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APGA Former National Chairman Returns, Dumps APC

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The pioneer National Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, (APGA), Chief Chekwas Okorie, has returned to the party.
Chief Okorie who was welcomed back in Enugu on Wednesday by the National Chairman of APGA, Chief Edozie Njoku and the members of the party’s National Working Committee assured to rebuild the party.
He said “this is a special day in the history of Igbo land and Nigeria and we are back to the party to rebuild and restructure our party.”
The Tide source reports that Chief Okorie left the APGA some years ago following irreconcilable differences with the then leadership of the party under Senator Victor Umeh and formed the United Progressives Party, (UPP) from where he later defected to the All Progressives Congress, (APC).
He described APGA as the only political party in Nigeria established on the provision of true federalism, self determination of all the ethnic groups in Nigeria and devolution of power.
“New dawn has beckoned for APGA. I am happy to come back home, APGA is our own and we must make sure it continues to wax stronger always”’ he said.
He expressed confidence in the new APGA leadership to reconcile all aggrieved members, stressing that “ we must bring back all our aggrieved members and restore peace back to our great party.
“We must also work with all APGA leaders including Anambra State Governor, Charles Soludo to make sure they succeed in their quest of developing our dear country”.
Speaking on why he left APGA, Okorie said “We did not just run away as we tried our best to restore peace and save the party when the trouble started but all efforts were frustrated.
“I want to assure that all APGA candidates will be helped to win their elections”.
Chief Okorie said he formally resigned as a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on the 26th of May “and i am back to the party I belong to”.
In his address, Chief Edozie Njoku, National Chairman of APGA, said all efforts have been concluded to bring back all members who left the party.
“Today we are here to welcome our founding Chairman because we can never be at rest if we didn’t bring him back and I want to assure that many other members who are displeased and upset will come back to the party,” he said.

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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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