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Rivers APC bombs Ugochinyere, says his comments are the invidious rants of a meddlesome interloper
… demands an unreserved apology to Rivers people within 48hrs
The Leader/Chairman of the Caretaker Committee (CTC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State, Sir Tony Okocha has described the comments made by Hon. Ikenga Ugochinyere, the Honourable Member Representing Ideato Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives as “the invidious rants of a meddlesome interloper.”
Sir (Chief) Tony Okocha made this submission on Wednesday while briefing the press at the Rivers State Secretariat of the APC in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital.
Recall that Hon. Ikenga Ugochinyere, one of the opposition lawmakers in the House of Representatives, under the aegis of the Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) had expressed strong disapproval of the Amendment of the Local Government Law of Rivers State by the Rivers State House of Assembly.
In a press briefing in Abuja on Friday, 22nd March, 2024, Hon. Ikenga Ugochinyere, who prides himself as the “Spokesman” of CUPP described the action of the Rt. Hon. Martin Amaewhule-led Rivers State House of Assembly as an act of “impunity”, “legislative rascality,” and “a coup against democracy.”
Speaking to newsmen earlier today, the Leader/Chairman of the CTC of the Rivers APC said that the Rivers APC is peeved at the concocted tissues of lies by Hon. Ikenga Ugochinyere, wondering where he got the locus to speak so vehemently, since he doesn’t represent any of the 13 Federal Constituencies in Rivers State.
Speaking further, the Leader/Chairman of the APC in Rivers State said: “We are aware, stemming from profound research, that Hon. Ikenga Ugochinyere represents a Constituency in Imo State, and that he did nothing and said nothing at the time Imo State was a human slaughter slab. Is Hon. Ugochinyere speaking about Rivers State as an “Amicus”? Here too, he falters.”
Sir (Chief) Tony Okocha thanked Governor Hope Uzodinma, who stood up to the occasion at the time, and stopped the human slaughter in Imo State.
“How can Hon. Ugochinyere know that the Assembly vetoed over a bill to become law, without serving it on the Governor, and allowed the required time by the constitution”?
“How can Hon. Ugochinyere insult the sensibilities of Rivers people in exercise of his usual verbal diatribe”?
“When did Hon. Ugochinyere qualify to cast aspersions on duly elected representatives who were elected into the Rivers State House of Assembly?, the Rivers APC leader queried.
He added that: “Hon. Ugochinyere displayed overtly that he was speaking from his pocket, otherwise, though a kindergarten yet in the Green Chambers, he should know what constitutes quorum in an Assembly of 32 Members.”
Sir (Chief) Tony Okocha further added that, “for the meddlesome interloper to charge 3 members of Assembly, to meet as Assembly to make laws for the State, Hon. Ugochinyere is tampering with a matter in Court, when he declared the seats of the 27 Assembly Members vacant.
He went on to say that, “if he was well grounded, he should have been abreast with Section 68 (G), and Section 109 (G) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended).
The Rivers APC Chairman went on to submit that, ‘To get the Crux of the matter, why wouldn’t Hon. Ugochinyere, lambast his paymaster, Governor Siminialaye Fubara, for lacking in mission and vision, and so offering absolutely nothing to Rivers State and the mass of her people”?
“Why didn’t he see the financial profligacies of Governor Siminialaye Fubara, part of which he’s benefitting”?
“Why did he not see the sin in cladding some Rivers women half-naked, and showed off on traditional and new media, just for paltry sums”?
“He didn’t see any reason why the Governor of Rivers State is at daggers drawn with the legislative arm and so, seek to donate suggestions to mend the fence”?
“He is not curious to know why the Governor of Rivers State has blatantly refused to provide resources and support to the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC), to conduct Local Government Election in Rivers State”?
“Hon. Ugochinyere speaking from his pocket is comfortable with the weekly ostentatious charades and jamborees sponsored by the Government of Rivers State in what is dubbed “thanksgiving”.
“I know him. He knows me very well. In case he attempts a denial, he should at least remember that it is that man who was Chief of Staff, Government House between 2012 – 2015.”
In conclusion, Sir (Chief) Tony Okocha, the Leader/Chairman of the CTC of the Rivers APC concluded with the following demands:
(1) We demand that Hon. Ugochinyere should within 48 hours, apologize to Rivers people for the insults rained on US.
(2) That he stays within the lane of the appellation – Honourable – as he pulls himself up from the gutters.
(3) He should be warned of the dire consequences of hatchet job such as he is hired to do.
The lawmaker representing Kaura Namoda South Constituency in the Zamfara State House of Assembly, Aminu Ibrahim Kasuwar-Daji, has died.
It was gathered that the lawmaker passed on in his sleep during the early hours of Wednesday.
Aminu Ibrahim Kasuwar-Daji’s sudden death came as a shock to many in the state, especially his colleagues and political associates.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Zamfara, the party under which he was elected, expressed deep sorrow over his passage.
Members of the party, including the State Working Committee and other supporters, described his death as a great loss.
They said he was known for his dedication and honesty in serving his people.
His family, community members in Kaura Namoda South, and fellow lawmakers have been thrown into mourning as preparations for his burial began.
According to Islamic rites, he was buried today at 3:00 pm in his hometown of Kasuwar-Daji, located in the Kaura Namoda Local Government Area.
Many in the state have continued to express grief as they remember the role he played in representing the people and contributing to the work of the state assembly.
Mr. Sam Olumekun has taken over at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as Acting Chairman.
Olumekun is INEC’s National Commissioner in charge of Information and Voter Education.
He performed his first duties today, receiving a high-level delegation of the Labour Party (LP) at the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja with other National Commissioners in attendance.
The delegation was led by Abia State Governor Dr. Alex Otti, who visited the Commission to discuss key developments within the Labour Party.
It was gathered that both parties engaged in discussions centered on enhancing collaboration and reinforcing democratic values.
During the visit, Governor Otti formally presented a Certified True Copy of the recent Supreme Court judgment concerning the party’s leadership.
He noted that the meeting was aimed at fostering clarity, mutual understanding, and institutional alignment regarding the Labour Party’s current structure.
Mr. Olumekun, the Acting INEC Chairman, reaffirmed the Commission’s unwavering commitment to neutrality, transparency, and the rule of law in the discharge of its constitutional responsibilities.
Recall that a viral WhatsApp message had indicated that Prof. Mahmood was sacked by President Bola Tinubu and replaced with one Prof. Bashiru Olamilekan.
“INEC Chairman Prof. Mahmud Yakubu has been replaced with Prof. Bashiru Olamilekan by President Tinubu,” the message, which had no attribution, read. However, both INEC and the Presidency debunked the widespread report.
Yakubu, who is rounding off his second tenure in office, is expected to exit the system towards the end of this year.
The process of appointing an INEC chairman is the President nominating a candidate and forwarding his particulars to the Department of State Services (DSS) for profiling.
After such screening, the President, thereafter, takes the name to the National Council of State for its advisory review.
Based on the outcome, the President sends the name to the Senate for screening and confirmation.
Crude oil prices have dropped below $57, following a previous rate of $59.78.
This decline coincides with the imposition of tariffs on several countries by US President Donald Trump.
A report from West Texas Intermediate attributes this price slump to consistent 6% reductions observed last week.
JPMorgan Chase & Co has warned that these tariffs could likely push both the US and global economies into a recession this year.
The financial institution explained that the tariffs, set to take effect this week, are expected to have widespread economic repercussions.
Market analysts and the business community have expressed concerns about the negative implications of these measures, predicting a slowdown in economic activities and a subsequent decline in oil demand.
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