…GOVERNOR UZODIMMA SYSTEMATICALLY SUPERINTENDENTS OVER THE EXPANSION OF APC’S FOOTHOLD IN SOUTHEAST
… GOVERNOR UZODIMMA CREATIVELY FIRMS UP SOUTHEAST APC’S LINKS WITH NATIONAL APC GRID
…HITHERTO, APC WAS RATED AS HAVING NO FOOTHOLD IN THE SOUTHEAST, JUST AS SOUTHEAST WAS ALSO RATED THE WEAK LINK IN THE NATIONAL APC
…THAT NARRATIVE IS STEADILY CHANGING FOR BETTER AND EVEN BEST WITH THE INTERVENTIONS BY THE HIGHLY PERFORMING GOVERNOR UZODIMMA, THE HARDWORKING NATIONAL LEADER, WHO ALSO DOUBLES AS CHAIRMAN, PROGRESSIVE GOVERNORS FORUM (NGF), AND ALSO AS CHAIRMAN, SOUTHEAST GOVERNORS FORUM (SEGF)
…SINCE 2020, WHEN GOVERNOR UZODIMMA WAS DECLARED THE DULY ELECTED APC GOVERNOR OF IMO STATE, THE COAST OF THE PARTY IN THE SOUTHEAST HAS CONTINUED EXPANDING AND GROWING IN LEAPS AND BOUNDS, STRENGTH TO STRENGTH, GLORY TO GLORY
…TODAY, APC DIRECTLY AND FULLY CONTROLS TWO STATES IN THE SOUTHEAST, IMO AND EBONYI, WHILE INDIRECTLY CONTROLLING THE REST OF THE STATES IN THE SOUTHEAST, WHICH BY THEIR BODY LANGUAGES ARE CLANDESTINELY COQUETTISHLY HOBNOBBING WITH RULING PARTY IN SPIRIT
…IT’S STRONGLY ENVISAGED BY PUNDITS THAT IN THE 2025 GUBER ELECTION, ANAMBRA WILL BE COUNTED AMONG THE RULING APC STATES, AS POWER WILL CHANGE HANDS FROM APGA TO APC
…PUNDITS ARE ALSO STRONGLY CONVINCED THAT COME 2027 GENERAL ELECTIONS, ABIA AND ENUGU STATES WILL SUCCUMB AS SOUTHEAST APC UNDER GOVERNOR UZODIMMA’S WATCH IS FERVENTLY PREPARING THE TWO STATES TO BECOME APC STATES
…GOVERNOR UZODIMMA HAS BEEN AN AVANT GARDE IN SYSTEMATICALLY WORKING FOR THE RECONNECTION OF THE SOUTHEAST TO THE NATIONAL GRID OF LEADERSHIP POWER AND AUTHORITY
…GOVERNOR UZODIMMA’S MAIN AIM WITH HIS EFFORTS IS TO CONSCIOUSLY AND DELIBERATELY DEMARGINALIZE SOUTHEAST AND ACCORD THE ZONE HER DUE RIGHT OF PLACE IN THE NIGERIAN FEDERATION
…GOVERNOR UZODIMMA IS STRATEGICALLY WORKING TO SECURE PRACTICAL VERIFIABLE RECONCILIATION, RECONSTRUCTION AND REHABILITATION (3R) OF THE ENTIRE SOUTHEAST TO HEAL ALL ASSORTED WOUNDS AND INJURY OF THE SOUTHEAST THAT ACCRUED VIDE DESPOTICALLY ORCHESTRATED AND PERPETRATED DECADES OF MARGINALIZATION
…FOR INSTANCE, RIGHT NOW, GOVERNOR UZODIMMA IS TARGETTEDLY LEADING SOUTHEAST GOVERNORS AND OTHER RELEVANT, CRITICAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL LEADERS AND STAKEHOLDERS TO NEGOTIATE WITH THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT THE UNCONDITIONAL RELEASE OF MAZI NNAMDI KANU FROM DETENTION
…THEN, ALH. UMAR GANDUJE, APC NATIONAL CHAMPION, CORROBORATED GOVERNOR UZODIMMA’S REPORT THAT APC HAS ACCEDED TO THE DEMARGINALIZATION OF THE SOUTHEAST IN NIGERIA
…GANDUJE, STATED IT LOUD AND CLEAR AT ABAKILIKI, CAPITAL CITY OF EBONYI STATE, SOUTHEAST NIGERIA, THAT THE RULING APC HAS CONCEDED THAT THE SOUTHEAST HAS BEEN MARGINALIZED FOR TOO LONG IN NIGERIA, AND FOR THAT REASON THE RULING PARTY HAS SUBSCRIBED TO THE STEADY, CONSCIOUS, STRUCTURED DEMARGINALIZATION OF THE SOUTHEAST, GOING FORWARD
…POLITICAL SCIENTISTS, REPUTABLE PUNDITS AND ANALYSTS, WITH EXPERIENCED POLITICIANS KNOW THAT PLAYING IN THE NATIONAL POLITICAL LEAGUE OF NIGERIA IS ALWAYS BETTER THAN PLAYING LOCAL, ZONAL OR REGIONAL POLITICS
…THE FORMER LIBERATES, EMANCIPATES AND DEMARGINALIZES, WHILE THE LATTER MARGINALIZES AND FERTILIZES AVOIDABLE MARGINALIZATION, ENSURING THAT THE PEOPLE ARE LIVING IN BONDAGE
… ORIENTAL SAGRS ADMONISH THAT IT’S ALWAYS BETTER TO BE A SMALL FISH IN A BIG RIVER THAN TO BE A BIG FISH IN A SMALL RIVER!
