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Rivers LG polls: Don’t disobey Court Order, PDP cautions Fubara
The Rivers State Ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has issued a stern warning to Governor Siminalayi Fubara on Friday, October 4, urging him to respect the Federal High Court’s ruling that prohibits the conduct of local government elections scheduled for October 5.
In a statement, PDP State Chairman Chukwuemeka Aaron stressed that no one should participate in or facilitate any election that defies the court’s decision. He emphasized that conducting or participating in such elections would be illegal and a violation of the court’s order.
Aaron urged residents to ignore any announcements promoting the October 5 elections, citing the Federal High Court’s judgment as binding. He reaffirmed the PDP’s commitment to upholding the rule of law, insisting that the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) and the state government must comply with all court rulings, without selectively choosing which to follow.
He called on Governor Fubara, a PDP member, to fully respect the court’s decision and avoid actions that could undermine the legal process.
He said: “The PDP, having reviewed all the cases relating to the local government elections, concludes as follows: we cannot support or promote lawlessness, or impunity in any form whatsoever even though we are the ruling party in Rivers state.
“The proper court judgment must be obeyed as we cannot choose which order of the court to obey and not to obey.
“We, therefore call on the Rivers State Governor who incidentally is a member of our great party the PDP to obey and comply wholly and strictly with the judgment of the Federal High Court in line with our character and ethics of our party, the PDP and suspend the planned October 5 Local Government elections in Rivers State.
“We also call on our members and indeed the law-abiding residents of Rivers State to defend the rule of law ensuring full compliance with the judgment from the Federal High Court.
“Nobody should participate in or allow the conduct of any local government elections in deviance from the judgement of the Federal High Court.
“We want to thank the INEC for standing on the part of the truth, clearing the air on the non-release of Voters Register to RSIEC, and for complying with the Federal High Court judgment.
“We also commend the Nigerian Police for standing up to the Federal High judgment being the latest on the Rivers State Local government elections.
“We want to caution that any attempt to announce any results whatsoever will be an invitation to violence and will be properly revisited as no election will be held in Rivers State on the 5th of October as ordered by the court.
“We enjoin the general public to disregard any announcements calling for the October 5 local government elections, for the same is a call for crisis and which will not be in the interest of Rivers people.”
The caretaker committee of the Labour Party, led by Senator Nenadi Usman, has launched an investigation into Barrister Julius Abure over allegations of misconduct, including corruption, misappropriation of party funds, and anti-party activities.
Briefing the media in Abuja on Wednesday, Senator Usman accused Abure of persistently parading himself as the national chairman of the party despite being removed, and of running the Labour Party as a personal enterprise to pursue selfish ambitions.
She stated that rather than fostering unity, Abure allegedly exploited his position for personal enrichment.
To address these allegations, the caretaker committee has set up a disciplinary panel, chaired by Senator Ireti Kingibe, with Peter Ameh serving as secretary. The panel is tasked with investigating the allegations against Abure and recommending appropriate disciplinary measures.
The committee has summoned Abure to appear before the disciplinary panel to respond to various petitions and charges brought against him.
Furthermore, the caretaker committee criticized Abure’s alleged hijacking of party structures without following due process, including the failure to conduct ward, local government, state, and zonal congresses ahead of a national convention.
The Nenadi Usman-led team pledged to restore internal democracy, announcing that a timetable for proper congresses and the election of national executives will be released soon.
This is coming a few days after the Julius Abure-led faction of the Labour Party set up a disciplinary committee to investigate allegations of anti-party activities against Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, and other members.
It said “NEC reviewed the anti party activities of Alex Otti, the Abia State Governor” and other errant members and consequently set up a disciplinary committee.
The committee chaired by Ayo Olorunfemi, was given two weeks to submit its report.
…appoints Caretaker Committee
The PDP Ughelli North convened a meeting to update members on the party’s current situation following the defection of the Governor and other leaders to the All Progressive Congress (APC) .
Key stakeholders, including Chief Udu Omo Scott , Pharm. Simon Ohwo, and Mr. Alex Akporute , Chief Jawhono Orovwoni , Chief Rita Agba , Hon Majemite Joel Lucky and others addressed the gathering, urging members to remain faithful to the party, reassured members that the party would bounce back stronger, despite recent challenges.
The PDP Members present pledged their full support and promised to mobilize more supporters for the party.
The meeting’s highlight was the appointment of a Caretaker Committee to lead the party. The committee members include
Hon. Daniel Emaye as Chairman
Comr. Umukoro Oghenekaro as Vice Chairman
Comr. Efe Oberiko as Secretary.
The Caretaker Committee’s members are tasked with guiding the party’s affairs and strengthening its presence in the Local government.
Other key officials appointed include
Mr. Benedict Oghenerukevwe (Youth Leader)
Madam Ufuoma Omoru (Woman Leader)
Comr. George Oghenekevwe (Treasurer)
Comr. Aderiobor Blessing (Publicity Secretary)
Mr Ochuko Jonathan Arhiakpore (Financial Secretary)
and Mr. Thompson Akpososo (Auditor).
All Delta State Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, House of Representatives members have officially defected to the All Progressives Congress, APC.
Their defection was made public by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, during plenary on Tuesday.
Details shortly…
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