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Dangote Refinery Receives First UAE Crude Supply As Operations Expand

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Dangote Refinery Receives First UAE Crude Supply As Operations Expand

Dangote Petroleum Refinery has bought two cargoes of crude oil from the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

The latest crude import from the UAE is the first-ever procurement of Middle Eastern crude as the plant expands its feedstock sources amid persistent domestic supply constraints from Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, S&P Global Commodity Insights reports.

The refinery was designed to mainly process Nigeria’s light sweet crude, but has diversified its crude slate further as operations ramp up optimally.

The refinery has been expanding the slate of crude grades it refines as part of its ambition to become a fully merchant refinery, S&P Global said. It said Nigeria supplied about 70 per cent of the crude imports to the refinery in 2025 and 24 per cent came from the United States.

The NNPCL had guaranteed the supply of between 13 and 15 cargoes of Nigerian crude monthly in naira under an arrangement called the naira-for-crude deal, which helped the refinery to reduce its foreign exchange exposure.

But the deal did not help the mega-refinery’s domestic crude supply.

Earlier this year, Bird said the refinery planned to boost the share of heavier crude grades in its mix of feedstocks. “We want to heavy up the barrel, for sure,” Bird said in April.

It was reported that crude oil prices had eased to less than $70 a barrel last week but started to rise on Monday after the latest strikes by the United States and Iran despite the completion of the peace deal.

Senate And House Of Reps Move Forward With Different State Police Bills

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Senate And House Of Reps Move Forward With Different State Police Bills

The Senate and the House of Representatives are to commence the harmonisation of the different versions of the Constitution Alteration Bill seeking the establishment of state police before transmitting the legislation to the 36 state Houses of Assembly for approval.

The House of Representatives had on June 10 passed the bill, and the Senate had on June 24 approved the Executive Bill transmitted by President Bola Tinubu.

The amendment to the constitution will have to be passed by not less than two-thirds of the Houses of Assembly of the states before it is referred to the President for assent.

The Senate version of the bill has 26 clauses while the House version has 18. There are significant differences in several constitutional amendments proposed by both chambers.

Comparison of the two versions revealed that the House made limited amendments to Sections 34, 35, 39, 42, 89, 129, 153 and 197 of the Constitution, while the Senate amended Sections 84, 89, 121, 124, 129, 157, 158, 160, 197, 201 and 202.

Both chambers introduced a new Section 214 to replace the existing constitutional provision for the establishment of the Nigeria Police Force. But the Senate added 15 new sub-clauses to the section, compared to seven in the House version.

The two chambers also had different views on the structure of Section 215, which relates to the appointment and control of the police.

The Senate called the provision “Appointment, Command, Direction and Tenure” and called the head of a state police command “Commander” while the House kept the title “Appointment of Inspector-General of Police and Commissioner of Police of a State” and described the head of the state police as “Commissioner of Police.”

Likewise, both chambers replaced Section 216 with brand new provisions but gave different duties.

The Senate titled the section “National Police Standards, Oversight and Accountability,” whereas the House adopted “Removal of Inspector-General of Police and Commissioner of Police of a State.

The Senate version also contains seven transitional provisions for the establishment of state police and substantial amendments to the Second, Third and Fourth Schedules of the Constitution while the House amended only the Second and Third Schedules.

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives and Chairman of the House Committee on Constitution Review, Benjamin Kalu, said a conference committee would be constituted after the House resumes from recess on July 7 to harmonise the differences

Akin Rotimi, the House spokesman, also confirmed that the committee would harmonise the two versions before the final document is transmitted to the states.

Kalu said the bill was the result of extensive consultations between the Executive and other stakeholders.

“Actually, it is an Executive Bill right now. We’ve handled it in the House of Representatives, and the Senate has done the same. “Where we are now is that we’re going to have what we call the conference committee because we practise bicameral legislation,” he said.

To him, the Senate and House versions are basically the same, with just some drafting differences.

“There’s nothing fundamental. “But we need to be in tandem for it to be a unified piece of legislation from the National Assembly,” he added.

“I am confident that the harmonisation process will be completed shortly after the lawmakers resume,” Kalu said.

“When we come back from recess on July 7, the House will establish the conference committee. “If there is a need to convene an emergency meeting before then, the leadership of the National Assembly would consider it.”

