Governor Diri’s APC Move Sparks Controversy
The political currents in the South-South geopolitical zone are increasingly charged, with the potential defection of Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) continuing to dominate regional discourse. This developing narrative is particularly resonant across states like Rivers, where cross-party movements often trigger significant political […]
Mass Defection Of Politicians In Nigeria, Not Solution To National Growth- Hon Nwogu
A prominent management consultant in Rivers State and one-time Secretary of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), in Oyigbo LGA, Hon Chamberlain Ulokanjo Nwogu, has emphasized that mass defections of politicians in the country to another political parties cannot guarantee the expected solutions to the seemingly desired national growth, instead, it will create instability and undermine […]
APC Rivers Warns Against Crisis, Opens Door for New Members
The All progressives Congress, APC; in Rivers State says it will not allow anyone or group of persons that will cause a crisis in the party. Chairman of the party in the State, Chief Tony Okocha told Newsmen in Port Harcourt at the end of the party’s leadership meeting that although their door is open […]
Will Joining APC, Earn Fubara Forgiveness
Speculation about Governor Fubara’s possible defection to the APC has heightened tensions in Rivers State, and if the recent comment credited to the Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, is to be relied on, then the political crisis in Rivers State is far from over. A few days ago, Wike told journalists at a media […]
Stop This Assault On Democracy
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) have demanded the immediate reversal of the state of emergency in Rivers State in the interest of democracy, economic stability, and the welfare of Nigerian workers. This contained a statement jointly issued by the President of NLC, Comrade Joe Ajaero, and the […]
Rivers State Governor Fubara Urges Calm Amid Ongoing Political Crisis, Reaffirms Commitment to Rule of Law
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has addressed the people of the state amid the ongoing political crisis, urging them to remain peaceful and law-abiding. In a press release, Governor Fubara emphasized his commitment to constitutional order and the rule of law, prioritizing the protection of lives and property, and ensuring the continuous progress of the […]
Resign or Face Impeachment, Rivers APC Faction Warns Gov Fubara
The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State, Tony Okocha, has issued a stern ultimatum to Governor Siminalayi Fubara, urging him to either resign or face impeachment. Okocha made this declaration during a press briefing in Port Harcourt on Monday, following Fubara’s invitation to pro-Wike members of the Rivers State House of […]
APC Targets Rivers State in 2027–Ganduje
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, has stated that the party’s target is to capture Rivers State in 2027. Ganduje made this statement while inaugurating the newly elected executive committee of the party in the state, led by Chief Tony Okocha, in Port Harcourt, the state capital, on Saturday. Ganduje […]
Chief Edwin Clark Declares Rivers Lawmakers’ Seats Vacant After Defection to APC
Chief Edwin Clark, Convener of the Pan Niger Delta Forum, has declared that Martins Amaewhule, the former Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, along with 27 other lawmakers, have forfeited their seats due to their defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Clark emphasized that their actions contravened constitutional provisions, effectively disqualifying them […]
APC Chieftain Eze Denies Claims of Rotimi Amaechi’s Regret Over Party Affiliation
In a recent statement from Eze Chukwuemeka Eze, a prominent figure within Nigeria’s All Progressives Congress (APC), has debunked circulating rumors suggesting that Chibuike Amaechi, former Minister of Transportation, regrets his association with the APC and might consider rejoining the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Eze dismissed these reports, labeling them as “baseless” fabrications spread by […]
APC Reveals Why Federal High Court Can’t Stop Rivers Council Poll
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State, under the leadership of Chief Emeka Beke, has informed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) that a Federal High Court ruling will not prevent the scheduled local government elections on October 5, 2024. In a letter dated October 1, addressed to INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, Beke […]
APC’s Rivers Congresses Halted by Court Order
A Rivers State High Court sitting in Port Harcourt has granted an order restraining the National Leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) from conducting any congresses in the state. The order, issued by Justice Godwin O.Ollor, specifically bars the APC National Chairman, Abdullahi Umar-Ganduje, and the Secretary, Surajudeen Ajibola-Basiru, from conducting ward, local government, […]