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BREAKING: Police Use Teargas on Protesters at National Assembly

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When the demonstrators attempted to enter the complex by force after gathering at the National Assembly gate, the police were prompted to use tear gas canisters on them.

After the altercation, chaos broke out outside the National Assembly gate as a number of the demonstrators, including ladies, rushed for their lives.

It was alleged that a woman of ordinary age fainted from the gas she inhaled during the ensuing panic.

More information later.

Anambra Tragedy: Four Nabbed for Alleged Murder of Three Cameroonians

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In relation to the abduction and killing of three Cameroonian citizens in the state, the Anambra State Police Command has detained four more suspects.

In Anambra West Local Government Area, the victims were allegedly kidnapped in November 2025, murdered, and their remains disposed of in a river. After their decaying remains were later found floating on the sea by police officers, a thorough investigation was launched.

Initially, the investigation resulted in the arrest of two defendants who were allegedly providing information. But according to a statement released on Monday by SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the Police Public Relations Officer, confessions from the previous suspects led to the arrest of four additional people on Friday.

Ikenga said that after a gunfight with security personnel, the criminals were caught at a shrine in Nando, Anambra East Local Government Area.

The accused were identified by him as Michael Ekwunife, 38; Nwabunne Bright, 27; Chinecherem Chiama, 21; and Chukwuemeka Emmanuel, also known as “Ugoebenajah,” 27, the purported chief priest of the shrine.

Five rounds of 9mm ammo, ten live cartridges, expanded ammunition, a machete, two pump-action guns, a locally manufactured Beretta handgun, and various charms were among the items found at the scene.

According to Ikenga, the operation was executed by members of the Rapid Response Squad, Awkuzu, who were acting on reliable information from the detained detainees.

Upon arriving at the shrine, roughly thirty physically fit guys were seen assembled on the grounds. The statement stated in part that the armed individuals opened fire on the operatives after spotting the police.

“The armed individuals were engaged in a gunfight by the professional response of the police officers. The main suspect, Oroma Etiti Anam native Uchenna Mmaduamaka Nicholas, escaped with other gang members who were wounded, although one of the suspects who was apprehended was shot in the thigh and is presently being treated at a hospital.

The police claimed that although efforts are being made to capture gang members who are escaping, the captured suspects are being questioned.

The command called on the public to contribute valuable information to support current investigations and reaffirmed its dedication to protecting people.

On November 29, 2025, it had previously reported that a river in Anambra West LGA had yielded two decaying female bodies that were thought to be those of three missing Cameroonian ladies.

The horrific discovery was made on November 28, 2025, after a thorough search along the Omambala River by members of the Rapid Response Squad, Awkuzu, along with professional divers and local volunteers, Ikenga revealed at the time.

Two suspects, Nonso Augustine Akpeh, 37, and Kingsley Akpeh, 44, were first taken into custody to aid in the investigation, he said, while a third suspect was released on bail.

Lagos’ Only Opposition Lawmaker Alleges Taunts Over Refusal to Join APC

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Osafile Stella, the sole opposition member in the Lagos State House of Assembly, revealed that she has been made fun of for choosing to join the African Democratic Congress (ADC) instead of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) after leaving the Labour Party.

In a conversation with reporters following Monday’s Assembly plenary session, Osafile revealed the information.

She stressed that criticism is inevitable in public office and admitted that the taunts have persisted, but she claimed she has learned to deal with the reality of political life.

“Teasing is inevitable in politics, but you have to learn to tolerate it.” It is hard to go without that,” she stated.

When asked if the ADC has assured her of a reelection ticket before the next election, the lawmaker responded that her political choices are based on what her constituents want.

“The party is not new and already has functional structures in place,” she continued.

The ADC has a solid reputation. These structures exist. I was urged to do this by my folks. I was invited to relocate to the ADC by the constituents I represent,” she said.

Regarding the significance of religion in governance, Osafile emphasized that Nigeria has a secular system and that political engagement transcends religious lines.

“How you play politics will always be a reflection of your personality. Government comes after God’s authority, therefore you can’t separate yourself from it,” she remarked.

Additionally, Osafile, who is presently the chair of the House Committee on Wealth Creation and Employment, denied claims that she has been subjected to prejudice in the Assembly because she is an opposition member.

She noted that in carrying out his responsibilities, Speaker Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa has remained unbiased and professional.

