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The Rivers State House of Assembly led by the embattled Speaker, Martin Amaewhule has written a letter to the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to fill the seats of four lawmakers loyal to Governor Sim Fubara that He had declared vacant.

Didactic Information Hut recalls that Amaewhule and his colleagues who are loyal to the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, had during their session on Tuesday declared the seats of four lawmakers loyal to Gov Fubara vacant.

Amaewhule had during the session also threatened to write to INEC to conduct fresh elections to fill the vacant seats.

In an earlier similar development, Rt Hon Edison Ehie, the then Speaker loyal to Gov Fubara had declared the seats of Amaewhule and Colleagues vacant for defecting to the All Progressives Congress, APC.

But Amaewhule in a twist of plans had denied their defection to the APC and now claim to be members of the PDP just to retain their seats.

In the letter dated 15th October, 2024, Amaewhule urged INEC to conduct fresh elections to fill the vacant seats within 90 days.

Meanwhile, the Rt Hon Victor Oko-Jumbo faction of the Rivers State House of Assembly has called on Nigerians to disregard the so-called declaration of legitimate lawmakers' seats vacant by Martin Amaewhule.

Oko-Jumbo in a press statement personally signed by Him recalled that following the defection of Martin Amaewhule and 24 others on 11th December, 2023, the then Speaker, Edison Ehie had declared their seats vacant on 13th December, 2023.

He reiterated the earlier call on INEC to conduct elections to fill the vacant seats of Amaewhule and his loyalists.

Didactic Information Hut reports that the political crises between Gov Fubara and his godfather, Nyesom Wike had thrown the oil-rich state into lingering political turbulence.

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The main opposition All Progressives Congress, APC, in Bayelsa State has suspended some of her members including Minister of State for Petroleum, Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, and the 2019 governorship candidate of the Party in the state, David Lyon.

Didactic Information Hut reports that other members also suspended were APC members serving in Gov Douye Diri's PDP Government - Commissioner for Power, Engr. Karin Kumoko and Commissioner for Lands and Survey, Barr. Peres Biewari, a former APC state chairman, Mr Jothan Amos, an ex-officio member of the National Executive Council, Godbless Diriwari, and Southern Ijaw APC Youth Leader, Sabi Morgan.
Also suspended was a  party stakeholder and APC Chairman, Ward 3 Southern Ijaw, Omiebi Fuoebi, including all ward executive members as well as the APC Ward 4 Southern Ijaw, Mr Claudius Odobu and all the ward executive members, were all suspended by the party for alleged anti-party activities and gross misconduct.

The suspensions were issued by APC executives in Ekeremor and Southern Ijaw Local Government Areas of Bayelsa State.

The two LGA Executives also accused the suspended members of factionalisation of the party at the state level and undermining the party’s interests, particularly during the 2020 Bayelsa State bye-election.

The APC said more investigations are ongoing and more members found guilty of anti-party would be punished.

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Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, GSSRS, has approved the posting of the newly appointed Commissioners to their respective Ministries.

This was contained in a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Tammy Wenike Danagogo.

The Commissioners and their assigned Ministries are as below:
(1) Hon. Israel Lubura Ngbuelo, Ph.D - Culture & Tourism
(2) Hon. Evans Bapakaye Bipi, DSSRS - Physical Planning & Urban Development
(3) Otamiri
(4) Barr. Benibo Anabraba - Lands & Survey
The statement added that the posting takes immediate effect.

Didactic Information Hut recalls that the Rivers State House of Assembly led by Rt Hon Victor Oko-Jumbo had on Monday screened and confirmed the four Commissioner-nominees.

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Rivers Lingering Political Crises And The Self-destructive Docility of Gov Fubara

I blame Gov Fubara for all that happened at the various local government Secretariats today.
And by now I expected him to have addressed the State on this sad development under his leadership.

Nobody should come here in his defence to whip sentiments that He doesn't have the support of the Federal government and security agencies on the political crises in the State.
Because the obvious difference between Sim Fubara and Nyesom Wike is that even without the support of federal government and the security agencies, a sitting Governor Wike won't have allowed this to be unleashed by his political opponents.

More so when he was fully aware of this.
But what our Gov Fubara did yesterday was to merely say the plan and urge his Supporters not to do anything about it or confront them at all.
And what this means and does is to give more audacity to those on the side of the FCT Minister against Him (Fubara).

