Politics
Anambra Guber: Accord Party Candidate Promises N200,000 Minimum Wage If Elected
By Okey Maduforo Awka
Governorship candidate of the Accord Party in Anambra state Sir Charles . C. Onyeze has promised to pay the sum of N200,000.00 as minimum wage for civil servants in the area if elected .
The amount , according to him would serve as a bumper take home for each worker contrary to N70,000 wage payment to workers by the incumbent All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) led administration of the state Governor, Prof. Charles Soludo.
Onyeze said the payment of the monthly minimum wage of N200, 000 was possible because the state has enough funds to take care of cadre of the state’s work force with a total wage of about N1.5billion which places no much burden on Government.
Speaking during the party’s governorship campaign flag off held in Awka the state capital, Onyeze said the state has what it takes to lift the people up from their current socio-economic and political quagmire, particularly, the wave of insecurity and youth employment trailing the state.
He also pledged to boost the state’s economic and infrastructural development with over 30 expatriate companies that have shown interest to invest in power sector for steady electricity supply, road construction, quality healthcare delivery system, education, Information Communication Technology (ICT), industrialization and other key sectors of economy of the state.
“Our minimum wage for workers will be N200, 000 when we come into power,” he declared.
While giving clarifications on how possible it is to find the minimum wage, Onyeze said,
“It’s 100 percent possible and any government that is telling you it’s not possible is lying to you. They are deceiving people too much”.
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“There’s so much money in the system. I know the salary of workers in Anambra’ state is over one billion Naira; so what is it going to take the governor to set aside N5 billion just for salary? ”
“It doesn’t remove anything from their (governors) body. But everybody just want their pockets, they don’t care about the masses.”
“I am here for the masses, I don’t care about any other thing except the masses. Once the masses are happy you will see that everybody will be happy. You that lives in the city will be happy”
“It’s said that when one person is rich or wealthy the entire family or community is poor but if you have and I have everybody will be happy and there won’t be any fighting anywhere,” he said.
According to him, about 7, 000 youths are to be employed by four of the companies to help reduce the challenge of unemployment which has continued to aide the problem insecurity ravaging the 179 communities and 21 local government areas across Anambra.
The Accord party candidate said his government would spare no time to put to an end the horrifying activities of poorly trained and ill equipped Agunechemba, Udo Ga Achi and Aka Odo security outfits and to ensure an adequate security operatives with the capacity and ability for protection of lives and property of Ndi Anambra.
“There is no one who will say he or she is not aware of what is happening in Anambra’ state especially about the insecurity and activities of Aka Odo. It’s very important for you to choose who has the interest of the people at heart and not one who is selfish,” he said.
He noted that, “You and I are the ones to stop all those anomalies by rejecting vote buying. Youths, mothers, fathers and everybody is involved. Everybody must be careful because this Saturday’s election will different from other previous elections.”
“I have a lot of packages for the state; on the next two years all the unemployed youths must have jobs. All the Aka Odo and all the evils will give way. All the people that travel to the UK, United States and other countries is because there is no jobs. Most people have fled the state because of insecurity but I have so much for the State, youths and people of the state,” Onyeze stated.
“I have about 30 foreign companies that are willing and ready to invest in Anambra’ state in the areas of power generation, health, industries, skills, road construction and many more”.
“This is not about clapping hands for a governor for constructing a road. That’s deceit. They build mushroom hospitals and claim they have basic equipment but nothing to show.”
He explained that, “About 2, 500 youths are to be employed by expatriate firms that are investing in the power sector in Anambra.”
On alleged vote buying, Onyeze carpeted Governor Soludo for allegedly promising to offer a reward of between N5 million, N20 millon, N1 million or more to wards, communities and LGAs for vote buying despite all the denials, saying “he (Governor) is scared” of defeat.
“Let me say it again, in this election we must be very careful; if they give you N5, 000 or N20, 000, it’s for four years and it’s not enough for your food and other basic needs
“Criminals will leave Anambra State within 48 hours of we assume office. All the investing companies will offer 40 percent part time jobs to our students sp they can have something doing while still carrying out their studies in their various schools”.
“Grants will be given as financial support to all businessmen, market women while Micro finance banks will be set up in all the 21 LGAs pf the state who will providing funds to farmers and businesses where necessary.”
