Politics
Group Hails Wike On ‘Operation Sting’
The Coordinator, Wike Solidarity Movement (WSM), DelgA chapter, Hon. ThankGod Inume, has commended the Governor of Rivers State, Chief Nyesom Wike for launching the Operation Sting to tackle insecurity in the state.
Hon.Inume made the commendation at Degema Consulate, headquarters of Degema Local Government Area while exchanging views with The Tide.
He noted that the launching of the security outfit and the , provision of patrol vehicles and equipment for the security agencies by the state chief executive would drastically reduce incidents of kidnapping, banditry and cultism across the state, insisting that economic activities would also improve.
The one time leader of the Degema Legislative Assembly argued that Gov.Wike’s commitment to providing red alert security for Rivers people has made the governor trample on some powerful toes,adding that the governor’s recent ban on all youths groups in the state, the matching order he gave to traditional rulers to fish out criminals in their dormain and constant meetings he held with security service commanders are clear signals that Wike does not toy with security of lives and property of Rivers people.
The DELGA WSM coordinator called on Rivers people to support the re-engineering move of the state security architecture by the governor and pledged total support of WSM members in Delga for the governor’s laudable achievements.
Hon. Inume equally expressed gratitude to the Chairman of Degema Local Government Council, Dr.Tony Philmoore for domiciling the Operation Sting in DELGA, saying that the waterways of the LGA would now be safe for travellers and those who earn their living on the sea.
He also thanked the council boss for announcing free skills training and free education as a way of engaging the youths to shun criminal involvements.
The former Supervisor for Agriculture in the council pledged that members of WSM in the LGA would be handy at all times to assist the efforts of the council.
He urged WSM members in the LGA to take advantage of the various palliative measures put in place by the Philmoore led council to better their lot, insisting that programmes such as those provided by the council are the easiest means for citizens to get empowerment for themselves.
Hon.Inume called on the people of Degema Local Government Area to continue to give support to the Philmoore administration,saying that more projects would be done by the government if love, unity and constructive suggestions are given by citizens.
Tamunoiminabo Fyneface
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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