A clear evidence of this was when these Wike Supporters on Saturday defiled the restriction of movement order by the Governor on Election Day and heavily mobilised themselves to storm the streets in continuation of their protests.
And of course nothing happened.
If not where were the supporters of the Governor when all these attacks were taking place almost simultaneously across the State?

And now I wish we could estimate the costs of these damages today across the affected LGAs. Public funds will still be used to renovate these destroyed infrastructure.
Politics like the jungle is for the brave, resilient and though-hearted.

And if Gov Fubara isn't ready, then he should announce his defeat early in time.
Or if He (Gov Fubara) is aware that these same characters want to storm the Government House tomorrow, will He simply say it out and continue to stay there and watch them burn Him alongside the edifice?

Like former Governor Fayose wisely advised, if Gov Fubara wants to fight his benefactor, Chief Wike, then He should strengthen his balls as a Man and do it with all his might and sophistication, otherwise He should be humble enough to go and meet Chief Wike on his knees and apologise and settle with him in order to end this silly mess.

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Many Local Government Secretariats in Rivers State on Monday witnessed massive attacks by political Thugs allegedly loyal to the FCT Minister who were on ground to prevent the new Chairmen from resuming.
The reports so far show that the following LGAs have been attacked:
1. Obio/Akpor - Severe Gun Battle
2. Eleme - Burnt
3. Ogba/Egbama/Ndoni - Attack and counter Attack.
4. Ikwerre - Burnt
5. Khana - Attacked, bloody clash
6. Oyigbo - Attacked
7. Emohua - Burnt
8. Ogu Bolo - Attacked

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The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun has ordered withdrawal and the unsealing of the 23 Local Government Council Secretariats in Rivers State.

This was disclosed in a statement by the Spokesperson of the Rivers State Command of the Nigeria Police, Grace IRINGE-KOKO.

The statement reads below:

In view of the recent political developments in Rivers State, the newly deployed Commissioner of Police, CP Bala Mustapha hereby convey the directives of the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, for the immediate withdrawal of all police personnel previously deployed to seal and safeguard the Local Government Secretariats in the state. This decision is in line with the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to ensure neutrality and the smooth functioning of democratic institutions.

Consequently, the IGP has ordered the unsealing of the Local Government Secretariats, which were earlier secured by police personnel. The police will only be redeployed to these locations in the event of any crisis or breakdown of law and order, in which case emergency measures will be swiftly implemented to restore normalcy.

The Rivers State Police Command assures the public of its readiness to maintain peace and order across the state and will continue to act professionally in discharging its duties. We urge all residents and stakeholders to remain calm and law-abiding as the situation continues to evolve."

Didactic Information Hut recalls that th Police had sealed all local council Secretariats in Rivers State since June 2024 following the expiration of the tenure of the elected Chairmen.

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The ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the main opposition, All Progressives Congress, APC, have shared victories in Saturday's local government elections which took place in Akwa Ibom State.

The Chairman of the Akwa Ibom State Independent Electoral Commission (AKISIEC), Aniedi Ikoiwak, who announced the results of the local government election at the commission’s office on Udo Udoma Avenue on Sunday said the PDP won 30 out of the 31 local government areas in the state while the APC won in one.

Didactic Information Hut reports that the APC managed to secure victory only in Essien Udim, the local government area of the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio.

Some Political Analysts said the victory of the APC in the Senate President's LGA may be a political compensation to oil his political ego.

Also, the PDP won the majority of the councillorship seats across the state, indicating its strong grip and presence in the State.

Meanwhile, the APC has rejected the results of the election, claiming that the process was marred by widespread rigging, violence, and theft of materials by the PDP.

The state publicity secretary of APC, OtoAbasi Udo, while addressing newsmen accused AKISIEC of compromising the integrity and credibility of the election in favour of the PDP.

“Yesterday, 5 October 2024, Local Government Elections to usher in new elected executive chairmen and councilors were conducted by AKISIEC (Akwa Ibom State Independent Electoral Commission), the tenure of the exiting chairmen and councillors having since come to an end by effluxion of time.

“AKISIEC just like any other SIEC in Nigeria is controlled and managed by the State Government. To that extent, there is a perceived and real influence of the electoral umpire by the State Government.

