Politics
‘APC Suffering From Self -Inflicted Punishment’
The Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) has charged its main rival, the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State to stop looking for who to blame and face the reality of the crisis that the party inflicted on itself.
Publicity Secretary of the PDP in Rivers State, Darlington Oji who stated this in a chat with newsmen in Port Harcourt, said that the PDP in the state has had its share of crisis, but that it was resolved through its internal mechanisms, which explains why there were no litigations.
He said, “Did you notice any litigation in our party (PDP)? You know in today’s democracy no matter how powerful a governor or president can be people will break out and go to court. But today we (PDP) have a safe ride does not mean that at the end of the election one or two may not be unhappy.
“Because naturally every person that aspires to any particular position expects to win. So if you lose the natural spirit of failure will make you to feel bad and we will come and appeal to you and you that well you would have lost or won and you move.
“But the opposite is the case in the APC where one man lorded over a certain group of people that were already galvanizing for support in the state and he said this person is going to be this and that person is going to be that.
“That is why they (APC) are having internal wrangling. So let them face the music because even the Bible has said once a man dies there will be a day of judgement. So for us the APC should suffer what they have inflicted on themselves instead of looking for who to blame because we were not there ab initio when their internal crisis started.” Orji said.
On why the PDP went to court on what should be an internal crisis of the APC, he explained that “The PDP only went to Court to say please can we have a proper understanding of this particular position that the Court has taken. Simple!
“We (PDP and APC) are supposed to be brothers and sisters from the same state and of course election is supposed to a contest where one person will win at a time because there are no two positions for one person. Taking that into consideration.
said.
Dennis Naku
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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