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APC Might Not Have Guber Candidate In Abia- Kalu
Politicians will always be politician just like a snake will always be snake. Even at this age of Peter Obi, lots of politicians have failed to learn from what made him exceptional.
If you noticed, of recent, l have been busy jumping across the various parties, from APGA, APC, Labour, ADC, PDP etc, trying to analyze internal events going on and rooting out the truth without taking stand. Even when my friends are involved l took the risk of entering their bad book by standing on the truth even if it is against them. The truth in spite of who is involved is what l owe everyone that reads me and holds me in high esteem. Based on that, l am on a second missionary journey to Abia State APC.
Something funny is going on in Abia State APC that will tell you that some politicians hardly learn from history. Little wonder they keep on repeating it. There’s one man at the center of these drama, who wanted to make himself the emperor of the party at state level. Who boasted that he has successfully pocketed the party and took steps to literally impose himself as the governorship candidate of the party.
He didn’t just stop there, he went further to plan, like other feeble men that took the place of God Almighty do plan. He wanted to distribute offices to men as he wish and according to your low level of sycophantic attributes and praises to him. Like the wise said; ‘man propose God dispose’. All these attempt to play God seem to be working for him until the new executives were elected after the APC National Convention. They saw reason and decided to serve the people instead of a man.
As a result of the disharmony in Abia APC, several attempt were made to harmonize the party and around 5 meetings were held in this regard, but the same man said no. He insisted that the best way to have peace is only if he pockets Abia APC and act as the Alpha & Omega. Knowing the full implications of allowing him to impose himself as a consensus candidate of the party without meeting the legal requirements demanded of the party, the legal department of the party advised the national body on DIRECT primaries so that every aspirant will go and test their strength. (See attached document below).
Based on the above legal advise the national body of APC decided that the best path to peace will be DIRECT primaries. They issued a letter to that effect dated 25th May, which INEC acknowledged on 26th May. If you have been involved in the system you noticed that letters are acknowledged immediately they are received.
Among the two waring parties the one who insisted that he must be crowned the emperor of the party went to town with the news that President Buhari handed the structures of the party over to him as a parting gift-which is a lie anyway, went ahead to ignore the national party executive directives.
He organized a Coronation ceremony and without following due process, he crowned himself the Abia Caesar of APC. Non of all the other 5 governorship aspirant of the party attended his coronation ceremony. They were not invited anyway, and besides, an order not to allow them in was subtly made a public knowledge. The same attitude was extend to INEC officials.
The other camp wisely followed the directives of the national party as advised by their legal department. Polling 141, 950 votes from the various wards in the 17 LGs in Abia State, Uchechukwu Sampson Ogah emerged winner. Other aspirants congratulated him. INEC that observed the DIRECT primaries acting on the national party directives took official note.
That was where and when the real drama started playing out. Realising that his grip on the party is gone, the Ikechi Emenike camp that lost out started a desperate attempt to reverse the legal election and impose their own illegality.
Remember, l started by telling you that politicians will always be politicians. They recruited one of the APC governors in the east and pressure was piled on the national party executives to reverse their order for a DIRECT primary. This was coming weeks after the INEC timetable for governorship primaries has elapsed. Like Sam Ohuabunwa said, some people when they see the colour of dollars will forget their surname. Few party executives sat and issued a second letter for indirect primaries. But instead of the second letter helping Emenike it went further to nail him.
See attached letters and see the date INEC stamped received on the directive for DIRECT PRIMARIES from the party.
Weeks after this directive has been complied with INEC acknowledged another letter after their timetable for primaries has expired.
Let me explain what happened in simple term, the letter dated 26th May, which is the second letter cannot be forwarded to INEC a day after their first 25th May letter, which gave order for Director primary. It was back dated. They cannot write a letter to INEC and keep it for over 2 weeks at this critical time. The letter was written just this 15th June, was backdated and sent to INEC, who played safe and dated exact date of receipt of the letter-16th June. You see? Lies has a way of exposing those romancing it.
It simply means that the executive of the party reversed self and notified INEC which was supposed to supervise the election days after their directives for DIRECT primary has been carried out. The truth is that INEC received the letter weeks after their timetable for the primary election has gone.
This is powerful documented evidence to show that any primary before this notification that isn’t DIRECT is illegal. If APC accepts any candidate that didn’t comply with the first DIRECT primary directive then Abia APC is as good as not having any candidate.
This letter justifies the first order to do DIRECT PRIMARIES. The issue now is beyond APC once you go contrary to INEC timetable you are out of the contest. The greatest undoing of this letter is that it shows a desperate attempt by man to reverse the hand of the clock. The two documents they have produced so far ended up shooting them on their toe. The reserve court judgment is proof that the first judgment was legal. Now, this attempt to reverse the hand of time is evidence that the first directive for the DIRECT primary was legal too.
To Emenike, this letter is a desperate attempt by some people under pressure to hand you a live snake and move on. Whichever funds were collected from the one pressuring them has been justified.
