Governor Fubara accuses Nigeria Police of trying to disrupt Rivers local government election, claiming their bias towards former governor Wike.

Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has accused the Nigeria Police of attempting to disrupt the local government election, alleging their bias towards Nyesom Wike.

Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has accused the Nigeria Police, led by the Inspector General of Police, of attempting to interfere with the state’s scheduled local government election.

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At a World Press Conference held on Friday, Governor Fubara claimed that the police had been acting on the instructions of former governor Nyesom Wike to disrupt the 5th October 2024 election.

Governor Fubara stated that all legal, security, and logistical preparations for the election were finalised, and there was no reason for the police to obstruct the process.

He revealed that the police tried to raid the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) headquarters and steal sensitive electoral materials, but their efforts were thwarted.

“In the early hours of Friday, I received a report that police had invaded the RSIEC office,” said Governor Fubara. He described how he personally intervened to stop armed officers from seizing electoral materials, calling their actions a blatant attack on democracy in Rivers State.

Governor Fubara questioned why the Nigeria Police were acting against the state, especially when a court had ruled in favour of holding the election with full security provided by police and other agencies. He called the police’s actions illegal, suggesting they were being used as pawns in a larger political scheme.

Despite these challenges, Governor Fubara assured the people of Rivers State that the election would proceed as planned. He emphasised that the state’s actions are in line with both the Supreme Court’s directives and the agreement between the President and State Governors to uphold democratic processes.

Fubara criticised the selective application of law in Rivers, stating that other states are holding their local government elections without police interference. He expressed his disappointment with the police’s stance, questioning their loyalty to the Nigerian Constitution.

The governor called on all security agencies to ensure a peaceful election and warned that any attempt to create unrest would be the responsibility of the police.

Edo Assembly recalls suspended lawmakers Donald Okogbe and Adeh Isibor after five months for allegedly plotting to impeach the Speaker.

The Edo State House of Assembly has recalled lawmakers Donald Okogbe and Adeh Isibor after a five-month suspension for allegedly plotting to impeach the Speaker.

The recall follows the earlier reinstatement of Bright Iyamu in June. Speaker Blessing Agbebaku announced the decision during the assembly’s plenary session on Wednesday.

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The Edo State House of Assembly has recalled the last two suspended lawmakers, Donald Okogbe (PDP-Akoko-Edo II) and Adeh Isibor (APC-Esan North-East I), following a five-month suspension.

The lawmakers were initially suspended on May 6, 2024, alongside Bright Iyamu (Orhionmwon South) for allegedly plotting to impeach the Speaker, Blessing Agbebaku, and other principal officers.

While Iyamu was reinstated in June after expressing remorse, Okogbe and Isibor remained suspended until now. During the plenary session in Benin on Wednesday, Agbebaku announced that the Assembly had reached a consensus to lift their suspension, thereby reinstating them to their legislative roles.

The Speaker also used the opportunity to congratulate Edo’s governor-elect, Monday Okpebholo, following his victory in the recent governorship election.

Agbebaku expressed optimism that the new governor would serve all Edo people and urged him not to be swayed by sycophants.

Additionally, the Assembly approved a 57-sitting day calendar for the second quarter of its second session, resuming legislative activities after a long recess.

Agbebaku commended the lawmakers for their commitment to passing impactful bills and resolutions that serve the state’s best interests.

Former Benue governor Samuel Ortom blames his 2023 Senate loss on not consulting God. He will not run for office in 2027, following divine guidance.

Former Benue governor Samuel Ortom attributed his 2023 Senate election loss to not consulting God. He has announced that he will not contest in 2027, following divine guidance.

Former Benue State governor Samuel Ortom revealed that his loss in the 2023 Senate election was due to his failure to seek divine guidance before contesting.

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Ortom shared this during a courtesy visit by members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) G-14 group in Makurdi. He admitted that his decision to run was made without consulting God, leading to his defeat.

Ortom announced that he would not seek any political office in 2027, as God had advised him against contesting. He stated, “God has revealed everything to me.

He has asked me to wait for him.” The former governor also expressed his continued support for the PDP and its ambition to reclaim the Benue Government House in 2027, stressing that no personal ambition should outweigh the party’s interest.

Reflecting on his time in office, Ortom mentioned that he made sacrifices, often prioritising state matters over family and friends.

He remains committed to the party, particularly the G-14, a group comprising PDP elders from 14 Tiv-speaking local government areas.

Dr Laha Dzever, chairman of the G-14, affirmed the group’s support for Ortom’s leadership, emphasising the group’s importance in keeping the party united since 2015.

Dzever stressed that only Ortom, as the party leader in the state, has the authority to disband the G-14.