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Chaos and gunshots as Rivers youths chase away former Pro-Wike LGA chairmen and take control of council headquarters following tenure expiration

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10 months ago

June 18, 2024

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There is chaos in Rivers state at the moment following the order by the Rivers State governor, Sim Fubara to Local government chairman to vacate office following their tenure expiry on June 17.

The governor in a broadcast Tuesday morning ordered the Heads of Local Government Administration (HLGAS) to immediately take charge of the LGA Councils henceforth while thanking outgoing LGA Chairmen for their service.

But some LGA Chairmen loyal to former governor Nyesom Wike put up some resistance and tried entering the local government council headquarters with policemen.

Rivers youths also backed by security officers put up fierce resistance and have chased away the Pro-Wike former LGas Chairmen, while destroying their pictures and emblems.

In one video, former Mayor of Porthacourt City Allwell Ihunda and his security could be seen running after youths chased them out.

Watch the videos with the link below ????

https://www.instagram.com/p/C8WmxQotFMN/?igsh=czVlMmR5MzJyMWJz

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APC suspends Senator Utazi over alleged anti-party activities

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April 18, 2025

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The All Progressives Congress (APC) Uzo-Uwani local government area of Enugu state on Friday announced the suspension of Sen Chuka Utazi for alleged anti-party activities.

Utazi, a two-time senator (2015-2023), who represented Enugu North Senatorial District under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), decamped from his party and joined APC in 2024.

But in a letter of notification addressed to the State Chairman of APC, Barr Ugochukwu Agballah, and signed by the Chairman of APC Uzo-Uwani LGA, Chief Chris Ajodo; the Secretary, Hon. Pius Diara, and APC Chairman, Nkpologu Ward, Hon. Albert Aniebonam, the party stated that Utazi’s suspension was sequel to and consequent upon a complaint/petition from the Senator’s Nkpologu ward, alleging anti-party activities.

The Ward accused Sen Utazi of having participated in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Enugu North Zonal Chapter
meetings and endorsement of Barr. Peter Mba, the Governor of Enugu State, for second term in the coming 2027 election.

They also accused the senator of granting interviews and engaging in open blackmail and de-marketing of APC Enugu State chapter in public, among others infractions.

“These allegations were backed up by online video evidences as the case may be,” the party officials stated in the notification letter, which was also copied to the leader of the party in the state, Minister of Innovation Science and Technology, Chief Uche Nnaji (Nwakaibie).

The party officials further clarified, “On receipt of the said complaint, the local government on 8/4/2025 setup a three-man disciplinary committee which notified the Senator of the petition and duly invited him to appear before the disciplinary body.

“The invitation was however ignored by the Respondent. The above notwithstanding, the committee carried out a thorough investigation of the allegations and came out with a verdict of “guilt”.

“The committee found the conduct of Senator Utazi highly disappointing, repugnant and unbecoming of a bona fide member of APC, and hence, recommended his indefinite suspension from the party.

“Upon the receipt of the report of the Disciplinary Committee on 12/4/2025 and after careful examination of same, including the video evidence enclosed thereto, the Local Government Executive unanimously approved the recommendation of the Disciplinary committee, and hence, endorsed the indefinite suspension of former Senator Chuka Utazi from All Progressive Congress (APC) for anti-party activity in accordance with the Constitution of our great party.”

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Anambra Election: Valentine Ozigbo sues APC, INEC, seeks fresh primary

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April 18, 2025

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‎One of the aspirants of the All Progressives Congress in the Anambra governorship election, Valentine Ozigbo, has filed a lawsuit at the Federal High Court in Awka, challenging the legitimacy of the APC governorship primary conducted on April 5, 2025, in Anambra State.
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‎The suit, which names the APC, Nicholas Ukachukwu, and the Independent National Electoral Commission as defendants, seeks to nullify Ukachukwu’s nomination and compel the party to recognise Ozigbo as the rightful candidate.
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‎According to the court document made available to journalists on Friday, the suit was filed on Wednesday, April 16, 2025
‎Filed through his legal team led by Umeh Kalu, SAN, and B.C. Igwilo, SAN, the suit includes supporting documentation from the party’s constitution, internal communications, and delegate registers.
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‎The Federal High Court in Awka is yet to assign a date for hearing.
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Nnewi has never produced a governor and the time is now: Ambassador Nwaobi visits Prince Nicholas Ukachukwu in Abuja, discusses political-economic future of Anambra

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April 18, 2025

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‎Hon. Chukwuebuka Christian Nwaobi (Agbalanze Osumenyi , Ezeumeafojulu Ezinifite Kingdom) discussing the way forward and better Anambra state with Prince Chukwujekwu Nicholas Ukachukwu (Ikukuoma)
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‎Business mogul, CHAIRMAN/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, BRIGHAMS HOTEL & SUITES LTD and BINOLEX NIGERIA WIRE & CABLE LTD, Chief Ambassador Christian Chukwuebuka Nwaobi, has paid a courtesy visit to Prince Nicholas Ukachukwu (Ikukuoma Ndigbo) the All Progressives Congress (APC) Flag-bearer in the November 8, 2025 Governorship Election in Anambra State, during which time Amb. Nwaobi had fruitful discussions with him on some socio-politico-economic future of the state.
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‎During the visit in Abuja the Osumenyi born billionaire, industrialist and hospitality expert, also discussed some critical issues capable of ensuring that Prince Ukachukwu emerges victorious at the poll on November 8.
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‎At the meeting Prince Ukachukwu and his visitor, Ambassador Christian Nwaobi stressed the need for somebody from Nnewi South Local Government Area to emerge as the next governor of Anambra State.

They disclosed that Nnewi which has produced reputable business moguls and industrialists has never produced a governor of the state, urged Anambrarians to correct the anomaly by voting Prince Nicholas Ukachukwu because apart from coming from Nnewi South, he is also sound and well qualified.
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