Moreover, Emenike carried out his coronation ceremony when there was an existing court ruling against his membership in APC. It was reversed at the high court and Appeal Court is deliberating on it. Once they uphold the suspension it means everything in Abia APC is shattered. That’s too big a risk for the party to take.
See the referenced documents below:
Peter Agba Kalu Writes from Abia State
…Lament Absence Of Ngige, Moghalu Others
By Okey Maduforo Awka
Foundation members of the All Progressives Congress APC in Anambra state have protested what they call the hijack of the party by members of the People’s Democratic Party PDP at just concluded State Congress.
They further lamented the absence of former governor and Minister Sen Chris Ngige, former National Auditor of the party Chief George Moghalu, former National Youth leader of the party Chief Uzoma Igbonwa and others during the Congress.
According to the spokesman of the foundation members Mr Uchenna Adika from Onitsha North local government area ; members such as Chief Ike Ekwensi and Chief Kene Nzekwe were both disqualified and denied access to purchase forms for the post of Deputy Chairman and Chairman, most original members of the party.
“What you saw that took place there at the party Secretarate is a hijack of the party by the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and not the real APC stalwarts”
“Some of us went to buy forms for the post of state Chairman they refused to sell to us and there are some of us who actually purchased forms for the post of Deputy Chairman but they were disqualified by them and you call it internal democracy in the party ”
The group questioned that ; “,At what point did all these people join the APC ? ”
“There should be a demarcation between the Renewed Hope Ambassadors campaign organization of Mr President and the leadership of the APC in Anambra state” he said.
But Sen Uche Ekwunife during the Congress contended that what the party did was I line with the provisions of the APC constitution adding that the party at this point do not need Photoshop executive members who do not have capacity or anything to offer for the growth and progress of the party .
“Our outgoing Chairman Chief Basil Ejidike is not going because he did not do well or that he is incompetent but he has been there for seven years and there is the need to regig the party ”
“It is not about becoming an executive member of the party for Photoshop or just to be there ”
“We did basketing and consensus in line with the provisions of our party Constitution and we are looking at people that had capacity to work and deliver and not rubber stamp executive ” she said.
By Chinedu Sabastine
The second edition of the Enugu Tech Festival (ETF 2.0) has concluded with a record-breaking 53,000 physical participants, reinforcing Nigeria’s growing ambition to emerge as a continental hub for digital innovation.
Held from 24 to 27 February 2026 at the Enugu International Conference Centre, the four-day festival exceeded its projected target of 50,000 attendees, drawing innovators, founders, investors, policymakers and students from across Nigeria and beyond.
Convener of the festival and Enugu State Commissioner for Innovation, Science and Technology, Prince Lawrence Ezeh, described the turnout as “a resounding validation of Enugu’s vision to become a technology trailblazer in Africa.” He noted that the festival also attracted hundreds of online participants globally.
The event was broadcast live on Africa Independent Television (AIT) and reportedly ranked among the top five trending global events on social media during its run—an unprecedented level of digital engagement for an African technology convergence.
“We set out to inspire 50,000 innovators, thinkers, founders, investors and digital talents. To see nearly 60,000 people here—not registrations but real engagement—shows that the African tech narrative is shifting from perception to measurable impact,” Dr Ezeh said.
Attendance Breakdown and Daily Focus
Organisers disclosed that Day One recorded 20,000 participants, Day Two 15,000, Day Three 13,000, and Day Four 5,000 attendees. Each day was structured around a central theme, featuring contributions from government, global tech firms, startups and academia.
The theme for ETF 2.0 was “Coal to Code: Energy in New Form.”
Policy, Investment and Innovation
Day One focused on policy and governance and was officially declared open by Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah, who emphasised technology and innovation as central pillars of his administration’s development agenda.
“We are witnessing an economic renaissance powered by technology… The global economy is now driven by ideas, code, data and innovation,” Mbah said, adding that Enugu has chosen to be “a producer, not a spectator” in the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
Dignitaries including Sweden’s Ambassador to Nigeria, Anna Westerholm, toured exhibition halls showcasing startups, coding boot camps, robotics demonstrations and AI-powered agricultural tools.
Observers from Britain and other European markets noted a shift in Nigeria’s tech discourse—from aspirational rhetoric to implementation-driven frameworks with measurable outcomes.
Day Two spotlighted entrepreneurship and investment. A curated “Deal Room” facilitated engagements between startups and venture capitalists, while masterclasses addressed scaling, product-market fit and cross-border expansion. Investors from Lagos, Nairobi, London and Dubai attended, reflecting rising global interest in African digital enterprises.
Dr Ezeh described the festival as “a bridge between talent and capital,” positioning Enugu as an emerging investment gateway to South-East Nigeria’s technology corridor.
Day Three explored artificial intelligence, blockchain and Web3 technologies, featuring a live hackathon with teams developing solutions in fintech, healthcare diagnostics and climate-smart agriculture. Panels also examined responsible AI governance and decentralised finance regulation.
Youth Empowerment and Lasting Impact
The closing day blended innovation showcases with awards and cultural performances. Nigeria’s Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Kingsley Tochukwu Udeh, reaffirmed federal support for youth-led innovation and research commercialisation.
