Politics

“No Man Can Reject Governor Nwifuru’s One Million Naira Empowerment” – Ebonyi Govt Brags, APGA reacts

Published

1 year ago

August 9, 2024

By Wisdom Nwedene

Ebonyi State government has bragged that no man can reject the ongoing one million naira empowerment programme being done by Governor Francis Ogbonnaya Nwifuru if selected after being criticised over the rationale behind the selection of youth to be empowered.

Recall that last week, Mr Nwifuru during an event at Ngbo, in Abakaliki said he will empower 1,300 youth because they didn’t join the nationwide protest.

Shortly after the announcement, the government constituted a committee to supervise the empowerment programme which generated mixed reactions.

The committee has the Deputy Governor, APC Chairman, others in list.

Many Ebonyians questioned whether the empowerment will really get to the poor masses or will be shared by the Political elites in the State.

Reacting, the Special Assistant on Media to the Governor, Mr Leo Ekene Oketa said no Ebonyi man can reject the one million naira.

According to him, “The reason His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru and EXCO constituted a committee for the selection of youths to benefit from the N1m empowerment, is to ensure it is not left in the hands of one particular state ministry.”

“It is rather better that you reach out to any of the committee members and suggest to them, best ways to select the beneficiaries and not frowning online at the list.”

“Truth is, no one, even you condemning the list on arrival, will reject the empowerment funds if you are selected. Like the Governor will always say, ‘the job is too easy when you are not the one doing it’.”

“The committee will definitely work sincerely to justify their inclusion in this delicate assignment. But more important than any comment online about them, will be an insightful suggestion on how they can get it right.”

“That is why they are a committee – to deliberate and make the best decision in this matter,” he said.

Meanwhile, the National Youth Leader of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA Hon. Eze Onyebuchi Chukwu, Delaw has described the Ebonyi State government’s statement as an insult to Ebonyians.

He said Ebonyians voted the governor and not the committee members.

According to him, “you just goofed. This is unlike your response. Directing us to those we didn’t send any message is demeaning. Ebonyians voted the governor and not the committee members.”

” Also Saying that no one can reject the 1m if given is an insult to many Ebonyians. That one is asking for things to be done right doesn’t mean he or she is interested in it. Some Ebonyians do more than that everyday. This response goes along way to show how miserable APC see Ebonyians to be.”

“Also calling the genuine concern of Ebonyi people whose money is about to be shared a ‘FROWN’ is another insensitive statement.”

“Brother, Nothing concerns a sitting party chairman whose duty is to oversee party affairs in the distribution of Ebonyi people’s money. We are not his party EXCOs.”

Politics

Nyesom Wike wishes de@th on any politician supporting ‘’betrayers’

Published

8 hours ago

February 7, 2026

Ekwutos Blog

FCT Minister and former governor of Rivers state, Nyesom Wike, has said that any senator, House of Representatives Member, Minister, or governor who supports betrayers will suffer betrayal in their lives and that such person will join their creator when they experience their own betrayal.

Wike who is currently in a running battle with his godson and incumbent governor of Rivers state, Sim Fubara, said this while speaking at a public function in the state today February 6.

Speaking to the crowd at the public function, Wike said

‘’Wether you are a Senator, House of Reps member, a Minister or Governor, and you support betrayers, people will continue to betray you in life. You see people who betray and support them, betrayal is your portion! Betrayal is your portion! and that day you will not have mouth to say anything and there you will collapse and there you will go and they will announce such person has died because that is the seed you have planted because whatever you plant, you reap and so since you are sowing betrayal, betrayal will always follow you.

Watch! Every governor who is doing his second term and has ambition to put a successor and is supporting betrayals, you will never survive it. Betrayal will follow you. From the day your successor comes in. My own took so many months, your own will start immediately the person has been inaugurated. That is what the gods of the land have told me to tell all of you’’

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How Buhari shocked me 6 months into his administration – Oyegun

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13 hours ago

February 7, 2026

Ekwutos Blog

Chairman, Policy Manifesto Committee of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, John Odigie-Oyegun, says former president Muhammadu Buhari gave him the shock of his life, six months into his administration as Nigeria’s leader.

Oyegun made this disclosure on Friday when he featured in an interview on Arise Television’s ‘Prime Time’.

He revealed that as National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, he went to tell Buhari that he was not delivering his election promises to Nigerians but that the late president told him he would not rule with strictness, but rather wanted to show Nigerians that he is a true civilian president.

The former APC National Chairman lamented that it became business as usual, from there.

“I was national chairman of the APC. Six months or less into our assuming office, fairly alarmed, I went to the late President Buhari for a one-on-one talk. I said Mr President, this is not what the people were expecting. They wanted a bit of the old president Buhari.

“And he explained to me, Mr Chairman, I have learned my lesson. I was shocked. And don’t forget at that time, a lot of prominent Nigerians took their holidays abroad, just to be sure and see what this new sheriff in town will be.

“Buhari told me he wants to now show the people that he’s a true civilian president in Agbada. And by the time we finished the conversation, I said Oh God, we are finished. Because, if he’s not ready to be strict, what’s the point?

“Weeks later, months later, years later, I was proven correct. And of course, it became business as usual, only that they are a new set of tenants in Aso Rock. That was a shocker,” he said.

Politics

Electoral Reform: Dino alleges senate’s plot to rig 2027 election

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1 day ago

February 6, 2026

Ekwutos Blog

Former lawmaker, Dino Melaye Esq, has raised concerns over the Senate’s reported rejection of the electronic transmission of election results.

The move, according to Melaye, is a clear endorsement of election rigging and an indication of a sinister plan to rig the 2027 elections.

In a statement on Friday, the former lawmaker criticized the Senate’s decision, stating that it undermines the credibility of the electoral process.

The African Democratic Congress, ADC chieftain, also stated that the move opens the door for electoral manipulation and fraud.

He further warned that the rejection of electronic transmission of results is a step backwards for democracy in Nigeria.

Melaye called on lawmakers and citizens to stand up against “this blatant attempt to undermine the will of the people and ensure that future elections are free, fair, and transparent”.