“I placed a strong emphasis on ability, competence, and character during my campaign.” I think the speaker is aware of his responsibilities and allocates them correctly. “I have not encountered any kind of discrimination,” Stella stated.

“He is dedicated to governance, which goes beyond party politics. He has allowed me the freedom to work and has continuously put the Constitution ahead of party differences,” she continued.

Defence HQ Announces Deployment of 100 American Troops to Nigeria

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DHQ would like to report that about 100 US military soldiers and related equipment have arrived at Bauchi Airfield.

A working group engagement between the Nigerian and US delegations includes discussions about the deployment.

The Federal Government of Nigeria formally requested that the US government support a well-defined military training requirement, technical assistance, and information sharing with the members of the Armed Forces of Nigeria. This prompted the planned and purposeful arrival.

The statement, which was signed by Samaila Uba, the Director of Defense Information, said thus.

Access to specialized technical capabilities will be made possible by the partnership, which aims to improve Nigeria’s capacity to counter terrorist threats and improve the safety of its most vulnerable people nationwide.

Only consulting and training functions are performed by the technical professionals in the US.

These aren’t fighting forces. In close cooperation with the Nigerian Armed Forces, all training operations would be carried out under the supervision, guidance, and authority of the Nigerian government.

Nigerian troops and these advisors will begin a number of cooperative training exercises and intelligence-oriented cooperation projects.

Through these exercises, Nigerian forces would be better equipped to recognize and destroy extreme terrorist organizations that want to undermine the country.

Nigeria’s Armed Forces are still steadfast in their resolve to dismantle and destroy terrorist groups that endanger the nation’s security, sovereignty, and civilian safety.

Nigerians are guaranteed ongoing transparency and fast, accurate, and clear information about the military cooperation initiatives from the DHQ.

8 Nigerians’ assets are frozen by the US due to their ties to ISIL and Boko Haram.

Eight Nigerians are accused of having connections to Boko Haram and the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), and the United States government has blocked their assets and properties in response to new penalties from the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC).

The announcement was made in a more than 3,000-page sanctions document that was made public over the weekend and included a list of people linked to cybercrime, terrorism, and other offenses pertaining to national security.

OFAC claims that the release acted as a formal notification of individuals who were added to its list of Specially Designated Nationals, whose assets were barred under U.S. jurisdiction, and that it forbade Americans and businesses headquartered in the United States from engaging in financial or commercial dealings with them.

One of those identified is Salih Yusuf Adamu, also called Salihu Yusuf, who was earlier found guilty in the United Arab Emirates of organizing a fundraising network for Boko Haram.

He was one of six Nigerians who were convicted in 2022 of trying to send $782,000 to Nigerian rebels from Dubai.

Additional names on the list included Ibrahim Ali Alhassan, who was allegedly based in Abu Dhabi; Abu Bakr ibn Muhammad Al-Mainuki, who was sanctioned for alleged ISIL connections; Abu Abdullah ibn Umar Al-Barnawi, also known as Ba Idrisa; Abu Musab Al-Barnawi, who was described as a leader of Boko Haram; Khaled Al-Barnawi, who was associated with the group under a variety of spellings and nicknames; Babestan Oluwole Ademulero, who was identified under multiple aliases; and Nnamdi Orson Benson, who was designated under cybercrime provisions.

All assets and financial interests owned by those under U.S. control are blocked under the sanctions, and any transactions with them are strictly forbidden.

OFAC stated that Executive Order 13224, which targeted networks that finance and support terrorism, was the legal basis for the sanctions.

Since 2013, the United States has designated Boko Haram as a foreign terrorist organization because of its role in killings in northern Nigeria and the Lake Chad Basin.

Additionally, the action comes as the U.S. Congress recently called for harsher sanctions against specific Nigerian political figures and organizations, including as asset freezes and visa restrictions, due to claims of insecurity and human rights abuses.

According to U.S. officials, the penalties were a component of larger initiatives to dismantle the funding of terrorist organizations and bolster global counterterrorism enforcement.

2026 Budget: Lawmakers Approve N1.504trn for Army, Stress Oversight of MDA Allocations

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The Nigerian Army’s proposed 2026 budget of N1.504,251,069,722 trillion was praised by a joint National Assembly committee on Monday.

The Nigerian Army was given assurances by the House Committee that it would make sure the approved funds were distributed through efficient oversight of the proper authorities for the budget’s implementation.

