Politics
Prioritize governance over political showmanship – Ex-ALGON Chairman, Nwoke advises Kalu
A former chairman of Obingwa Local Government Area, and Abia State Association of Local Government of Nigeria, ALGON, Hon. Ibe Michael Nwoke, has urged the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu to prioritize the issues affecting the people of South-East that political showmanship.
Nwoke also dismissed a group, Southeast Local Government Forum, as an illegal and self-serving group that does not represent the voice or interests of former local government chairmen in the region.
Reacting to recent political gatherings and public statements by individuals claiming to speak on behalf of former LG leaders in the Southeast, Nwoke stated categorically that the forum lacked legitimacy and credibility.
“There is no recognized or constitutionally backed forum representing former local government chairmen in the Southeast. What we’re seeing is a group of individuals using the name of the region to seek political favour and personal gain,” Nwoke said.
He condemned attempts by the group to portray a false image of consensus or regional alignment, describing such moves as deceptive and harmful to genuine democratic representation.
According to Nwoke “No one appointed them to speak for us. Their statements do not reflect the pain, the hardship, or the concerns of the people they claim to represent.
“These are political actors staging a performance, not leaders advancing the public good.”
The former Abia ALGON chairman further criticized Kalu for backing such activities and focusing more on public appearances than on addressing the pressing needs of the Southeast.
“Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu should concentrate on governance and the realities our people face, rather than investing in political theatre. The Southeast remains marginalized, and no amount of staged endorsements can change that truth,” he noted.
The former Obingwa council boss called out the practice of using minor political endorsements to distract from the deeper issues of insecurity, economic hardship, and neglect that have plagued the Southeast and the nation at large.
“We cannot allow shallow pageantry and illegitimate groups to distract us from the real issues.
“Our youths are frustrated, our farmers are afraid, and our communities are under threat. These are the realities, not the narratives some are trying to sell.
“It is unfortunate that political gladiators are using the Deputy Speaker, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu to cash out while politicizing Federal government support programmes and initiatives want to call on those involved to stop forthwith,” he further stated.
Nwoke urged the media and civil society to be vigilant and discerning, and not to amplify the voices of groups with no mandate or moral authority.
“This so-called forum should not be taken seriously. It is nothing more than a mouthpiece for political convenience.
“We must redirect our focus to real leadership, people-centered policies, and the restoration of hope for our region,” he concluded.
President Bola Tinubu felicitates Senator Ifeanyi Godwin Ararume, astute politician and accomplished businessman, on his birthday, December 16.
Senator Ararume’s odyssey in politics began in the late 1980s, when he served as the State Treasurer of the Liberal Convention in old Imo State. He later joined the National Finance Committee of the defunct National Republican Convention.
He represented Imo North in the 9th National Assembly. He was first elected in May 1999 and re-elected in April 2003. He also served on several committees and held other official roles.
President Tinubu commends the former senator for his years of service to the nation and contributions to its peace, unity, and progress.
The President describes Senator Ararume as a resolute and shrewd politician, highlighting his courageous and remarkable political journey through the years.
President Tinubu wishes Senator Ararume a happy 67th birthday and prays that God Almighty will grant him more years of good health and strength.
Politics
Ndigbo are no longer spectators in the Nigerian project- Minister Dave Umahi dismisses calls for Biafra under Tinubu’s administration
The Minister of Works, David Umahi, says the all-inclusive style of governance being practiced by President Bola Tinubu has made the agitation for Biafra an unnecessary clamour.
While speaking at the inspection of the Enugu-Anambra road last Saturday, December 13, Umahi said the Tinubu administration had given Ndigbo what they had sought for decades, not through secession, but through what he described as unprecedented inclusion in national governance and development.
He explained that the agitation for Biafra was historically driven by neglect, exclusion and underrepresentation at the federal level, but insisted that the situation had changed under the current administration.
“When a people are fully integrated, respected and empowered within the structure of the nation, the dream they once chased through agitation has already been achieved through cooperation.
The push for Biafran secession over the years was borne out of neglect, exclusion and underrepresentation but today the narrative has changed dramatically under President Bola Tinubu.
The President has deliberately opened the doors of national development to the South-East. Appointments, policy inputs and infrastructure priorities now reflect true federal balance.
Every sector now bears visible Igbo footprints. The emergence of Igbo sons and daughters in strategic positions is a testament to this inclusion.
Biafra was never about breaking Nigeria; it was about being counted in Nigeria. Through inclusion, equity and concrete development, Ndigbo are no longer spectators in the Nigerian project; they are co-authors of its future. When justice finds a people, agitation loses its voice.”he said
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has announced a 90-day nationwide membership mobilisation, revalidation, and registration exercise as part of preparations for its internal party activities ahead of 2026.
The party also approved provisional dates for its congresses and the election of delegates at the polling unit, ward, and local government levels across the country.
In circulars issued by its national secretary, Rauf Aregbesola, the ADC said the congresses are expected to hold between January 20 and January 27, 2026.
The process, the party said, will lead to the emergence of delegates who will participate in its non-elective national convention scheduled for February 2026 in Abuja.
A statement by Bolaji Abdullahi, national publicity secretary of the party, said the decisions were reached at a meeting of the national working committee (NWC) held on November 27, 2025.
Abdullahi said the timetable and activities were approved in line with the resolutions of the NWC and in accordance with relevant provisions of the party’s constitution.
The ADC said further details on the membership exercise, congresses, and convention will be communicated to party members and stakeholders in due course.
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