…THERE ARE STRONG INDICATIONS THAT THE PRESENCE OF THE SOUTHEAST HAS LATELY BEEN STEADILY VISIBLY FELT AND NOTICED AT BOTH THE CENTER IN THE FEDERAL CAPITAL TERRITORY, ABUJA, AND THE REST OF NIGERIA
…THERE ARE INCONTROVERTIBLE EVIDENCE THAT THE SOUTHEAST NOW HAS VOICE, WHICH IS AUDIBLE AT ALL LEVELS IN NIGERIA ~ EXECUTIVE, LEGISLATURE AND THE JUDICIARY
… HONESTLY, IT FEELS LIKE THE NEW DAWN FOR THE SOUTHEAST IS HERE AND NOW!
…GOVERNOR UZODIMMA’S ROLES AND EFFORTS IN THE CURRENT AND MOST CONTEMPORARY EMANCIPATION AND REPOSITIONING OF THE SOUTHEAST AND NDIGBO IN NIGERIA CAN’T BE OVERLOOKED, UNDERMINED OR OVER-EMPHASIZED
…READING GOVERNOR UZODIMMA’S COMPENDIUM “REFLECTIONS ON IGBO QUESTION” REVEALS A LOT ABOUT HIS VISION AND MISSION FOR NDIGBO TO HAVE AN EXPECTED POSITIVE AND HAPPY END
…POLITICS IS NEVER A MAN-ALONE SOLO-TRIP, BUT A ‘LET US GO’ GROUP-TOUR!
…GOVERNOR UZODIMMA CAN’T DO IT ALONE!
…GOVERNOR UZODIMMA NEEDS THE UNFETTERED SUPPORT AND UNFLINCHING COOPERATION OF WELL-MEANING NDIGBO TO BIRTH THE NEW SOUTHEAST NIGERIA, WHERE NDIGBO WILL BE ACCEPTED AND RELATED WITH AS FIRST CLASS CITIZENS
…IT’S NOT BY MIGHT OR POWER, BUT BY THE HEBREW ANOINTING OF COOPERATION WITH MOSES TO LEAD ISRAEL BACK TO THE PROMISED LAND OF CANAAN
…NDIGBO MUST ALWAYS REMEMBER AND BEAR IN MIND THAT THE WISEMEN CAME FROM THE EAST; OBVIOUSLY EVIDENTLY FROM THE SOUTHEAST
…FOR ALL SAID AND DONE, THE CRYSTAL BALLS ARE SHOWING THAT WITH GOVERNOR UZODIMMA, SOUTHEAST SHALL BE FREE!
LET GOD BE JUDGE!
TO GOD BE THE GLORY!
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He spoke to a crowd in Akwa Ibom State, emphasising the importance of voter participation and electoral accountability.
Former governor of Anambra State and 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has issued a warning that electoral officials who fail to count votes in the 2027 elections will face consequences.
He spoke to a crowd in Akwa Ibom State, emphasizing the importance of voter participation and electoral accountability.
“In the upcoming election in 2027, anybody who refuses to count our vote, we will count the person join. Anybody who refused to count our votes in 2027, we will count him.”
The event concluded with calls for citizens and political actors to support a credible and peaceful electoral process in 2027.
Obi left the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) after disagreements over the party’s nomination process ahead of the 2023 presidential election.
He subsequently joined the Labour Party and contested the 2023 presidential election under its platform.
His campaign drew widespread attention across Nigeria, especially among young voters, and was noted for its emphasis on transparency and accountability in the electoral process.
Observers said Obi’s experience in the 2023 election has shaped his continued focus on electoral integrity and the proper counting of votes ahead of 2027.
In December 2025, Obi formally joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC), signaling his continued involvement in national politics and his commitment to participating in future elections under a new party platform.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) postponed the date of the general election in 2003 after Christians protested over a clash with Easter.
INEC had initially fixed April 19, 2003, for the governorship and state house of assembly elections.
