Biases of INEC and their underhand tactics, we have been vindicated - Princewill

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress APC in Rivers State, Prince T.J.T Princewill who is the Director on Strategic Communications of Tonye Cole Campaign Organization said the biases of INEC and their underhand tactics have been laid bare for everyone else to also see.

Mr. Princewill who made his view known in a statement circulated to journalists stated that, “it is better to be quiet and let people suspect you may have something in your mouth, than to open your mouth and confirm that you actually do. What INEC has shown in their attitude towards us and in putting out their midnight statement on the 15th of March was that they have been unable to resist the allure of big money and the evil of Nyesom Wike. Many of us said as much, but we were quietly dismissed as just being biased. Now that people have heard from an institution with even more integrity, the biases of INEC and their underhand tactics have been laid bare for everyone else to also see. They are not the first to succumb and they will not be the last, but thanks to the current anti corruption trend in Buhari governance, they are now dancing in the market square and the world is watching their backs.”

Text of the statement reads: “The recent terse statement made by the Nigerian Army exposed a wide gap in the relationship between the “independent” umpire and the security agencies, the same people who provide the conducive environment for INEC to operate. What is striking in the statement released by the Army is not that they simply dented INEC’s credibility, but that they called them out in a key aspect of their qualification that leaves them in tatters - their expected independence. How INEC recovers from this remains to be seen, but suffice to say that they can no longer speak with the freedom of the benefit of doubt they have been enjoying, from not only Nigerians but from the international community as well.

“Wike has tried to show us that he can buy anyone, recruit everyone and not be held accountable to anyone in his pursuit of his ambition to lord it over is in Rivers state. Thanks to the Nigerian Army, some elements in the Judiciary and also the Inspector General of Police, not everybody is for sale. There is still hope for justice and the illegal suspension of an exercise that was inching him towards defeat will not save him from an inevitable rendezvous. We conducted a Congress, they complained. We repeated it again, they sued. Judges excluded us from the ballot, we went for option B. Rivers people still humiliated Wike, they suspended his defeat. What more do we need to do, what else do they need to see, to know that this is not about one man, one party or even any individual ambition? It is a movement, united in the recovery of our state, our economy and our collective peace of mind.

“We in Rivers state know that there was no widespread violence that called for a total suspension of a whole state. If there was, how did INEC get results in 17 out of 23 LGAs? We know that widespread violence leaves a trail of death and destruction, if that was the case, how come INEC was able to declare results for Presidential elections when death and destruction was validated, but not for the governorship election when death and destruction was unconfirmed?

If INEC wants to be a responsible umpire, beyond obeying the courts, they will now need to do the following:

1. Apologize to Rivers people and the security agencies, especially the army, to rebuild the sense of joint duty needed to move forward.
2. Issue a statement condemning the violence meted out to all sides with specific reference to the Governor’s illegal storming of a collation center.
3. Cancel the entire process and start again or pending the resolution of all legal matters, announce the results as a collation of results announced per LGA, up to the point of “suspension”.
4. Change the REC and principal officers to conduct the election whenever the opportunity so provides, as there is no confidence in their neutrality and/or competence to conduct a free and fair election.

“Anything short of the above is business as usual and an exercise in futility. We are by this statement indicating our intent to be resolute against all odds in the goal of us rescuing our state from the shackles of wickedness. In both high and low places. We thank all the patriots that have still remained committed to justice in spite of the twists and turns of corrupt institutions.”


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2023 Rivers Politics: Wike Picks Austin Okpara, Dumps Abe and Tamy Danagogo - Eze

2023 Rivers Politics: Wike Picks Austin Okpara, Dumps Abe and Tamy Danagogo - Eze

Chief Nyesom Wike the Executive Governor of Rivers State who maybe stopped by the courts from participating in the 2019 gubernatorial election due to discrepancies over his birth certificate is already planning on who will take over from him if he once again succeed in bulldozing himself back to the Government House.

Governor Nyesom Wike who boasted to the inner caucus and kitchen cabinet of his administration comprising mainly of Ikwerre leaders that the birthday certificate saga will surely come to nothing as he is  convinced  that the court will dismiss the case and that he will contest the election and win convincingly.