“And to that extent, the obvious result would be tilted in favour of the ruling party in the State. Therefore, what we saw and experienced yesterday was a manifestation of such influence beginning with acute shortages of election materials which disenfranchised quite a number of accredited voters, and actions of financial inducements on voters by the ruling Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in the State.

“In spite of the above and more, the teeming supporters of our great Party, the All Progressives Congress, and APC in the State, all came out to support our candidates on the ballot.

“The Party, ably led by Obong Stephen Leo Ntukekpo, uses this opportunity to express her sincere thanks and appreciation to you all for your tireless, steadfast,  unalloyed support and commitment to the Party and assure you that with the Supreme Court judgment that returned full autonomy to the third tier of government, the local government, enshrined in our constitution and the steps taken by the National Assembly to give full effect to the judgment, from the next local government election, all SIECs in charge of local government elections now, would have been dismantled, incapacitated and laid to rest and a bright prospect for future local government elections firmly put in place,” the press release reads in parts.

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A former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Timi Frank, has raised the alarm over an alleged plot by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, to secure a court injunction to block releases from the Federation Account to the 22 Local Government Councils in Rivers state.

Frank who made this disclosure in a statement in Abuja on Sunday said Wike and his co-travelers who are opposed to the Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, resorted to the plot following their failure to stop local government elections in the state which held successfully on Saturday the 5th of October, 2024.

According to him, Wike through his proxies will tomorrow (Monday) or any day soon, approach a Federal High Court in Abuja with spurious writ with prayers that monthly funds allocation to the 22 LGAs in Rivers State should henceforth be withheld with claims that the elections were held in violation of a court ruling.

But Timi Frank urged Wike to abandon the plot in the interest of the people of Rivers State and find alternative means to settle his rift with Governor Fubara.

He further called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu not to allow Wike to dent his democratic credentials with such a retrogressive court action seeing that local councils in Lagos state suffered similar fate during his administration as Governor through the devious orchestration of ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo.

Frank who is the United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP) Ambassador to East Africa and Middle East, also warned the Judiciary especially Judges and Justices always out to do Wike’s bidding for personal gain not to grant any frivolous prayer brought before them on this matter.

The Bayelsa-born Political Activist also condemned the partisan role the police have played so far in the
political crises rocking the state and called on them to protect all Rivers’ people instead of taking sides with the Ruling All Progressives Congress.

He said: “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu cannot afford to fold his arms and watch as Wike plots to reverse democracy in Rivers State and by extension Nigeria.

“The anti-democratic tendency of former President Olusegun Obasanjo who seized funds meant for local councils in Lagos during Tinubu’s administration as Governor must not be allowed to repeat itself in Rivers State.

“As we speak, Wike is putting finishing touches to plans to secure a kangaroo court order to stop monthly funds allocation to local government councils in Rivers State. This must not be allowed to happen.”

He warned that such a move could lead to economic disruption in Rivers State in particular and the country in general as well as reversal of of democratic gains the country has made since 1999.

“Any action capable of truncating democracy in the country similar to ongoing scenarios in some West African States must be avoided.

“The people of Rivers State have elected their council chairman and councilors in line with the recent ruling of the Supreme Court to democratize all LGAs in Nigeria and any attempt to truncate democracy in Rivers would be resisted by the people,” he said.

Timi Frank who congratulated the people of Rivers State for successfully electing their council representatives and urged them to redouble their support for the Governor also encouraged Gov Fubara not to be distracted by the evil machinations of his traducers and political opponents.

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Six (6) political parties have emerged victorious in yesterday's local government elections which held across the twenty-three (23) local government areas in Rivers State.

The election results as announced by the Chairman of the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC), Retired Justice Adolphus Enebeli showed that while the APP won in 22 LGAs, the candidate of the Action Alliance, Hon Uzodinma Nwafor won the election in Etche LGA.

Recall that the Chairman of the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC), Retired Justice Adolphus Enebeli had while announcing the results of 22 LGAs on Saturday said that of Etche was delayed and would be announced alongside the Councillorship results later.

Didactic Information Hut reports that for the Councillorship Seats, the APP won 314 seats while other opposition parties including YPP won in ward 5 Degema LGA, APC in ward 3 Okrika LGA, SDP in ward 2 Eleme LGA, Boot Party in ward 8 Ahoada West LGA, and Labour Party in ward 3, Asari Toru LGA.