“When we’re done, we’re going to turn it over to the states the same day. It will be a ceremonial handing over where we invite the Speakers of the state Houses of Assembly and formally hand the bill to them.

“I think the governors have done the groundwork already and it should be back within a week when it gets to them for Mr President’s assent,” he said.

The deputy speaker said the proposal had enjoyed broad national support including from state governors and the Conference of Speakers which has pledged to ensure speedy consideration by state legislatures.

According to Kalu, the proposed legislation has built-in safeguards to prevent abuse of the state police by governors and to ensure compliance with national policing standards.

The National Police Council will set the minimum standards. Any state seeking to establish a police service shall meet such requirements prior to certification.

“States are free to go above those standards, but the minimum benchmark is necessary to ensure professionalism and accountability,” he said.

Meanwhile, the Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu said the state was ready to establish its own police service once the bill becomes law. He noted that Lagos would tap from the experience of retired security chiefs to beef up its security architecture.

NDLEA Announces Proposed Changes To Drug Offender Penalties

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NDLEA Announces Proposed Changes To Drug Offender Penalties

The Federal Government (FG) is planning to change Nigeria’s anti-drug legislation to remove the possibility of fines for convicted drug traffickers, a move the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) claims will improve the country’s fight against illicit drug trafficking and abuse.

The agency’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, stated this during an interview on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily, where he complimented the judiciary for its cooperation in getting convictions against drug criminals.
Babafemi said the NDLEA enjoys a great working relationship with the courts, noting that the agency records a conviction rate of about 90 per cent, with many of its cases ending without appeals because suspects are often arrested with overwhelming evidence.

“We’ve had a very good relationship with the judiciary because when you look at our conviction rate, it’s almost 90 per cent. In our own instance, you barely find any appeal because we get criminals with the exhibits right there,” he said.

Despite the accomplishment, Babafemi cited the clause permitting convicted drug offenders to pay fines instead of serving prison sentences as a major loophole in the law.

According to him, some offenders utilize the possibility by paying penalties ranging from millions of naira after conviction, so avoiding custodial sentences.
He indicated that the Office of the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice is already working on an executive draft to alter the law and eliminate the fine option.

“We’re grateful that the Federal Government, through the Office of the Attorney General, is addressing that. An executive bill will shortly be transmitted to the National Assembly to change the legislation so there will be no option of fine,” Babafemi stated.

He stated that after the amendment is passed, convicted drug traffickers would face mandatory prison terms, with sentences estimated to vary from a minimum of 15 years to as much as 25 years, depending on the offence.

Babafemi stated that the heavier penalties would serve as a stronger deterrent, as offenders would not only lose their freedom but also forfeit assets tied to their illicit actions.

“They will know that once they are arrested and convicted, they are going to jail, and they will lose everything. The NDLEA would not close its eyes to their assets. Those assets are forfeited and auctioned to the public,” he said.

The NDLEA official expressed confidence that removing the fine option will solve a critical loophole in the country’s anti-drug enforcement framework and enhance efforts to prevent drug trafficking and misuse nationally.

“We Don’t Know If Our Children Are Alive” – Parents Cry Out

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“We Don’t Know If Our Children Are Alive” – Parents Cry Out

The Federal Government (FG) is planning to change Nigeria’s anti-drug legislation to remove the possibility of fines for convicted drug traffickers, a move the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) claims will improve the country’s fight against illicit drug trafficking and abuse.

The agency’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, stated this during an interview on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily, where he complimented the judiciary for its cooperation in getting convictions against drug criminals.
Babafemi said the NDLEA enjoys a great working relationship with the courts, noting that the agency records a conviction rate of about 90 per cent, with many of its cases ending without appeals because suspects are often arrested with overwhelming evidence.

“We’ve had a very good relationship with the judiciary because when you look at our conviction rate, it’s almost 90 per cent. In our own instance, you barely find any appeal because we get criminals with the exhibits right there,” he said.

Despite the accomplishment, Babafemi cited the clause permitting convicted drug offenders to pay fines instead of serving prison sentences as a major loophole in the law.

