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.
Claiming that elections in the country are typically characterized by vote buying, Mr Nwosu said a repeat of such phenomenon would taint the credibility of the forthcoming gubernatorial poll.
Mr Nwosu is among the 16 governorship candidates listed by INEC in a June 4, 2025 statement to participate in the November 8, 2025 election in Anambra State.
His party, the ADC, will battle it out with other parties to unseat incumbent Governor Chukwuma Soludo of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA).
Mr Nwosu, in a statement on Saturday, said it was baffling seeing voters openly selling their votes to party agents and other representatives around polling units on election day.
According to him, “such practices not only derail the true will of the people but also reduce elections to an auction, where the state is effectively handed over to the highest bidder.”
Mr Nwosu urged INEC to introduce secure voting cubicles that would safeguard the legitimate rights of voters and uphold the sovereignty of democracy.
“INEC must provide secure voting cubicles to ensure ballots remain private and secret. Currently, many polling areas are too exposed, allowing others to see the voting process. This not only encourages vote buying but also undermines the integrity of the elections.
“Voting must remain secret. Nigeria already has strong electoral laws which, if properly enforced, can deliver outcomes that truly benefit society”, Mr Nwosu said.
He held that the Anambra governorship election was another opportunity for INEC to secure the trust of Nigerians about its commitment to transparency and fairness during polls.
He also noted the role of security agencies in tackling the menace of vote buying on the day of election.
He said, “The success of any political activity depends largely on security, because security is key. While it is not solely INEC’s duty to ensure elections are properly conducted, the Commission must create an enabling environment that allows citizens to participate freely, conduct themselves properly, and exercise their right to vote.”
The party, in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Obiora Ifoh, called on the relevant security agencies to investigate the attackers and their sponsors.
“The Labour Party is perplexed by the physical attack on our National Chairman, Barrister Julius Abure, by agents suspected to be working for anti-democratic elements who have tried unsuccessfully to wrestle the leadership of the party from him.
“Few hours ago, a prominent member of a known political family, Ms Precious Oruche, alias ‘Mama P’, accosted Barrister Abure while on a queue at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport Abuja, boarding a Max Air flight en route to Benin, and attacked the Labour Party’s National Chairman unprovoked.
“The attacker, Madam P, who is also a known content creator, continued the attack all through the duration of the flight, defying all attempts by the Max Air flight attendants to calm her.
“The assault, which attracted a large population of onlookers, continued unabated on disembarkment at the Benin Airport while she continued recording the scene.
“It took the intervention of the security agents on hand to whisk Abure to safety while the attacker was handed over to the police for questioning.
“In one of her films released, the lady, who is a prominent member of the ‘Obidient’ and claimed that she has contacts with the highest police hierarchy, boasted that nothing will happen to her.
“She vowed that she will not stop attacking Abure or any member of the Labour Party executive because, according to her, ‘you have killed Labour Party and you are the reason why Obi is no longer in the Labour Party.’
“The leadership of the Labour Party is completely troubled with this cyber-bullying and the consequences of the action of this political agent on the party. We are by this statement calling on the Inspector General of Police to thoroughly investigate this suicidal aggression against the leadership of the Labour Party and Barrister Julius Abure in particular.
“We sincerely believe that the lady-agent was on an assignment to accomplish the desires of her paymasters. Assault and cyber-bullying are severe crimes under our laws and we think that the Police must fish out her sponsors and cohorts, and bring them to book.
“We are calling on the members of the Labour Party to be calm, even in the face of this unwarranted provocation and wait for the outcome of the investigation on the unprovoked attack against the leadership of the party,” the statement read.
Speaking during the party’s congress in Yola, the state capital, on Saturday, Mr David Lorhenba, the chairman, Adamawa Congress Committee, described the exercise as hitch-free.
He said that a total of 2,656 delegates from 21 local government areas came out and elected 39 officials.
Mr Lorhenba commended the delegates for conducting themselves in an orderly manner.
“The conduct of the congress is very successful, all the delegates come from 21 Local Government Areas and cast their votes peacefully.
“We have a total of 2,656 delegates and we have announced the winners very successfully”, he said.
In his remarks, Alhaji Attahiru Shehu, the outgoing chairman, congratulated the new executives and charged them to continue on what they have already done for the party to remain strong.
According to him, they started as opposition in the state and produced Gov. Ahmadu Fintiri who is serving his second term, opining they “he has done well for the state.”
In his acceptance speech, Mr Madagali thanked the delegates for the confidence they reposed in him.
He promised to run an open door policy in manning the affairs of the party.
“Let us continue the legacy of good governance and prepare ahead for 2027 with focus, discipline and unity.
“To those outside our party, especially the youths and women of Adamawa, we invite you into our party.
“PDP is your home. Our doors are open to all who wish to contribute positively to the development of our state.
“Our party will continue to be a shining example of people-focused on leadership,” he said.
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