Politics
Group Launches Campaign Against Electoral Violence In Khana
Ahead of the 2023 general elections, a youth-based organisation, Rivers State Youth Federation, Khana Chapter, has commenced senstisation campaign against youth involvement in electoral violence and other anti social behaviour.
The sensitization campaign was flagged off at Bori, Headquarters of Khana Local Government Area, recently, during the formal inauguration of the newly elected executive of the Khana chapter of the Rivers State Youth Federation.
Speaking at the event, the Chairman of the occasion, Elder Eredor Nwako congratulated the new exco and urged them to be proactive in their role of promoting peace and development in Khana communities.
Nwako, a community leader, pointed out that youth are mostly lured to violence during elections and urged them not to make themselves vulnerable to any political trappings that would endanger their lives, no matter how mouthwatering the offer may be.
On his part, the Chairman of Police Community Relations Committee(PCRC) in Rivers State, Chief Caska Ogosu, also congratulated the new executive of the youth body in Khana LGA and urged them to work assiduously to ensure the prevalence of sustainable peace in Khana.
Also speaking, the Special Adviser to the Chairman of Khana Local Government Area on Youth, Comrade Neeka Idemyor, pledged the support of the Council authorities to the body and urged them to work towards achieving the objectives of promoting peace in the area.
While assuring the Council’s support to the body, he pointed out that the LGA would not hesitate to report the leadership of the body to the relevant authorities for questioning if they reneged on their statutory obligations.
Speaking to newsmen shortly after the flagg off of the anti election violence campaign, the newly sworn in chairman of the Khana chapter of the Rivers State Youth Federation, Comrade Neemene Kpugisi, thanked the body for giving him the opportunity to serve.
Apart from embarking on intensive grassroots campaign against youth involvement in electoral violence,
Comrade Kpugisi said the body would work with the peace committees of the various communities in khana to promote peace in the area.
By: Taneh Beemene
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.