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Activist Petitions CCB Over N30m Allegedly Collected for Soludo’s APGA Re-election Bid
Anambra State political activist and two-time governorship aspirant, Dr. Ifeanyichukwu Okonkwo, has petitioned the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) to investigate Governor Charles Soludo and three of his aides over an alleged breach of the Code of Conduct for Public Officers.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
In his petition dated April 14, 2025, Okonkwo called for a thorough probe into the acceptance of a N30 million donation by Governor Soludo from over 60 political support groups for the purpose of funding his All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) re-election nomination fee ahead of the November 8 governorship election.
The donation was ceremoniously presented during a rally titled “APGA for Governor Charles Soludo’s Second Tenure” held on April 5, 2025, at the International Conference Centre in Awka. A symbolic cheque of N30 million was handed over to the Governor by the group identified as the All Soludo Support Groups (ASSG), which comprises political appointees, senatorial hopefuls, and other stakeholders.
Dr. Okonkwo, however, alleges that this act represents a clear violation of the constitutional provisions guiding the conduct of public officials. Specifically, he named Commissioner for Finance, Mr. Izuchukwu Okafor; Special Adviser on Political Matters, Dr. Obi Obiogbolu; and Soludo Fans Club leader, Chukwuemeka Julius, as accomplices in the alleged misconduct.
He accused the group of engaging in fraudulent misrepresentation, money laundering, and violating their oath of office by allowing personal interests to interfere with official responsibilities. The petition emphasized that public officials are prohibited from soliciting or accepting any form of gift or benefit tied to the execution of their duties, as outlined in the Fifth Schedule of the 1999 Nigerian Constitution (as amended).
Citing constitutional provisions from both the Fifth and Seventh Schedules, Okonkwo maintained that the act amounted to a conflict of interest and called on the CCB to take swift action in the interest of preserving public trust and the integrity of governance.
Okonkwo noted that Dr. Obiogbolu had described the April 5 rally as a strategic initiative to galvanize support for Soludo’s second term. Similarly, Finance Commissioner Okafor and Soludo Fans Club leader Julius used the platform to praise the Governor’s leadership and development strides, with youth groups also contributing an additional N10.5 million to his campaign.
Reinforcing his stance, Okonkwo referenced the constitutional oaths taken by public officials to prioritize public service over personal gain and appealed to the CCB to uphold the law by investigating and addressing the alleged violations committed by Soludo and his aides.
In his petition dated April 14, 2025, Okonkwo called for a thorough probe into the acceptance of a N30 million donation by Governor Soludo from over 60 political support groups for the purpose of funding his All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) re-election nomination fee ahead of the November 8 governorship election.
The donation was ceremoniously presented during a rally titled “APGA for Governor Charles Soludo’s Second Tenure” held on April 5, 2025, at the International Conference Centre in Awka. A symbolic cheque of N30 million was handed over to the Governor by the group identified as the All Soludo Support Groups (ASSG), which comprises political appointees, senatorial hopefuls, and other stakeholders.
Dr. Okonkwo, however, alleges that this act represents a clear violation of the constitutional provisions guiding the conduct of public officials. Specifically, he named Commissioner for Finance, Mr. Izuchukwu Okafor; Special Adviser on Political Matters, Dr. Obi Obiogbolu; and Soludo Fans Club leader, Chukwuemeka Julius, as accomplices in the alleged misconduct.
He accused the group of engaging in fraudulent misrepresentation, money laundering, and violating their oath of office by allowing personal interests to interfere with official responsibilities. The petition emphasized that public officials are prohibited from soliciting or accepting any form of gift or benefit tied to the execution of their duties, as outlined in the Fifth Schedule of the 1999 Nigerian Constitution (as amended).
Citing constitutional provisions from both the Fifth and Seventh Schedules, Okonkwo maintained that the act amounted to a conflict of interest and called on the CCB to take swift action in the interest of preserving public trust and the integrity of governance.