Earlier on Sunday, RSIEC Chairman had issued Certificates of Return to the 23 newly elected LGA Chairmen in Rivers State.

Meanwhile Rivers State Governor, Sir Sim Fubara on Sunday chaired the swearing in of the 23 newly elected council Chairmen across the local government areas in the State.

The swearing in ceremony took place at the Executive Chambers of the Rivers State Government House and the oath was administered by the Chief Registrar of the Rivers State High Court, David Ihua-Maduenyi.

Those sworn in are;

1. Abua/Odual – Vincent Reuben Obu

2. Ahoada-East – Chibudom Ezu.

3. Ahoada-West – Iyekor Ikporo.

4. Akuku-Toru – Hon. Mrs. Tonye Oniyide-Briggs (served as Commissioner for culture and tourism under former Gov Wike).

5. Andoni – Lazarus Gogote Nteogwuile.

6. Asari-Toru – Sule Amachree.

7. Bonny – Dame Hon. Anengi Barasua Claude-Wilcox (re-elected)

8. Degema – Harry Agiriye (former permanent secretary)

9. Eleme – Brain Gokpa (serving Caretaker Committee Chairman)

10. Emohua – David Omereji (serving Caretaker Committee Chairman)

11. Etche – Hon Dr Uzodinma Nwafor

12. Gokana – Monday Dumiye

13. Ikwerre – Isreal Abosi

14. Khana – Martins Nwigbo

15. Obio/Akpor –Chijioke Ihunwo (serving Caretaker Committee Chairman)

16. Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni –Prince Isaac Umejuru (served as Commissioner for Urban Development under Gov. Fubara)

17. Ogu/Bolo – Ishmael Oforibika

18. Okrika – Igwe Achese (Former NUPENG President)

19. Omuma – Promise Reginald (serving Caretaker Committee Chairman)

20. Opobo/Nkoro – Enyiada Cookey-Gam (Re-elected)

21. Oyigbo – Gift Okere (former leader of the All Progressives Congress)

22. Port Harcourt – Ezebunwo Ichemati (serving Caretaker Committee Chairman)

23. Tai –Matthew Nenubari Dike (serving Caretaker Committee Chairman)

Governor Fubara in his address charged the newly sworn in Chairmen to see themselves as servants and not emperors in their various LGAs. He urged them to unite their people and ensure development at the grassroots.

The Governor further advised the new Chairmen to follow his peaceful approach and avoid any provocations from political opponents even as He said He is aware of a plot to mobilise 20 persons per ward to confront them tomorrow and prevent them from resuming at their various secretariats. He added that by doing that they will always win eventually if they are patient.

He also encouraged them to perform above board and not disappoint the confidence reposed in them by the people.

Gov Fubara reiterated his membership of the PDP amidst the desperate situation that resulted in a different party winning majority of the contestable seats in the just concluded local council poll.

He apologised to people who might have been offended by his utterances or actions in the course of the travails that characterised the conduct of the local government election in the state.

The event was witnessed by the Bauchi State Governor, Bala Muhammad, State and National Executives of the APP, and other top dignitaries.

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A thug was seen today single-handedly destroying election materials in today's local government election in Rivers State.

Didactic Information Hut gathered that the incident happened at the Polling Unit of an Ally of Nyesom Wike, FCT Minister, Chief Chukwuemeka Woke in Emohua LGA.

The Thug could be heard saying that He was implementing the judgment of Court that there should be no local government election in Rivers State.

The adhoc Electoral Officers looked on in absolute helplessness.

Engr Woke is the current Director-General/Chief Executive Officer of the National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency.

Meanwhile, supporters of the FCT Minister earlier today gathered at the Port Harcourt Polo Club from where they protested again against the LGA Election.

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The Factional Secretariat of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Rivers State of Chief Tony Okocha who Heads the Caretaker Committee of the Party has been bombed.

Didactic Information Hut reports that the incident happened in the early hours of today, Saturday - October 5th, 2024.

The Secretariat which is located along Aba Road in Port Harcourt was reportedly heavily attacked with explosives by suspected armed thugs which the Okocha-led APC has accused as working with the Rivers State Government.

