A Federal High Court sitting in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State has sacked Wole Oluyede as the governorship flag bearer of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and ordered a rerun of the party’s primary election.

‎‎‎In his ruling delivered on Tuesday, Justice Babs Kuewumi upheld the concerns of irregularities raised by Funso Ayeni during the exercise.

Recall that Ayeni had challenged the process, citing questionable manipulation of the approved delegate list on the day of the election.‎‎

The court found that the gross abuse of process, disregard for electoral guidelines, and violation of the fundamental principles governing the Peoples Democratic Party were inconsistent with both party rules and the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, which binds all individuals and institutions without exception and ordered a rerun of the party’s primary election.‎

• Nyesom Wike, FCT Minister

Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, declared that he is not afraid to be sacked by President Bola Tinubu from his cabinet.

This was his reaction to some of his critics including a coalition of leaders within the All Progressives Congress (APC), operating under the APC Leaders Forum (ALF), calling for his removal as a nonmember of the ruling party cum his recent hostility towards the Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, following his recent defection to the APC.

The coalition cited alleged insubordination, anti-party activities, and threats to national unity as grounds for removing Wike from office.

While speaking during a “thank you” visit to Obio/Akpor Local Government Council, Wike clapped back at his critics, insisting that Tinubu can sack him if he desires.

“If my appointor believes that I cannot offer anything again, he has the right. It’s not that you should tell him,” said Wike.

The minister added that the reason his name is on the lips of many, including his critics, is due to the commendable works he is executing as minister.

“I am proud, and Rivers people are proud,  and we can tell Nigerians that we have not disappointed them as far as FCT is concerned. 

I said it yesterday in port harcourt. and i want people to know this clearly. if you are not doing well, nobody will talk about you. but because we are doing well, people must talk about us.”

The Rivers State House of Assembly has initiated impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Professor Ngozi Nma Odu, citing allegations of gross misconduct.

During Thursday’s plenary session, presided over by Speaker Martins Amaewhule, Majority Leader Hon. Major Jack presented a notice invoking Section 188 of the 1999 Constitution. He outlined seven points of alleged gross misconduct against Governor Fubara, including:

– Demolition of the Assembly Complex

– Extra-budgetary spending

– Withholding funds allocated to the Assembly Service Commission

– Refusal to comply with Supreme Court rulings on financial autonomy for the legislature

The notice was reportedly signed by 26 lawmakers.

Speaker Amaewhule announced that the formal impeachment notice would be served on Governor Fubara within the next seven days, in accordance with constitutional procedures.

In the same session, Deputy Majority Leader Hon. Linda Stewart tabled a separate notice against Deputy Governor Odu, accusing her of:

1. Reckless and unconstitutional spending of public funds

2. Obstructing the House of Assembly from performing its constitutional duties

3. Conniving to allow unauthorized persons to occupy offices without proper screening by the legitimate Assembly

4. Seeking budgetary approval from an unauthorized group instead of the recognized Rivers State House of Assembly

5. Seizure of salaries and allowances due to the Assembly and its Service Commission.

This development marks a fresh escalation in the protracted political crisis in Rivers State, amid ongoing tensions over legislative autonomy, budget processes, and governance.

The Assembly’s actions come against the backdrop of previous impeachment attempts and disputes involving the executive and legislature.

No immediate response has been issued from the governor’s office.