Politics
APGA moves to sanction Gov Soludo over ant-party activities ….. Recognizes Chief Njoku as National Chairman
Confronted with the ant-party activities of governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra state, the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA), Board of Trustees has directed the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) to sanction the governor and all those engaged in anti-party activities that tend to bring the party to public ridicule.
This is even as the party has expressed its unalloyed support to the leadership of Chief Edozie Njoku as it’s National Chairman.
Giving this directive at a Press Conference in Abuja on Wednesday, Chairman, Board of Trustees of APGA, Chief Chekwas Okorie has directed APGA National Working Committee (NWC) to activate the party’s disciplinary machinery to sanction governor Soludo and other members of the party found guilty of ant-party activities.
“It is on behalf of the Board of Trustees of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, (APGA), that I advise the National Working Committee (NWC) of APGA to activate without delay the Party’s disciplinary machinery to sanction all those that may be found guilty of anti-party activities and whose actions and utterances have brought the Party to public ridicule and shame.
” I strongly advise that the Party’s disciplinary measures must include but are not limited to Prof Chukwuma Soludo. The sanctity of the supremacy of the political party in party democracies all over the world must be sustained and maintained,” he said.
According to Chief,”The entire members of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, in Nigeria and abroad, especially the good people of Anambra State, will bear out the leadership of our great party under Chief Edozie Njoku as National Chairman, has repeatedly offered Professor Chukwuma Soludo, the Governor of Anambra State extended latitude to halt his continued sponsorship of crisis in APGA.
” I do not wish to bore you with the plethora of anti-party activities perpetrated and sponsored by the only governor produced on the platform of our party in the present dispensation.
” Highly respected and very senior clergymen in Anambra State, traditional rulers, association of town union presidents-general, several Anambra State business and intellectual elite have at various times appealed to Governor Soludo to cease his unprovoked destabilizing war against the survival of the Party that provided the singular opportunity to realize his long elusive life time desire to become the governor of Anambra State, after two previous failed attempts.
“All entreaties to Gov. Soludo to give peace a chance to allow APGA to live out its full potential and promise, he remained recalcitrant and carried on like a bull in the China shop. ”
He recalled that,”When the Supreme Court of Nigeria delivered an unambiguous and decisive judgment on the APGA leadership dispute, which affirmed Chief Edozie Njoku as the National Chairman of APGA after correcting what Hon. Justice Mary Peter-Odili (Justice of the Supreme Court rtd) in an elucidating letter referred to as a “trajectory of errors ” identified in the earlier judgment the Court delivered on 14th October, 2021 in the same suit, every reasonable Nigerian expected that the protracted leadership dispute in APGA would cease finally following the general rule that there must be an end to litigation.
“The authentic National Chairman of APGA, Chief Edozie Njoku immediately extended his hand of fellowship to Gov Soludo, and his followers repeatedly to join hands with the leadership of our great party to rebuild it.
“Similarly, I was unrelenting in appealing to Gov Soludo to use his good offices to promote peace and reconciliation in APGA.”
Continuing Chief Okorie noted,”I intervened in my capacity as the founder and vision bearer of this great party of immense historical importance in Nigeria.
APGA is the first Igbo contribution to Nigeria’s political party system since 1923 (c.101 years ago).
“Gov. Soludo and his goons refused to accept the finality of the Supreme Court judgment. Two members of the National Working Committee of the Party had to approach the FCT High Court 40 in Bwari to seek the enforcement of the Supreme Court judgment as provided by the relevant provision of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria as amended, that any court of record below has the mandate to enforce the judgment of the Supreme Court.
“In spite of all the stumbling blocks put on the part of justice, the trial court delivered a landmark judgment on the 6th of June, 2023, whereupon the court affirmed Chief Edozie Njoku as the National Chairman of APGA and validated the National Convention of the Party held at Owerri, Imo State, on the 31st of May, 2019.
“True to character Gov. Soludo’s faction of APGA proceeded to the Court of Appeal to challenge the judgment of the trial court. On June 28, 2024, the Court of Appeal, in a crushing and devastating judgment, resolved all the 10 grounds of appeal formulated by Victor Oye the Appellant in the Soludo sponsored appeal in favor of APGA and dismissed the appeal in a unanimous judgment of three erudite Justices of the Court.
” At this point, we resumed our appeal to Gov. Soludo to cease fire and embrace peace in his political interest and in the interest of the Party. In order to underscore our genuine and sincere interest in the peace process, Chief Edozie Njoku, the National Chairman of APGA, honored Gov. Soludo’s invitation to his Abuja residence. Needless to say, the meeting that lasted for nearly 3 long hours was more of a monologue that turned out to be Chief Edozie’s waste of valuable time that could have been deployed to something more productive. What followed was yet another frivolous suit slammed on INEC and Chief Edozie Njoku at a Federal High Court by one Mr. Sly Ezeonwuka, who claims to have been elected as the National Chairman of APGA in an illegal convention that was nullified by the FCT High Court referred to above and upheld by the Court of Appeal.