This was disclosed by Senator Abdulaziz Yar’Adua, the chairman of the Senate Committee on Army, following a joint budget defense of the Joint Committee in Abuja with Lt. Gen. Waidi Shaibu, the Chief of Army Staff.

“All members have expressed satisfaction with the presentation made by the Chief of Army Staff following our joint session of the Senate and House of Representatives Committees on Army on the 2026 budget,” he stated.

But every member of the joint committee also concurred that the main problem is the funding release delay, which has an impact on the other MDAs.

However, I want to reassure the Chief of Army Staff that we are dedicated to working with him to achieve our goals. We would help you with anything you need because the Army is so important to our country.

Speaking as well, Hon. Aminu Balele, the chairman of the House Committee on Army, praised the COAS and his officers and soldiers for their dedication to defending the country’s territorial integrity and fighting insurgency.

He pledged that his committee will keep working to ensure that monies are released on schedule so the Army may fulfill its constitutional obligations.

Balele promises that the committee would carry out its oversight role with the highest level of accountability.

“I want to express my gratitude to my Senate colleague, Senator Abdulaziz Yar’Adua, and his colleagues for working together on this national task as we wrap up the 2026 budget defense. I commend the Chief of Army Staff and his team for their dedication and patriotism.

“I want to thank Speaker Tajudeen Abbas for his steadfast support in my role as chairman of the House Committee on Army. We are prepared to push for the prompt release of funds so that you can fulfill your obligations, and we will keep pushing since we are aware of the problems that budgets can cause.

Additionally, Hajia Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, the Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, has asked for an increase in the N134.2 billion allocated to the Ministry for the fiscal year 2026.

This comes after the Senate’s Women Affairs committee expressed disapproval of the pitifully inadequate cash releases allocated to the Ministry’s overhead and capital expenditures in the 2025 budget.

During the budget defense session with the Senate Committee on Women Affairs on Monday, the Minister called for an upward assessment of the 2026 budget plan for the Women Affairs Ministry.

According to her, the upward assessment will assist the Ministry in putting programs into place that address the various issues that women face nationwide. An upward revision of budget projections for the Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development should be carried out in accordance with the plan and the requirement for additional domestic appropriations in the fiscal year 2026,” she stated.

The Committee’s Chairman, Senator Ireti Kingibe (FCT), responded, however, that while the request was good, the executive branch should address the issue of inadequate funding releases first. While we do not oppose a review of the 2026 budget for your ministry, we do object to the issue of transparency. We have major concerns about the flows of monies, as demonstrated in your recent presentations on budget appropriation and releases for your ministry in 2025. “First, that issue needs to be resolved,” she stated.

The Minister had previously stated in her presentations on the 2025 budget’s performance and the 2026 predictions that just N394 million of the N89.8 billion allotted for capital expenditures had been released in December and had not even been used. Similarly, just N471 million of the N2.8 billion earmarked for our overhead in 2025 was disbursed, she said.

She went on to say that N134 2 billion was set aside for the ministry in 2026, of which N2.1 billion was allocated for personnel costs, N131.2 billion for capital, and N810.9 million for administrative costs.

Breaking: Longstanding Health Directors Ordered to Retire Immediately by Ministry

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With immediate effect, the Federal Ministry of Health has mandated that directors who have served in the directorate cadre for at least eight years be removed.

A memo sighted by our correspondent in Abuja on Tuesday morning states that among the directors impacted are those in the ministry, federal hospitals, and agencies.

In response to a new deadline established by the Office of the Head of Civil Service of the Federation, the Federal Government reportedly ordered all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies to implement the eight-year term restriction for directors and permanent secretaries on Monday.

The following is the text of the memo announcing the order’s enforcement at the FMOH, which was signed by Tetshoma Dafeta, the Director in charge of the Federal Ministry of Health’s Office of the Permanent Secretary: “In accordance with the Federal Public Service’s Eight (8)-Year Tenure Policy, which requires directors to retire after eight years in that rank, as stated in the Revised Public Service Rules 2021 (PSR 020909) copy attached, I am directed to remind you to take the necessary steps to ensure that all affected officers who have served eight years as Directors, effective December 31, 2025, are immediately disengaged from Service.”

Accordingly, all heads of agencies and parastatals are required by this circular to make sure that the impacted employees turn over all official documents and belongings right away, that the IPPIS Unit halts their salaries, and that the officers return to the Treasury all emoluments paid after the date of their disengagement.

