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Six members of the House of Representatives from Delta State and their two counterparts from Enugu have announced their defection from their former parties to new political platforms.

While the six members from Delta state announced their defection from the Peoples Democratic Party to the All Progressives Congress, the two members from Enugu state swapped the Labour Party for the PDP.

The letters of defection from the members were read on the floor of the House at the resumption of plenary on Tuesday.

The defecting members from Delta were led by the Leader of the Southern regional caucus of the three House and the longest-serving member, Nicholas Mutu (Bomadi), who has been in the House on the platform of the PDP since 1999.

Other defecting members include Nnamdi Ezechi (Ndokwa/Nkwuani), Jonathan Okodiko (Isoko), Thomas Eriyetomi (Warri), Julius Pondi (Burutu), and Victor Nwokolo (Ika North and South).

Those who left LP are Mark Obetta (Nsukka/Igboeze South of Enugu state and Dennis Agbo (Igbo Eze North/Udenu).

The defectors anchored their reasons for seeking fresh political platforms on the crises rocking their former parties across all levels.

Recall that the Governor of Delta State, Sheriff Oborevwori, and the former Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, left the Peoples Democratic Party two weeks ago to join the All Progressives Congress.

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merits:
I am not in support of the assault but how can Ooni crowned you baba Baba Oba Oyotunji and you agreed and you called yourself a Yoruba man, Ooni of ife used you to test mic.your title is a slap to Oyo king that is why.RIP meanwhile the king needs to be arrested and charge to court after proper investigation.

datola:
Ah. This new Alaafin is another imported Yoruba king wahala

Mr Oseloka H. Obaze, a key ally of Mr Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general elections, has resigned his membership of the party.

Obaze disclosed this in a letter addressed to LP Chairman in Ochuche Ward 406, Ogbaru Local Government in Awka on Sunday.

Obaze, a former United Nations Diplomat was the Secretary to Anambra Government under Obi and had worked closely with him as an adviser and chieftain of the party until his resignation from LP.

He said his decision was to express his disapproval and protest the conduct of the April 5 governorship primary election of the party in Anambra.

According to him, by virtue of this letter, I hereby tender my resignation from the Labour Party (LP).

“The processes, conduct and outcome of the Labour Party governorship primaries held on April 5, 2025 in Awka, were fraught with outright irregularities, bothering on fraud and criminality.

“It was not in tandem with either the party’s Constitution and espoused core values or true tenets of democracy.

"As such, I hereby disassociate myself henceforth from the Labour Party,” he said.

Obaze told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that “the letter was real and speaks for itself".

Obaze also cited the leadership crisis in the LP at the national level and the refusal of leaders of the party to harmonise or reconcile the Julius Abure and Sen. Nenadi Usman factions.

He however did not disclose his next political moves.

Obaze resigned from PDP in 2022, one week ahead of Peter Obi, to the Labour Party.

He subsequently became Peter Obi’s campaign manager and one of the prominent brains behind the Obedient Movement.

ClearFlair:
It was never like this before AP__

KingAzubuike:
Onakaya dey there dey play chess when igbo boys dey make cool money for Oshodi arena, ladipo and alaba.

The organised labour in Abia has appealed to Governor Alex Otti to ensure the implementation of the new minimum wage of N70,000 for some categories of workers.

The organised labour, comprising the Nigeria Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress, made this appeal during the 2025 May Day celebration on Thursday in Umuahia.

The state NLC chairman, Ogbonnaya Okoro, delivered the joint address prepared by him and his TUC counterpart, Ihechi Enogwe.

Mr Okoro listed the people affected, including environmental health officers, health workers in the ministries, and Abia State University Teaching Hospital, Aba. According to him, veterinary officers in the Ministry of Agriculture and local government areas, the Ministry of Social and Women Affairs and the Secondary Education Management Board are also affected.

Mr Okoro said the unions could not guarantee industrial peace in those sectors, for anything short of the minimum wage implementation.

He expressed deep appreciation to the governor for successfully negotiating and implementing the new minimum wage for the state and local government workers.

