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Accord Party Suffers Set Back In Rivers

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Members of the Rivers State House of Assembly voting on the floor of the House, recently.

Members of the Rivers State House of Assembly voting on the floor of the House, recently.

Indication emerged that with the joining of 43 political parties to form a Government of National Unity  (GNU) with Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Rivers State, Accord Party may have suffered a set back in its struggle to gain relevance in the state.

Speaking at the inauguration of the Forum of Organised Opposition Political Parties at the weekend in Port Harcourt, Chief Davies Ikanya, chairman of the forum, stated that the body will provide a new improved opposition politics for the state.

Ikanya urged other remaining opposition political parties to join the unity government in order to deliver the state from political bondage.

He reasoned that the ruling party under Rt Hon Chuibuike Rotimi Amaechi has demonstrated cross-party friendship, which he said, should provide other political parties in the state to join hands to right the wrongs.

According to him, other opposition political parties should sheath their sword and build on the friendship already in existence in the PDP led administration in the state.

He commended the ruling party under the Rt. Hon Chibuike Amaechi for the wonderful work he is doing in virtually every facet of the people lives in the state.

Ikanya also outlined the aims of the Forum of Organised Opposition Political Party to restore glory and integrity of the state by encouraging participatory true democracy.

Also speaking, the Secretary to the State Government, Hon Magnus Abe assured the organised opposition political parties that the government is ready to consider nomination from the opposition when the executive council is reconstituted.

Abbe, who represented the state governor commended the forum of organised opposition political parties for joining the GNU, adding that, the government will cooperate to guarantee an enviable democratic environment, where one-man one-vote counts.

He called on the orgainsed opposition political parties to partner with the government to ensure free and fair election in future.

The Tide gathered that the forum of organised opposition political parties was born on 26th April, 2009, when political parties under the auspices of the coalition of Registered Political Parties in Rivers State led by Chief Alaye Harry and those under the auspices conference on Nigerian Political Parties (CNPP) led by Chief Tamuno Roberts, came together to discuss the prospect of electoral loss, unity government and the need to stimulate cooperation among opposition political parties.

The gathering was a role call of who is who in the political arena in the state. The political Big Wigs include Prince Tonye J.T.J. Princewill, leader and Chairman of Board of Trustees, Chief Davies Ibiama Ikanya, Barr. Ledum Mittee, (Chairman/Technical Committee on Niger Delta), Chairmen of political parties and members of political parties across the 23 local government areas.

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Benue Assembly Resolution: Alia Suspends SUBEB Boss, Others

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Governor Hyacinth Alia has suspended the chairman of the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Grace Adagba, for one month following a resolution of the State House of Assembly.

This was announced in a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Tersoo Kula, on Wednesday in Makurdi.

The House of Assembly had passed a resolution to suspend the SUBEB boss for six months, enabling it to investigate her activities at the board.

Others suspended include the Chairman, Otukpo Local Government Area, Mr Maxwell Ogiri, and the Executive Secretary of the lottery commission, Mr Michael Uper, for a month each.

Gov. Alia, however, reiterated his unwavering commitment to the rule of law, due process, and the principles of separation of powers.

The governor commended the House of Assembly for exercising its constitutional responsibilities and assured the people of the state of his administration’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and good governance.

He urged all affected institutions to ensure seamless continuity of service delivery during the period of suspension of the officials.

The governor called on the people of the state to continue supporting the government’s efforts to build a state that works for all.

 

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LP Guber Candidate Wants Anambra Vigilante Scrapped Over Corps Member’s Assault 

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The Labour Party (LP) governorship candidate for the November 8, 2025, election in Anambra State, Mr George Moghalu, has called for the disbandment of the state security outfit known as Udo-Ga-Chi, following the alleged assault of a female corps member by the vigilante group.

Mr Moghalu spoke on Wednesday while addressing journalists at the party secretariat in Udoka Estate, Awka, describing the incident as “an embarrassing scandal and the height of irresponsibility.”

“I was very saddened over what I saw in the video. It was indeed a scandalous embarrassment, not only to Anambra or the state government, but to every responsible citizen of this state,” he said.

He condemned the brutality meted out to the corps member, adding, “Whatever offences she may have committed, there are better civil ways to handle it. The right thing was to arrest her and hand her over to the police, rather than tear her dress and dehumanise her.”

Mr Moghalu insisted that Udo-Ga-Chi members must be properly trained and indoctrinated before being constituted as a security outfit.

“You can’t kill those you are meant to protect. You don’t take guns and hand them to irresponsible people to terrorise citizens,” he stressed.

Highlighting previous complaints against the outfit, he said, “We have heard cases of people they’ve killed, maimed, or extorted. This is a case too many. The Federal Government must urgently scrutinise and regulate this group, and make an official statement on the matter.”

Expressing concern about the whereabouts of the assaulted corps member, Mr Moghalu added, “Where is the victim? The government must produce her and allow her to speak publicly about her ordeal. She was serving her country and deserves protection from both state and federal authorities.”

He further alleged that Udo-Ga-Chi has been politicised to influence elections, particularly in favour of the incumbent governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo.

“It is now evident that the outfit was created as a political tool, and their actions during the last Saturday election made that very clear,” Mr Moghalu said.

 

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ADC Kicks Against Proposed Pay Rise For President, Governors, Others

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The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has objected to the proposed salary increases for political office holders, describing the move “as an affront to the struggling Nigerian people.”

The proposed review by the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) would see the President, Vice President, governors, and other top officials receive substantial pay increases.

The ADC said the proposal is coming at a time when millions of Nigerians are grappling with the effects of inflation, rising fuel costs, and an inadequate minimum wage, suggesting a pay rise for the Nigerian workers instead.

A statement by Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC National Publicity Secretary, said, the constitutional mandate of the RMAFC is to review salaries of political office holders, but considering such at this time further underlines how far this government is disconnected from the reality of Nigerian people.

The statement said, “We are aware of the Commission’s constitutional mandate to periodically review relevant emoluments of political office holders in the country. However, proposing such a review at a time when millions of Nigerians are struggling with soaring food inflation, high cost of fuel, inadequate and largely unpaid minimum wage would indicate a total disregard for the people.”

The party questioned how the political office holders are able to support their lifestyle of luxury and opulence if indeed these “outdated” salaries means anything to them.

He said, “For perspective, our national minimum wage stands at N70,000 per month, a figure that has been largely eroded by the APC’s inflation, even where it has been paid. Yet, unlike public office holders, most Nigerians do not receive additional allowances or emoluments to cushion the effects of the rising costs of living.

“This is why this proposed plan to increase the salaries of public office holders is not only tone-deaf, it is an all-out affront to the Nigerian people. It signals that the government is clearly disconnected from the struggles of ordinary citizens.

“In light of these developments, the ADC demands that this absurd plan be suspended immediately. No such increase should be implemented while ordinary citizens are grappling with extreme financial hardship. Government should focus on improving the lives of the people rather than improving the salaries of the President and other political office holders who already live in obscene indulgence.

“Government has no moral right to demand sacrifice from ordinary citizens while they focus on making lives easier for themselves. Political office holders cannot be insulated from economic hardships, while the everyday Nigerian suffers.”

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