This was reaffirmed in a circular published on February 10, 2026, by the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (Ref. No. HSCF/3065/Vol.I/225). Please find a copy attached for your reference.

“You must also send the nominal roll of all directorate officers (CONMESS 07/CONHESS 15/CONRAISS 15).” Please forward to Agudosi.obinna@health.gov.ng and DHRM@health.gov.ng at your institution. Please be aware that in order to verify compliance, representatives from the Ministry and the Office of the Head of the Federation’s Civil Service will carry out a monitoring exercise.

“Strict penalties will be imposed for noncompliance with paragraph 2 above.”

Recall that Folasade Yemi-Esan, the previous head of the Federation’s civil service, declared in July 2023 that the updated Public Service Rules will go into effect.

Yemi-Esan said that the updated PSR went into effect on July 27, 2023, during a lecture held in honor of 2023 Civil Service Week at the State House in Abuja.

The updated regulations were communicated to Permanent Secretaries, the Federation’s Accountant-General, the Federation’s Auditor-General, and the heads of extra-ministerial departments by a circular sent by the Head of Service.

According to the circular, “the Public Service Rules (PSR) have become operational with effect from July 27, 2023, following the Federal Executive Council’s (FEC) approval of the revised PSR on September 27, 2021, and its subsequent unveiling during the public service lecture in commemoration of the 2023 Civil Service Week.”

Section 020909 of the updated PSR states that permanent secretaries have a four-year term limit, with the possibility of renewal contingent only upon excellent performance.

After eight years in that role, a director (GL 17) or their equivalent is required by law to retire.

Dangote Commits $400 Million for Equipment to Fast-Track Refinery Expansion

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In an effort to expedite the expansion of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals from 650,000 barrels per day to 1.4 million barrels per day, creating the largest refinery in the world, the Dangote Group has inked a $400 million construction equipment agreement with XCMG Construction Machinery Co., Ltd., one of China’s top producers of construction machinery.
To support current and upcoming projects in the fields of agricultural, petrochemicals, refining, and large-scale infrastructure development, the agreement will allow the Group to purchase a greater variety of cutting-edge construction equipment. The refinery expansion is anticipated to be finished in three years, and the new equipment will supplement the current assets.
The expansion effort will boost polypropylene production from 900,000 metric tonnes year to 2.4 million metric tonnes annually, in addition to refining. The Group’s position as the world’s top urea producer will be reinforced by the tripling of Nigeria’s urea capacity from 3 million to 9 million metric tonnes annually, in addition to Ethiopia’s 3 million metric tonnes annually.

Additionally, the Group will boost its production capacity for Linear Alkyl Benzene (LAB) to 400,000 metric tonnes annually, making it the biggest producer in Africa and bolstering supply to the detergent and cleaning agent manufacturing sector. The expansion scheme also includes additional capacity for base oil production.
The Group characterized the deal in a statement as a strategic investment meant to expand its building footprint and accelerate its goal of becoming a $100 billion business by 2030.
“We will greatly improve project execution with the additional equipment we are purchasing through this relationship. By making this investment, we are setting ourselves up to become the world’s top construction company,” the statement read.
As the Dangote Group moves closer to its long-term goal of creating a $100 billion company by 2030, it is expediting its growth and the development of regional markets.

Lawmakers Call for First-Line Charge on Solid Minerals Amid Zero Capital Releases

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After it was revealed that capital releases to the Federal Ministry of Solid Minerals Development for 2025 were zero, the National Assembly on Monday decided to grant the ministry first-line charge status. Development MPs saw this as a significant setback to Nigeria’s economic diversification program.

The Joint National Assembly Committee on Solid Minerals Development members voiced concern during a budget defense session in Abuja that, in spite of massive appropriations, the ministry did not receive any capital disbursement in 2025 and that, as of January 31, 2026, only 50% of its overhead allocation had been released.

The 2025 fiscal year’s zero release of N865.06 billion allocated for capital expenditures has blocked vital infrastructure, exploration, and sector development projects, Solid Minerals Development Minister Mr. Dele Alake informed lawmakers.

He issued a warning that the solid minerals sector would continue to be constrained by treasury delays and shortfalls in the absence of assured funding through first-line charge status, where statutory amounts are automatically disbursed from the Federation Account like priority sectors.

