Politics
RSG Harps On Voters’ Registration
Activities to herald the State’s 50th Anniversary heralded Government House activities last week, when the governor through the Secretary to the State Government, Sir Kenneth Kobani participated in a Polo Tournament.
While the State team won the Anniversary Committee team by 3-0 goals, Chief Wike explained why Polo Sport was used to commemorate the anniversary, saying the aim was to popularise the sport.
Last Tuesday, and ahead the Continuous Voter Registration Exercise, the State Deputy Governor, Dr Ipalibo Harry-Banigo in a statement called on the people of the state to participate massively in the exercise to enable them vote in 2019 general elections.
The deputy governor enjoined traditional rulers, politicians and other stakeholders in the state to mobilise their subject who are 18 years and above, as well as those who have lost their voter’s cards.
Last Wednesday, the governor played host to Minister of Agriculture Chief Audu Ogbeh in company of Minister of State for Agriculture, Senator Heineken Lokpobiri.
The Minister was in the state for the National Council of Agriculture Meeting being hosted by Rivers State. He used the visit to call on State Government to revive the moribund Agriculture Training School at Onne.
On his part, Chief Wike said they are already working, reviving moribund agric companies owned by the State Government. He identified agriculture as job provider for teeming youths and said Rivers State will soon boast of being food provider for the country.
Chief Wike, last Thursday, declared the National Council on Agriculture open. He reiterated his earlier stance that agric is being made an area of priority for Rivers State.
“The Rivers State Government has, over the years channelled enormous public funds into the development of Agriculture without measurable outcome”, he said his administration will reverse such fortune.
Shortly after declaring the Agriculture Council Meeting open, Governor Wike took former Abia State Governor, Senator Theodore Orji round projects in the state. Senator Orji is the Senate Committee Chairman on Agriculture.
After visiting some projects in Port Harcourt, the former governor said, “this transformation is wonderful. You need to come to Rivers State to see things physically”.
The governor last Friday, was at Onne to donate eight Gunboats acquired by the State for Coastal Security. He emphasised the need to stamp out sea piracy and other criminality on the sea way.
Later on Friday, Chief Wike participated in a birthday ceremony, for Chairman of State Traditional Rulers Council and Amanyanabo of Opobo Kingdom, HRM Dandison Jaja.
Last Saturday, Chief Wike attended a burial ceremony for late sister of prominent lawyer, Onueze Ikocha (OCJ) at Rumukpakulusi. From there, the governor attended a Building and Fund Raising Event organised by Rumuokwuta Community.
On returning from the events back to Government House in the evening, Chief Wike addressed the press where he disclosed the grand plan by Police authorities to rope him in and raid his private home in Abuja. He says the move confirms an earlier alarm he raised that Federal Government wants to to kill him.
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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