The date, however, coincided with Holy Saturday, a day preceding Easter Sunday, a significant event on the Christian calendar.
In a statement at the time, the conference said the decision demonstrated insensitivity to the religious commitments of a large segment of the population.
The bishops implored INEC to move the election in the spirit of inclusiveness and national harmony.
The protest sparked public debate over the need to balance electoral timelines with religious observances.
Following consultations and mounting pressure, INEC announced a shift in the election date.
The commission subsequently moved the governorship and state assembly elections to a new date in the same month.
Atiku, others kick against 2027 general election dates
A similar debate has been ignited after the electoral umpire announced dates for the 2027 general election.
Joash Amupitan, INEC chairman, on Friday announced dates for the presidential and national assembly elections during a news conference in Abuja.
“By virtue of the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended), tenure of the president, vice-president, governors and deputy governors of states of the federation (except Anambra, Bayelsa, Edo, Ekiti, Imo, Kogi, Ondo, and Osun states) will expire on the 28th day of May, 2027 while membership of the national and state assemblies will stand dissolved on the 8th day of June, 2027,” he said.
Outrage trailed the announcement on social media following reports that the dates fall within the Islamic holy month of Ramadan.
They said that the physical challenges of fasting could affect how many people vote, and might also slow down the work of people watching the elections and those in charge of running them.
He asked the commission to think again about the February 20, 2027 date, because he was worried it would clash with the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan.
On Friday, through his official X account, Atiku mentioned that the suggested date is “right in the middle of the Ramadan period (February 7 to March 8, 2027), a special time for fasting, thinking, and spiritual practice for many Nigerian Muslims.”
Bashir Ahmad, who used to work closely with late former president Muhammadu Buhari, also asked INEC to think again about the dates.
He tagged INEC on his X post, which partly said: “If the goal is to promote full and inclusive involvement in the election process, holding such an important national event during Ramadan could create difficulties for many people in the country.
“Many Muslims often cut back on busy daily tasks during this time so they can focus more on their religious duties. Because there are a lot of Muslims in this country, it might be a good idea to think again about when something happens so that more people can take part and it’s easier for everyone. I hope this observation is understood in a way that promotes unity and brings people together.”
INEC vows to review 2027 election dates
However, INEC, through a statement from the National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Mohammed Haruna, said the schedule was created carefully following the timeframes set out in the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended), the Electoral Act, 2022, and the INEC Regulations and Guidelines for Conducting Elections, 2022.
Haruna said that the INEC Regulations and Guidelines for conducting elections, which have been in place since 2019, set the dates when elections are to be held.
He quoted paragraph two of the regulation, which says: “The elections for the offices of President and Vice President, as well as the National Assembly, will take place on the third Saturday of February in any general election year. The elections for the offices of Governor and Deputy Governor, as well as the State Houses of Assembly, will happen two weeks after that.”
He added, “Based on this, and following these existing laws and rules carefully, the Commission set Saturday, February 20, 2027, for the Presidential and National Assembly elections, and Saturday, March 6, 2027, for the Governorship and State Houses of Assembly elections.”
Even though the above points are considered, the Commission said it has acknowledged the worries raised by stakeholders about the planned dates overlapping with some nationally recognized holidays and events.
The Commission said it wants to let the public know that it is aware of all valid worries that could affect how people vote and how elections are run in general.
He said that because of these changes, “the Commission is now talking to different groups and might, if needed, ask for legal changes to deal with the issues raised, but always making sure any changes follow the laws and the constitution.”
INEC said it would continue to emphasize its strong dedication to being open, fair, and ensuring the 2027 General Election is conducted honestly and reliably.
Chairman of the Nigeria Bar Association, NBA, Electoral Reform Committee, Monday Ubani, SAN, says the Senate’s proposal on the Electoral Reform Amendment Bill leaves room for error.
Ubani made this statement on Saturday while fielding questions in an interview on Arise Television.
He said that both electronic transmission and transfer involve manual collation that happens in collation centers, stressing that nothing has changed.
According to him, IREV is just for viewing results, maintaining that it does not calculate or tabulate results.
The lawyer added that the issue most Nigerians have with the Senate’s version is that there’s room for communications failure that can be illegally taken advantage of.
“The Senate proposed bill leaves room for electoral error. If there are differences, there will be a harmonization committee to look at those differences and come up with a harmonized version for transmission to the President for assent.
“And I’m very happy that the House of Representatives did theirs last year and then the Senate have actually also passed their own version and there are differences and then the committee will sit on Monday in order to harmonize that position.
“The position of the law, which is 2022 Act, was that it gave INEC the responsibility of issuing out a guideline or prescribing a guideline as to the mode of transfer.
“The problem with our electoral system has always been between the polling unit and the collation centre.
“The people have witnessed a situation where a different result will be declared at the collation centre, different from what happened at the polling unit,” he said.
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