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Your choice of candidate wrong, totally unacceptable- Group tells Gov. Ugwuanyi
An Enugu based political group identified as Ezeagu Central Progressive Forum ECPF, on Saturday, told Gov. Ugwuanyi off on his choice of candidate for the People’s Democratic Party for the House of Assembly seat ahead of the 2023 general elections.
The group in a statement, described the governor’s action as a blunder, while emphasising that it is quite too late for his new gimmicks of mending an already broken fence.
This development according to the group is to condemn the fact that Hon. Chima Obieze who had earlier served two term in the state house of Assembly, has been given another ticket by the Governor to run for third term against the zoning policy that binds the political process.
The group is accusing the governor of favouring people from Ezeagu North against it counterparts, while revealing that it has gotten an information that some shadow parties have gone ahead to rent people to pose as though the Southern and Central part of Ezeagu is okay with the governor’s decision.
“We have gotten information that in other to cover up, the former Chief of Staff who is from Ezeagu North alongside member representing Ezeagu constituency in Enugu state also from the Northern part of Ezeagu, has tried and still trying to reach out to prominent personalities from Ezeagu central in a bid to pacify, cajole them into accepting the situation on ground. Also they are by virtue of information at our disposal, trying to pay a courtesy visit to the Governor. We wish to by this press release, reiterate that we stand on zoning and cannot go back on it.” It said.
Decrying the action, the group further urged those involved to desist from staging such charade as they can never be swayed by such political gimmicks reinstating that only parties that has overtime respected the zoning policy will henceforth get their support and nothing else.
“We are also by the use of this medium, advising all sons and daughters of EZEAGU CENTRAL to disassociate themselves from the purported meeting with Dr F.S.A UZOR and RT. HON CHIMA OBIEZE. On no occasion should any central son or daughter, follow Dr. Uzor and Obieze to any courtesy call/visit to the governor. A STICH IN TIME SAVES NINE” it added.
ECPF further opined that the action of the governor in disregarding the zoning policy and favouring only candidates from Ezeagu North, will soon constitute foreseeable and unforeseeable internal party crisis.
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has reported its seventh partial grid collapse in 2024. Despite the recurring issue, TCN’s General Manager of Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, reassured the public that efforts to restore power are well underway, with about 90% of substations receiving bulk power.
Mbah noted that the Azura Power Station initiated the grid recovery, although a minor setback occurred. However, power supply has been restored to the Abuja region and other key distribution centers. The Ibom Gas Generating Station remained unaffected, continuing to supply power to the South-South region.
An investigation into the cause of the collapse will commence once full grid restoration is achieved.
Vice President Kashim Shettima has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic tanker explosion in Jigawa State, which claimed over 100 lives. In a statement issued by his media aide, Stanley Nkwocha, Shettima, on behalf of President Bola Tinubu, extended condolences to the affected families, praying for strength and comfort in their time of grief.
Shettima assured the public that the federal government is mobilizing resources to support the injured and assist those affected. He has directed the immediate deployment of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to provide aid. The Vice President also stressed the need for a review of fuel transportation safety protocols to prevent future incidents.
In a separate statement, First Lady Oluremi Tinubu offered her condolences to Jigawa Governor Umar Namadi and the people of Jigawa, praying for peace and comfort for the families affected. She called the incident “unfortunate” and extended prayers for the recovery of the injured and the repose of the souls lost in the tragedy.
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has revealed that it intercepted a total of 10,598 pieces of arms and 114,929 rounds of ammunition valued at N9.58 billion over the past six years. Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, made this disclosure during a press conference on enforcement activities in Zone A.
Adeniyi highlighted that 60% of these seizures occurred in 2023, reflecting the Customs’ increased efforts to curb arms smuggling. He also mentioned that recent operations such as Operation Whirlwind and Operation Swift Sting are part of a strategic response to tackle evolving smuggling tactics.
In addition to arms seizures, the Customs CG announced the largest pangolin scale seizure since 2020, with 9,493 kg of scales confiscated in collaboration with the Wildlife Justice Commission. The joint operation led to four arrests across Kano, Kaduna, and Lagos. The NCS continues to intensify efforts against wildlife trafficking, targeting supply routes in northern Nigeria and border areas.
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