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  • PDP and G-5 Clash over Minority Leadership in the National Assembly

    PDP and G-5 Clash over Minority Leadership in the National Assembly

    There is a brewing conflict between the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the G-5 over the minority leadership position in the Senate of the National Assembly. The PDP, along with its presidential candidate in the last election, Atiku Abubakar, has thrown its support behind Aminu Tambuwal, the former governor of Sokoto State. However, the G-5 is pushing for Senator Jarigbe Jarigbe from Cross River North to occupy the same position.

    Tensions have been escalating between Atiku and the G-5, which includes Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, former governors Nyesom Wike (Rivers), Samuel Ortom (Benue), Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi (Enugu), and Okezie Ikpeazu (Abia). The G-5 members had opposed Atiku’s bid for the presidency during the party’s primary elections.

    According to Senate rules, apart from the two presiding officer positions, there are eight principal positions to be occupied by elected lawmakers from both the ruling and minority parties. The nominations for the minority leadership positions will be announced on July 4, following the election of the presiding officers.

    The race for the Senate minority leadership has created tension among opposition senators, with allegations of vested interests attempting to impose a candidate on the Senate. There are anonymous claims that Atiku is supporting Tambuwal for the position, while Wike is backing Jarigbe. The dynamics are complicated by personal rivalries stemming from the previous presidential elections.

    The PDP intends to appoint Tambuwal as the Senate leader, citing his experience as a former Speaker of the House of Representatives. However, some lawmakers from the G-5 are opposing Tambuwal’s selection due to perceived betrayal during the presidential primaries. The party leadership is being urged to reconsider their choice to maintain unity within the minority camp.

    As the situation unfolds, the Senate and House of Representatives leadership are approaching the matter cautiously. The final decision on the minority leadership positions will have significant implications for the opposition party’s role in the National Assembly over the next four years.

  • 2023: Wike, Other PDP Govs Meet in Enugu

    2023: Wike, Other PDP Govs Meet in Enugu

    Ahead of the February 2023 presidential elections, five Governors elected under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, on Sunday, met in Enugu State.

    The Governors are: Samuel Ortom of Benue State, Nyesom Wike of Rivers State, Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, Okezie Ikeazu of Abia State and the host Enugu State Governor, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi.

    According to the insider, the five governors were moved to back Peter Obi’s candidacy because they are not comfortable with the PDP flagbearer, Atiku Abubakar.

    Reports have it that the decision of the governors may not be unconnected to the crisis rocking the main opposition party.

    The crisis, which was birthed by the face-off between Wike and the former vice president, had degenerated despite efforts by party stakeholders to quell the cold war.

    More to follow…

  • Enugu Govt promises to expose perpetrators of Emene killings

    Enugu Govt promises to expose perpetrators of Emene killings

    The Enugu State Government has said it will unravel the cause of the clash between members of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra and personnel of the Department Of State Service on the 23rd of August, 2020.

    Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi gave the assurance at the end of a four-hour emergency security meeting to ascertain the cause of the unfortunate incident and avert an occurrence in the future.

    On the 23rd of August an unfortunate incident claimed the lives of security personnel and suspected members of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra at the Community Secondary School, Emene, Enugu State.

    Similarly, on the 28th and 30th of August, 2020, attacks were reported at the railway police facility Ogui and also at Unity Police stations Abakpa were weapons were alleged to have been carted away.

    Concerned by this developments that breach the peace of the State, the Government called for a joint security patrol to avert a reccurrence.

    Governor Ugwuanyi restated commitment to achieve a peaceful atmosphere, promising to unearth the circumstances that led to the fatal incident.

    Notable citizens in the State also condemned the unfortunate incident.

    The State Government has ordered a mop up of illegal firearms with a call on anyone in possession of ammunition belonging to the security agents to return same to the nearest police station.