Politics

2027: Enugu Progressives woo Gov Mbah into APC

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4 months ago

August 11, 2025

Ahead of the 2027 general election, the Progressive Group has said it will gladly welcome Governor Peter Mbah into the All Progressives Congress, APC.

Leader of the group, and immediate past Chairman of APC in the state, Dr. Ben Nwoye said they would gladly welcome Governor Mbah of the Peoples Democrat Party, PDP, if he decides to join the ruling party.

Nwoye dismissed claims that Barr Ugocukwu Agballa and the minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Chief Uche Nnaji, could block Governor Mbah’s entry into the party.

According to him, the Progressive Group is made up of members of APC in Enugu State, some apolitical individuals and members of other political parties who are progressive-minded and committed to the betterment of the country and Enugu State in particular.

He said the group was highly disposed to welcoming Governor Mbah into the APC, stressing that Agballa and co do not have the powers to stop the governor from joining the party if he so wished.

Nwoye added that, “Agbala has been suspended by his ward, and a court order has barred him and nine others from parading themselves as chairman and members of the APC

“The minister is equally not in a position to speak for the APC; he’s just a member of the Federal Executive Council, FEC,” Nwoye stated.

Our Correspondent reports that the group had during the meeting moved a motion for the adoption of President Tinubu and Governor Mbah as their sole candidates for the 2027 election.

One of the motions we passed was to receive Governor Mbah into the APC if he decides to join and to support his re-election bid in 2027.

Nwoye said Enugu State had benefitted from the Tinubu-led federal government.

“The president has made impactful use of subsidy savings in Enugu State.

“He recently approved the Federal University of Agriculture for the state and earlier appointed an Enugu son as Chief of Naval Staff, approved a naval base in Enugu State.

“So, we will reciprocate by supporting his re-election in 2027”. Nwoye declared.

On the governor, he said: “We are aware of the speculation that Governor Mbah may join the APC, and contrary to rumours, neither Agbala nor Nnaji can stop him.”

The meeting was attended by chieftains of the APC from the 260 political wards of the state, as well as other political stakeholders.

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BREAKING: Osun Governor Ademola Adeleke Joins Accord Party

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7 hours ago

December 9, 2025

Ekwutos Blog

In the letter, Adeleke attributed his exit to the crisis at the national level.

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has announced his defection to a new political party.

Adeleke recently resigned from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), citing internal crises within the party.

According to a letter addressed to the PDP Chairman of Ward 2, Sagba Abogunde, in Ede North Local Government Area, the governor formally withdrew from the party on November 4, 2025.

In the letter, Adeleke attributed his exit to the crisis at the national level.

“Due to the current crisis within the national leadership of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), I hereby resign my membership of the People’s Democratic Party with immediate effect,” the letter read.

Adeleke, who rose to political prominence through the PDP, expressed gratitude for the role the party played in his political journey.

“I thank the People’s Democratic Party for the opportunities given to me for my elections as a Senator (Represented Osun West) and as Governor of Osun State under the People’s Democratic Party,” he stated.

In an announcement on Tuesday evening monitored by SaharaReporters, Adeleke unveiled his new political platform as the Accord Party.

SaharaReporters had earlier reported indications that he would join the Accord Party, citing sources familiar with developments in the state.

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State House of Assembly suspends Local Govt chairman

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8 hours ago

December 9, 2025

Ekwutos Blog

State House of Assembly suspends LG chairman

The Nasarawa State House of Assembly has suspended the Chairman of Lafia Local Government, Mohammad Haliru Arabo, for three months over his role in the unlawful removal of the council’s Speaker.

The decision was taken during plenary in Lafia after a motion was raised by Musa Ibrahim Abubakar, who leads the House Committee on Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs.

Lawmakers agreed that the action was needed to allow a fair investigation and calm the tension that followed the leadership dispute in the council.

The Speaker of the House, Danladi Jatau, said the suspension will stand until the committee completes its findings.

He said that the current structure of the Lafia Legislative Arm will remain unchanged throughout the investigation.

During this period, the Deputy Chairman of Lafia Local Government, Uba Arikiya, has been directed to take charge of the council.

The Speaker explained that the House acted within the powers given to it by the constitution and questioned why the Chairman ventured into matters that belong to the legislature.

The Clerk of the House has been asked to notify Governor Abdullahi Sule of the resolution.

Lawmakers such as Hajarat Danyaro Ibrahim, Mohammed Garba Isimbabi, Suleiman Yakubu Azara, and Larry Ven-Bawa backed the move, saying that the suspension would help prevent a wider crisis in the council and send a clear message to other local governments in the state.