Chief Tony Okocha is a Supporter of the FCT Minister and He is behind the controversial Court order against today's local government election in Rivers State.

Didactic Information Hut recalls that Chief Okocha and his faction of the APC had earlier in the week joined the PDP faction loyal to the FCT Minister to stage a protest in Port Harcourt against today's local government election in Rivers State.

The Explosives reportedly destroyed the gate of the secretariat and the doors and other properties.

Speaking on the incident, the chairman of the faction of APC in Rivers State, Tony Okocha said:
“About 3:20am some gun-trotting young men with their explosives and all that, came here and dropped the first explosive, maybe because the one they dropped here did not detonate, they came back the second time to burn the structure – look at the security house is gone.

“Behind me you will see that there was also an attempt, our people came and we were able to quench the fire” .

Mr Okocha further alleged that the incident was politically motivated and blamed the governor, Siminalayi Fubara, whom he said had earlier declared war over the local government election.

“Is APC secretariat here any voting unit? There is no voting unit here. So, it was deliberate to see how they can annihilate us, it is deliberate to see how they can embarrass us, it is deliberate to see how they can decimate us,” Okocha said.

Meanwhile, reports from Rivers State indicate that the local government election is going on peacefully wlbyt without the presence of Officers of the Nigeria Police.


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A desperate attempt by some Police Officers acting on orders allegedly from Abuja to take over the headquarters of the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission, RSIEC was foiled following the arrival of the State Governor, Sim Fubara at the scene.

Didactic Information Hut reports that the Police Officers were led by the DC Operations and they stormed the RSIEC Premises at about 1:00am Friday, 4th October 2024.

But the Governor accompanied by His Chief of Staff, Edison Ehie, Secretary to the State Government, Dr Tammy Danagogo, the Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Victor Ono-Jumbo and State and National Assembly members, alongside other stakeholders arrived and reportedly chased them away and have reportedly also manned surveillance at the RSIEC office to ensure that the elections will go on as scheduled.

Gov Fubara who expressed disappointment at the role the Police was playing to frustrate the elections said "Enough is Enough" and threatened that the State may resort to providing its own security for the exercise.

Meanwhile, the Police has pulled out of the 5th October 2024 local government election in Rivers State citing a federal court judgment.

A statement by the Spokesperson of the Rivers State Police Command, Grace IRINGE-KOKO, reads below:

"The Nigeria Police Force seeks to inform all law-abiding citizens and stakeholders in Rivers State about the upcoming Local Government Election, particularly in light of recent court rulings.

On July 19, 2024, a Federal High Court in Abuja issued a restraining order preventing the Nigeria Police Force and other security agencies from providing security during the Local Government Election.

Additionally, on September 30, 2024, the Federal High Court in Abuja delivered a judgment that again prohibited the Nigeria Police Force and other security agencies from participating in the Local Government Election.

Given these circumstances, the Nigeria Police Force has been advised by the Force Legal Department that the ruling from the Federal High Court on September 30, 2024, takes precedence.

Recently, an opposition party protested, calling for adherence to the court orders and expressing their determination to prevent any disregard for the law. The Nigeria Police Force encourages all parties to seek appropriate legal redress if they feel aggrieved by any decisions or actions related to the election process.


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The Nigeria Police Force is dedicated to maintaining law and order and will not stand idly by in the face of potential disturbances. Necessary actions will be taken to enforce the court’s orders. All Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers, and Tactical Commanders have been directed to ensure full compliance with the judgment of the Federal High Court.

In view of the above, the Nigeria Police Force has been advised by the Force Legal Department to comply with the judgment of the Federal High Court dated September 30, 2024, which bars the Nigeria Police from allowing, participating in, providing security for, or taking part in the Rivers State Local Government Election on October 5, 2024. All other security agencies are also implored to comply with the Federal High Court judgment.

In light of these developments, the Nigeria Police Force calls on all citizens to remain peaceful and orderly and to cooperate with law enforcement in upholding the rule of law during this crucial period."

Didactic Information Hut recalls that there was an earlier attempt to take over RSIEC on Tuesday. However, this was denied as a mere security presence to protect the premises against invasion by the #1stOctoberProtesters .

The current situation in Rivers State is raising political tension in the oil rich state as the PDP in a protest yesterday had threatened not to fold its hands should the Governor decide to disobey the court order and continue with the election.

