesty, the legal actions taken in this case are neither necessary nor proportionate.

They argue that they create a chilling effect on free speech and are inconsistent with both Nigeria’s 1999 Constitution (as amended) and the country’s international human rights obligations.

The groups have given the government seven days to act.

If the charges are not withdrawn within that timeframe, they warn they may pursue legal action through relevant judicial bodies, including possibly the ECOWAS Court of Justice.