“This is the most critical issue because inconsistent releases were undermining efforts to reposition mining as a key driver of economic growth, job creation, and foreign investment,” Alake stated.

In order to protect the ministry’s budget from bureaucratic snags and guarantee steady funding, MPs claimed that first-line charge status was essential if Nigeria was to realize the enormous potential of its mineral resources.

Senator Ekong Sampson, the Joint Committee’s chairman, called the zero capital release “worrisome” and said it was essentially in conflict with the ambitious predictions included in the national budget.

“With a zero percent release, how do you maximize the sector’s potential?” “What?” Sampson asked.

He pointed out that prior initiatives, such as a N1 trillion investment in the sector, had increased investor and industry expectations, but cautioned that “the budget framework is rendered quite unattractive” in the absence of real financial support.

Other MPs concurred that the finance structure needs to be urgently reformed, stating that solid minerals should have first-line charge protection, just like the petroleum industry.

Maybe we ought to strive to make it a first-line charge, similar to the oil industry. We cannot simply appropriate figures without making payment. How are they going to grow the mining industry? A team member inquired.

Alake replied that the concept was “sweet music” and that the National Assembly should support it with legislation to make the arrangement possible.

Enacting legislation makes it feasible. Our executive equipment will then be put on to guarantee delivery,” he stated.

The ministry and its agencies have capital, overhead, and staff ceilings of N165.34 billion for the fiscal year, according to Alake, who presented the ministry’s 2026 budget proposal.

The main ministry was intended to spend N48.9 billion on staff costs, N1.57 billion on overhead, and N45.54 billion on capital expenditures. The remaining amount was to be distributed among its agencies.

“Execution, production, and revenue generation” replaced “planning and potential” in the 2026 concept, he said.

In his view, the sectoral investment of N156.34 billion is an essential investment aimed at enabling solid minerals to diversify the country’s economy, provide employment, and greatly increase GDP.

According to the minister, the proposed allocation places a high priority on digital technologies, logistics, and monitoring in order to improve revenue collection, stop illicit mining, and establish a stable environment for prudent investment.

Despite financial limitations, Alake said that the ministry generated N30.23 billion as of December 31, 2025, 80% more than its 2025 revenue projection.

He said the measures that formalized artisanal miners into corporations and cooperatives enhanced their access to capital and increased their compliance with regulations, which is why revenue performance improved.

To avoid being labeled illegal miners, we were able to persuade them to establish corporations, he claimed.

In addition to attracting funding and becoming formalized institutions, they will allow the government to demand and collect taxes, royalties, and other civic duties.

In the year under review, the minister also stated that 4 high-risk abandoned mining sites were reclaimed, artisanal miners were trained, and 388 mineral buying centers were built.

The expansion of the ministry’s corporate content management system, which propelled digitization efforts and made it the most digitized ministry in the nation over the previous 12 months, was another point he made.

Alake claimed that Nigeria had gained international attention as a mining destination due to its enhanced geological data collection, which attracted a lot of interest from investors.

He mentioned that at the last African mining conference in Cape Town, South Africa, Nigeria’s display booth apparently attracted a lot of interest from foreign investors.

We are on par with the world’s mining behemoths thanks to the accumulation of geological data that has been verified by science. Nigeria is now listed on the globe thanks to the little we have done,” he remarked.

The MPs, however, insisted that such improvements could be hard to consolidate in the absence of steady and consistent support.

The minister was given their word that the committee will look at the proposal for first-line charge status and investigate ways to improve the sector’s funding structure through legislation.

Solid minerals priority funding, they contend, will not only ensure financial stability but also send a message to international investors that Nigeria is dedicated to developing a respectable and competitive mining sector.

“You get more if you invest more.” Notably, the revenue profile has improved. “It is evident that you would have accomplished a lot more if you had more,” Sampson stated.

In order to guarantee that the industry produces what MPs referred to as “huge harvests” for the national economy, the committee promised to collaborate with the government to create policies.

2025 WAEC Private WASSCE Results Are Out: Steps to Check and Print Your Digital Certificate

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The results of the 2025 Second Series Computer-Based West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for private applicants have been made public by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC).

The exam authority said in a statement on Monday, February 16 that applicants can view their digital certificates after confirming their results online.

How to View and Print WAEC Certificates and Results
Before obtaining digital certificates, WAEC recommended candidates to check their performance on its result portal.

