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The Imo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has denounced the Hope Uzodimma-led government’s decision to spend an astounding ₦2.1 billion on Muslim pilgrimages and throw a party to celebrate the pilgrims’ airlift.
In regard to the airlift of the pilgrims, the party contended that there is no reason why the administration should spend taxpayer funds on a program that serves just 315 people and throw a lavish celebration to welcome Vice President Kashim Shettima.
In a statement released in Owerri by its spokesperson, Lancelot Obiaku, the PDP called the gesture a waste of money, particularly in light of the nation’s escalating security threats and economic suffering brought on by the country’s skyrocketing inflation rate.

He bemoaned the fact that it was particularly alarming and unsettling because it happened the day after armed attackers besieged the settlements of Umuna and Okigwe in Onuimo LGA, murdering at least 20 people, kidnapping others, and burning more than 22 vehicles.

He insisted that Uzodimma retire after accusing him of egregious ineptitude.

“We vehemently condemn the fact that Governor Uzodimma frequently acts as though he is not an Imolite, consistently reluctant to offer leadership or express empathy over the harrowing challenges of insecurity, poverty, and lack of basic amenities confronting the people of Imo State,” the statement says in part.

“Normally, the threat of suspected Fulani terrorists in NgorOkpala would have prompted the governor to act quickly, since the ruthless outlaws have made the area their stronghold.

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In Okigwe, Orsu, Njaba, Onuimo, Oru West, and Orlu LGAs, criminal groups have taken over communities and are still terrorizing innocent inhabitants. This adds to the sad stories coming out of these areas.

“Imo cannot put up with a distant administration that doesn’t care about the suffering of its people and an inept governor. Therefore, the Imo PDP urges Ndi Imo to band together in order to hold this administration completely responsible at this crucial juncture in the history of our state.

Julius Abure, Labour Party National Chairman, has issued a direct challenge to Peter Obi and other previous presidential contenders running on the party’s platform, demanding that they present documentation of any money allegedly handed to him or the party during the 2023 general elections.
Abure made the statement during a Symfoni video broadcast on Tuesday, where he addressed party members in the Federal Capital Territory and responded to ongoing corruption allegations against the party’s leadership.
Naija News believes that he categorically denied accepting any monies for personal use from any of the party’s candidates, including Obi.

“I want to challenge everyone who contested the election, from Peter Obi on down. “Let any of them come out and tell the world what they personally gave to me or the party,” Abure said.
“If they have evidence, let them to present it. If they don’t, let them remain silent indefinitely.”

He denounced what he called “cowardly whispers” of corruption and accused adversaries of using the media to avoid facing the party leadership directly.

Abure also hinted about hosting a world news conference, promising to publicly reveal members of the party’s opposition wing.

He claimed he remained silent out of a feeling of leadership and a desire for reconciliation, but cautioned that further provocation might force him to speak up.

“When people were discussing agents and money for agents, I remained silent. I feel it is my responsibility to manage the good, the terrible, and the ugly. “But now, some are going beyond their limits,” he said.

“I’m waiting for them to make their next move. When I open my mouth, wherever they go, they will smell like rotten eggs that no one wants.”

Abure also criticised Abia State Governor Alex Otti, the Labour Party’s only elected governor, accusing him of failing to contribute financially to the party during the elections.

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“Look at the governor, who is moving like a cricket from one spot to another. “We didn’t get a dime from him,” he explained.

“When I saw him at Transcorp, he said, ‘Chairman, what can I do for you?’ I said nothing. “Use your funds for your election.”

He also noted that, other from a few MPs who gave little funds, the party has gotten no significant backing from elected members.

Abure denied allegations of financial misconduct, stating that the Labour Party leadership declined multi-billion naira bribes during the election season.

“We turned down offers due to the integrity of the positions we held. But today, these same people are attempting to kick us out,” he stated.

Sir Paul Chukwuma, the Young Progressives Party’s (YPP) candidate for governor of Anambra state in the November 8, 2025, election, has criticized state governor Prof. Chukwuma Soludo for the state’s low student performance on the recently released National Examination Council (NECO) and Join Administration and Matriculation Board (JAMB) exams.

Cancel Chukwuma expressed regret that Anambra State, which had topped the national ranking for over ten years in a row, had unexpectedly dropped to 28th place in the most recent statistics.

“Today, we have seen a shocking decline in some of the key indicators of development in our State,” the YPP candidate for governor stated in a statement Tuesday.

Anambra State was formerly the leader in education for more than ten years, but the current administration has let this progress wane.

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“Anambra State’s education rating has suffered greatly in recent years, to the point where our state now lags behind Abia, Imo, and Ebonyi States in terms of student performance.” With pupils earning five credits on their senior certificate exam, Anambra State was unable to make it onto regional and national lists of the best states during the current administration. This is the worst it has been in almost ten years.

