Politics
Monarch T asks Firms, Community On PVCs
As the distribution of
the Permanent Voters Cards (PVCs) by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) commences in Rivers State today, the Paramount Ruler of Oginigba community in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of the state, Eze G. B. Odum, has called on companies operating in the area and their workers to turn out enmasse and collect their voters cards.
He also appealed to the people of the community and non-indigenes resident in the area to avail themselves of the opportunity and register to enable them participate in the electoral process.
Eze Odum, who made the call during an interactive forum he organised at his palace on Wednesday said there was the need for the companies, their workers and the entire residents of the community to participate in the voters registration exercise, as it was their inalienable right to do so.
According to him, it was only by registering and collecting their PVCs that they could vote during the 2015 general elections.
He further noted that the PVCs have the capacity of opening several doors of opportunities for the citizens of the country, stressing that “there are some job opportunities in which you may be required to present your voters cards before you are considered.”
The traditional ruler equally noted that, “the PVCs are potent power and right to promote good governance”, and therefore, urged all residents of the community not to shy away from carrying out their civic obligations for the period that the voters registration exercise would last.
Eze Odum, however, called on companies to live up to their corporate social responsibilities to the Oginigba community by contributing to the development of the area. According to him, the action would go a long way in consolidating the existing peace and industrial harmony within entire Trans Amadi Industrial Layout.
He equally stressed the need for the companies and other stakeholders to always meet with the community, as such interactive fora would go a long way to cement and consolidate the relationship existing between the companies and the community, and commended the police and other security agencies for working hard to promote peace and security in the area.
He said nothing should be done to damage and destroy the enviable record of the community as the most peaceful community in the state.
Donatus Ebi
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.
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