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Anambra killings: South East group calls for arrest of APC governorship candidate, Andy Uba
A group operating under the aegis of Southeast Movement for Democracy has fingered Senator Andy Uba, the All Progressives the (APC) governorship candidate as responsible for deadly killings going on in Anambra State.
Condemning the killings, the group said it’s politically motivated and it’s orchestrated by Senator Andy Uba and the governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodinma who are hell-bent on taking over the State at all cost.
In a statement which was signed by the National Chairman of the group, Johnson Okeke (Ochiwar), Anambra State Chairman, Onwuka Akalia Sunday and all States Chairmen from the South East said the two politicians should be held for murderous activities in Anambra State.
The statement which was obtained by CAPITAL POST on Sunday in Abuja read:
“The leadership of Southeast Movement for Democracy (SMD) condemns in strong terms the politically motivated killings in Anambra State by Andy Ubah and Hope Uzodimma in their quest to intimidate the citizens of the state so as to take over power in Anambra State by force.
The has issued a one week ultimatum to arrest Andy Uba, saying he was the one sponsoring killings in the State.
“On this note, we hereby give the Federal Government of Nigeria one week to arrest and prosecute Andy Ubah and his murderers recruited from Imo and Ebonyi States who are on a killing rampage in Anambra State.
“The first time Andy Ubah wanted to announce his arrival as a big boy in Anambra State politics, he used federal might to kidnap Dr. Chris Ngige who was then a sitting governor, destroyed all state owned properties of Anambra State and subsequently rigged an election by awarding over one million votes to himself. He was however disgraced and booted out of office as a two weeks governor by the Supreme Court of Nigeria.
“This time around, he has with the help of his fellow killer in Imo State armed and unleashed terror and murderers on the innocent citizens of Anambra State because he wants to be governor by all means.
“Andy Ubah in the last weeks murdered fellow anambra men in cold blood among them was Dr. Cyril Akunyili, one of the finest doctors in the world.
“Andy Ubah wants to creates a deadly situation that will scare citizens of the state from coming out to vote on November 6th governorship election so he can rig the election.
“Everyone knows that Andy Ubah and his party are not on ground and cannot will a single Ward in the state.
“He is an outcast as far as Anambra State politics is concerned hence this blood letting to instill fear into voters to cause voter’s aparthy on the election day.
“We call on the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, the Inspector General of Police and all Nigerian security agencies to immediately put an end to this madness by one man whose inordinate ambition is to destroy and turn Anambra State to Afghanistan.
“We gave seven days ultimatum to the federal government of Nigeria to arrest Andy Ubah or we will commence Nationwide action against the murderer called Andy Ubah.”
Senator representing Kogi East Senatorial District, Jibrin Isah Echocho, has congratulated Muslim faithful for the successful completion of this year Ramadan fast, urging them to celebrate the Sallah in love, and unity across our communities.
Echocho in a statement madeavailable to CAPITALPOST in Lokoja o Sunday, described the Ramadan period as stressful, but deserving, because it is the only period for spiritual reflection on abstinence from immorality, sincere sacrifice and supplications to Allah.
He added that, Ramadan symbolises Allah’s way of teaching humanity on virtuous living, where people keep away from all forms of comfort to appreciate what the less privileged experience and deprivation they suffers daily.
He task Muslims to extend the lessons of Ramadan to the way we live with our neighbours.
“Let’s seek peace at all times and promote unity of purpose in our society” the Lawmaker demanded.
“May the celebration brings sustainable peace to our homes, my district, Kogi State and Nigeria, he concluded.
The President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio has commended Senator Basheer Lado, for redefining the Office of the Special Adviser to the President on Senate Matters, stating that, for the first time in a long while, the office is fully meeting its expectations.
Speaking during his visit to the office of the Special Adviser to the President on Senate Matters accompanied by distinguished senators, Akpabio described the visit as a significant step in strengthening Executive-Legislative relations.
He praised the Special Adviser and his team for maintaining the confidentiality of communications between the President and Senate, and also, ensuring a seamless flow of information. He further emphasized that the office is now more result-oriented.
Additionally, he acknowledged the office’s diligent efforts in tracking all Bills passed by the Senate and assented to by the President, underscoring its critical role in legislative efficiency.
Expressing his satisfaction, Akpabio noted that he and the Senate delegation were proud of the office’s achievements and looked forward to sustaining the existing cordial and productive relationship between the Executive and the Legislature throughout the administration.
In recognition of his exemplary leadership, Senator Lado presented an Award of Excellence to Senator Akpabio.
In his remarks, Senator Lado reaffirmed his commitment to fostering a harmonious working relationship between the Executive and the Legislature. He lauded Akpabio for his unwavering dedication to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda—defending it with clarity, articulating it with passion, and advancing it through legislative action.
Ahead of the 2025 political party Congresses, Plateau State Chapter of the Labour Party (LP) stakeholders has endorsed the defection of the candidate of the party in the 2023 general elections and the leader of Justice and Rebirth, Barr Gyang Zi SAN, to the All Progressive Congress (APC) with the view to key into the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu.
They made the call in a communique issued at the end of the enlarge meeting of the stakeholders from Plateau North senatorial zone at the residence of Barr. Gyang Zi in Rayfield Jos.
The communique which was jointly signed by Dr. Ayiki Sati Director General, Justice and Rebirth and
Barr. Samuel Galadima- 2024 Chairmanship candidate of Jos East LGA among others said the call became imperative on the sideline of the leadership tussle at the National Level which violates the core principles and values for the formation of the Party as an alternative for Nigeria for the protection, sustenance of democracy and Social Justice.
They regretted that the leadership tussle has also divided the party into factions leaving party loyalists and supporters in the state of despondency and confusion not knowing where they belong.
Our correspondent reports that the gathering included LP candidates from the 2023/2024 general elections, party executives, and support groups from the six local government areas of the Northern Senatorial District.
Besides, the focus of the discussions was centered on the state of the Labour Party at both national and state levels and the need for political realignment ahead of the 2025 party congresses and conventions.
The stakeholders further frowned at the structural weaknesses in LP and resolved to advise Barr Gyang Zi, to leave the party and join the APC while expressing confidence that the APC would provide him with a platform to advance good governance in the state .
The communique also emphasized the importance of political consultations, particularly with APC leaders at both state and national levels. It called for collaboration with Plateau State APC leaders, including Minister of Humanitarian Affairs Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda Goshwe, Sen. Simon Bako Lalong, Sen. Diket Plang, and other party officials.
According to the communique, supporters of Barr Gyang Zi also pledged to mobilize grassroots support for the APC, stating that their leader’s defection would strengthen the party in the state.
They urged the APC leadership to formally receive Gyang Zi and his supporters into the party, marking their official transition from the Labour Party.
Stakeholders also reiterated the need for inclusive governance, ensuring that youths, women, and less privileged individuals are sidelined in the democratic process and accordingly officially denounced their membership in the Labour Party, declaring their support for the APC.
They assured that all LP structures aligned with Gyang Zi would follow suit, shifting their loyalty to the ruling party in the state and at the National level.
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