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  News   The senate on Thursday said it will review the legality of Enyinnaya Abaribe’s defection from the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Abaribe, senator representing Abia south, was among the lawmakers who defected to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) during plenary on Thursday. Barau Jibrin, deputy senate president, raised the issue, citing section 68(1)(g) of the constitution, which requires a lawmaker who defects from the party that sponsored their election to vacate their seat unless the move is caused by a division or merger within the party. Barau said there is no evidence of a crisis within APGA to justify Abaribe’s defection. “I discovered that there isn’t any division in APGA and there isn’t any in the Labour Party,” Barau said. Adams Oshiomhole, senator representing Edo north, also said there is no crisis in APGA or the Labour Party (LP) and noted that both parties maintain functioning leadership structures. “I ...

  News   The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu , has congratulated the former Governor of Abia State , His Excellency, Dr. Okezie Victor Ikpeazu , on his appointment as Nigeria’s Ambassador to Spain . In a press release signed by Nwabughiogu, Chief Press Secretary to the Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, Federal Republic of Nigeria, and captioned “Deputy Speaker, Kalu Congratulates Ex-Abia Gov, Ikpeazu on Appointment as Ambassador to Spain,” Kalu expressed confidence in the former governor’s ability to deliver on the new diplomatic assignment. He said: “Your Excellency, as you embark on this national assignment, I am confident that your diplomatic skills, strategic vision, and leadership abilities will enable you to make a significant impact in strengthening Nigeria–Spain relations .” Kalu, who represents Bende Federal Constituency of Abia State, highlighted the importance of the ambassadorial role, expressing confide...

  News   The Governor of Abia State , Alex Chioma Otti , has congratulated the immediate past Governor of the state, Okezie Victor Ikpeazu , following his appointment as Nigeria’s Ambassador to Spain by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu . In a statement issued by the governor’s Media Adviser, Ferdinand Ekeoma , Governor Otti extended his goodwill to his predecessor, describing the appointment as an opportunity for Dr. Ikpeazu to serve the country at the diplomatic level. The statement, which Ekeoma shared on Facebook under the caption “Governor Otti Felicitates With Dr. Ikpeazu on His Appointment as Ambassador,” read in part: “The Governor of Abia State, His Excellency Dr Alex Otti, OFR, has felicitated with the immediate past Governor of Abia State, His Excellency Dr. Okezie Victor Ikpeazu, on his appointment and posting as the Nigerian Ambassador to Spain. “In a goodwill message to felicitate with the former governor, Governor Otti described the appointment as an opportu...

  News   The Court of Appeal has dismissed the appeal filed by Turaki and his group, affirming the earlier decision of the Federal High Court against the purported Ibadan convention . The three-member panel, chaired by Justice Mohammed Ambi-Usi Danjuma , with Hon. Justices Okechukwu Onyemenam and Muhammed Mustapha as members, delivered a unanimous ruling dismissing the appeal and awarding a fine of N2 million against the appellants. In its judgment, the appellate court upheld the ruling of the Federal High Court, which had nullified the controversial Ibadan convention. The Court of Appeal further held that where a political party fails or refuses to conduct its congresses or conventions in accordance with its own constitution and the provisions of the Electoral Act , such matters can no longer be regarded as purely internal affairs of the party. Instead, they become subject to judicial scrutiny . The court emphasized that any congress or convention conducted in violatio...

  News   The Abia State chapters of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC) have congratulated former Governor of Abia State, Okezie Ikpeazu , on his appointment as Nigeria’s Ambassador to Spain by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu . In a statement issued by the Abia PDP State Chairman, Abraham Amah , the party described the appointment as a well-deserved recognition of Dr. Ikpeazu’s wealth of experience, leadership capacity, and dedication to public service. The PDP commended President Tinubu for considering the former governor worthy to represent Nigeria on the global stage, noting that the appointment reflects Dr. Ikpeazu’s exemplary statesmanship and longstanding commitment to national development. According to the party, Dr. Ikpeazu demonstrated visionary leadership during his tenure as governor, championing infrastructural development and implementing policies that positively impacted the lives of Abia residents. The party expresse...

  News   …as Abia State Chairman, Amah, Hails Ruling | #NwokeukwuMascot The Court of Appeal, Ibadan Division, has dismissed the appeal filed by the Turaki-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), challenging the judgment of the Federal High Court, Ibadan, which affirmed the legitimacy of the Abdulrahman Muhammed and Samuel Anyanwu-led National Caretaker Working Committee as the lawful leadership of the party. In its decision on Friday, the appellate court held that the Turaki faction’s challenge lacked sufficient merit to overturn the judgment of the Federal High Court. The court further directed the faction to consolidate its case at the Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal. The development reinforces the authority of the caretaker committee, which has been managing the party’s affairs following internal disputes and leadership tussles. Party stakeholders have welcomed the ruling, describing it as a step toward stability within the PDP. Speaking to journal...