The NLC chairman further thanked the governor for his outstanding work since he assumed office, especially in infrastructural development, education and agriculture.

He further called the attention of the governor to the outstanding arrears of the minimum wage and its consequential adjustment.

Mr Okoro commended the governor for rolling out the contributory pension scheme for the state workers. He, however, urged the state government to complement the contributory pension scheme by contributing its own percentage.

Mr Okoro decried the arbitrary and high taxation on workers’ salaries while urging the governor’s intervention on what he described as “economic evil imposed on Abia workers.”

Responding, the governor said he had paid careful attention to all the requests and assured that they would be painstakingly considered.

Otti said that his administration would continue to prioritise the welfare of workers in the state and appreciate them for their contributions to the economy.

He assured the workers of prompt and regular payment of their salaries, usually on or before the 28th of every month.

Mr Otti said his administration had since assumed office in 2023, defrayed over N30 billion salary arrears owed to workers by his predecessor.

He said the government would continue engaging and interacting with workers in building a new Abia.

(NAN)

PresidObi:
Soludo is not Reno. Soludo got an epic response from Obi on this x post. We are still waiting and laughing at Soludo

wizelink:
Mr reno, We need data to support your claim.

PresidObi:
He wont find any such stats. He is just a useless fellow.

Viccur:
You have a point. But then, to some extent he is a million by Nigerian standard.

Viccur:
Still he has money, he was a millionaire if at all e never reach billion status. The gods does not pick someone without doings

Viccur:
He is not poor, plus he's domiciled abroad. He doesn't qualify as an ordinary man. Even the Ooni was abroad before he was crowned.

Viccur:
Ooni is a wealthy man as well. I was an undergraduate in OAU when he came on, we saw his doings, e no small.

Viccur:
It is. It applies to virtually all the kings. Give me an instance where a man who earns a moderate income was picked by the gods to be king in the recent years.

Jeezuzpick:
Dude was already a billionaire before becoming king, Bro.....

Viccur:
The Oonis are usually wealthy, reason the gods do not pick a man still struggling with his finances

DeLaRue:
Only God knows how much someone like Ooni spends on a monthly basis.

When I think of the monthly expenses of my modest self, Ooni's monthly expenses will be mouth watering. How does he cope Each wife probably needs N5m or more per month in maintenance.

I don't think the amount he gets from the State/local government monthly can cover 20% of what he spends.

Rolls Royces, Private jets, Helicopters, best hotels, entourage, high-maintenance wives, best schools for children etc

To be Ooni no be small thing o.

temitope27:
Ooni is a real estate mogul, he's so rich himself

President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Sen John Azuta-Mbata, has hailed the Akiko Uwa Social Cultural Group over the successful conclusion of the Igbanke Unity Festival held under the theme “Igbanke Nor be Bini”.

He assured the collaboration of Ndigbo with the Igbanke, a community in Edo State, in the realisation of their ancestry.

In a statement he personally signed, Azuta-Mbata praised the Igbanke community for the bold declaration of identity and commitment to celebrating their authentic Igbo heritage.

“I bring the warmest congratulations of the entirety of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide to Akiko Uwa Social Cultural Group of Igbanke on the resounding success of the Igbanke Unity Festival, aptly themed “Igbanke Nor be Bini,” he said.

“This bold declaration of identity is a testament to your unwavering commitment to asserting and celebrating your authentic Igbo heritage. By proudly affirming your Igbo ancestry, you have demonstrated resilience and pride in the face of historical misconceptions.

“Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide commends your efforts in promoting unity, cultural preservation, and the advancement of our great Igbo nation. Your festival is a beacon of hope and inspiration to other Igbo communities.

“We assure you that Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide will partner with your group in all our activities, leveraging our collective strengths to promote Igbo interests and heritage.

“We shall equally incorporate the people of Igbanke in all our activities. Igbo bu ofu (Igbos are one and united). Together, we can achieve greater heights. Once again, congratulations on this great achievement. We look forward to a fruitful collaboration.”

PresidObi:
Is that news? They have always known their roots.