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COURTROOM CLASH: Why Governor Otti Is Demanding ₦5 Billion From Abia APC’s Chief Spokesman!.
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Lawsuit Filed: Abia State Governor Alex Otti filed a ₦5 billion defamation lawsuit at the Abia State High Court in Umuahia on July 3, 2026, acting in his personal capacity against state APC spokesperson Uche Aguoru [cite: Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has instituted a ₦5 billion defamation suit against the spokesperson of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state, Uche Aguoru, over allegations that the governor financed a plot to destabilise the opposition party., reports that Otti, who won the 2023 governorship election on the platform of the Labour Party (LP), filed the suit before the Abia State High Court in Umuahia on July 3, 2026., According to the writ of summons, the governor instituted the action in his capacity as a private citizen and not as Governor of Abia State or in the exercise of his executive powers.].....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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Basis of Dispute: The legal action stems from a May 31 Facebook statement by Aguoru accusing Otti of utilizing a close associate to fund a ₦5 billion plot to cause internal division within the APC’s national headquarters and state chapter [cite: The dispute followed a statement issued by Aguoru on May 31, in which he alleged that an unnamed businessman, described as a former APC member and close associate of Otti, facilitated the payment of ₦5 billion to unnamed individuals at the APC national headquarters., Aguoru alleged that the money was intended to destabilise the party in Abia State., In his court filings, Otti asked the court to declare that Aguoru’s Facebook publications of May 31, 2026, were false, malicious and defamatory.].
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Unheeded Ultimatum: Following a June 3 pre-action notice from his legal team demanding a public apology, retraction, and explanation within seven days, Governor Otti proceeded with the lawsuit after the deadline allegedly passed without compliance [cite: Otti Issued Seven-Day Ultimatum, Following the allegations, Otti, through his lawyers, Ken Ahia & Associates, issued a pre-action notice to Aguoru in June., In the letter dated June 3, 2026, the governor demanded a retraction and apology as well as details of the individuals allegedly involved in the ₦5 billion transaction., Aguoru was given seven days from the receipt of the letter to meet the demands or face legal action. Following the alleged failure to comply within the stipulated period, Otti proceeded to court.].
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Reliefs Sought: Alongside ₦5 billion in general and exemplary damages, the governor is requesting a court order compelling Aguoru to issue apologies across two national newspapers and Facebook, delete the contested posts, and pay legal costs plus a 10 percent annual post-judgment interest [cite: The governor asked the court to compel Aguoru to permanently delete and retract the disputed publications from his social media platforms., He also sought an order directing the APC spokesperson to publish an unreserved apology in at least two national newspapers and on Facebook within 30 days of the court’s judgment., Otti asked the court to award him ₦5 billion in general and exemplary damages for the alleged injury to his reputation., He also requested that Aguoru bear the cost of the legal action., Additionally, the governor is seeking a post-judgment interest of 10 per cent per annum on any damages eventually awarded by the court, beginning from the date of judgment until the amount is fully paid.].
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Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma, has urged voters across the South-East to support President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in the 2027 general election.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Uzodinma warned that ongoing development projects in the region could be discontinued if Tinubu fails to secure a second term in office.
He made the appeal on Monday at the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential campaign rally held in Abakaliki, the Ebonyi State capital.
The governor encouraged residents of the South-East to participate actively in the forthcoming election by obtaining their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) and voting for Tinubu.
He stressed that their participation would play a significant role in determining the country’s political direction.
Uzodinma also referenced an address delivered by Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru, during the rally, in which he presented a charter of needs outlining the expectations of the South-East and Nigerians generally.
According to the Imo governor, the demands and expectations highlighted by Nwifuru should guide the people’s decisions as they prepare for the 2027 presidential election.
He said, “I saw the governor of Ebonyi State in his address. He read what is called the Charter of Needs for the people, for South-East people, and indeed for Nigeria.
