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Soludo’s Victory Proves Nigeria Is Not Sliding Into One-Party Rule – Okechukwu
A founding member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Osita Okechukwu, has described the re-election of Anambra State Governor, Professor Charles Soludo of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), as a strong indication that Nigeria’s democracy remains vibrant and far from drifting toward a one-party system.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
According to Nivo News, Okechukwu, who is also the immediate past Director-General of the Voice of Nigeria (VON), congratulated Soludo on his victory while commending President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for upholding democratic values. He noted that the outcome of the election debunked the widespread notion that the ruling APC, under President Tinubu, planned to manipulate the polls in its favor.
Okechukwu explained that despite recent defections from opposition parties to the APC, the success of APGA in the Anambra governorship election demonstrates that political diversity and freedom of choice remain intact in the country. He said the victory effectively silenced critics who alleged that Nigeria was sliding toward a one-party state under the APC-led administration.
He attributed the wave of defections across the political landscape to the opposition’s failure to respect zoning principles and to the significant achievements recorded by President Tinubu within his first three years in office.
The APC chieftain emphasized that Tinubu has always stood for plural democracy, recalling that the President belongs to a league of progressive leaders who believe that true democracy thrives on multiple political choices and competitive governance.
Responding to claims that Nigeria had become a de-facto one-party state, Okechukwu dismissed such notions as baseless, arguing that the country’s political history proves otherwise. He referenced past political alliances and movements, such as the coalition that halted former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s third-term bid and the rise of Peter Obi’s “Obedient Movement” in 2023, as examples of Nigeria’s ever-evolving democratic dynamics.
“If the APC truly wanted to confine Nigeria to a one-party state,” Okechukwu said, “it could have easily used its federal influence to displace Professor Soludo. But the fact that APGA won by a landslide clearly shows that our democracy remains competitive.”
He further recalled that political defections have long been part of Nigeria’s political culture, pointing out that during the PDP’s dominance, some party members once boasted of ruling for 60 years until a united opposition, led by Tinubu and the late President Muhammadu Buhari, broke that monopoly in 2015.
Okechukwu urged Governor Soludo to extend an olive branch to his opponents and ensure inclusive governance. He also thanked President Tinubu for ensuring a transparent and credible electoral process, describing it as a testament to the President’s commitment to liberal democracy.
The Edo State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of three suspected kidnappers linked to the abduction of two medical doctors’ brothers in Auchi, Etsako West LGA.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The victims, Dr. Abu Ibrahim Babatunde and his younger brother, Dr. Tahir Abu Emhoye, were kidnapped on January 2, 2026, around 7:30 p.m. on City Pride Road, Igbira Camp, Auchi. While Dr. Tahir, a fresh graduate from Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, was killed by the abductors, Dr. Babatunde, a housemanship staff at Edo University Teaching Hospital, Auchi, was released on January 15 after a ₦50 million ransom was paid.
The suspects—Saminu Kawujie, Idris Abubakar, and Sani Abubakar—were apprehended in separate operations. Kawujie was arrested on February 3 at Warrake Forest, Owan East LGA, during a bush-combing operation carried out by police, local hunters, and vigilante groups. Items recovered from him included two knives, two mobile phones, a UBA ATM card, and ₦20,250. Identification parades confirmed him as one of the abductors.
Idris Abubakar and Sani Abubakar were arrested on February 8 at the Specialist Hospital, Auchi. Both were identified as part of the gang, with Idris specifically linked to receiving the ransom for Dr. Babatunde’s release.
ASP Eno Ikoedem, the police spokesperson, said investigations are ongoing to dismantle the entire criminal network responsible for the Auchi kidnappings. Commissioner of Police Monday Agbonika assured the public that all kidnapping cases will be pursued to completion, with continued intelligence-led policing and bush-combing operations across the state.
The Speaker of the Jigawa State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Haruna Aliyu Dangyatin, has been elected Chairman of the Progressive Speakers Conference, a forum of APC House Speakers nationwide.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Dangyatin assumed the position during the conference’s annual congress and executive elections held in Abuja. The body aims to enhance coordination among APC Speakers, promote party ideals, foster unity, and support democracy, peace, and national development.
Other key positions filled include the Ebonyi State Assembly Speaker as Deputy Chairman (South), the Nasarawa State Assembly Speaker as Deputy Chairman (North), and the Ondo State Assembly Speaker as Treasurer. Six zonal vice chairmen were also elected, including Ogun State’s Rt. Hon. Oludaisi Elemide for the South-West zone and Plateau State’s Speaker for the North-Central zone. The new executive members are set to be sworn in on Monday, February 9, 2026.
Jigawa Governor Malam Umar Namadi congratulated Dangyatin, calling the election well deserved and expressing confidence that he would strengthen collaboration among APC members ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Professor Abayomi Fasina has officially stepped down as Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE).....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Speaking at FUOYE’s 10th Convocation on Saturday, Prof. Fasina highlighted the university’s growth under his leadership, noting that it has become the fourth most sought-after university in Nigeria and has steadily improved in national rankings.
“Our progress is reflected in the 20-point agenda and transformation blueprint we have implemented since I assumed office in 2021,” he said.
He also emphasized the university’s infrastructural development, including what he called the “Blue Roof Revolution,” and expressed gratitude to President Bola Tinubu and others for their support during his tenure.
“As a former Deputy Vice-Chancellor, you are already part of our success story. I am confident FUOYE will continue to thrive under your leadership,” Fasina added.
A total of 7,684 students graduated at the convocation, including 7,396 undergraduates—with 131 earning First Class honours—and 288 postgraduates.
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