Politics
Imo LG polls: APC replies PDP, debunks alleged plots to rig election
Imo State Government has debunked the claim by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state, that the APC-led government was trying to rig the forthcoming LGA election.
The exercise is scheduled for September 21, across the 27 local council areas of the state.
Denying the allegation, the Commissioner for Information, Public Orientation and Strategy, Declan Emelumba, in a statement, maintained that, based on what he described as the popularity of Governor Hope Uzodinma due to his people-oriented projects visible across the state, the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) will no doubt record overwhelming success in the election.
He stated that it was very insulting for the PDP to accuse the governor of smuggling pre-written results to ISIEC, dismissing the allegation as a statement coming from a failed party which, he said, is going into oblivion and cannot match up with APC in any electoral contest.
“PDP is in tatters. It is best remembered in Imo State today as a failed party. They already know that they cannot win a single ward in the state, which is why they are crying wolf and trying to discredit an election that is yet to be held,” he stated.
The Information Commissioner berated the PDP for always raising false alarms to attract sympathy instead of going to the field to campaign.
He noted that APC was not only strong in Imo State but also very formidable and impregnable, as evidenced by its performance during the November 11, 2023, governorship election in the state.
“APC won in all 27 local government areas of the state. PDP could not even win the local government of their governorship candidate.
“After dragging APC to all the courts, the Supreme Court still affirmed that His Excellency, Gov. Hope Uzodinma, won fair and square,” he further stated.
Emelumba hinted that no governor with the achievements recorded by Uzodinma would descend to rigging a local government election, especially when APC is firmly rooted in the grassroots of the state.
He further pointed out that ISIEC remains truly independent and would conduct a credible, free, and fair local government election on September 21, 2024, maintaining that those entertaining doubts about the credibility of the state electoral body already know that they will lose the election.
“It is a well-known trademark of the PDP to raise false alarms about imaginary rigging of an election because failure is their constant companion,” he said.
He enjoined Imo electorate to ignore what he described as the antics of a drowning party and vote massively for APC as a guarantee of more dividends of democracy in the state, especially at the grassroots.
Politics
Breaking: Diri Orders Autopsy on Bayelsa Deputy Governor’s Death, Warns Against Politicisation
Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has ordered an autopsy to determine the cause of death of the state’s Deputy Governor, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo.
Governor Diri gave the directive on Saturday while receiving former President Goodluck Jonathan at the Government House in Yenagoa.
Reacting to the incident, the governor condemned what he described as widespread misinformation and speculation on social media, warning against any attempt to politicise the deputy governor’s death.
“I want to make an appeal. I have seen people politicise his death. In Ijaw land, there is no enmity in death. Let nobody politicise the passing of our dearly beloved deputy governor,” Diri said.
“If anyone truly loves him, this is the time to show it. I have directed that an autopsy be carried out to reveal the cause of his death. There is a lot of nonsense going on on social media.”
The governor further urged the public to focus on mourning and honouring the late deputy governor, noting that the state government had declared three working days of mourning in his honour.
“If anyone is issuing statements to eulogise him, let it end there. Let us mourn him because Bayelsa State is in a mourning mood,” he added.
Governor Diri also called for unity and love among the people, reminding them of the inevitability of death.
Speaking during the condolence visit, former President Goodluck Jonathan described the late Ewhrudjakpo as a committed and dedicated individual who played a key role in the activities of his foundation.
“For me, he was someone my foundation and I will never forget. He represented the governor in all our programs,” Jonathan said, adding that Ewhrudjakpo worked tirelessly in that role, even more than when he served as deputy governor.
The founder of Living Faith Church, Bishop David Oyedepo, has said he will never take part in partisan politics, not for even billions of naira.
He stated that no amount of money, including “$1 billion,” (1.4 Trillion naira) would make him join politics.
Oyedepo made this known during an impartation service at Shiloh 2025 held at the church’s headquarters in Canaanland, Ota, Ogun State.
He explained that partisan politics is not part of his life’s calling and that is why he has chosen to stay away from it.
In his words: “In 2015, I warned the church that trouble was coming. Didn’t trouble come?
“Partisan politics is off my calling. If you give me $1 billion to join politics, I won’t, because it is off my course.”
The bishop also said the world is in urgent need of God’s intervention because of the times we are living in.
According to him, believers are being trained as an end-time army to bring solutions to national and global problems, similar to what biblical figures like Joseph and Daniel did.
President Bola Tinubu congratulates Chief Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), on his birthday, December 13.
President Tinubu celebrates with the Minister and former governor of Rivers State, giving thanks to God Almighty for enriching him with a life defined by purpose, service, and courage.
The President describes Chief Wike as an audacious top performer who defies obstacles and delivers results.
President Tinubu acknowledges the ongoing transformation of the Federal Capital Territory through infrastructure expansion, highlighting the Minister’s recent intervention that broke the 14-year logjam in the construction of the Apo-Karshi road.
The President commends Chief Wike for his resilience, can-do attitude, and commitment to excellence in all assignments.
President Tinubu thanks the Minister for his consistent efforts in delivering results and wishes him a happy birthday and strength to further his good work in the FCT.
“Nyesom Wike has been one of the shining stars in the cabinet, an exceptional performer, developing infrastructure in the Federal capital as never seen before and proving that his moniker as ‘Mr Project’ is not limited to his home state of Rivers.
“I commend him for being one of the champions of our Renewed Hope Agenda, even though he belongs to another party and wish him well as he marks another year in his life journey”.
Bayo Onanuga
Special Adviser to the President
(Information and Strategy)
December 13, 2025
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