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17 Ex-LG Chairmen, Others Endorse Chime For 2011

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The former seventeen Local Government Council Chairmen and Chairmen of the thirty-nine Development Areas that served under the immediate administration in Enugu State have passed vote of confidence on the State Governor, Mr. Sullivan Chime and endorsed him as governorship candidate come 2011.

The Chairmen operating under the aegis of Forum of former council chairmen and development areas council chairmen of Enugu State made open their vote of confidence and endorsement when they paid the Governor solidarity visit at the Government House, Enugu .

In their speech read by the Chairmen of the Forum, Mr. Ta-Hill Kenechukwu Ochi, they pledged their unequivocal total support and unflinching loyalty to Governor Chime’s administration in the state.

According to them, the Forum told the Governor that their decision was based on his good governance and service delivery and said, “This forum has been following your administration’s massive infrastructural development in the state which has not been experienced in the recent past by the good people of Enugu State .”

Continuing, the former chairmen further said: “This forum has already made it known to the whole world that there is no vacancy in the office of Governor of Enugu State come 2011. We request from His Excellency to assign to us any specific role/roles as he may deem fit for us to realise this objective.”

They commended Governor Chime for appointing some of their members as Commissioners and Special Assistants ( SPAs), as well as heads of government parastatals , revealing that they started mobilizing other groups in the state to toe this noble line, to ensure the emergency of governor Chime as the first Governor to be returned unopposed in the country for 2011 gubernatorial elections.”

Receiving members of the Forum, the Governor, Mr. Chime told them that new PDP in Enugu State was determined to do things the right way and said, “ we will ensure we do not personalize the party and government, but people will be free to do things the way it should be.”

The Governor thanked the Chairmen for their kind words and vote of confidence and said, “I thank you for your resolve to give me another chance to lead the party in the next four years. To me, it is a vote of confidence when people that voted for you are happy over what you are doing.”

He also thanked them for the solidarity visit and assured that so long democracy endures and operates, PDP will continue to be a family.

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Gov Alia Appoints TuFace As Adviser

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Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has appointed Nigerian music legend, Innocent Idibia, popularly known as TuFace, as his Technical Adviser on Entertainment and Community Outreach.
In a viral video on Wednesday, Governor Alia praised TuFace for all the support towards his administration.
The Governor stated that TuFace can do more.
He stated, “On behalf of the Benue State Government and our very good people, we want to give you some more responsibility plus the ones you have been doing because you have the capacity to do some more and help us chart a way forward to improve other people’s lives and to gain more from your wisdom and advice as well.
“So, I’m pleased to announce that we will make you a Technical Adviser to the Governor on Entertainment and Community Outreach.”

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Oborevwori, Okowa Dump PDP For APC

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Governor of Delta State, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, has officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
The announcement was made following a closed-door meeting at the Government House in Asaba on Wednesday.
The Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, confirmed the development in a telephone conversation with The Tide’s source.
Similarly, the defection of former Governor Ifeanyi Okowa was announced on Wednesday in Asaba by Senator James Manager, following a meeting that lasted over six hours at the Government House.
Senator Manager said all PDP members in the State, including the Governor, former Governor Okowa, the Speaker, the state party chairman, and all local government chairmen, had agreed to join the APC.
“We cannot continue to be in a sinking boat,” he said.
The decision to defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC) followed extensive consultations with political stakeholders and was made in the interest of Delta State’s long-term development.
Governor Oborevwori, who won the 2023 gubernatorial election on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), was received by senior APC officials in what political analysts are already describing as a strategic realignment with far-reaching implications ahead of the 2027 general elections.

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Speakers Conference Tasks FG, Governors On Wanton Killings

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The Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria has condemned the recent wave of killings in Plateau, Borno, Benue, Niger State and most recently, Kwara State, calling on the federal and state governments to take urgent steps to stem the tide.
Chairman, Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria, Adebo Ogundoyin, stated this in a statement issued in Ibadan, Oyo State.
Rt Hon. Ogundoyin, who is the Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, said the gruesome killings had led to tragic loss of lives, widespread displacement, and unimaginable trauma for thousands of Nigerians.
“We are alarmed by the escalating insecurity in the land and the seeming helplessness with which these attacks are met. The time for mere condemnation and rhetoric has passed; urgent and coordinated action is now required at all levels of government to end these bloodbaths and restore peace and order.
“While we acknowledge that defence and national security fall within the exclusive jurisdiction of the Federal Government, we must stress that every level of government bears responsibility for the security and welfare of the people. State governors, in particular, must rise to the occasion and fully understand that governance is not limited to road construction and ceremonial functions. True governance is rooted in the protection of lives, the preservation of order, and the alleviation of suffering,” he said.
He called on state governments to complement the efforts of the Federal Government by making and enforcing enabling laws for community policing and other grassroots-driven security models.
According to him, States must develop proactive frameworks that integrate local intelligence, social support systems, and youth engagement in the fight against insecurity.
The conference also urged the Federal Government to meaningfully engage the citizenry and introduce bold, practical measures to cushion the hardship caused by its current economic policies.
“Millions of Nigerians are groaning under the weight of inflation, unemployment, and a cost-of-living crisis. It is imperative that relief initiatives—targeted, transparent, and impactful—are rolled out without delay. Dialogue, not distance, must define the relationship between the government and its people at this critical time.
“The Conference of Speakers affirms its commitment to supporting all legislative actions necessary to restore security, promote justice, and foster inclusive governance across the country. The killings in Benue, Niger, Plateau, Borno, Kwara, and any part of Nigeria must not be allowed to continue unchecked. Justice must prevail, and peace must be restored.
“Let it be known: the safety, dignity, and well-being of every Nigerian must remain the top priority of all arms and levels of government,” Rt Hon. Ogundoyin said.

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