Politics
Ahead November Poll: We’re Best Option For Anambra – PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has declared itself the best option for the masses in the Nov. 8 governorship election in Anambra State.
The state chairman of the party, Mr Chidi Chidebe, who said this in an interview with The Tide source in Awka, the state capital on Saturday, said the party remained the most active and formidable opposition in the state.
According to him, PDP is the only party that can unseat the incumbent government.
He said, though the party had suffered setbacks both at the national level and in Anambra, it remained the best option for the masses as it guaranteed inclusiveness and the best participatory democratic environment.
He said under his leadership, PDP in Anambra State had become active and viable with the constitution of six standing committees already working to ensure the party regained its lost grounds.
He said the committee were: Strategic Planning and Policy Development Committee, Grassroots Mobilisation and Outreach Committee, Reconciliation and Unity Committee, Fundraising and Resource Mobilization Committee, Media and Communication Committee and State Elders Committee.
The party chairman said major activities in the party ahead of the election would commence after the primaries, adding that individual aspirants were doing what they should be doing.
“This is the first time that we are having standing committees for the party; they are formed to make sure that everybody can participate in one or the other activity within the party and also ensure we run consistently.
“PDP is the only political party in Nigeria which has a defined agenda and ideology, others do not have concrete arrangements in their formation unlike us. It is only when people feel aggrieved they go to them.
“In Anambra, PDP is formidable and we are contesting the Nov.8 election to win; we are going to participate actively in that election,” he said.
Mr Chidebe said the incumbent government in Anambra State had shortchanged the people in terms of delivery of dividends of democracy and that the PDP would fix the state.
He said there were a number of things that were not going well under the current government in Anambra State including increasing insecurity and shrinking democratic space.
“Let me tell you, we need a liberal government, a government that is participatory where people can air their views and discuss.
“Government cannot sit in the hands of people or somebody that feels he knows it all; such a government does not make progress.
“The best thing that any leader and the best quality any leader can possess is the ability to harness ideas and talents and be able to put them to use,” he said.
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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