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APGA Will No Longer Tolerate Vote Buying, Transactional Politics At Primaries, Says Soludo
APGA Will No Longer Tolerate Vote Buying, Transactional Politics At Primaries, Says Soludo
The Governor of Anambra State, Charles Soludo, says the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) primaries will no longer permit monetary inducement or transactional politics.
He spoke on Saturday at the party’s South-East zonal stakeholders’ meeting in Awka.
Mr Soludo linked the party’s slow growth since 2002 to a culture where officials allegedly exploited aspirants during primaries.
He said the practice weakened internal democracy, discouraged credible participation and undermined institutional development.
“The era of marketing party tickets is over. Parties must be driven by values, policies and accountability, not commerce,” he said.
Mr Soludo lamented a system where party funds were allegedly shared immediately, leaving no structure for sustainable financing.
“The party has not grown because past leaderships treated it as a business venture. That must stop,” he added.
He urged stakeholders to reassess direction and rebuild APGA as a transparent, accountable and ideologically driven platform.
“Our tickets are not for sale. We are rebuilding the party into what it should be, not a trading post,” he said.
Mr Soludo said past practices, where aspirants were allegedly misled after financial commitments, eroded trust and discouraged genuine investment.
He warned that “give-and-take” politics in APGA had ended, stressing the party must serve collective interests.
APGA National Chairman, Sylvester Ezeokenwa, announced an 11-point code of conduct for future primaries.
Mr Ezeokenwa said the framework would promote transparency, equity and internal democracy, while addressing disputes in nomination processes.
He said the party would adopt the Option A4 voting system for the 2026 primaries to enhance transparency and accountability.
“In the past, flawed primaries undermined APGA. Clear rules are needed to address these challenges,” he said.
According to him, the code bans officials from wearing campaign materials or accepting gifts and prohibits the distribution of money or items during primaries.
Mr Ezeokenwa added that only expression of interest fees would be paid initially, with nomination fees after successful screening.
He said officials must not attend private endorsement events and should step aside if supporting any aspirant.
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“Even presenting money as a kola nut or gift-sharing has been banned,” he said.
Earlier, National Vice Chairman (South-East), Chief Augustine Ehiemere, cited inadequate funding as a major challenge.
Mr Ehiemere urged elected and appointed officials to support the party’s platform for financial sustainability.
“Political activities require logistics, mobilisation and administration. Without funding, the party cannot function effectively,” he said.
Peter Obi Would Flee to Cameroon if He Faces Challenges as President, Says Wike
Mr Wike spoke on Tuesday at Abaji Area Council during a Rainbow Coalition and Stakeholders’ meeting in Abuja.
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The minister said Mr Obi would abandon the country’s problems rather than confront them, unlike President Bola Tinubu, whom he hailed for taking tough decisions to address Nigeria’s challenges.
According to him, Nigeria needs a president who could confront difficult situations rather than abandon the country when challenges arise.
Mr Wike maintained that ruling a country goes beyond public relations or political rhetoric; it requires competence and a willingness to be accountable in the face of challenges.
Meanwhile, he urged residents of Abaji Area Council to demonstrate their support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election by voting for him in the 2027 election.
He said he would not rely on Abaji political leaders’ promises to ensure Mr Tinubu’s victory but would assess their support by their ability to deliver their respective polling units and wards.
The minister added, “Nobody is competing with Rivers. I don’t know what you all think. The only people who are going to compete with Rivers are the FCT. Whatever I will do there, I will do it here. So make sure you beat Rivers.”
Mr Wike also cautioned them against repeating their mistake in the 2023 elections by voting for candidates who failed to maintain contact with their constituents after securing electoral victory.
The minister said residents should assess political officeholders based on their accessibility, performance and contributions to development rather than political promises.
“You went and elected somebody you don’t know. Is it not correct? Have you seen the person again? Has he come to address you? Has he asked you what your problems are? Has he moved anything that will affect the interest of the FCT?” he asked.
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Mr Wike also reiterated his commitment to addressing Abaji’s electricity challenges before the 2027 elections, directing the area council chairman to intensify efforts towards restoring power supply.
He described the Abaji engagement as the final meeting in his tour of the six FCT area councils ahead of the elections, saying he would return to assess residents’ satisfaction with the administration’s performance.
Mr Wike further disclosed that he would meet with youths in the FCT on Wednesday to discuss political mobilisation and other issues affecting their participation in the forthcoming elections.
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Eastern Marine Customs Sets to Maximise Border Security Through Joint Naval Operations
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Eastern Marine Command has proposed joint operations with the Nigerian Navy to strengthen maritime security along the eastern sea border.
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According to a press release signed by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Deputy Superintendent of Customs Joshua Iliya, the Acting Comptroller in charge of the Command, Deputy Comptroller of Customs Ntongha Edet, remarked during a high-level visit to the Navy Forward Operating Base (FOB) in Ibaka, Akwa Ibom State, on Thursday, 5 November 2026.
He commended the existing cooperation between both agencies. He called for joint patrol operations involving officers and men of the Eastern Marine Command and naval personnel to enhance maritime domain awareness.
“I am here to formally request the inclusion of Customs marine officers in joint patrol sorties with the Nigerian Navy to maximise operational reach within our area of responsibility,” he said.
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In response, the officer in charge of Forward Operating Base (FOB) Ibaka, Navy Captain Adebowale Omotosho, pledged full support and emphasised that providing operational assistance to the Customs Service is vital.
“As the Navy secures the marine territory, Nigeria Customs protects our economic interests to ensure critical national development. I am assuring you that FOB Ibaka under my leadership will maintain an open-door policy and share operational success with Customs,” he said.
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NNPC Extends Financial Literacy Training to Corps Members in 36 States
NNPC Corporate Social Responsibility arm, NNPC Foundation Ltd/Gte., in partnership with the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), on Sunday, 8th November 2026, hosted the NYSC Financial Literacy Training Programme for Batch C, Stream 2 Corps Members in Abuja, with simultaneous sessions held across NYSC Orientation Camps in the 36 states of the Federation.
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The training provided Corps Members with practical guidance on making informed financial decisions, managing their finances and considering entrepreneurship as a path to self-reliance at the end of their service year.
Beneficiaries Exceed 1.4 Million as NNPC Extends Financial Literacy Training to Corps Members in 36 States
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Since its introduction in 2023, the programme has reached more than 1.4 million Corps Members, reflecting NNPC Limited’s commitment to widening financial inclusion among young Nigerians and preparing them to build stable livelihoods and contribute to national economic growth.
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