“But vote for Accord party to help deliver the state. Do the right thing when you get to your wards it’s for your better tomorrow, he added.
The Director General of the party’s 2025 Governorship Campaign Organization, Mrs Uju Nzeakor urged the people, electorate and supporters drawn from across the 21 LGAs, 326 wards and 179 communities to rally round the party candidate and to cast their votes for him so that Anambra will escape the antics of political jobbers and fraudsters come Saturday’s poll.
She describes Sir. C. C. Onyeze as the song of the soil with youthful blood, sympathy and empathy as well as different strategies to enlarge the coast of the state for greater future.
“We need somebody to heal the state and the nation and Onyeze has what it takes to make Anambra’ great again. We must shun vote buying.
The Deputy Governorship candidate of the party, Dr. (Mrs) Apollonia Ezeadili in her remarks called on the electorate and Ndi Anambra not to compromise their conscience by accepting to be bought with just N10, 000 so that the children who are the future generations will not suffer.
While appealing that they cast their votes for A cord party and Onyeze, Dr. Ezeadili said, “it is important we decide today to vote for A cord party so that the state will be better.”
A stalwart of the party, Chief Edwin Obasi noted that, “Accord is a big party and it needs an assistance in Anambra’ state. Sir. C. C Onyeze has come to revive everything and to lead the way in both the state and the nation.”
By Okey Maduforo, Awka
Ahead of the 2027 National Assembly elections, a mass protest voting movement may be building up in Anambra South Senatorial District, following reported moves by members of major political parties to support the candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Chief Ebuka Onunkwo.
The development is said to be linked to grievances among some members of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), All Progressives Congress (APC), African Democratic Congress (ADC) and remnants of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) over the treatment allegedly meted out to Onunkwo during previous political contests.
Onunkwo, who had previously contested the Anambra South senatorial seat under APGA, later emerged as the NDC candidate for the 2027 election.
Although the ADC is currently embroiled in legal disputes over the authentic candidates and the conduct of its primary elections, some members of the APC and APGA are also reportedly dissatisfied with developments within their respective parties.
It was gathered that a section of APGA members, in particular, are backing Onunkwo as a form of protest over the conduct of the party’s senatorial primary, while some members of other parties are also believed to be considering voting for him irrespective of their party affiliations.
Confirming the growing support for Onunkwo, the Chief Executive Officer of NOWAS Oil and Gas Limited and a major stakeholder in Anambra South politics, Chief Ignesus Ikechukwudere Nnubia, said the NDC candidate currently enjoys widespread acceptability across party lines.
Nnubia said the growing support for Onunkwo had made his party affiliation less significant, arguing that voters would ultimately vote according to their conscience and assessment of the candidates.
He said, “At the moment, the number of APGA members with him and supporting him makes one wonder what is left of that party. Even the remnants of the PDP have pitched their tents with him, while members of the ruling APC at the national level are also behind him.
“So, the party that he belongs to is not a factor at all. You know that it is a game of numbers, and people are going to vote according to their conscience and not necessarily because of the political party they belong to.
“People are not bound to vote for their party, and some of them are ready and willing to vote for him.
“We are not talking about the party because he will surely get votes from the NDC, APGA, APC and even other political parties that are already closing ranks to support him as their candidate.”
Nnubia further described Onunkwo as the candidate currently standing tall among the contenders for the Anambra South senatorial seat, expressing confidence that his emergence would usher in what he described as a “new dawn” for the district.
He said political parties should not be the major consideration for voters, stressing that what matters most is the ability of elected representatives to improve the lives of their constituents.
According to him, political parties exist because of the people, and therefore the influence of party structures and incumbency has its limits during elections.
Nnubia said those factors would ultimately be tested by the electorate in the 2027 election, which he described as a contest in which voters’ choices would determine the outcome.
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate for the 2027 Ebonyi State election, Chief Ifeanyi Chukwuma Odii, has pledged to attract more than ₦2 trillion in private-sector investment to the state within six months of assuming office if elected.
Odii made the pledge while addressing supporters in Lagos ahead of the formal commencement of his campaign.
He said his investment strategy would cover key sectors of the Ebonyi economy, including mining, hospitality, real estate and manufacturing.
