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Breaking: List of Commissioners: Ray Nnaji names politicians Peter Mbah must not consider
By PETRUS OBI.
Tussle for who gets what in the emerging State Executive Council being compiled by Enugu Governor elect Dr. Peter Mbah has intensified.
From the position of Chief of Staff, SSG, commissioner, high class lobbying has intensified.
This situation is made worse following the dismal performance of the PDP in the state during the last election.
At least six or seven House of Reps members lost their seats the same goes for the House of Assembly where the Labour Party also took higher number of seats.
With so many out of office, former Guber and other aspirants who lost party nominations, there are lots of interests to be protected.
Already, more than five candidates are struggling for the position of the Chief of Staff. Amongst them are outgoing and former members of the House of Reps.
But Everydaynewsngr.net also gathered that the Governor elect may have made up his mind for a former LGA chairman for the position.
With the PDP as opposition party at the Federal level all attention for appointment have shifted to the state making it more difficult for the Governor elect.
Speaking on the issue of appointment, former PDP National Auditor Barr. Ray Nnaji told EverydayNewsngr.net that Mbah must very careful in selecting those to work with him.
Appointment he said, is an issue that he should be very careful because of the circumstances that surrounded his victory.
“He should understand that the crisis in the party that led to this situation has snowballed into a big problem that could cause him sleepless nights if he doesn’t make correct choices.
“The party did not perform well to the extent that it lost to an unknown party.
“Today the unknown party has dominated the House of Assembly. PDP has become a minority in a state they have been controlling apart from securing the Governorship position.
“So it’s an uneasy calm and he should not take it for granted by relaxing to do appointment based on sentiment or patronage.
“He should look for capability, competence and courage, with integrity; people who have what it takes. His first appointment will determine if the state will move forward or not.
“So he should be very careful in selecting people into any position. He can do that when he has stabilized.
“People might be lobbying but it’s left for him. We know a lot of people played different roles during the election, this is not time for that. He must look for credible people.
“Mbah is not lucky like other governors who had the opportunity to play around with people and appointments but his is different because of how he emerged. He must be very careful.
“Especially, those people who contributed to failure of our party shouldn’t be allowed to come close for now. Also, he made a lot of promises which should be fulfilled.
“Most of us are politicians; we were there before. But since 2007 I have not held any position; let them go and look for other things and get themselves fixed up for a while.
“Most of them are made. So why must they remain in the corridors of power? It’s not compulsory the government must settle them.
“Except someone who is going to add value to the government, if the person is ready to work.
“And some of them who have been from government to government would not want to come out and try their luck some other places; they will like to remain in government. And these are the people causing trouble.
“He should be very careful and not allow those things to happen. And whatever happened that made the party to lose woefully in the election should not repeat itself.
“Not a situation where because someone has been in government he should continue to be in government. It shouldn’t be for settlement or because one is out of position or out of job.
” It Shouldn’t be government of settlement, government of patronage ; people are already running around even those who didn’t contribute to his success and who cannot add value.
“So many of them who have been in government for a long time, they should come out and stay outside for sometime.”
Son of the late head of state and former Minister of Defence, Chief Thomas Aguiyi-Ironsi, in a letter of remembrance and solidarity written on behalf of the Aguiyi-Ironsi family to the Fajuyi family, marking the 60th anniversary of his death, said July 29, 2026, will be a solemn occasion to honour a soldier they described as “a war hero who offered himself as a sacrificial lamb for the unity and integrity of the nation.”
The family recalled that Lt Col Fajuyi, then Military Governor of the Western Region, made the ultimate sacrifice in 1966 when mutinous soldiers abducted him alongside Maj Gen Aguiyi-Ironsi in Ibadan during the military counter-coup.
They stated that Fajuyi, in a defining moment of conscience, chose honour over personal safety and refused to abandon his guest and superior, a decision the family said reflected the highest ideals of loyalty, integrity, and military brotherhood.
According to the statement, his action transformed him into a national martyr whose legacy continued to inspire unity, courage, and selfless service.
The Aguiyi-Ironsi family also expressed sympathy with the Fajuyi family, acknowledging the enduring pain of their loss, while praying for continued strength, comfort, and peace.
The statement further stated, “He did not run. He did not hide. He chose to stand. In that sacrificial decision lay the essence of his greatness.”
The family called on government institutions, military authorities, and custodians of national memory to ensure sustained recognition and support for the Fajuyi family, stressing that his sacrifice remained a national responsibility to remember and honour.
It urged Nigerians to draw inspiration from his life and death, noting that his legacy continues to challenge the nation to uphold unity, courage, honour, and selfless service.