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Founder of Salvation Ministries, Pastor David Ibiyeomie has said God was angry with Adam and Eve not because they ate Apple but because they ate tithe.


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An old video of then Gov Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has resurfaced online.

In the video, Wike is seen mocking his political opponents who were protesting against his government.

But in a reverse incident, many supporters of the now FCT Minister were seen today protesting under heavy rains in Port Harcourt.


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[VIDEO] Rivers: Massive Security As Protest Rocks PDP Secretariat In Wake Of LG Polls


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Protest broke out on Thursday at the Peoples Democratic Party’s secretariat in Port Harcourt in connection with the upcoming Local Government election.

Channels Television’s correspondent at the scene reported the massive presence of security officers at the PDP secretariat as protesters stormed the area in large numbers.

As of the time of filing this report, the large number of protesters had caused slow movement of vehicles on the road, as security officers struggled to control the crowd.

The protesters were later seen carrying placards and banners, chanting songs in protest and running along the highway.

One of the displayed banners reads “TAI people say no to lawlessness. Say no to LGA election. RSIEC must obey court judgment. SIM must obey court judgement”.

This is as the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said it was yet to release the 2023 Voter Register to the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC).

The Resident Electoral Commissioner, Johnson Alalibo, who spoke at a press briefing in Port Harcourt on Wednesday, said RSIEC had applied for the Register, but it was yet to be released to them because of administrative reasons.

Alalibo further confirmed that the Commission received the court judgement from Abuja barring the Commission from releasing the register.

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Ahead of this Saturday’s local government election in Rivers State, the leading party in the contest, the Action People’s Party, APP, has been hit by a major leadership crisis.

Didactic Information Hut reports that a case has been filed at a Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt by Hart Badom, Destiny Omereji, and four others against the Rivers State APP chairman, Sunny Wokekoro. Others also joined in the suit are the 23 chairmanship candidates of APP in the upcoming Saturday election, and the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission, RSIEC.

The plaintiff are seeking the reinstatement of Badom as the legitimate State Chairman of APP, calling for the removal of Sunny Wokekoro from the position, challenging the legitimacy of the 23 chairmanship candidates, questioning when they became members of the APP in the state and a declaration that all actions taken by Wokekoro be considered null and void.

Didactic Information Hut reports that presiding judge, Justice Emmanuel Obele has granted an ex parte motion to serve the defendants through substituted means.

Although the Rivers State Governor, Sim Fubara is yet to dump the PDP, all his top Loyalists are candidates of the APP for the October 5 local government elections. Fubara had sought political refuge in the APP for his Supporters for the council elections following the taking over of the leadership and PDP structure in the State by the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike.

Many of the Councillorship and  Chairmanship Candidates of the APP were former members of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, before switching to APP amid internal disputes within PDP in the state. Although some Political Analysts are saying that the fact that they have not formally resigned from the PDP may pose some legal challenge to their candidature in another party and mandates if they eventually win the elections.

Meanwhile, a Chieftain of the APP in Rivers State who wouldn't want his name mentioned has accused the FCT Minister of being behind this recent move to cause crisis in the leadership of the Party since his earlier case through the APC to thwart the local council poll had failed.

Didactic Information Hut recalls that Justice Peter Lifu in delivery judgment in a suit filed by Wike's Kinsman, Chief Tony Okocha, who serves as the Caretaker Committee Chairman of the APC in Rivers State had ruled against the conduct of the local government election. Justice Lifu also stopped INEC from releasing the voters register and the Police from providing security for the elections.

But RSIEC is relying on an earlier judgment from a Rivers State High Court to continue with the elections.

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An official of the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission, RSIEC, has denied insinuations in some quarters that the Commission headquarters along Aba Road, in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State, was on Tuesday sealed by the Police.

Didactic Information Hut reports that there was a rumor about the sealing of the RSIEC Headquarters on social media allegedly by supporters of the FCT Minister. Those who shared posts about the purported sealing had said it was in a bid to compel the commission to obey the judgment of Justice Peter Lifu who had ruled against the local government election.

But the Commissioner in Charge of Civic Education and Public Affairs, Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission, RSIEC, Tamunotonye Profit-Tobins, says it is not true that the Commission has been sealed by the Police. He said the presence of the Police Officers is at the instance of the Commission and part of its preparation for the 5th October 2024 local government election in Rivers State.

