Politics
Aspirant Pledges To Pursue Govt Vision
Mrs. Peace Nwobudu lucky-Ideozu has promised to make a change and carry on the vision of the present administration if elected as a member of the Rivers State House of Assembly.
Ideozu who is contesting for a seat in Ahoada East constituency 1, under the Peoples Democratic party (PDP) vowed to ensure a new service delivery and better representation if given the mandate.
The aspirant who regretted that the people are neglected and forgotten after elections promised to make the people of his area and the entire state belong and feel the impact of democracy.
According to her,”” I will first establish a contact, a constituency office to make all members of the constituency to reach me. This will help me know their problems and solving them. It would as well make me meet regularly with stakeholders of the constituency. As I speak with you now, the present lawmaker has no constituency office in his area and this development has caused bridge and wide gap between the people and their representative.’’
She noted that the people of the constituency is yeaning for change and better representation hence she made herself available to the people. The aspirants who is married and an educationist said her people are supporting her electionery ambition because of her various contributions to some communities in her constituency, stressing that her team have offer free medical treatments to women in the areas.
Ideozu in an interview with our political correspondent at The Tide office said she has offered 15 pupils scholarship to Nursing /primary school in Queenie America school, a high profile private school in Port Harcourt explained that she has the passion to assist the needy and to develop her immediate environment hence she is offering herself to the people for a better and quality service to the them.
She however urged the people to be patience over the recently passed Social / Development levy law by the state Assembly. The law which became effective last month saw all taxable adult in Rivers State contributing monthly of their income to sustain the Health and educational facilities in Rivers state.
Although many have criticized the law saying that the law will only impoverish Rivers Workers in the state.
The law, she said was intended to help sustained the education and health infrastructures built by the present administration ac-ross in the state.
She also said the people’s Democratic Party (PDP) is working to reposition itself and place people that will be a good ambassador to their people, adding that the new dawn has come to bring smiles to the people. The aspirant also commended the party for the 35 per cent affirmative for women participation in politics which she said is firing up the once perceived ‘’weaker sex’’.
This is a new dawn to favour my people and change their live styles. We have to climb up the bridge and bring change to our communities, constituency and local government. This will help and assist and compliment the present administration’s efforts in providing infrastructures to the people’’, she said
Politics
Alleged Coup: Protests Rock N’Assembly As Detained Officers’ Children, Wives Demand Justice
Scores of children and wives of military officers detained over an alleged coup plot yesterday staged a peaceful protest at the National Assembly, demanding a speedy trial and the release of the accused officials.
The protesters who gathered at the entrance of the National Assembly complex, moved in a slow procession while clutching placards with inscriptions such as “Don’t Kill Our Daddies,” “Detention Without Trial is Injustice,” and “Six Months of Torture: Enough Is Enough.”
Amid tears and trembling voices, the children appealed for justice and access to their detained fathers, many of whom they said they had not seen for months.
The appeal was made during a press briefing in Abuja attended by no fewer than 20 wives and several children of the detained officers, including a two-month-old baby.
The families were accompanied by human rights lawyer, Deji Adeyanju and activist Omoyele Sowore.
At the briefing, the families lamented that the officers had been held for over 160 days without trial or contact with their relatives, describing the situation as a violation of their fundamental rights.
Speaking on behalf of the families, Memuna Bashiru said the prolonged detention had thrown their households into uncertainty and emotional distress, noting that while allegations had been widely publicised, families remained in the dark about the fate of their loved ones.
The arrest of the indicted officers was first announced on October 4, 2025, by the then Director of Defense Information, Brigadier General Tukur Gusau, who disclosed that 16 officers were taken into custody for alleged breaches of military regulations and acts of indiscipline.
However, an interim investigation later suggested the existence of a clandestine network of officers, allegedly coordinated by a senior Army officer, which had begun preliminary planning for a coup.
According to the report, the alleged plot involved surveillance of key national assets, including the Presidential Villa, Armed Forces Complex, Niger Barracks in Abuja, and major international airports, with October 25, 2025, cited as the planned date for the operation.
Those reportedly in custody include Brig Gen M. A. Sadiq, Col M. A. Maaji, Lt Col S. Bappah, Lt Col A. A. Hayatu, Lt Col P. Dangnap, Lt Col M. Almakura, Maj A. J. Ibrahim, Maj M. M. Jiddah, Maj M. A. Usman, Maj D. Yusuf, Capt I. Bello, Capt A. A. Yusuf, Lt S. S. Felix, Lt Cdr D. B. Abdullahi, Sqn Ldr S. B. Adamu and Maj I. Dauda.
The alleged plot, according to findings, targeted senior government officials, including President Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima.
In a statement issued yesterday, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Mr Felix Morka, said the exercise would take place in all wards and designated centres nationwide.
He called on existing members to update their records, while encouraging new entrants to join the party through the digital platform.
“As the electronic membership registration exercise resumes in all wards and designated locations nationwide, we urge existing members to validate their membership while new members are encouraged to register and join the progressive family,” Mr Morka said.
According to him, eligibility for registration is limited to individuals aged 18 and above who possess a valid National Identification Number (NIN).
The party said the initiative is part of efforts to modernise its operations by transitioning to a digital database that would enhance record accuracy and accessibility.
Mr Morka noted that the e-registration would “digitise the party’s membership register, ensure the integrity of records, and enhance efficient access to membership data for planning and management decisions.”
He added that the move is also aimed at promoting internal democracy within the party and strengthening its commitment to democratic innovation.
The APC had previously introduced electronic registration as part of broader reforms to streamline its membership system and improve organisational efficiency.