Fajuyi was killed on July 29, 1966, during the military counter-coup in Ibadan alongside Aguiyi-Ironsi.
By Okey Maduforo Awka
The emergence of Chief Ikeagwuonu Ugochinyere as the Minority Leader of the Federal House of Representatives has been described as a vindication of the fact that the Action People’s Party (APP ) represents the collective interests of the Nigerian masses.
Recall that recently, Ugochinyere was elected as the Minority Leader of the party in a keenly contested election of the Federal House of Representatives.
According to a statement by the Chairman Anambra state chapter of the APP Chief Chijioke Okeke, Ugochinyere had been consistent in offering himself as the voice of the people and that of the voiceless.
“It did not come to us as a surprise that our great leader High Chief Ugochinyere became the Minority leader of the Federal House of Representatives because he has always been consistent and focus towards providing himself as the only vent for the masses at the Green Chambers”
“We know his pedegre as a politician as well as a leader and he has remained focus in ensuring that the voiceless are heard and this is also a vindication of our party’s unflinching desire to provide a veritable platform in a democratic process”
Okeke further stated that the fifth columnists who had attempted to deregister the party have been put to shame adding that the party shall continue to champion the interests of the Nigerian people.
“They made failed attempt at deregistering our great party but they lost sight of the fact that the APP is firmely rooted on ground and has all that it takes to drive the wishes and aspirations of the Nigerian populace and with this recent development our traducers have been put to shame and our party is on the path of further greatness “. Okeke noted .
By Okey Maduforo Awka
Six members of the Indigenous People Of Biafra IPOB have been declared wanted by the Nigerian Police .
The six persons led by Mr Chukwuebuka Ohaechesi, include Emma Okonkwo, Jude Uwa, Gentle Okoro, Uchenna Dike, and Emmanuel Nwankwo who are said to be at large.
The were said to have fled to neighboring states in the South East hence signaling the other four Police Commands in the geopolitical zone to assist in the manhunt for them
The Police accused them of executing protests against the detaintion of the leader of IPOB Mazi Nnamdi Kanu who is currently serving jail terms in Sokoto Correction Center.
According to a statement issued by the Abia Police Public Relations Officer of the Command, ASP Eguavon Omokaro, the individuals are suspected members of IPOB who have allegedly participated in protests at various times and locations within the state.
The statement alleged that the protests were organised in connection with the continued detention of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu and demands for justice through the judicial process.
The Police Command further stated that these protests have allegedly resulted in breaches of peace and disruptions to law and order in Abia State. Consequently, the Police Intelligence Department reportedly concluded that the named individuals were among the principal organisers and coordinators of the demonstrations.
The statement further alleged that; ;
“It should be noted that on every 30th day of May, these men and their cohorts convene for the so-called remembrance of Biafra, holding clandestine meetings at various locations in the name of the emancipation of the Biafran Republic and the release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.”
According to the police, the six individuals were invited on several occasions for questioning in relation to the allegations against them.
The statement indicated that the first invitation was issued on 18 December 2025, followed by a second invitation on 7 February 2026, and a third invitation on 3 March 2026.
The police alleged that the individuals failed to honour all three invitations.
The statement further asserted:
“These individuals were invited by the police on several occasions. Firstly, on 18 December 2025, they failed to honour the invitation. Again, they were invited on 7th February 2026 and failed to appear. Finally, they were invited on 3 March 2026, and they also failed to present themselves before the police.” It stated.
As a result, the Abia State Police Command announced that all six individuals had been formally declared wanted.
The police appealed to members of the public to provide any reliable information that could lead to their arrest and prosecution, stating that informants would be suitably rewarded.
The declaration of the six individuals as wanted persons is linked to allegations of their participation in pro-Biafra activities, demonstrations concerning the detention of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, and their alleged association with IPOB, an organisation that has been the subject of extensive scrutiny and security operations by Nigerian authorities.
In a statement shared on social media, VeryDarkMan argued that Wike may not fully understand the pain and trauma experienced by parents of abducted children and affected teachers. He claimed that the minister’s children were educated abroad, away from the security challenges facing many Nigerian families.Nigerian entertainment news
The activist stated that insecurity, kidnapping, and attacks on schools remain serious national concerns and should not be dismissed or reduced to political issues. He stressed that the fears and frustrations of parents whose children face security threats deserve greater attention from public officials.
VeryDarkMan further warned that political power is temporary, urging leaders to remain accountable to the people and sensitive to the challenges confronting ordinary Nigerians.
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