Okonkwo noted that Dr. Obiogbolu had described the April 5 rally as a strategic initiative to galvanize support for Soludo’s second term. Similarly, Finance Commissioner Okafor and Soludo Fans Club leader Julius used the platform to praise the Governor’s leadership and development strides, with youth groups also contributing an additional N10.5 million to his campaign.
Reinforcing his stance, Okonkwo referenced the constitutional oaths taken by public officials to prioritize public service over personal gain and appealed to the CCB to uphold the law by investigating and addressing the alleged violations committed by Soludo and his aides.
The Federal Road Maintenance Agency (FERMA) has appealed to residents of Abia State and other road users along the Aba–Azumini highway to protect the newly completed road from activities that could damage it.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
FERMA’s South-East 2 Zonal Director, Suleiman Mohammed Omonowo, issued the warning during an inspection of the project, cautioning against the burning of tyres during celebrations, which he said could damage the road surface.
He noted that destructive practices by some youths and community members often contribute to the early failure of road projects across the country.
“Our advice to road users, especially indigenes, is to protect the road from destruction. Let nobody come and destroy it or burn tyres in the name of celebration,” he said.
Omonowo said the Aba–Azumini highway was previously in a very bad condition before FERMA intervened, describing it as a death trap for commuters and residents.
He also expressed satisfaction with the quality of work done on the project, adding that drainage structures such as catch pits would help prevent flooding and extend the lifespan of the road.
According to him, the highway serves as a major link between Aba, several Abia communities, and Cross River State, carrying heavy traffic daily.
He urged local construction firms to improve on quality delivery to compete effectively with foreign contractors.
Meanwhile, the Federal Roads Maintenance Engineer in Abia State, Festus Okafor, said FERMA workers have not faced harassment or violence from residents during operations in the state.
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCS), Yobe State Command, has declared a 30-year-old inmate wanted after he escaped following a road accident involving a prison transport vehicle.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The incident reportedly occurred on April 13, 2026, while inmates were being conveyed from the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Potiskum to Damaturu.
In a statement issued in Damaturu, the Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSC Abdullahi Adamu, said the vehicle conveying the inmates was involved in a crash during the journey.
He said the accident happened while efforts were ongoing to rescue those affected.
The escaped inmate was identified as Dahiru Mohammed, with prison number J/1539/24, who was admitted into custody on November 29, 2024.
The Correctional Service described him as dangerous and warned members of the public not to have any form of contact with him.
It urged residents to report any useful information that could lead to his re-arrest to the nearest security agency.
Authorities also cautioned that harbouring a fugitive is a criminal offence punishable under the law.
The Federal High Court sitting in Ibadan, Oyo State, has ordered the University of Ibadan (UI) to reinstate three students suspended over their participation in a protest against tuition fee hikes.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Delivering judgment on Wednesday, Justice Nkeonye Maha set aside the decision of the university’s Central Student Disciplinary Committee, ruling that the students were denied fair hearing during the disciplinary process.
The court held that the failure to allow the students call witnesses and present evidence violated their constitutional right to fair hearing, rendering the sanctions against them invalid.
The affected students — Aduwo Ayodele, Mide Gbadegesin, and Nice Linus — were suspended on July 14, 2025, after taking part in a protest against increased school fees approved by the university’s governing council.
Dissatisfied with the suspension, they approached the court, arguing that the disciplinary proceedings breached their fundamental rights and due process.
They asked the court to quash the suspension, reinstate their studentship, and award damages for alleged rights violations.
In her ruling, Justice Maha agreed with their arguments, stating that the university’s actions failed to meet the standards of natural justice.
Following the judgment, rights group CAPPA hailed the decision, urging the university to comply fully, reinstate the students, and issue an apology.
The group said the ruling reinforces constitutional protections for freedom of expression and serves as a warning against the suppression of student protests in tertiary institutions.
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