New information regarding the meeting between the Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors Forum has been revealed.
As a reminder, the PDP governors visited the former governor as a gesture of courtesy following the political turmoil that erupted in Rivers State on Sunday night. The meeting took place in Abuja, and during this gathering, Wike assured the governors of his continued membership in the main opposition party. He also stated that his presence in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) was to support President Bola Tinubu in achieving his Renewed Hope Agenda.
The PDP Governors Forum was headed by its chairman, Senator Bala Muhammed, who expressed gratitude to Tinubu for appointing Wike as the FCT minister. Additionally, Wike commended Tinubu’s efforts to resolve the political crisis in Rivers State.
Wike stated, “I commend President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and also the PDP Governors’ Forum for stepping in to resolve the issues. It takes mature minds to be able to do that.”
Nevertheless, the minister accused those who oppose him of being responsible for the issues in the state and pledged not to be deterred by social media propaganda or intimidation. He thanked the forum for their visit and reiterated his commitment to work for the president in realizing his agenda to renew hope among the citizenry.
Senator Mohammed, in his remarks, praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for appointing Wike as the FCT Minister, considering it a demonstration of the president’s bipartisan leadership style. Mohammed emphasized that the appointment showcased the president’s commitment to bipartisan governance.
Regarding the political situation in Rivers State, Mohammed characterized it as an internal matter within the PDP that had been resolved by the party. He emphasized the importance of Rivers State as a significant economic hub in the country, and expressed the interest of the president and all stakeholders in resolving the issues.
Mohammed commended Wike for his maturity in handling the crisis and recognized his substantial contributions to the growth of Rivers State and the PDP.
Also in attendance at the meeting were Governors Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State, Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa State, and Kefas Agbu of Taraba State.
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has asserted that Governor Hope Uzodinma has squandered three years and ten months in his role as the governor of Imo State. The party claimed that Uzodinma has not demonstrated the necessary competence and lacks local support to effectively address insecurity and establish lasting peace in Imo.
Chilos Godsent, the Southeast National Vice Chairman of the ADC, made these statements in a release on Thursday following the recent fatal attack on Nigeria Police Force officers in Ahiara Mbaise by unidentified gunmen on Monday.
While acknowledging Uzodinma’s initial political determination to combat banditry in the state, the ADC leadership criticized the governor’s strategies as crude and likely to yield unsatisfactory results. They pointed out that since Uzodinma assumed office in January 2020, the state’s economy has consistently deteriorated, leading to increased militarization and hardships for the populace.
The ADC challenged the government to make public its achievements since the beginning of Uzodinma’s tenure in 2020. The party contended that the APC-led government, under Senator Uzodinma, lacks programs in key areas such as agriculture, education, healthcare, housing, industry, infrastructure, security, and youth and women development.
On Friday, a helicopter belonging to the Nigerian Air Force experienced a crash in Port Harcourt, the capital of Rivers State. The confirmation of this incident was provided by Edward Gabkwet, the spokesperson for the Nigerian Air Force, in a statement released on the same day.
According to Gabkwet, the helicopter, identified as NAF MI-35P with the registration number NAF MI-35P, crashed at precisely 7:45 a.m. shortly after taking off for an operation targeting economic saboteurs in Rivers State. He went on to mention that all individuals on board survived the crash and sustained only minor injuries. The injured parties are currently receiving medical attention at the NAF Medical Centre in Port Harcourt.
In his statement, Gabkwet informed that Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, the Chief of the Air Staff, is en route to Port Harcourt to personally assess the situation, ensure the well-being of the crew, and issue further directives.
Philip Shuaibu, Edo State’s Deputy Governor, has announced his candidacy for the position of governor in the upcoming 2024 election under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), asserting that no one can hinder his ambition. During his declaration at the Bishop Kelly Centre in Benin, the deputy governor, emphasizing his local roots and understanding of the people’s challenges, called on voters and party members to support his aspiration.
With 30 years of political experience and seven years of collaboration with Governor Godwin Obaseki to revitalize the state, Shuaibu believes he is well-suited to succeed his current superior. He boldly declared, “Nobody can stop my ambition.”
In the event of his election as governor in 2024, the deputy governor has committed to delivering practical governance. This commitment was made during a live broadcast on Monday when he officially announced his candidacy for the Governor of Edo. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has previously confirmed the election date as September 21.