“Our responsibility will start from now to go and look for our PVC. That is the weapon, because if President Tinubu is not re-elected, all these ongoing projects will stop. So we have to sharpen our weapon, and our weapon is our voter card.”
The Super Eagles of Nigeria and Tanzania have encountered disruptions in their preparations for Friday’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier in Uyo following reported changes to their flight schedules.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle arrived in Uyo in the early hours of Monday and was later joined by one of his assistants, Daniel Ogunmodede. However, the team was yet to commence full training as the invited players had not arrived at the camp.
Sources in Uyo told Punch that no Super Eagles player had arrived at the Victor Attah International Airport as of Monday evening, despite team officials waiting at the airport throughout the day.
One of the sources said: “We were at the airport from morning until evening on Monday, and none of the players arrived. When the last flight of the day landed, we checked the manifest, but no player was on board.”
Tanzania also experienced a delay in its travel arrangements. The Taifa Stars, who were initially expected to arrive in Uyo on Monday, were rescheduled to land on Tuesday following changes to their flight schedule.
The East African side have endured a difficult start to their Group L campaign, suffering a 2-0 defeat to Guinea-Bissau before settling for a 1-1 draw against Madagascar.
However, Tanzania have already secured automatic qualification for the 2027 AFCON as co-hosts alongside Kenya and Uganda. This leaves only one available qualification spot in Group L.
Guinea-Bissau currently top the group, while Nigeria sit in second position with three points from two matches.
The Super Eagles began their campaign with a 2-1 victory over Madagascar in Uyo but suffered a disappointing 3-0 loss to Guinea-Bissau in Bissau.
Chelle will be hoping to assemble his squad as quickly as possible ahead of the double-header, with Nigeria needing maximum points to improve their chances of securing the group’s remaining qualification ticket.
The coach announced a 24-man squad on Saturday but will be without striker Victor Osimhen, who has been ruled out of the encounter due to injury. The Galatasaray forward also missed Nigeria’s previous two qualifiers against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau in September.
Other players invited include goalkeepers Stanley Nwabali and Arthur Okonkwo; defenders Olaoluwa Aina and Benjamin Frederick; midfielders Tochukwu Nnadi and Samson Tijani; and forwards Moses Usor and Taiwo Awoniyi.
Turkey-based defender Chibuike Nwaiwu and Czechia-based wing-back Abdullahi Bewene are also part of the squad.
The campaign spokesperson for the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, Kenneth Okonkwo, has expressed confidence that his principal will appear on the ballot in the 2027 presidential election.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Okonkwo accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of making efforts to prevent Atiku from contesting the election, insisting that the party’s alleged attempts would ultimately fail.
He drew a comparison with the 2007 presidential election, when former President Olusegun Obasanjo reportedly made efforts to stop Atiku, who was then his vice president, from contesting the presidency.
Naija News reports that the actor-turned-politician maintained that the APC would suffer the same outcome as Obasanjo, who failed to prevent Atiku from participating in the 2007 election.
Okonkwo also predicted that Atiku would emerge as Nigeria’s next president.
In a post shared on X, he said the APC’s alleged attempts to frustrate Atiku’s ambition had strengthened his belief in the ADC candidate’s chances.
He wrote:
“The more the incompetent and corrupt APC tackles ADC, and the more they try to block Atiku Abubakar from contesting for the post of President in 2027, the more I am convinced that Atiku Abubakar is the next President of Nigeria because you do not cast a stone at a tree that is not bearing any fruit.
“APC should learn from history, and understand that Atiku is unstoppable. President Olusegun Obasanjo did everything possible, with all the powers of the security apparatus, to stop Atiku, his Vice President, from contesting the 2007 presidential election, but failed.
“Atiku succeeded through the rule of law by ventilating his agitation through the courts. This time around in 2027, Atiku will win again because God and the people of Nigeria are on his side.
“Let me reiterate, Atiku and ADC will be on the ballot in 2027 and will win the 2027 presidential election for the security and welfare of Nigerians.
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