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Accord Party Suffers Set Back In Rivers

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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During a press conference held in Owerri, the coalition called the campaign a “dangerous and shameful display” designed to distract the public from the governor’s performance in office.
The CSOs directly linked the Greater Imo Initiative (GII) —the group that made the allegations on September 4, 2025—to Governor Uzodimma, describing the group as his “mouthpiece and attack dog.”
“Every word spoken against INEC was spoken on his behalf.
“By falsely alleging that Professor Yakubu has an alliance with Dr. Amadi to compromise the 2027 elections, Uzodimma has not only maligned a man of proven integrity but also assaulted the very foundation of our democracy”, said Dr Agbo Frederick, speaking for the coalition.
The coalition described Professor Yakubu as a “beacon of electoral professionalism” and called the attempt to soil his reputation “defamatory and a national security risk.”
They also defended Dr. Amadi, a “respected development scholar,” stating that the governor’s accusations were “laughable, desperate, and dangerous.”
The CSOs see the motive behind the campaign as an attempt to “silence the dissent, intimidate the opposition, and divert attention from the governor’s abysmal record in office.”
The coalition issued four key demands to Governor Uzodimma: An immediate retraction of the false and defamatory allegations against Professor Mahmood Yakubu and Dr. Chima Amadi.
- A public apology to both men within seven days, to be published in at least three national newspapers and broadcast on major television networks.
- An end to diversionary tactics and proxy propaganda.
- A renewed focus on governance, including addressing insecurity, unemployment, and poverty in Imo State.
The CSOs warned that failure to comply would force them to “review our position with a view to seeking legal redress from Governor Uzodimma for defamation, false accusation, and reckless endangerment of lives.”
“Governor Uzodimma must be reminded that he did not find himself in the seat of power to chase shadows.
“We call on all Nigerians to reject Uzodimma’s diversionary antics as they are nothing short of desperate plots by a government terrified of accountability”, the statement concluded.
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Stopping Natasha’s Resumption Threatens Nigeria’s Democracy – ADC
In a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC expressed concern that preventing the senator from resuming her legislative duties violates democratic principles and disenfranchises her constituents.
“The suspension, having been imposed by the Senate and not a court of law, has lapsed. Any further attempt to prevent her from resuming is therefore both illegal and morally indefensible,” Mallam Abdullahi said.
The party noted that denying Sen. Akpoti-Uduaghan access to the chamber silences the voice of the people who elected her, adding that the withdrawal of her salary, aides, and office access during the suspension amounted to excessive punishment.
The ADC also criticised the Clerk of the National Assembly for declining to process her resumption on grounds that the matter was before the courts, arguing that the Clerk’s role was administrative, not judicial.
“Administrative caution must not translate into complicity. When the administrative machinery becomes hostage to political interests, the institution itself is diminished,” the party stated.
Highlighting that Sen. Akpoti-Uduaghan is one of only four women in the 109-member Senate, the ADC warned that the handling of the case sends a discouraging signal about gender inclusion in Nigerian politics.
“Any action that resembles gender intimidation of the few women in the Senate would only discourage women’s participation. Nigeria cannot claim to be a democracy while excluding half of its population from key decision-making spaces,” Mallam Abdullahi added.
The ADC insisted that Sen. Akpoti-Uduaghan be allowed to resume her seat immediately, stressing that the matter was about more than one individual.
“What is at stake here is not just one Senate seat, but the integrity of our democracy itself,” the party said.
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