According to him, some offenders utilize the possibility by paying penalties ranging from millions of naira after conviction, so avoiding custodial sentences.
He indicated that the Office of the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice is already working on an executive draft to alter the law and eliminate the fine option.

“We’re grateful that the Federal Government, through the Office of the Attorney General, is addressing that. An executive bill will shortly be transmitted to the National Assembly to change the legislation so there will be no option of fine,” Babafemi stated.

He stated that after the amendment is passed, convicted drug traffickers would face mandatory prison terms, with sentences estimated to vary from a minimum of 15 years to as much as 25 years, depending on the offence.

Babafemi stated that the heavier penalties would serve as a stronger deterrent, as offenders would not only lose their freedom but also forfeit assets tied to their illicit actions.

“They will know that once they are arrested and convicted, they are going to jail, and they will lose everything. The NDLEA would not close its eyes to their assets. Those assets are forfeited and auctioned to the public,” he said.

The NDLEA official expressed confidence that removing the fine option will solve a critical loophole in the country’s anti-drug enforcement framework and enhance efforts to prevent drug trafficking and misuse nationally.

Mumuni Justifies Remi Tinubu’s “Akara” Remark: “50,000 Enough To Start”

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Mumuni Justifies Remi Tinubu’s “Akara” Remark: “50,000 Enough To Start”

Abayomi Nurain Mumuni, a prominent member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has denounced the criticism that followed First Lady Oluremi Tinubu’s recent call for Nigerians to engage in small-scale enterprises.

According to reports, Tinubu faced strong criticism for encouraging Nigerians, especially women, to think about starting small businesses like frying and selling roasted maize and akara in order to enhance their standard of living.

In a statement released on Saturday and signed by his media assistant, Rasheed Abubakar, Mumuni expressed his opinion that the First Lady was misinterpreted.

He said that Tinubu’s message aimed to promote economic self-sufficiency among Nigerians, particularly women and low-income families, through low-startup-capital enterprises.

He stated, “I want to address recent misinterpretations surrounding the First Lady’s advocacy for informal business ventures, particularly in the production and sale of traditional food items like akara and kulili.”

Many Nigerians living below the poverty line, according to Mumuni, merely need modest financial assistance to start small companies that can produce steady revenue.

In actuality, some impoverished Nigerians can successfully launch a business with just a token. Some Nigerians believe that ₦50,000 or ₦100,000 is sufficient to launch a business and start turning a profit. The First Lady is referring to that group of individuals. He stated, “There is no need for needless criticism.”

Mumuni continued by saying that the Federal Government had implemented a number of initiatives to assist medium-sized and large-scale businesses in addition to promoting low-cap firms.

He claims that programs like the Bank of Industry intervention funds and financing windows, the Presidential Palliative Loan Program, the Presidential Conditional Grant Scheme, and the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria support programs show the government’s dedication to empowering companies of all sizes.

He emphasized that the various programs serve to entrepreneurs with varying levels of funding needs, from small start-ups to established firms, and mentioned that many Nigerians had already benefited from the initiatives.

He claims that the First Lady’s remarks shouldn’t be seen as discounting the nation’s economic difficulties or restricting the ambitions of women.

“The First Lady’s remarks demonstrate a sincere concern for Nigerian women’s and families’ financial independence. Her focus on these endeavors is motivated by the practical fact that easily accessible, low-capital business options can give households immediate cash and food security.

“This is an acknowledgement of viable pathways that have demonstrably helped many families achieve basic sustenance, not a dismissal of women’s capabilities or potential,” he said.

He asked Nigerians to differentiate between constructive criticism and what he called misdirected rage.

“We need to differentiate between constructive criticism and unjustified rage.” While comments regarding the direction of policy are legitimate, it would be more fruitful to focus our combined efforts on tackling the serious issues confronting our country, such as pervasive insecurity, poverty, and hunger. These are still the important concerns that need immediate national attention and discussion, he stated.

Benue Yam Market Attack Thwarted As Military Neutralises Terrorists

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Benue Yam Market Attack Thwarted As Military Neutralises Terrorists

Together with members of the Benue State Civil Protection Guard, troops from Operation WHIRL STROKE, OPWS, neutralized two suspected terrorists and recovered weapons and ammunition after stopping a terrorist attack on Tor Donga Yam Market in Benue State.