Gov Fubara had earlier visited the office of RSIEC and vowed to personally confront anyone or security agencies who tries to frustrate the plan to conduct the local government election.

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Rivers State Governor, Sim Fubara on Monday visited the headquarters of the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission, RSIEC, along Aba Road in Port Harcourt, the State capital.

Didactic Information Hut reports that the impromptu visit was to check the level of preparedness of the commission ahead of this Saturday’s local government election in Rivers State.

The Governor who was briefed by the Chairman of RSIEC, Retired Justice Adolphus Enebeli, vowed to personally confront anyone who dares to prevent the smooth conduct of the local government election. Gov Fubara reiterated his earlier comment that Rivers State doesn't belong to only one Man.

He said, "Our election will hold on October 5. I am aware that RSIEC told me they already have an order mandating them to conduct the election on 5th and the security agencies should support them."

"So, I think with that order the election will hold. I might not be a lawyer, but there is something they call first in hand and since they have the first in hand we will give them all the necessary support for that election to be conducted and it will be one of the best elections ever conducted in Rivers State, free and fair in this State.".

Retired Justice Enebeli reassured the Governor during the visit that all was set for the conduct of the local government election in Rivers State.

Didactic Information Hut recalls that the APC had dragged RSIEC to a Federal High Court in Abuja presided over by Justice Peter Lifu, who set aside all the processes taken by the Rivers State Government, and also restrained the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from releasing the voter’s register used in the conduct of the 2023 general election to the RSIEC for the purpose of conducting the October 5, 2024 local government elections in the state.

Justice Lifu, in a judgment delivered on Monday, further restrained the Inspector General (IG) of Police and the Department of State Services (DSS) from providing security for the said election.

Justice Lifu's judgement is against an earlier order issued by a High Court in Rivers State, which had cleared the coast for the conduct of the October 5 polls.

Justice I. Igwe of the Rivers State High Court had, in a judgment delivered on September 4, had ordered the Rivers State electoral body to conduct the October 5 council polls using the 2023 voter’s register.

It is unclear if the local government election will still hold as scheduled on the 5th of October, 2024 if the Police chooses to obey Justice Lifu and refuses to provide security for the exercise.

But Retired Justice Enebeli insists that there is no legal impediments to the exercise as RSIEC had earlier got the voters' register from INEC before the commencement of the controversial suit by the APC.

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In what appeared to be a historical response, an old video of then Gov Wike Complaining of suffering from both kidney and liver problems have resurfaced in the midst of the recent response of Gov Fubara that He won't give his kidney or liver to prove his loyalty to anyone.


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President Bola Tinubu on Monday swore in Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as the 23rd substantive Chief Justice of Nigeria. This followed her earlier confirmation by the Senate on 25 September 2024.

Kekere-Ekun took the oath of office and signed the oath register at the Council Chamber of the State House, Abuja, on Monday in the presence of her predecessors including the first female CJN, Justice Aloma Mukhtar, Justice Mahmud Mohammed, Justice Walter Onnoghen, Justice Ariwoola and members of her family as well as the other justices of the Supreme Court.

Didactic Information Hut reports that Justice Kekere-Ekun is taking the oath of office for the second time in five weeks having taken the oath on 23rd August as the Acting CJN.

Justice Kekere-Ekun succeeds Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, who assumed office on 27 June 2022 and bowed out on 22 August 2024, upon attaining the retirement age of 70 years.

She had earlier vowed to root out corruption from the judiciary.

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The founder/presiding pastor of Salvation Ministries, David Ibiyeomie has reportedly gifted a Rolls Royce Cullinan Car to Bishop David Oyedepo as his 70th Birthday Gift.

Bishop Oyedepo who is the Founder of Winners Chapel International is the Mentor and Father in the Lord to Pastor Ibiyeomie.

Pastor Ibiyeomie who joined other dignitaries to celebrate Bishop Oyedepo reportedly gave him the car gift with an estimated value of N1.5bn.


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This reported gift has elicited mixed reactions on social media. Although Didactic Information Hut could not independently verify the authenticity of who donated the Car as at press time. But Pastor Ibiyeomie is yet to react.

