Politics
APGA Debunks Leadership Crisis In Abia
The Abia State Chairman of All Progressive Grand Alliance (ANPP), Mr Emeka Nwachukwu, has denied alleged leadership crisis in the state chapter leading to the emergence of two factions.
Nwachukwu told our correspondent in Umuahia that there were no factions of the party in the state and that the leadership was not in doubt.
He said that the party could have its problems at the national level, but that the leadership of the party, which, he said, he had maintained and funded for six years was incontestable at the moment.
He, however, said that the achievements of the party in luring Gov Theodore Orji of the state to its fold was greater than any personal interests, adding that as the leader of the party in the state, “Orji will take his time to restructure it to suit his purpose”.
Nwachukwu, who said that Orji did not meet a factionalised APGA, added: “In restructuring the party, I will have no problem if my position as the chairman is sacrificed in the interest of the state”.
He said that those who were trying to lay claim of the party leadership were no where when the negotiation and consultations to lure the governor started and ended, adding that APGA would not tolerate any move that would work against returning the governor in 2011.
“Though APGA is experiencing an upsurge in membership, we are unmindful of the fact that certain elements are coming to thwart the vision of the party and create a problem for us, but we are ready to checkmate such people,” he said.
Nwachukwu, who was immediate past commissioner for sports, said that as a chieftain of the party he would guide and direct the governor “so that nobody scuttles his ambition’’.
“The vibrancy of APGA is determined by certain elements which form part of the ideals of the party and faction or no faction we accept the bold step the governor took to align with progressives,” Nwachukwu said.
He said that APGA was a grassroots party and by the time the blueprint on how to approach the 2011 general elections were released the civic responsibilities of Abia electorate would be awakened.
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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