Zagazola Makama, a security and counter-insurgency specialist in the Lake Chad area, revealed this in a post on X.

According to Zagazola, the troops conducted combat and confidence-boosting patrols near the market on Sunday and quickly responded to a distress call.

He claimed that when the troops arrived, they made contact with the terrorists and engaged them in a bloody gunfight.

He claims that two suspected terrorists, Dantaraba and Golozo, were neutralized during the encounter, while other individuals left the area with varied degrees of injuries.

One AK-47 rifle, one AK-47 magazine, one broken handgun, one pistol magazine, six rounds of NATO 7.62mm ammo, nine rounds of 9mm pistol ammunition, one ATM card, one Moniepoint ATM card, and other various goods were found from the suspects.

The security expert pointed out that the forces’ prompt action avoided what might have led to serious civilian casualties and an interruption of business operations at the well-known Tor Donga Yam Market.

He added, “The successful operation also ensured that residents and traders continued to do their business without fear of terrorist attacks.”

Refinery Funds: EFCC Seizes N9.4bn, $21.2m As Probe Continues

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Refinery Funds: EFCC Seizes N9.4bn, $21.2m As Probe Continues

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has recovered over ₦9.4 billion, $21.2 million and several landed properties in its ongoing investigation into alleged diversion of funds meant for the rehabilitation and turnaround maintenance of Nigeria’s refineries.

According to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) official exchange rate of ₦1,380 to a dollar posted on Friday, $21.2m recovered is about ₦29.26bn, bringing the total cash recovery so far to about ₦38.66bn.

The recoveries are part of a wide-ranging probe into the management of billions of dollars released for the rehabilitation of the Port Harcourt, Warri and Kaduna refineries.

Sources familiar with the probe told Premium Times the investigation is focused on allegations of criminal conspiracy, breach of trust, diversion of public funds, economic sabotage, abuse of office and money laundering.

Those being investigated include officials of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), its subsidiary, NNPC Engineering and Technical Company Limited, former and current managing directors of the Port Harcourt, Warri and Kaduna refineries, and key contractors, including Daewoo Engineering Nigeria Limited and Tecnimont SPA.

The Federal Government, through NNPCL, awarded refinery rehabilitation contracts worth about $2.79bn between 2021 and 2023.

The contracts include some $740.7m for the Kaduna Refining and Petrochemical Company, $492.3m for the Warri Refining and Petrochemical Company and $1.56bn for the Port Harcourt Refining Company.

Despite the massive financial commitment, investigators said they found no evidence of a commensurate improvement in the operational status of the refineries.

EFCC sources said a significant portion of the funds were allegedly diverted, misappropriated or fraudulently disbursed by officials entrusted with the execution of the projects.

Investigators are said to have examined procurement procedures, contract payments, levels of project execution and alleged weaknesses in financial controls.

More than 30 senior officials of NNPCL and more than 50 officials of contractors and subcontractors involved in the rehabilitation contracts have reportedly been interrogated.

The commission also sought information from the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and several commercial banks in the course of the investigation.

One of the officials named in the probe and accused of abusing due process in the execution of the refinery rehabilitation contract was a former managing director of the Port Harcourt Refinery, Ahmed Dikko.

Investigators claimed Dikko approved direct payments to contractors from provisional sum funds, contrary to contractual provisions that such contractors had to be engaged and paid by Tecnimont.

The EFCC stated that it had traced ₦983.9m, $227,030 and three landed properties to him, which, it said, he could not satisfactorily explain to investigators.

Prosecutors are ready to file charges and a report indicates an interim forfeiture order has been secured over the properties.

Investigators also set up what they called a prima facie case against a senior Warri refinery official, Jimoh Yisawu.

Yisawu was accused of authorising payments to third-party contractors who were not qualified, authorising inflated invoices and approving contractual mark-ups of more than $10m and almost ₦8bn.

He was also charged with approving payment vouchers without the requisite cash-back arrangements, which allegedly resulted in losses of about $7.47m and ₦1.89bn in tax revenue.

Investigators said he was linked to more than ₦1.4bn and four landed properties, which were put under interim forfeiture pending prosecution.