“The same INEC that over indulged the Soludo faction for nearly two years is now being disparaged by very beneficiaries of INEC protection for the simple reason that the Commission has come to terms with reality and chose to comply with the unambiguous judgment of the Supreme Court which was enforced by a trial court and affirmed by the Court of Appeal.
“Upon being served the INEC counter-affidavit to their stupid suit, they knew that their suit was dead on arrival. Their next line of action was to seize the opportunity of filing a motion at the Court of Appeal for leave of court to appeal to the Supreme Court to mischievously include two other reliefs, which are tantamount to reopening a suit the Court of Appeal has dismissed. Gov. Soludo thinks that his unfettered access to the common patrimony of the good people of Anambra State grants him the assurance that the Court of Appeal can easily be compromised.
“The audacity of sponsoring Chief Victor Oye to embark on this latest misadventure at the Court of Appeal is incredible. A contemnor who has blatantly refused to purge himself of contempt is unashamedly before the Court of Appeal to protect his being sentenced for contempt of valid orders of a court of competent jurisdiction. Nigerians are watching to see whether the appellate court will stand on the side of a contemnor or protect the sanctity of the Nigerian judiciary and rule of law.
“It has become abundantly clear to all discerning Nigerians that Gov Soludo is determined to sacrifice APGA rather than submit to Chief Edozie Njoku as the National Chairman of our great Party.”
He further cautioned,”The continued survival of APGA in spite of all its vicissitudes, is by the special grace of God. APGA is a product of three attempts for registration at INEC in 1996, 1998, and 2002. APGA is a spirit and therefore indestructible. APGA will outlive all of us, including Prof Chukwuma Soludo.
“Nobody born of a woman can prevent APGA from recovering its rightful place in Nigeria’s political space as the only political party in Nigeria anchored on genuine progressive ideology.”
By Our Correspondent
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has unveiled its governorship and deputy governorship candidates for the 2027 general elections in 28 states.
The party announced the candidates in a statement on Friday, saying the move underscored its commitment to providing Nigerians with credible leadership and a viable political alternative ahead of the elections.
Among the notable candidates are Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour in Lagos State, Isa Mohammed Ashiru in Kaduna, Great Ogboru in Delta, Senator Ahmad Babba Kaita in Katsina and former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, in Kebbi.
The ADC is also fielding candidates in Adamawa, Kano, Rivers, Oyo, Ogun, Plateau, Zamfara and other states.
The party said the candidates would fly its flag in the 2027 elections, describing them as representatives of its commitment to offering Nigerians credible leadership and a “real alternative”.
Full list of ADC governorship and deputy governorship candidates
Abia: Kalu Kalu Agu — Governor; Alozie Ogadinma Darlington — Deputy Governor
Adamawa: Modibbo Hammantukur Ribadu — Governor; Aguwa Kevin Iliya — Deputy Governor
Akwa Ibom: Akpanudoedehe John James — Governor; Nsien Mkpombuk Tommy — Deputy Governor
Bauchi: Senator Halliru Dauda Jika — Governor; Sama’ila Mohammed Kabir — Deputy Governor
Benue: Rt. Hon. Herman Iorwase Hembe — Governor; Abba John Abba — Deputy Governor
Borno: Babagana Buhari — Governor; Mamman Dauda — Deputy Governor
Cross River: Nkoyo Toyo — Governor; Okwoche Andrew Adagbor — Deputy Governor
Delta: Chief Great Ogboru — Governor; Afiari Gloria — Deputy Governor
Ebonyi: Ukpai Mba Udeh — Governor; Onwe Daniel Ede — Deputy Governor
Enugu: Ocho Obodoeze Chukwuma — Governor; Eze Arinze Christopher — Deputy Governor
Gombe: Bala Bello — Governor; Bala Sani Isa — Deputy Governor
Jigawa: Sabo Mohammed Nakudu — Governor; Musa Ya’u Balarabe — Deputy Governor
Kaduna: Isa Mohammed Ashiru — Governor; Kantiok Irmiya Ishaku — Deputy Governor
Kano: Ibrahim Ali Amin — Governor; Shehu Abdulkadir Bari — Deputy Governor
Katsina: Senator Ahmad Babba Kaita — Governor; Aminu Yar’adua Ahmed — Deputy Governor
Kebbi: Abubakar Malami — Governor; Zagi Musa Mohammed — Deputy Governor
Kwara: Zakari Mohammed — Governor; Olawuyi Julius Olayide — Deputy Governor
Lagos: Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour — Governor; Gbadamosi Babatunde Olalere — Deputy Governor
Nasarawa: Nuhu Angbazo — Governor; Ahmed Yusuf — Deputy Governor
Niger: Dr Mohammed Kpautagi — Governor; Musa Mamman — Deputy Governor
Ogun: Biodun Collins Ogundipe — Governor; Muraina Oluwaranti Oluyemi — Deputy Governor
Oyo: Taofeek Adegboyega Adegoke — Governor; Wahab Adeniyi — Deputy Governor
Plateau: Brig. Gen. John Sunday Sura — Governor; Pwajok-Kele Chundung Bitrus — Deputy Governor
Rivers: Gabriel Pidomson — Governor; Okumgba David Amapakaye — Deputy Governor
Sokoto: Manir Mohammad Daniya — Governor; Isah Bello Ambarura — Deputy Governor
Taraba: Abubakar Umar Tutare — Governor; Kwetishe Haruna Kwenyan — Deputy Governor
Yobe: Kassim G. Gaidam — Governor; Kori Lawan Mohammed — Deputy Governor
Zamfara: Shinkafi Bilyaminu Yusuf — Governor; Muhammad Abdulmuddalib Auwal — Deputy Governor
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The unveiling comes as political parties intensify preparations for the 2027 general elections, with the ADC positioning itself as a major alternative to the established political parties.