Secretary to the Enugu State Government, Chidiebere Onyia, described ETF 2.0 as “a landmark achievement” that has elevated Enugu’s global profile.
One of the festival’s most tangible outcomes was its youth empowerment initiative. Hundreds of young participants received laptops and tablets, while selected startup founders and innovation teams were awarded ₦10 million grants each to accelerate product development and market entry. Additional groups received smaller grants to support training, prototyping and community tech hubs.
“Inspiration without tools is incomplete,” Dr Ezeh said. “We are placing real resources in the hands of those who will shape the ecosystem.”
A Growing Continental Signal
Beyond speeches and exhibitions, ETF 2.0 functioned as a marketplace of ideas, ambition and opportunity. Cultural performances and digital art installations underscored the festival’s message that technology and cultural identity can coexist.
For international observers, the festival reflects a broader continental shift: Africa’s youthful, tech-savvy population is increasingly entrepreneurial and globally connected.
Against persistent challenges such as infrastructure gaps and regulatory uncertainty, Enugu’s successful convening of over 53,000 innovators sends a clear signal—subnational governments are stepping forward as active ecosystem builders.
As the curtains fell on ETF 2.0, Dr Ezeh reflected on what he termed “Africa’s defining decade.”
“This festival is not an endpoint,” he said. “It is the foundation. We are building from Enugu to the world.”
If ETF 2.0 is any indication, that ambition is already gaining momentum.
While the Nigerian Police Force said 75 persons were confirmed killed in the assault on Woro and Nuku communities, local sources and international observers put the death toll significantly higher.
In a statement on X on Friday, the US Mission in Nigeria described the attack as “horrific,” saying more than 160 people were feared dead, with many still unaccounted for.
“The United States condemns the horrific attack in Kwara state in Nigeria, which claimed the lives of more than 160 people, with the death toll still unconfirmed and many still unaccounted for.
“We express our deepest condolences to the families of those affected by this senseless violence,” the statement read.
It welcomed President Bola Tinubu’s directive to deploy security forces to protect affected communities.
The reaction adds to international condemnation of the attack, which had earlier drawn rebukes from the United Nations and the Republic of Türkiye.
Tinubu had ordered the deployment of an army battalion to Kaiama and approved the creation of a new military command to lead the operation, following the assault on Woro and Nuku communities.
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, had also ordered the immediate deployment of tactical and intelligence teams to Kaiama and surrounding communities to restore calm and prevent further attacks.
Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, said the deployment of troops under Operation Savannah Shield would help deter further violence, adding that security forces were already on the ground.
By Okey Maduforo, Awka
The alleged sit-at-home order reportedly issued by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) for Monday, February 2, 2026, in Anambra State has suffered a major setback, following a firm denial by the group that it authorised such a directive.
IPOB dismissed the order as false and further disowned the use of the pseudonym Emma Powerful as the signatory to any of its press statements, warning that any statement issued under that name did not originate from the organisation.
In a statement attributed to the Head of the Directorate of State (DOS), Mazi Chukwukadibia Edoziem, the group said it never approved any sit-at-home or lockdown across Biafraland on the said date.
“Furthermore, the Directorate of State categorically states that it did not authorise any individual or group whatsoever to issue a lockdown or sit-at-home order across Biafraland on Monday, February 2, 2026,” the statement read.
IPOB also announced new guidelines for its official communications, resolving that all press statements representing its position must henceforth be issued exclusively on the organisation’s official letterhead.
The group explained that due to the abuse and compromise of the pseudonym Emma Powerful, it would no longer use the name for issuing statements.
“For the avoidance of doubt and in the interest of clarity, any press statement released under the pseudonym ‘Emma Powerful’ going forward does not emanate from IPOB leadership and does not represent the position of the IPOB Directorate of State,” the statement added.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has cancelled the posting of an ambassadorial nominee to Turkey, clarifying that no ambassador has been appointed to Ankara despite an earlier announcement suggesting otherwise.
The clarification came on Friday, hours after the Presidency initially announced the posting of former Kebbi State Governor, Usman Dakingari, as Nigeria’s ambassador-designate to Turkey.
Earlier in the week, President Tinubu had approved the posting of four ambassador-designates from a pool of more than 60 nominees confirmed by the Senate last December. However, the Presidency has now confirmed only three appointments, effectively leaving the Turkish diplomatic mission without a nominee.
In a statement issued late Thursday night, the President’s spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, had announced that President Tinubu approved the posting of four ambassador-designates.
The initial list named Kayode Are, former Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), as ambassador-designate to the United States; Ayodele Oke, former Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA), as ambassador-designate to France; Amin Dalhatu, former Nigerian ambassador to South Korea, as High Commissioner-designate to the United Kingdom; and Usman Dakingari, former Governor of Kebbi State, as ambassador-designate to Turkey.
Following the revision, the Presidency directed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to formally notify the governments of France, the United States and the United Kingdom of the confirmed ambassador-designates, in accordance with diplomatic procedures.
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