The recovered ₦9.4bn and $21.2m had been paid into the commission’s recovery accounts, EFCC sources said.

The Federal Inland Revenue Service reportedly recovered an additional $2.32 million.

The investigators also revealed that another case of alleged revenue fraud involving the sum of $28.39m and ₦665m had been established against the management of Port Harcourt Refining Company and efforts were on to recover the funds.

The EFCC said the investigation was still ongoing and more recoveries and prosecutions were anticipated as more evidence emerged.

Nigeria has four state refineries with a combined installed capacity of 210,000 barrels per day, two of which are in Port Harcourt.

The Kaduna refinery has a capacity of 110,000 barrels per day while the Warri refinery has a capacity of 125,000 barrels per day, taking the combined national refining capacity to 445,000 barrels per day.

Repeated funding for repairs and rehabilitation over the years has not prevented the refineries from suffering operational setbacks and operating at less than optimal capacity for decades.

The Warri Refinery, which was reopened in December 2024, was shut down in January 2025 due to safety concerns, although NNPC later announced maintenance outages at the Port Harcourt Refinery.

Following the failure to fully revive the facilities, the Federal Government and NNPCL have continued to seek strategic investors and technical partners to rehabilitate the refineries and reduce dependence on imported petroleum products.

Benue MACBAN Chairman’s Murder: Police Detain 10 Suspects

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Benue MACBAN Chairman’s Murder: Police Detain 10 Suspects

The Benue State Police Command has arrested 10 suspects in connection with the killing of Chairman of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) in the state, Ardo Risku Mohammed and one Yakubu Isa.

The command was quoted to have said that the suspects were arrested following intelligence-led operations during a coordinated operation by its tactical teams in Otukpo Local Government Area in the night of June 27.

The statement was issued on Saturday by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Udeme Edet, who described the development as a major breakthrough in the investigation and confirmed the arrests.

The suspects were identified as Titus Thyodenda 25, Utibe Sam 20, Owoicho Ameh 18, Sunday Useni 21, Sunday Ogbanje 46, Daniel Raphael 23, Adokole John 24, Samuel Ogazi 32, Agbo Daniel 25 and Onazi James 30.

The Commissioner of Police, Cletus Nwadiogbu, commended the prompt response of the tactical teams and investigators.

“The Command has made good progress in its ongoing investigation. So far, ten suspects have been arrested in connection with the incident after intensive intelligence and tactical operations,” he said.

The police commissioner told residents that efforts were continuing to identify and apprehend the other persons linked to the killings.

“The Command continues to assure that all those found culpable will be brought to justice according to the law,” he added.

Nwadiogbu urged the residents to stay calm and keep supporting the security agencies with credible information that would aid the investigation.

He reiterated the command’s pledge to protect lives and property and ensure peace across the state.

Mohammed and Isa were allegedly ambushed and slain by gunmen at Okudu community in Otukpo Local Government Area on Friday while returning from a peace meeting called by the Divisional Police Officer in Idekpa, Ohimini Local Government Area.

APC Does Not Need Violence To Win Osun Election – Chieftain

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APC Does Not Need Violence To Win Osun Election – Chieftain

Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Osun State has said that the party does not need to resort to violence to win the August 15 governorship election, stressing that violence does not secure electoral victory.

He also described claims linking the party and its candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, to rising political violence in the state as the handiwork of desperate politicians.

Oyintiloye, a former lawmaker, said this while speaking with journalists on Sunday in Osogbo.

“Neither the party nor its candidate has any link with individuals or groups alleged to be using APC’s name to perpetrate violence and create unrest in the state,” he said.

He said that the APC was rooted on the timeless Omoluabi ethos which stands for integrity, discipline, humility, honesty, respect, compassion, justice, accountability and selfless service.”

The APC chieftain, who condemned the killing of innocent residents for political reasons, said those responsible were people with a “dead conscience.”

He further said, “The APC is a party of peace and has no hand in the allegations of violence against it.

We condemn every form of violence, lawlessness and bloodshed, regardless of the status of those involved. “No political ambition, no partisan interest is worth the loss of a life. We appeal to those who are committing these acts to stop.

“As a progressive party, the APC is committed to peaceful coexistence, inclusiveness, tolerance, mutual respect, constructive engagement and people-centred leadership that prioritises the welfare, security and prosperity of citizens,” Oyintiloye added.