Eze Chukwuemeka Eze a former ally of Governor Nyesom Wike and an APC chieftain in the State further exposed that Governor Wike while interacting with his caucus and his kitchen cabinet promised to hand over power to Rt. Hon.  Austin Okpara whom he described as a very loyal and trustworthy leader after the expiration of his tenure in 2023 if he wins the 2019 polls.

Eze expressed with nostalgia that this latest plot by Wike and his inner cohorts apart from frustrating the riverine area from ever occupying the seat of power in our life time negates the arrangement with Senator Magnus Abe who was promised that power will be handed over to him if he succeeds to render Rivers APC incapacitated and inability to field any candidate for the 2019 polls  which Senator Abe has professionally executed without any trace of blemish and to deny him what was promised to him so that another Ikwerre son after Rt Hon Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi and Governor Wike will be imposed on Rivers State is not justifiable and unacceptable

For Governor Wike to disclose to  his kitchen cabinet mainly of ikwere extraction during their  meeting held in the govt house where he disclosed that he can not either trust Magnus Abe or Tamy danagogo who is said to be eyeing the governorship ticket in 2023 is regrettable, abhorable  and condemnable.

Eze postulated that with this unholy step envisaged by Governor Wike for 2023, he has refused to acknowledge the fact that based on his woefull performance for the past four years that he has governed the State that the people of Rivers State have resolved unequivocally that he Wike Must Go come May 29th, 2019.

Eze regretted that some class if politicians in Rivers State have ganged up against the APC Leader in the South South region of Nigeria because of his stoic stand that power must rotate to the Riverine section of the State. Amaechi has proved that he is a just man whose love for Rivers State and her emancipation is infectious and legendary.

Eze said that Governor Wike is totally free to live in his dream world but with the adoption of governorship candidate of the African African Alliance Congress (AAC), Engr  Awara Biokpomabo, by the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers state, it is advisable for Governor Wike to start packing his goods out from the Brick House as the David of Rivers State is now set to take his rightful place in the scheme of things in the state but if he doubts he can search and read how King David was anointed by Prophet Samuel

Eze urges the entire Rivera State people to seize this golden opportunity to rescue our dear state from the hands of those that have ruined and make her a mockery before the other States in Nigeria", he said.

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Source: Chief Eze Chukwuemeka Eze

Sanwo-Olu will win on Saturday, says Kayode

Sanwo-Olu will win on Saturday, says  Kayode

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC ), Mr Kayode Odu on Thursday said the gubernatorial candidate of APC, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu would win on Saturday.

Odu, leader of a new organisation, The Lagos Vision  set up to get as many voters in Lagos State to vote the All Progressives Congress (APC ) Governorship and House of Assembly candidates  said the will of the people would see the ruling party through the governorship and house of Assembly elections in Lagos State.

"In Lagos State, we have the people with us and APC will be victorious on Saturday, March 9, 2019" he said.

The group was set up to mobilise the good people of Lagos State to ensure the victory of the ruling party. It was also formed to campaign for the re-election of President Muhammadu Buhari and installation of Sanwo-Olu as the governor of Lagos State.

"The APC candidate is running to make Lagos better. He is the only one that can strengthen the bond of unity, foster the spirit of oneness, enhance development and promote good governance " he said.

The APC chieftain spoke after a major road show in Surulere.

"The People appreciate Sanwo-Olu's  sterling qualities. He is the issue of 2019 governorship election. Lagos State needs him"

He said Sanwo-Olu would provide the enabling environment for peace and stability.

"Sanwo-Olu is qualified in every way to become governor of Lagos State.  He is only seeking opportunity to serve."

"Sanwo-Olu will continue to fight against poverty through the provision of sound education, basic health care facilities, potable drinking water, efficient transport, urban and rural communication facilities and other basic services."

"The APC candidate  will guarantee functional institutions such as independent legislature and judiciary as well as responsible and responsive bureaucracy."