Before going to the Digital Certificate platform at www.waec.org to access released digital certificate copies, candidates can verify their status by visiting www.waecdirect.org.

“To print hard copy certificates, candidates must apply online via the WAEC Certificate Request Portal, e-Certman. The statement said, “All candidates who took the exams are encouraged to carefully review their results and take the appropriate actions as soon as possible, including obtaining certificates and completing the necessary applications online.”

According to the council, there were 69,604 applicants for the test, which is 1.8% more than the 68,342 that were registered in 2024.

According to sources, 65,752 of these candidates took the test at 370 locations around the country.

235 candidates with special needs, such as those who are blind, deaf, or have hearing impairments, took part.

According to WAEC, out of the 65,752 applicants that took the test, 32,005 were men (48.68%) and 33,747 were women (51.32%).

Additionally, it stated that 61,943 candidates, or 94.21 percent, had their results fully processed and made public, while 3,809 candidates, or 5.79 percent, still had certain subjects processed because of mistakes that could be linked to them.

However, the council reassured the impacted candidates that work was being done to finish the processes.

33,989 candidates, or 51.69 percent, received credit and above in at least five subjects, with or without English language and mathematics, according to performance records that were made public.

Furthermore, 27,727 candidates, or 42.17 percent, received credit or above in at least five disciplines, including mathematics and English language.

Of this total, 14,311 candidates, or 51.61 percent, were female, and 13,416 candidates, or 48.39 percent, were male.

1,899 Findings Denied Due to Malpractice
Additionally, WAEC said that 1,899 students’ results—or 2.89 percent of all candidates who took the test—were withheld due to suspected exam misconduct.

According to the council, investigations were still in progress and would be submitted to the relevant committee for decision-making.

It further said that the impacted candidates would be informed personally of the committee’s choices.

ADC Warns Tinubu: You Are Living In A Fool’s Paradise If You Take Umahi’s Words Seriously

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According to the Enugu State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Dave Umahi, the minister of works, is giving President Bola Tinubu false hope that the South East zone will support his reelection campaign.

In a press statement issued by Comrade Adolphus Ude, the National Coordinator of ADC Like-Minds, on Monday, the party pushed Umahi to provide specific examples of the changes that have occurred in the South East since Tinubu assumed office.

In response to Umahi’s declaration that the South-East geopolitical zone will mobilize 90% of the vote in favor of Tinubu winning the February 20, 2027, presidential election, the party was acting.

But instead of telling the president the truth, Umahi was lying to him, and the ADC was furious.

The announcement says, “The South-East geopolitical zone will mobilize 90 percent support for President Bola Tinubu’s victory in the February 20, 2027 presidential election. This has caught the attention of Enugu ADC,” according to a statement made by Works Minister Dave Umahi. Umahi made a number of unguarded remarks, including the statement that the South East had not yet produced the president. “Failing to support Tinubu would be detrimental to the region,” he added.

Since we are aware that Umahi’s specialty is sycophancy, we are unsurprised and unconcerned by his statements. The other day, he publicly stated that he had accumulated more wealth in less than three years as a Minister than he had throughout his eight years as Governor. We have no remorse for him.

In fact, we suppose that he assumed he could mortgage 90 percent of the South-East votes to his principal in 2027 on his own, perhaps due to his joy about the money he has gained as a minister. The president is at his own risk if he takes the counsel of a money-hungry person too seriously.

Since Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, and other prominent Igbo political personalities recently switched to the ADC, the South-East has turned into an area that the APC avoids. Just like the Labour Party controlled the South-East polls in 2023, the ADC will do the same in 2027.

The South East zone is overwhelmingly supporting Mr. President’s reelection, which Umahi is giving him false optimism for. A fool’s paradise awaits Tinubu if he follows his minister’s advice.

However, Enugu ADC pointed out that Tinubu received less than 10 percent of the vote in 2023 and lost badly in each of the five South East states—Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu, and Imo.

Despite Dave Umahi’s bluster as the governor of Ebonyi State at the time, the party claims that Tinubu was unable to secure even 13 percent of the state’s votes in the most recent presidential election.

Nothing has occurred under the Tinubu administration, it insisted, to ensure that the ruling party in the South-East gets a favorable outcome in the upcoming 2027 elections.

After been egregiously left out of President Tinubu’s administration’s distribution of federal infrastructure, intervention funds, and appointments, the South-East, according to Enugu ADC, owes him nothing.