According to the PDP candidate, he has identified more than 2,000 prospective investors, each capable of investing about ₦1 billion in the state.
“I have over 2,000 people who can invest ₦1 billion each. When you multiply it, you will get over ₦2 trillion. This has been structured in such a way that all aspects of the economy will be involved,” Odii said.
He said the proposed investment drive was designed not only to inject capital into the state but also to create jobs, expand the productive base of the economy and provide opportunities for young people and entrepreneurs.
Odii said Ebonyi’s natural resources and strategic location placed it in a strong position to attract large-scale investments if its economic potential was properly harnessed.
He promised that his administration would prioritise private-sector participation, industrialisation and job creation while creating an enabling environment for both local and foreign investors.
The candidate also said existing businesses in the state would be supported to expand, while new investors would be encouraged to establish operations across various sectors.
His pledge comes amid growing political activities ahead of the 2027 governorship election, with economic development, employment generation and wealth creation featuring prominently in his campaign message.
The proposed ₦2 trillion investment target within six months, if achieved, would represent a significant boost to Ebonyi’s economy and rank among the most ambitious private-sector investment mobilisation plans proposed in the state.
By Okey Maduforo, Awka
The planned visit of the First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, to Anambra State has sparked controversy following a protest by the state Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Emma Anosike, that the party was not informed about the visit.
Anosike said the APC in Anambra was never consulted or briefed about the proposed visit, adding that the party was taken aback by reports that the wife of the party’s national leader and presidential candidate, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, would be visiting the state without recourse to the state chapter.
He said, “It is indeed strange that the First Lady of our presidential candidate is visiting Anambra State without recourse to the party in the state.
“The party wishes to state categorically that we are not part of the arrangements for the reception of our First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, because the party was never put in the picture.”
Anosike also dismissed the mantra that “The Progressives Are Working Together”, being canvassed by the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), describing it as a smokescreen by the ruling party in Anambra to hijack President Tinubu’s re-election from the APC.
He said, “For instance, the APGA-led government in Anambra State did not interface with us on the organisation of the visit, and the party wonders if the progressives are indeed working together.”
The APC chairman, however, said the development would not compromise the First Lady’s visit, urging all APC members and supporters in the state to turn out and give Senator Oluremi Tinubu a warm welcome.
He stressed that despite the party’s reservations over the arrangements, APC members remained committed to welcoming the First Lady to Anambra State.
Former Deputy Governor of Bauchi State, Sagir Saleh, has resigned his membership of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Saleh, who served as deputy governor under former Governor Isa Yuguda, announced his resignation in a letter submitted to the party leadership in Katagum Local Government Area.
He cited personal reasons for his decision but did not provide further details.
His exit comes amid growing disagreements within the Bauchi APC following the party’s 2027 governorship primary. Other prominent members, including former governorship aspirant Bala Jibrin and Sunusi Kunde, an associate of Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Ali Pate, have also reportedly left the party.
Jibrin, a former National Auditor of the defunct Congress for Progressive Change (CPC), resigned on August 31, 2026, following his opposition to the emergence of former Bauchi Governor Muhammad Abubakar as the APC’s 2027 governorship candidate.
He had criticised the primary process and questioned how the candidate emerged.
Kunde also resigned from the APC in August, submitting his resignation to the party chairman of Beti Ward in Misau Local Government Area.
The latest departures are coming as efforts continue to resolve internal disputes and disagreements among APC members in the state.
The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has raised the alarm over an alleged plot to assassinate former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar ahead of the 2027 general election.
Ayodele issued the warning in a video shared on his verified X account on Sunday, urging both opposition figures to strengthen their security and remain vigilant.
The cleric did not identify those allegedly behind the purported plot but claimed that attempts were being made to eliminate Obi and Atiku.
According to him, divine intervention would prevent the alleged plan from succeeding.
“Obi and Atiku, be very conscious of your security. They are looking for any means to eliminate Obi and Atiku.
“But God will never allow it to happen. Watch out and be cautious about your security,” he said.
Ayodele also urged President Bola Tinubu to reconsider travelling to the United States, alleging that there were forces in America working against his political fortunes.
The claims come as political activities and realignments intensify ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections.
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