“This is a fragmented promise. Now a gain has been lost. We as a people see it as a warning sign for our State and our children’s future,” Sir Chukwuma continued.

Chukwuma, however, promised that his administration will undo the regrettable event if elected to power.

Umar Ganduje, the chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has come under fire from Farouk Aliyu, a founding member, for making a one-party state remark.
The previous House of Representatives Minority Leader reportedly stated that Ganduje’s stance on a one-party state did not reflect the party’s stance.
In an interview with Arise News on Tuesday, Aliyu justified the decision of opposition lawmakers to join his party.

“Undoubtedly, a one-party state is not ideal for us. We in the APC are not considering a one-party state. The statements made by Ganduje are his own. He stated, “Even if he is our leader, the APC does not hold the view that a one-party state is desirable.

He claimed that the opposition parties were in charge of maintaining order in their homes. On the other hand, he stated that the nation’s democracy would suffer if all politicians joined the APC.
But please understand that if someone runs to APC, it is not our fault. Prior to becoming a member of the ruling party, we were in opposition and remained so. with all of the threats and so forth. There is nothing we can do to stop members of the PDP or other parties from joining us.

But in all honesty, our democracy is not strengthened by everyone joining the APC. Additionally, democracy allows people to express their opinions. For example, “Since you are all in the APC, we will vote for any other party instead of the APC.” People will choose who they vote for, so don’t be afraid of this. The people will choose who to support when it comes to voting, regardless of if 90 percent of Nigerians choose to join the APC in terms of numbers, he said.

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Nigerians, not party allegiance, should determine the outcome of elections, the chieftain of the Jigawa State APC said.

He urged Nigerians who are unhappy with politicians who have switched parties to vote them out.

When elections are held, the Nigerian people have the opportunity to decide if they can’t handle the flurry of activity. Did the previous governor of Kebbi State feel intimidated when the other person talked about it? A sitting governor was overthrown by this individual. In his bid to become a senator, he defeated our current governor of Kebbi State. He has now chosen to join the APC. When you consider all of them, what are we at fault for? They’ve accepted what our government is doing, and that’s the fault,” he remarked.

Nasir El-Rufai, a former governor, defected to the Social Democratic Party (SDP) after not being appointed a minister, the former member of the House of Representatives said.

“He would not be speaking in this manner if he were a minister. We haven’t yet witnessed an elite like this resigning from a position of power. From my perspective, El-Rufai is raving just because he lost out, he continued.

The administration of President Bola Tinubu has come under fire from well-known Nigerian activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore for the ongoing security problem in the country.
He mentioned a recent terrorist assault in a video clip that went viral in a post on his X account.
He criticized Tinubu’s administration for being ineffectual and warned that if the problem is allowed to worsen, other areas of the nation could come under terrorist control.

He claims that the nation does not yet have a clear leadership direction to address the security issues.

According to his post, “Nigeria’s security situation has drastically worsened under the corrupt and ineffectual @officialABAT regime, raising the possibility that more significant areas of Nigeria could come under terrorist control, as has been the case in Syria.”

At the moment, Nigeria lacks a clear leadership orientation. “#RevolutionNow.”

According to Sowore, Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, cannot be considered the opposition.

Speaking on Channels Television, he maintained that Obi has not demonstrated any opposition to the ruling class.

Ahead of the general elections in 2027, Sowore rejected claims that Obi would continue to be the most conspicuous representative of the opposition. He also reaffirmed his long-standing skepticism regarding the political intentions and influence of the former governor of Anambra State.

But when it comes to actual opposition,” he said. Why Peter Obi being referred to as an opposition figure is beyond me. He has nothing against the actions of the government. He did not rally his followers to carry out his declared electoral triumph.

When the price of gasoline rose, he remained silent. Nothing that an opposition figure usually does has been done by him.

As I stated in 2022 and 2023, the current situation is that, despite the perception that Peter Obi was against the system and able to challenge it, he is actually unable to do so.

Additionally, I stated at the time that the Labour Party was a short-term rental, or what Americans refer to as Airbnb. When your allotted time is up, you check out.
The rental will be transferred to someone else once they have finished using Peter Obi. Obi may be staying for show or may not want to leave just yet, either way.

Additionally, Sowore contended that religious sentiment sparked by the APC’s Muslim-Muslim ticket was a major factor in Obi’s 2023 prominence.

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Christians reacted to the Muslim-Muslim ticket controversy by stating, “If you want to Islamize Nigeria, we’ll Christianize it too.” Furthermore, who was the most accessible Christian applicant? Obi Peter.

In order to mount a genuine opposition, the former presidential candidate contended that Obi had eschewed street action, resistance, and mobilization.

“If you claim to be oppositional, you have to act accordingly. Six million people voted for you; if you can’t put them all on the streets, at least put 60,000 in Abuja to gauge the level of respect you receive from the government.

“You are the ones stifling protests because you want to replace Tinubu’s group with your own group, not bring about any real change,” he stated.