Meanwhile, in an earlier birthday message to Bishop Oyedepo, Pastor Ibiyeomie had written;

"Happy Birthday Dad. Thank you for the sacrifice of alignment. Thank you for the privilege of access. Thank you for gift of fatherhood and mentorship. Thank you for bringing light and direction to my life and ministry. As you celebrate 70, i pray that you will celebrate greater years of impact and exploit. I love you Papey!"

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The APC and her governorship candidate, Senator Monday Okpebholo has won the election in the local government of the incumbent Edo State Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki.

This follows the commencement of official results announcement by INEC officials.

Didactic Information Hut recalls that INEC had earlier taken a break with the APC leading in 10 LGAs and PDP in 6.

By the commencement of results announcement, the winner of the Edo State Governorship Election is expected to be announced today.

Political Analysts had earlier predicted a victory for the PDP in the remaining LGAs having won in these LGAs during the last governorship election.

Didactic Information Hut reports that apart from Gov Obaseki, the Labour Party candidate, Olumide Akpata is also from Oredo LGA.

The results for Oredo LGA:

APC: 30,780

LP: 5,389

PDP: 24,938

Total valid votes: 62,703

Rejected votes: 1,339

Total votes cast: 64,042

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As the People of Edo State await the official announcement of their new Governor, the main opposition, All Progressives Congress, APC, is leading the poll in 10 out of the 18 LGAs in the State.

The PDP is currently winning in 6 LGAs.

Didactic Information Hut reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has so far announced the results from 16 LGAs before going on a short break for the return of the Electoral Officers of the remaining two LGAs.

Results announcement is to recommence by 5pm.

By the results announced so far, APC’s Monday Okpebholo has scored 244,549 votes, PDP’s Asue Ighodalo scored 195,954 votes and Labour Party’s Olumide Akpata has scored 13,348 votes.

It may interest you to know that the remaining two LGAs include that of the incumbent Governor, Godwin Obaseki.


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Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara has suspended Hon. Barrister Otonye Briggs from office as the Chairman of the Caretaker Committee of Akuku-Toru local government area.

Didactic Information Hut reports that Hon. Bitebobo Nelson Amieye has been appointed as the new CTC Chairman.

The Governor also ordered Mr Briggs to promptly hand over all council assets to his successor.

The reason for the sack was not disclosed as at press time.

The local government election in Rivers State is to take place on 5th October, 2024.

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Hon. OJUKAYE FLAG AMACHREE, an Ally of the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has been appointed as the new Director of Energy Security in the Office of the National Security Adviser.

Hon Amachree’s appointment was contained in a statement by Zakari Mijinyawa, who is the Head of strategic communication, ONSA.

According to the Statememt, “the role comes as part of the government’s commitment to ensuring a stable, sustainable, and secure energy supply for all Nigerians. The new Directorate of Energy Security in the ONSA will focus on policy coordination, infrastructure protection strategies, data management, security coordination, risk advisory, and strategic alliances in the energy sector."

Hon. Flag AMACHREE, a former Acting Chairman of the APC in Rivers State reportedly brings over 20 years of experience in business, politics and engagement with the energy sector, with a proven track record of leadership in both the public and private sectors, particularly in the Niger Delta.

In this new role, Hon. Flag Amachree is expected to oversee key national energy security initiatives aimed at enhancing energy security, as well as strengthen community participation in safeguarding Nigeria’s energy resources to support short and long term energy sustainability.

Hon. Flag Amachree will further work closely with various stakeholders, including government ministries, security agencies, regulators in the energy sector, international partners, and community leaders to implement innovative solutions to Nigeria’s current and future energy challenges.

Didactic Information Hut reports that Hon. Flag Amachree holds degrees in Management and is an Alumni of the Lagos Business School.

The statement added that Amachree’s appointment underscores President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s commitment to strengthening energy security and resilience, while addressing supply chain concerns.

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Look for a house around Obalende

What's the annual rent there?

incandescentena:
What do you mean by "monthly rentage"?

Amount paid per month as rent.

I just secured a new job at Ikoyi, Lagos.

This demands that I relocate from Port Harcourt to Lagos.

Please I need advice on a realistic cost of renting a self contain apartment somewhere around or closer to Ikoyi.

Monthly rentage please.

Thank you.

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