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
BREAKING: “I am ready to serve only one term” – Peter Obi declares 2027 presidential ambition

Presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, has confirmed he will contest the 2027 presidential election.
Obi added that he was willing to serve a single four-year term if elected.
He made the declaration last night while speaking during a live session on X Spaces, where he answered questions from supporters both in Nigeria and abroad.
In a statement released today by his spokesman, Ibrahim Umar of the Peter Obi Media Reach, Obi dismissed claims of a possible joint ticket with former Vice President Atiku Abubakar.
However, he admitted being open to coalition talks, only if they are focused on addressing Nigeria’s core problems.
“If the coalition is not about stopping the killings in Benue, Zamfara, how to revive our economy, how to make our industries productive, how to put food on the tables of Nigerians… Count me out.
Nigeria is currently at war. We need to do something about it,” Obi said.
He also promised to stabilise Nigeria within two years of his administration and urged Nigerians to join him in the mission to rescue the nation.
“I will bring stability in Nigeria within two years in office. Leaders of Nigeria should sit down in Nigeria and fix Nigeria,” he added.
Speaking on the crisis within the Labour Party, Obi revealed that efforts were ongoing to secure the Independent National Electoral Commission’s recognition for the Nenadi Usman-led faction in line with the Supreme Court’s ruling.
On power rotation, Obi stated, “I believe in the rotation of government between North and South. I implemented it in Anambra as a governor.”
Commenting on President Bola Tinubu’s reported trip to St. Lucia, Obi criticised the President’s domestic absence, saying, “St Lucia is about the size of the 10th largest city of Nigeria, Ilorin.
President Tinubu has never slept a night in any state of Nigeria outside Lagos since the assumption of office in 2023.
PBAT to stay in St Lucia for 10 days.
”Regarding his 2027 plans, Obi said the approach would be non-violent and focused on transparency.
He stated, “We will do things differently in 2027. We will follow a non-violent approach and insist that the right thing will be done before the result announcement in Abuja.
Our votes in 2027 will count, and we will ensure they count.”
He outlined three priorities for his first 100 days in office: security, education, and poverty reduction.
“My family will not be involved in corruption. Funds to be channelled into key critical sectors,” he said.
Obi vowed to promote strong party opposition and end party-switching by elected officials.
“There will be no defection of elected officials to other parties when I am in charge,” he asserted.
He criticised the current administration for misaligned priorities, saying, “Imagine in this country, people are dying in Benue, Borno, and other parts of the country, and our leaders are commissioning bus stops and holidaying.”
He called for responsible governance and integrity.
“To bring order in governance, I will prioritise security, education and pulling people out of poverty.
To do this is by cutting the cost of governance and fighting corruption from day one.
“My past speaks loudly for me. Wherever there was an issue in Anambra State, I was there physically.
Anybody who wants to serve should be ready to put their life on the line for the lives of Nigerians.
Nobody abroad takes you seriously if you don’t have a stable government.”
Politics
Ali Bukar Dalori takes over APC national chairmanship
He promised to lead with “transparency, inclusiveness, and unity of purpose,” adding that his appointment is not a personal victory.“

Ali Bukar Dalori has formally assumed office as the acting national chairman of the of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) party.
Dalori, while addressing the party’s national working committee on Monday, said that his appointment followed Ganduje’s resignation and the directive of President Bola Tinubu.
” I took the responsibility with “humility, responsibility, and loyalty,” said Dalori.
He promised to lead with “transparency, inclusiveness, and unity of purpose,” adding that his appointment is not a personal victory.“
This is a period for consolidation — not conflict. For maturity — not division. And for vision — not personal ambition,” he said
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UPDATE: Police mount guard at PDP secretariat in Abuja to stop NEC meeting •Manhandle, arrest staff

Armed policemen have taken over the Wadata Plaza, the headquarters of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Abuja, as tension continues to mount over the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) Meeting which is expected to hold today by 2pm.
Ohibaba.com earlier reported that the police disallowed a member of the party’s Board of Trustees (BoT), Maina Chiroma, from entrance into the premises of the secretariat.
An official of the party, who spoke to our correspondent off camera, said that the police were deployed to stop the proposed NEC Expanded Caucus Meeting.
Though some staff members of the party were initially allowed to go into the premises of the secretariat without any resistance from the police, they were later sent out.
Journalists were also asked to leave the premises of the secretariat.
Some policemen were seen cordoning off Dalaba Street, which is the road leading to Wadata Plaza.
Meanwhile, security agents have reportedly manhandled and arrested Thomas Ibu, a staff member in the party’s Publicity Department.
Journalists at the PDP National Secretariat in Wuse Zone 5 witnessed several policemen surround and apprehend Ibu.
The incident prompted other PDP staff members to attempt to intervene, resisting the police’s actions.
However, the security operatives overpowered them and swiftly took Ibu away.
As of the time of filing this report, the reason for the arrest remains unclear.
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