He maintained that the progressive family has never used violence or intimidation in its political activities.

He said that the APC had dissociated itself completely from any individual or group hiding under its name to perpetrate violence, create unrest, intimidate citizens or disrupt public peace in any part of the state.

Oyintiloye said the party believes in the democratic process, the rule of law and the sovereign right of the people to freely choose their leaders through peaceable and credible elections.

He cautioned that “anyone who seeks to cause mayhem, sponsor violence or use the APC’s name to justify criminal acts is acting in personal interest and should not be identified with the party.”

Such conduct is “inconsistent with the APC’s long-standing culture of moderation, civility and responsible political participation,” he said.

Oyintiloye then urged party members, political actors, security agencies and the general public to remain calm, law-abiding and vigilant, while allowing relevant authorities to investigate all incidents and bring perpetrators to justice.

He reiterated the commitment of the APC to democracy, peace, justice and protection of lives and property, urging all stakeholders to put the unity, stability and development of Osun State above politics.

He sympathised with the families of victims of extrajudicial killings and other acts of violence in the state and prayed that God grants them the strength and fortitude to bear the loss.

‘I’ll Consume, Destroy You’ – Ebonyi Governor, Wike’s Ally Clash

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‘I’ll Consume, Destroy You’ – Ebonyi Governor, Wike’s Ally Clash

Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru, has rejected reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ceded political control of the state to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, ahead of the 2027 governorship election.

APC member, Nwifuru spoke at a stakeholders’ rally in Abakaliki, the state capital, to endorse his re-election and President Tinubu’s second-term bid.

The governor said some unnamed allies of Wike had been claiming that the President had handed over Ebonyi State to the FCT minister and his faction of the Peoples Democratic Party.

“Some people are going about saying that they discussed with President Tinubu and the president has given Ebonyi to PDP,” Nwifuru said.

“They said their leader is Nyesom Wike and that Wike said the president has given Ebonyi to him. And we say to them, ‘eeyaah!’”

Nwifuru however dismissed the alleged claim and maintained that Ebonyi was still firmly under the control of the APC.

He warned those behind the alleged plot not to underestimate the resolve of his administration and supporters.

“Now, I want to sound like this as your governor: It’s not scary. “We hold ourselves only because our people are with us,” he said.

“Don’t push us because we have all it takes to eat whoever is trying us, we have all it takes to destroy whoever is trying us.

“We are sending a message to them directly or indirectly that we are members of the All Progressives Congress and that’s where Ebonyi people belong,” the governor added.

“And whoever tries our mettle, it will be a very funny outcome for him.”

Nwifuru was flanked at the rally by Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, and Anambra State Governor, Charles Soludo.

Wike has yet to respond to the governor’s comments, but the PDP faction associated with him criticised Nwifuru’s remarks, describing them as reckless, inflammatory and a sign of desperation ahead of the 2027 election.

The Ebonyi governorship election would be decided by performance and not intimidation, the faction’s spokesperson, Jungudo Mohammed, said during a press conference last Thursday at the party’s national secretariat.

“These unfortunate statements clearly show a governor who is increasingly worried about the prospect of being rejected by the people of Ebonyi State in 2027,” Mohammed said.

He called on Nwifuru to brace up to face the faction’s governorship candidate, Ifeanyi Odii at the poll.

Mohammed also called on security agencies and civil society organisations to take note of what he described as the governor’s “disturbing” remarks.

“If the governor genuinely wants to ‘consume’ the people of Ebonyi State, let him do it through visible developmental projects, effective governance and tangible improvements in their living conditions,” he stated.

But another faction of the PDP, led by Kabiru Turaki, supported Nwifuru’s comments.

In a statement, the faction’s spokesperson, Ini Ememobong, said the governor simply condemned what he called Wike’s alleged anti-party activities and political interference.

“Ememobong accused the FCT minister of interfering in political matters outside his official and geographical domain when he allegedly used the name of Tinubu.

He also alleged that Wike played a role in the ousting of former Ebonyi governor, Dave Umahi from the PDP.

The faction insisted that Alexander Eze is its governorship candidate in Ebonyi State ahead of the 2027 election.

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