Politics
Thousands of PDP Members In Isiala Ngwa South Dump Party, Join Labour Party Alongside Hon Rowland Ceaser
It was a harvest of political party members as thousands of stakeholders, ward chairmen and other faithful of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Isialangwa South LGA joined Hon. Rowland Chinwendu Dennis to defect formally to the ruling Labour Party.
Receiving the new members to the Labour Party fold at the formal reception ceremony in his honour, held at the Group Primary School, Umuoba Isialangwa South LGA, Governor Otti while welcoming them, described the Labour Party as an inclusive platform open to all Nigerians and committed to good governance.
“Honourable Ceaser Rowland, we are glad to have you join our party and we thank you for bringing this multitude of people that you brought with you including leaders.
“In Labour Party, we do not discriminate, so, if you’re joining today, you will be given the same status with those who have joined a long time ago.
“I want to say that I’m happy to receive you and it is my pleasure to now call on the chairman of the Party to hand-over the flag to you.
Governor Otti assured the new entrants of full Integration and equal treatment within the party, citing his own political journey as proof of the Labour Party’s fairness.
“I joined the party in 2022, and was given the ticket to contest the governorship election in 2022, and today, I am Governor. If there was discrimination, I wouldn’t be here,” the Governor stated.
The Governor also expressed gratitude to traditional rulers and party stakeholders who came out in large numbers to witness the event, as well as members of other political parties who have decided to join the Labour Party.
The Governor emphasized that his administration is focused on serving the poor and less privileged by delivering democracy dividends to the people.
“Our government is for the people, especially the less privileged. We have come to serve them, and we will not be distracted,” Governor Otti declared.
He highlighted the transformation taking place under his leadership, stating that the State has become “a construction site” with numerous development projects underway.
Governor Otti who dismissed speculations that Hon. Dennis’ defection was linked to the 2027 elections, said that he (Otti) is not concerned about future political contests but remains dedicated to fulfilling his mandate.
“I cannot be blackmailed with the 2027 elections. I am focused on serving the people who gave me their mandate. When the time comes, they have the power to renew it if they so wish,” Gov. Otti stated.
Speaking, the new entrant to the Labour Party and member representing Isiala ngwa South State Constituency, Hon. Rowland Chinwendu Dennis said that he was attracted to join the Labour Party because of good governance being demonstrated by Governor Alex Otti in Abia. He said that the Governor is fixing roads in all the 17 LGAs, doing great in healthcare sector, paying pensioners and active workers on the 28th of every month among other things.
He assured the Governor that with the crop of individuals that joined him to the Labour Party, Isialangwa South is ready for 2027 and would show him great support as the major stakeholders are now in one camp.
In their separate speeches, Senator Darlington Nwokocha and the member representing Isialangwa North and South Federal Constituency, Honourable Ginger Onwusoibe said that political parties operate on free entry and free exit and thanked the Governor for accepting members of the opposition into the ruling party.
They urged the people of the area to appreciate the developmental strides of Governor Alex Otti in their area and sustain their support for him, saying that there is no vacancy in Abia Government House in 2027.
The event which attracted many top Government officials saw the Labour Party Chairman of Isialangwa South, Mr. Smart Ogbonna presenting LP flag to the new entrants.
Ctz. UKOHA NJOKU UKOHA
Chief Press Secretary to the Executive Governor of Abia State
28 – 02 – 2025.
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.
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”.
Former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili, has said Nigerians have every reason to be mad at the Senate over the ongoing debate on e-transmission of election results.
Ezekwesili made this known on Friday when she featured in an interview on Arise Television’s ‘Morning Show’ monitored by DAILY POST.
DAILY POST reports that the Senate on Wednesday turned down a proposed change to Clause 60, Subsection 3, of the Electoral Amendment Bill that aimed to compel the electronic transmission of election results.
Reacting to the matter, Ezekwesili said, “The fundamental issue with the review of the Electoral Act is that the Senate retained the INEC 2022 Act, Section 60 Sub 5.
“This section became infamous for the loophole it provided INEC, causing Nigerians to lose trust. Since the law established that it wasn’t mandatory for INEC to transmit electoral results in real-time, there wasn’t much anyone could say.
“Citizens embraced the opportunity to reform the INEC Act, aiming to address ambiguity and discretionary opportunities for INEC. Yet, the Senate handled it with a “let sleeping dogs lie” approach. The citizens have every reason to be as outraged as they currently are.”
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