"He will mobilise the greater majority of our people for development. Sanwo-Olu will create stability through the promotion of harmonious ethnic and religious co-existence, operate an all inclusive and open government and contribute ideas for the general improvement of our people."

"The Road Show was organised to mobilise the people of Lagos State  to vote APC on Saturday, March 9, 2019."

" Good leadership can be found in the person of Sanwo-Olu.  He is the most suitable to emerge as governor of Lagos State."

"Our vision is to reach the grassroots, to let them know the man we hope would become our governor."

Why AAC for Rivers Governor - Princewill

Why AAC for Rivers Governor - Princewill

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress APC, in Rivers State, Port Harcourt, Prince Tonye T.J.T Princewill who is the Director, Strategic Communications Tonye Cole Campaign Organization has thrown his weight behind the adoption of the African Alliance Congress (AAC ) for the governorship poll.

Mr. Princewill in a statement made available to journalists said: “Even though I cannot hide my disappointment at the non inclusion of Rivers State APC candidates on the ballot come Saturday, I too must approve the decision reached by our leadership to support Sowore’s AAC in our upcoming Governorship election. With the way things are hot in Rivers state, a double AC may just be what we need.”

The statement reads: Seriously though, “Wike must go” and “Power must rotate”, were what attracted me to this cause. It was not candidate specific then and it is not candidate specific now. Tonye Cole and the other APC candidates will still have their day in court. The apex court has not yet spoken and since we’re advised not to speak while eating, Rivers state without Wike will allow the judges to speak even more freely.

The injustice of exclusion like this will be written about for years to come and the actors and the role each one played will be dissected by law professionals and the rest of us, the world over. It’s nothing short of a disgrace. Justice for me is the annulling of this election, I still stand by that. But since justice has been denied us for far too long, we have opted to do what is available to us now; Vote out Wike. For as long as we all await justice, let us do it with a different person sitting in Brick House.

That is where Biokpo Awara comes in. I urge all those who love us to vote for him and all those who despise Wike’s politics to do same. I must advise you all to do so peacefully please. Election Violence is not our friend. He is Wike’s brother. And this Saturday, both Wike and his brother will meet their match, when the security agencies ensure your votes count, free from harassment and free from intimidation.

Oyibo man talk say; “A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush. Let us hold this one first before all our candidates come out from that bush.

Vote Biokpo Awara. Vote AAC. Remember the motto and also the logo. Hands up. Let’s take it back from those who want to keep taking us back.

Bonny Peace Summit: APC hails Amanyanabo-in-Council

.....Blasts PDP for her anti-peace stance

....Straighten the records

Tolofari Georg former Commissioner of Transport

On Wednesday, February 27, 2019, a joint meeting of Amanyanabo-in-Council, Titled Citizens and Political Stakeholders in Bonny was held at King Perekule Palace. The meeting, which was intended to reconcile all differences arising from the botched Presidential and National Assembly elections in Bonny and to prevent a reoccurrence, was presided over by the Amanyanabo himself, King Edward Asimini William Dappa Pepple III.

The All Progressives Congress, Bonny chapter expresses her profound gratitude to the King, Chiefs and Titled Citizens of Bonny Kingdom for their efforts towards a peaceful and cordial political environment in Bonny Kingdom.

However, it is regrettable that in less than 24 hours after a meeting of such magnitude convened and presided over by the Amanyanabo himself and subsequent signing of undertaking by representatives of the two dominant political parties, the APC and PDP, our brothers and sisters of the PDP have taken actions that negate the conciliatory spirit of the exercise by running to the media to give out uncomplimentary and negative reports against the APC, Bonny Chapter.   

To us, that action was ostensibly taken by the PDP to discredit the APC, make a political capital and, possibly, please their paymaster somewhere, who had mandated them during their campaign in Bonny to win at all costs, or risk being rendered irrelevant, politically.

As a political party which comprises men and women of exceptional nobility and proven integrity, we will not fold our arms and watch our political opponents paint us in very dark colours, demonize and portray us in bad light before the innocent public.