Politics
INEC Moves To Support JAMB with Biometric Verification Technology ….As Agencies Strengthren Ties
By George Mgbeleke
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has indicated its readiness to assist the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) with biometric verification technology, as part of deepening collaboration between the two federal agencies.
This followed a courtesy visit by the JAMB Registrar, Prof. Segun Aina, and members of his management team to the INEC headquarters in Abuja on Friday 4th September, 2026.
Speaking during the visit, Prof. Aina said his team had approached INEC in its capacity as a sister agency with proven experience in biometric verification, noting that JAMB was seeking to strengthen the integrity of its examination processes.
He said JAMB understood that INEC possessed biometric verification machines that may no longer be in active use, and appealed to the Commission to consider making the equipment available to support JAMB’s efforts to enhance its own verification systems.
Responding, the INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, welcomed the JAMB delegation and commended the Board’s statutory role in national development, describing it as central to the education and advancement of Nigerian youths.
The INEC Chairman was joined to receive the delegation by the National Commissioner in charge of Outreach and Partnerships, Prof. Abdullahi Abdu-Zuru, the Directors of Information and Communications Technology (ICT), Human Resources Management, and Voter Education and Publicity (VEP), as well as the Chief Press Secretary to the Hon. Chairman, Adedayo Oketola.
Prof. Amupitan cited the Commission’s recent conduct of the Anambra, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council election, Ekiti and Osun governorship elections, as well as bye elections across the country as evidence of INEC’s growing technological capacity, noting that both exercises were widely commended by observers, including the National Security Adviser’s Office and the United Kingdom High Commission, for their credibility and peaceful conduct.
He directed the Commission’s Director of ICT to review the request and determine, through a proof-of-concept assessment, the availability and suitability of INEC’s biometric verification equipment for possible use by JAMB.
The INEC Chairman described the visit as a reflection of the growing synergy between government agencies, stressing the importance of institutions working together to advance national development.
He assured the JAMB delegation of the Commission’s willingness to explore further areas of cooperation between the two agencies.
Prof. Aina, in turn, expressed appreciation to the INEC Chairman and management for the warm reception accorded his team.
By Our Correspondent
A coalition backing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s 2027 re-election has activated plans to deploy a nationwide, issue-based campaign structure ahead of the polls.
Operating as National Movement for Tinubu–Shettima 2027 — Forward Nigeria, the group said it is building more than “another support club” — it wants a disciplined national platform to drive voter mobilisation and policy conversations.
The position was contained in a statement signed by the Interim National Coordinating Committee led by Prof. Rufa’i Ahmed Alkali, National Coordinator; Dr. Bassey Rekpene, National Coordinating Secretary; and Ardo Zubairu, National Media Coordinator.
The Committee said September 1, 2026 was earlier pencilled for the public unveiling, but wider consultations forced a shift, adding that a new launch date would be announced soon.
According to the leadership, the groundwork is already set with two key documents finalised: a Mandate Document outlining the Movement’s philosophy, structure and strategy, and a National Covenant stating why it is backing Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima under the APC.
The group argued that 2027 will be a defining moment for Nigeria’s economy, security and stability, and voters deserve more than rhetoric.
“The 2027 election must go beyond personal issues and propaganda. It should provide Nigerians an opportunity to assess competing visions, evaluate national progress and make informed choices,” the statement read.
To deliver that, the Movement said it has drafted a programme of action covering consultations, stakeholder engagement, public messaging, and grassroots mobilisation across all states, adding that its communication backbone is also being upgraded — with an official website, email system, WhatsApp channels and dedicated phone lines.
The Committee said outreach to members at home and in the diaspora has begun to test commitment and assign responsibilities, stating: “We are engaging members nationwide and beyond… The response has been encouraging.”
After the formal launch, it said Forward Nigeria would roll out structured mobilisation down to local government areas and community levels.
The Committee warned against complacency, saying: “Elections are not won by enthusiasm alone. Organisation, communication, mobilisation, commitment and responsible civic participation remain indispensable.”
It urged supporters to deepen community engagement and prepare for tasks in the coming political season.
The Movement said its goal is to build a broad-based, credible and nationally representative force to deliver the Tinubu–Shettima 2027 project, under a larger vision of “a stronger, more prosperous, secure, stable and forward-looking Nigeria.”
It called on Nigerians who believe in continuity, development and national cohesion to join the emerging mobilisation.
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