Edo LP Fumes as Obidient Movement Backs APC Candidate
The Obidient Movement, originally supporting Peter Obi, has backed APC candidate Senator Monday Okpebholo for the upcoming Edo State governorship election. This has caused backlash from the Labour Party, which deems the support contradictory to the movement’s initial purpose. The Obidient Movement emphasizes their commitment to good governance and sees Okpebholo as the most qualified candidate for the state. The Labour Party insists the movement should align with their candidate, Olumide Akpata, criticizing the decision to support candidates from other parties.
Rivers LG poll holds Oct 5 — RSIEC
The Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) has scheduled local government elections for October 5, 2024, following the dissolution of local councils by Governor Siminalayi Fubara. RSIEC Chairman, Justice Adolphus Enebeli (retd), made the announcement during a stakeholders' meeting in Port Harcourt. The elections aim to replace caretaker committees with democratically-elected leaders in all 23 local government areas. Political parties are urged to adhere to rules for a smooth electoral process, supported by the Port Harcourt branch of the Nigerian Bar Association in ensuring legality and fairness.
Okuama: Ex-LG chair declared wanted sues Army, demands N2bn
Lucky Okodeh, a former Caretaker Chairman of Southern Ijaw Local Government Area in Bayelsa State, has filed a N2 billion lawsuit against the Nigerian Army. His photo was mistakenly included among those declared wanted for the killing of 17 military personnel in Okuama, Delta State. Okodeh claims this tarnished his political career, causing him to lose a candidacy and go into hiding. He seeks nullification of his wanted status, a public apology, and N2 billion in damages, with the case adjourned until October 17, 2024.
Crisis hits Zamfara APC as Marafa announces parallel faction
A crisis has erupted in the Zamfara State All Progressives Congress (APC) as Senator Kabiru Marafa and his supporters have formed a parallel faction. This move follows their exclusion from party affairs. Marafa, addressing his followers in Kaduna, explained that the decision was driven by long-standing internal conflicts and a lack of recognition for his group's contributions. He noted that the APC's internal disputes have previously caused significant electoral losses in the state. Marafa emphasized the need for grassroots mobilization to strengthen their faction within the APC.