Politics
Etche Pledges Support For PDP
The people of Etche ethnic Nationality have drummed support for the People ‘s Democratic Party.
Receiving a delegation of PDP stalwarts led by the outgoing Commissioner for Commerce and Industry and now House of Representatives flag bearer for the party for the Etche/Omuma Federal Constituency, Prince Ogbonna Nwuke who was on a sensitisation mission, the chairman of the Omuma Council of Traditional Rulers, Eze Monday Ojiegbe said his people who were registering in their numbers would continue to support Governor Amaechi.
Eze Ojiegbe said the Omuma people were satisfied with the developmental projects put in place by the State Government.
“We have agreed to register fully”, said Eze Ojiegbe, “and the Omuma people have agreed to vote for Governor Amaechi”.
The Traditional ruler and members of the council of chiefs who endorsed Prince Nwuke as their candidate in the forthcoming elections commended him for his steadfastness. They later blessed Nwuke and prayed to God to protect him from the activities of evil doers.
Prince Nwuke has earlier thanked the chiefs and people of Omuma for the enormous support they are giving to Governor Amaechi and his administration. Nwuke said he was in the palace to pay respect to the traditional institution and in Omuma to urge the people to register en masse so they can exercise their franchise.
He reminded them that the governor whom he described as a worthy son of Etche grew in their midst as a student.
The former commissioner equally cited the numerous roads and schools as well as health centres which are either completed or are under construction as evidence of the fulfillment of the promises made by Governor Amaechi and the PDP.
He said that given the good works of the governor the best that the Omuma and Etche people should do is to reciprocate the gesture when the time comes.
Also speaking, the Director in charge of NGOs in the Amaechi Campaign Organisation, Barrister Nnamdi Okere told the people that no less than 180 kilometres of roads had been constructed by the administration throughout the Etche Ethnic Nationality.
Okere urged the people of Omuma to remain steadfast, saying that Amaechi would be returned overwhelmingly because of his commitment to the people.
Chief Okey Amadi, Special Adviser to the Governor on Special Projects said it was time for the people of the Etche Ethnic Nationality to close ranks.
He said that party members who ran against Prince Nwuke had agreed to bury the hatchet and work together.
He thanked the chiefs for the warm reception granted members of the delegation.
In his contribution, Deacon Victor Amadi who is the House of Assembly flag bearer for Etche Constituency I noted the importance placed on the traditional institution, saying it was for the reason that the team decided to pay a visit to the royal fathers.
He expressed confidence that the people of Etche and Omuma would through their votes demonstrate that they appreciate Amaechi’s contributions to the growth of Rivers State.
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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