Governor Amaechi's Deputy Explains Why He Dumped APC For PDP

Governor Amaechi's Deputy Explains Why He Dumped APC For PDP

 

The deputy Governor of Rivers State,Mr Tele Ikuru, on Sunday, Dumped his All Progressives Congress, APC, for the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. In a statement giving his reasons, he said the APC “is a party of rebels, insurgents and anarchists, clothed in robes of pretense and deceit.”

My dear People of Rivers State, I bring you honest and sincere greetings. Today (Sunday), I address you out of the fullness of my heart. Recall that in December 2013, out of extreme loyalty to my boss and friend, I joined the APC, along with other then disillusioned Rivers People.

“Ever since, as the true nature and motives of APC are unveiled, I have continued to twist and turn in extreme mental and emotional agony. The more I struggle to belong, the more the Rivers man in me rejects the APC.“After carefully studying, interacting and analyzing the leadership of the party, I have come to the sad conclusion that the APC is a party of rebels, insurgents and anarchists, clothed in robes of pretence and deceit. APC is a party founded on deception and it thrives on unholy propaganda and falsehood.

Mr Ikuru said his decision was centred on the fact that he would not want to be listed as part of a generation that would witch hunt and hound down the very first ever President from the region, apparently referring to the incumbent President seeking re-election in the presidential election that will hold on March 28.

“I wash my hands off this treachery and in the light of the above, I wish to urge all My Supporters, the Good People of Rivers State to join hands with other well-meaning Nigerians to massively vote for President Goodluck Jonathan and the Transformation Agenda that has brought so much relief and succour to the greatest number of Nigerians.

“I also urge all Rivers People to vote for Mr Nyesom Wike (CON), who has shown by his antecedents, track records and boundless capabilities that he will deliver good governance to the People of Rivers State,” the Deputy Governor said in his defection speech.

Mr Ikuru has been Governor Chibuike Amechi’s deputy sine 2007 and has been campaigning for the APC along with Amechi until he declared his defection.

 

 

Rotimi Amaechi's Reaction To His Deputy's Defection To PDP

   Rotimi Amaechi's Reaction To His Deputy's Defection To PDP 

 

The Rivers State Governor Rt. Hon Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi has only this evening received the news of the resignation of his Deputy Governor Engr Tele Ikuru from the All Progressives Congress,” the statement read.

Whilst the news remains unofficial at this time as the Deputy Governor is yet to notify His Excellency the Governor of this move, Governor Amaechi however wishes Engr Ikuru all the best in his future political endeavours.

 He however wishes to note that the reasons adduced by Engr Ikuru are shocking as Deputy Governor lkuru has consistently been the one driving political activities in his local government area of Andoni and has been the second in command driving politics and governance in Rivers state. On a personal note, Governor Amaechi has accorded Engr Ikuru all the privileges and respect due the office of the Deputy Governor and has treated him with love as a friend brother.

Though the Governor had hoped that the numerous rumors of Engr Ikuru’s double-faced membership of the APC and open romance with the PDP were not true, he however appreciates the fact that every individual has a right to pursue his political dreams, as he deems most appropriate. It is however regrettable that Engr Ikuru has chosen the dishonourable path of barefaced lies and name-calling rather than the more honourable path of simply retracing his steps to where he has always been.”

Chadian Troops Bomb Regrouping Boko Haram Militants

Chadian Troops Bomb Regrouping Boko Haram Militants

 

The Chadian army on Sunday bombed Boko Haram positions, killing several dozen of militants near a village on the border with Niger, Reuters reports.

Two Chadian helicopters destroyed several vehicles and motorcycles carrying fighters in the Nigerian village of Djaboullam, which lies east across the border from the Niger town of Diffa, a Niger officer said.


"Niger and Chad had received intelligence that a group of Boko Haram fighters had gathered in the border village," after they've been chased from other towns by the Nigerian army, the officer said.

Militants were also gathering in other border towns from where they routinely launch mortar rounds into Niger, he said.

"We know they are massing in Malam Fatori, waiting for us to come," he said, referring to another northeast Nigerian town about three kilometers (2 miles) from Bosso, the nearest town across the border in Niger.

Niger and Chadian soldiers have been fighting the Islamist militants in a joint mission with Nigeria and Cameroon since March 2, in a bid to end Boko Haram's six-year insurgency in northern Nigeria which is threatening regional stability.

Nigeria Flying Eagles Emerge African U20 Champions

 Nigeria Flying Eagles Emerge African U20 Champions

 

Nigeria Flying Eagles have emerged Champions of the the African Under-20 Championship after beating host, Senegal, with just a goal. 

The Flying Eagles secured the winner at the 19 minute of the game, after the Senegalese goal keeper failed to stop Bulbwa’s flick. It is Nigeria’s 7th African U20 title and an outstanding outing for the Flying Eagles. 

In fact, this is amazing!