Therefore, in order to put the records straight, below is the text of the undertaking signed by both parties and all critical stakeholders:

Joint Meeting of Amanyanabo-In-Council, Titled Citizens' and Political Stake Holders, At the King Perekule Palace Hall, Bonny, Held On Wednesday 27th February, 2019

 An Undertaking

Sequel to the breach of peace that occurred on Saturday the 23rd of February, 2019 that led to the cancellation of elections in Bonny and the attendant hardship and disenfranchisement of the Bonny people in the Presidential and National Assembly Elections, Amanyanabo-In-Council has called on the political parties and political stakeholders to undertake as follows:

1. That no political party or its Representatives shall take actions that would be detrimental to the interest of Bonny Kingdom.

2. That no political party or its Representatives shall engage in any act of thuggery or sponsorship of same in the bid to have an advantage in the elections in Bonny Kingdom.

3. That all political matters must remain and political, and shall not extend to individual rights to brotherly relationship.

4. That no political party or its Representative shall use State Security apparatus to intimidate, harass or destroy the peace in the bonny Kingdom in the bid to have an advantage to the detriment of the Kingdom.

5. That all political stakeholders shall put the interest of Bonny first in all political decisions and actions.

6. That in the event of the disregard or flouting of this peace undertaking recourse shall be made to His Majesty for sanctions against any individual or political stakeholder not withstanding his/her position.

7. Any tittle citizen found to have flouted this undertaking shall after investigation be decisively sanctioned.

This peace undertaking is made this 27th Day of February, 2019 under the sign and seal of Amanyanabo-In-Council.

Signed and sealed by Bonny Political Parties and Stake Holders:

Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Bonny

1. Hon. Amasenibo Rodaford LongJohn

2. Hon. Amasenibo Simon Hart

3. Hon. Amaopusenibo Randoph Brown

4. Hon. Amasenibo Abinye B. Pepple

5. Hon. David Rogers Irimagha

6. Hon. Amaopuorubo Toru Ofili

7. Hon. Amb. Charles Tonye Jumboo

8. AMB. Vitoria Allison

9. Madam Lali Green

10. Hon. Isobonye Tobin

All Progressives Congress (APC) Bonny

1. Amasenibo Israel Waribo Pepple

2. Hon. George Tolofari

3. Amasenibo Edward E. Pepple

4. Hon. Omuso Abbey

5. Amaopusenibo Fubara K. Hart

6. Mrs. Dabota Jumbo

7. Hon. Henry Halliday

8. Amaopusenibo Nelson Ben-Irimagha

9. Hon. Adiesigha Halliday

10. Adolf Ransom Pepple

SE-Alabo, Amb. Dagogo Claud Wilcox, FSS, psc, JP, MON

Chairman, Bonny Chiefs' Council.

Se-Alabo Arthur Wellie-Pepple, PhD, FCAI, Msonta, AAGDD

Secretary Bonny Chiefs' Council.

Amaopusenibo Sir Fred S. Pepple 

Gen. Secretary, Tittle Citizens' Assembly.

In consideration of the above, the All Progressives Congress, Bonny Chapter, urges the general public to disregard any other information being released by the PDP, as it is intended to hoodwink them and turn them against the APC.

The All Progressives Congress, Bonny Chapter views the action of the PDP, Bonny as totally disrespectful to the Amanyanabo, the Chiefs and Titled Citizens who have made rigorous efforts to ensure a peaceful coexistence and mutual interplay between the APC and PDP in Bonny.

By the actions of the PDP, Bonny which is totally against the peace meeting and the undertaking signed thereafter by representatives of the APC and PDP in Bonny, as well as stakeholders, the APC respectfully calls on the traditional institution to take note of who actually were the perpetrators of the violence that led to the cancellation of the February 23 presidential and national assembly elections in Bonny.

Signed for APC, Bonny Chapter:

Hon. George Fubara Tolofari, Leader.

Amasenibo (Hon.) Israel Waribo Pepple, Chairman.

Amasenibo (Barr.) Edward Ebenezer Pepple, DG, APC Campaign Org.

Mr. Adolf Ransom Pepple, Publicity Secretary