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Rivers Political Earthquake: APC Disqualifies 56 Assembly Aspirants, Fubara Camp Crushed.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Screening Committee for the Rivers State House of Assembly has disqualified 56 aspirants from contesting in the party’s upcoming primary election.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Out of the 98 aspirants screened between May 9 and 10, only 33 were cleared to participate, according to the committee’s report dated May 10.
The screening panel, chaired by Muraine Ajibola, said those disqualified failed to meet the requirements set for the exercise. The report was jointly signed by Ajibola, committee secretary Ishake Yamawe, and member Danjuma Samuel.
Among those affected were all aspirants associated with the camps of Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara and former governorship candidate Tonye Cole, a development likely to heighten political tensions within the Rivers APC ahead of the primaries.
Prominent figures from Fubara’s camp who were not cleared include Chijoke Ihunwo, Victor Oko-Jumbo, and Sokari Goodboy.
According to the committee, the screening process was conducted in a transparent, orderly, and inclusive manner to ensure fairness for all participants.
“The Screening Committee constituted by the National Working Committee of the Party respectfully submits its report on the screening exercise conducted for aspirants seeking nomination under the platform of the Party for election into the Rivers State House of Assembly for the 2027 General Elections,” the report stated.
It added that the committee carried out its assignment with diligence, fairness, transparency, and commitment to the democratic principles of the party.
The panel noted that the exercise was largely peaceful, except for an incident involving Victor Oko-Jumbo, who reportedly insisted on entering the venue with security aides, leading to a disagreement with police officers before the situation was brought under control.
The committee also disclosed that an aspirant, Tonye Garrick Tom-George, who sought to contest for the Asari Toru 1 seat, was reported to the police after allegedly attempting to bribe members of the panel with money concealed in an envelope.
While acknowledging that petitions were submitted against some aspirants, the committee said it carefully reviewed all documentation and noted discrepancies where necessary.
Among those cleared were serving Deputy Speaker Maol Dumle, House Leader Major Jack, and House Spokesman Enemi Alabo George, alongside 30 others.
The committee listed several reasons for disqualification, including nominations by party members not financially up to date, attempted bribery, unsworn affidavits, failure to present voter cards or party membership documents, conflicting birth records, inconsistencies in submitted names, inadequate nominators, and invalid affidavit details related to educational certificates.
It concluded that the exercise was conducted in substantial compliance with the APC constitution and guidelines, reflecting the party’s democratic values.
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Court Intervenes In Apo Resettlement Market Dispute, Orders Strict Compliance With Stop-Work Order.
A Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court sitting in the Maitama District has called on all parties involved in the Apo Resettlement Market dispute to comply with an existing interlocutory injunction stopping further construction work on the site, warning that any breach could attract strict court sanctions.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The court had earlier, on April 15, 2025, ordered all parties in the case—Dr. Shuaibu Musari (first defendant), Manillah Integrated Partners Ltd (first claimant), and AMAC Investment Development Company (second defendant)—to suspend all development activities pending the determination of the substantive suit.
The order was later served on all parties and enforced at the site by court bailiffs, who pasted a “Stop Work” notice and marked the premises on April 28, 2025.
Despite this, reports before the court alleged that Manillah Integrated Partners Ltd and AMAC Investment Development Company continued construction activities, prompting contempt proceedings filed by Dr. Musari.
During the resumed hearing, counsel to Dr. Musari, Barr. Realwan Okpanachi, while cross-examining a witness, drew the attention of Justice Yusuf Halilu to what he described as continued disregard for the court’s injunction.
Justice Halilu expressed displeasure over the alleged violation and directed all counsel to advise their clients to comply strictly with the order, warning that disobedience would not be tolerated.
Counsel to the first claimant, Idris Abubakar, SAN, however, alleged that the second defendant resorted to self-help by allegedly enforcing the court order on site, marking buildings and engaging individuals who reportedly attacked workers with dangerous weapons.
He also argued that the second defendant should proceed with its defence instead of filing what he described as delaying applications.
It was also noted in court that although an appeal had been filed against the interlocutory injunction, no further steps had been taken to challenge it.
Responding, Justice Halilu maintained that a court order remains binding unless set aside by a competent court, stressing the importance of respecting judicial authority.
He urged all parties to uphold the sanctity of the court and comply with its directives.
Speaking to journalists after the hearing, Barr. Okpanachi reaffirmed that the court had advised all parties to obey the subsisting order, noting that disobedience undermines the justice system.
He added that the matter had been adjourned to June 1 for continuation of defence, beginning with the first defendant, and hinted at possible contempt proceedings against any party found violating the order, including investors.
According to him, “Contempt of court is a serious issue. If court orders can be ignored, it undermines the foundation of society.”
On his part, a representative of Dr. Musari, Ameh Kennedy Gabriel, said his client had complied fully with the court order, unlike the opposing side, which he accused of disobedience.
He urged stakeholders and investors to exercise caution, noting that the case remains before the court until final judgment is delivered.
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has said that Nigerian troops should not have engaged Biafran soldiers during the Nigerian Civil War, noting that civil conflicts are especially painful because they pit citizens against one another.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Obasanjo made the remark in Abeokuta on Monday, May 11, 2026, while reflecting on his experiences during the 1967–1970 civil war and discussing themes of national unity and reconciliation.
The former president, who served as a military commander during the conflict, explained that civil wars differ from external wars because they involve people of the same nation, making the tragedy even more profound.
He stressed that the goal of any nation should always be peace and unity rather than internal destruction.
According to him, both Nigerian soldiers and Biafran fighters were citizens of the same country, which made the war emotionally and morally difficult for many participants.
“We shouldn’t have fought ourselves. Civil war is different from fighting external enemies because at the end of the day, you are fighting your brothers,” he said.
Obasanjo added that the lessons from the civil war should guide Nigerians toward promoting peace, dialogue, and unity to prevent a recurrence of national conflict.
The Abia State Police Command has dismissed reports claiming that Governor Alex Otti opposed the transfer of police officers from the state following a recent Force reorganisation.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The report had alleged that Governor Otti instructed the Commissioner of Police in Abia not to release officers pending further directives.
However, the Police Command described the claim as false and misleading, stating that it does not represent its official position.
In a statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Maureen Chinaka, the Command clarified that the governor did not issue any directive stopping the release of transferred personnel.
“At no time did the Governor of Abia State direct the Commissioner of Police to withhold the release of personnel transferred from the Abia State Command to other formations,” the statement said.
The Command further explained that police officers are routinely transferred based on directives from the Inspector-General of Police.
It added that recently, officers from the Abia Command were released to various formations, including the Police Mobile Force (PMF), Counter Terrorism Unit (CTU), training institutions, and other commands in line with official directives.
The statement also urged members of the public to disregard fake or unverified reports and rely only on credible sources for accurate information.
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