Politics
Soludo Rally Supports for APGA Ahead of Sept 28 LG Election
By Christian Aburime
▪︎Governor Charles Soludo, during the rally at Dr Alex Ekwueme Square, Awka.
The National Leader of the All Progressives Grand Alliance ( APGA) and Governor of Anambra State, Prof Chukwuma Charles Soludo, has taken to the streets to rally support for the party, ahead of the local government election coming up on the 28th of September, 2024
Governor Soludo excitedly led the APGA-faithfuls in a mega rally campaign at the Dr Alex Ekwueme Square, Awka, the capital city of Anambra state.
Governor Soludo told the party’s faithful that the aim of the campaign was to encourage party loyalists to go out and campaign, vote and be voted for during the upcoming Saturday election.
The Governor emphasized the importance of the grassroots elections, stating that it sets the direction for the development of the state.
He said : “It is evident that APGA is Anambra and Anambra is APGA.
“The conduct of the local government election is a promise made and promise kept, even though many did not believe during the campaigns.
“We promised to build the institutional mechanism and legal framework.
“Since 1998, Anambra had the first election and the second in 2014, during the last lap of the then Governor Obi. We are going to organize another election this month.
The governor further reaffirmed, “Anambra is 85/90 per cent APGA.
“We planned to do it in December, but the Supreme Court judgement prevailed, which is why we brought it forward”; he stated.
The Governor further revealed that about nine political parties are participating in the elections, but only APGA fielded candidates in all the elective positions.
The Governor expressed his love for the party, assuring of continuation and consolidation of progressivism, enumerating the various achievements of his administration under the platform including road infrastructure, building human capital that is productive at home and exportable abroad, technology and innovation agenda, among others.
The governor further reaffirmed, “Anambra is 85/90 per cent APGA.
“APGA remains intact and one united, indivisible, strong political party under the chairmanship of Barr Sly Ezeokenwa.
“We have a task and mission to bring peace, stability to the country and we are ready to contribute to national discussion.
“We are ready to partner everyone. We are moving to the next stage of local government administration in Anambra State,” the Governor added.
The State Chairman of the party, Barr Ifeatu Obiokoye who set the tone of the event stressed that the party is ready to go to the field and canvass for support.
The National Chairman of APGA, Barr. Sly Ezeokenwa pointed out that Anambra is performing well in all sectors, which is a good example for others to emulate.
Former National Chairmam of the party, Dr. Victor Oye, emphasized that there is no opposition to APGA, that the party remains indestructible, beckoning on APGA members to remain focused.
Speaking variously, Ambassador Bianca Ojukwu, Dr. Paschal Agbodike, Rt. Hon. Chuma Okoye, Chief Dozie Nwankwo, emphasized that the state of the party is strong, pointing out that they are all seeing the good work of APGA in the state, calling for more support.
The Deputy Governor, Dr. Onyekachukwu Ibezim accompanied the Governor to the event which also featured drums, music and dance with the party insignias, as well as hand over of flags to the party flag bearers by the state Chairman.
APGA, which is the current ruling party in Anambra state, has been working hard to retain its hold on Anambra state
The party has been campaigning aggressively, touting its achievements in the areas of security, infrastructure, job creation, among others.
A total of 21 local government areas will be participating in the elections. The race promises to be keenly contested, with several political parties vying for the available positions.
APGA, under the leadership of Governor Soludo, is strongly seeking to consolidate its grip on power, considering the outstanding performance of Governor Soludo just less than three years in office
Politics
Kayode Adaramodu quits PDP, Joins ADC in Ekiti
“I joined the PDP at a time when it held power and carried the hopes of many. But over time, the party lost direction — first in power, now in opposition. We had the people’s trust.
“Today, I can no longer, in good conscience, remain part of a structure that is no longer aligned with the values that brought me into politics.”
A governorship aspirant in the Ekiti 2022 gubernatorial election, Kayode Adaramodu, has resigned his membership of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Ekiti State chapter, set to join the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
In a six-paragraph letter addressed to his ward 1 chairman of Ekiti Southwest Local Government, Ekiti State, Adaramodu noted that it is a painful goodbye to the PDP and a hopeful new beginning of a new party for him.
He said that he joined the PDP with a sincere heart – prepared to serve, contribute, and help build a nation anchored on justice, fairness, unity, and people’s wellbeing. But the PDP lost this path due to distrust and an inability to evolve.
The statement reads in part: “As you are aware, my membership of the party was characterized by years of commitment, service, and sacrifice.
I joined the PDP with a sincere heart, prepared to serve, contribute, and help build a nation anchored in justice, fairness, unity, and the well-being of its people.
I gave my time, my voice, my ideas, and my resources in pursuit of these objectives and goals.
I did so, not for personal gain, but out of conviction. I truly hoped that we could, together, build something Nigeria, and particularly Ekiti, would be proud of.”
“I joined the PDP at a time when it held power and carried the hopes of many. But over time, the party lost direction — first in power, now in opposition. We had the people’s trust.
But we allowed leadership failures to erode our credibility, and instead of rebuilding from our mistakes, we embraced internal divisions and selfish ambitions as virtues, in opposition!
Today, I can no longer, in good conscience, remain part of a structure that is no longer aligned with the values that brought me into politics.”
“Unfortunately, the foundational ideals were replaced with division, distrust, and an inability to evolve. I raised my voice for unity, warned against the baseless divisions, and called for renewal.
Sadly, those efforts were often ignored. The party, once full of promise, lost its way, first in government and now in opposition. I now look ahead to a new movement of Nigerians committed”
As the Deputy Director, Field Operations, PDP Presidential Campaign Council during the 2023 elections, Adaramodu thanked the PDP for the opportunity to serve and wished the party well as it navigates its path forward.
Politics
PDP shifts national convention to November in Ibadan
PDP National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, announced that the convention will now take place in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, instead of the previously announced venue, Kano.
• PDP National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba
The Peoples Democratic Party has shifted its National Elective Convention, originally planned for August, to November 2025.
Speaking at a press conference in Abuja on Thursday after the party’s 101st National Executive Committee meeting, PDP National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, announced that the convention will now take place in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, instead of the previously announced venue, Kano
Politics
Nentawe Yiltwada replaces Ganduje as APC Chairman
Chairman of the Progressive Governors’ Forum PGF, Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo state, made the nomination.
“I pledge without hesitation that I will work with everybody in the party…I will expand the party with you,” said Nentawe.
The ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, has appointed Humanitarian Affairs Minister, Prof. Nentawe Yiltwada, as National Chairman of the party, at the party’s ongoing 14th National Executive Committee, NEC, in Abuja.
Yiltwada replaces Dr Abdullahi Ganduje, who resigned on June 27.
Chairman of the Progressive Governors’ Forum PGF, Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo state, made the nomination.
He was seconded by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dr Tajudeen Abbas, and Yiltwada became APC chair .
Prof. Yilwatda Nentawe, in his acceptance speech, says he will work to unite all the organs and participants of the party nationwide.
“I pledge without hesitation that I will work with everybody in the party…I will expand the party with you,” said Nentawe.
Yilwatda Background
1. Yilwatda was born on 8 August 1968 in Dungung, Kanke Local Government Area of Plateau State.
2. The professor of Electrical Engineering was the flagrunner for the APC in the 2023 gubernatorial elections in Plateau State.
3. Between July 2017 – December 2021, he held the position of resident electoral commissioner in Benue State. He was appointed by the late former President Muhammadu Buhari.
4. He was the ICT director at the Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi, for 12 years.
5. Yilwatda is a Christian and married to Dr Martina Goshwe.
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