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29/03/2024

Dr Dickson Akoh Congratulates Rev. Fr Sylvester Onmoke on his appointment as Provost, College of Education, Oju.

The Oyachaba K'Idoma, Dr Dickson Akoh has felicitated with Rev. Fr Sylvester Onmoke on his appointment by Governor Hyacinth Alia as the Provost of College of Education, Oju.

Dr Akoh describes the appointment of Fr Onmoke as Provost of the higher institution as meritorious and well-deserving. According to him, Fr Onmoke's quest for better education is unparallel, this is showed clearly in the drastic transformation that accompanies his priestly vocation in all the places he served.

He urges Fr Onmoke to make good use of this opportunity by transforming the College of Education into a real citadel of learning and a reference point to other higher institutions in the state and Nigeria as a whole.

As a Catholic Priest with high moral standard, Dr Akoh expects the Rector to besides impacting academic knowledge also make significant impacts in shaping the character of his students, which according to him can lead to the eradication of social vices such as cultism, prostitution etcetera that is often associated with many higher institutions in Nigeria.

He commended Governor Hyacinth Alia for the choice of the Rev. Father whom according to him has track records as an academia with overwhelming grassroots educational impacts.

Dr Akoh has no doubt in the academic prowess and competence of Fr Onmoke to take the tertiary institution to a greater heights and so wishes him well in his new assignment.

14/03/2024

Ugboju Marks 2024 Ej'Alekwu Cultural Festival with Unity Picnic

The Organizing Committee of the 2024 Ej'Alekwu Cultural Festival in-conjunction with the Management of Ambassador's Resort & Gardens, Ogoli-Ugboju has put together a Unity Picnic to commemorate this year's festival. The Unity Picnic is meant to bring sons and daughters of the district together for the common good and development of the area.

The Unity Picnic which has its theme as Re-enacting our Cultural Heritage and Values: The people and the Society' is expected to feature series of cultural and social activities such as dance, musical concert, talent show, comedy, cultural visitation, exchange of gifts and public lecture. There are other activities also lined up by the management of Ambassador's Resort & Gardens to make the outing a worthwhile.

Activities for the cultural picnic is scheduled to commence by 12pm prompt on Saturday, 16th March, 2024.

The Cultural picnic which will be holding at Ugboju Garden in Ambassador's Resort & Gardens, Ogoli-Ugboju will attract a gate fee as indicated in the attached flier.

Ambassador's Resort is where hospitality ends.

23/10/2023

OYACHABA K'IDOMA DESCRIBES OTUKPO ROBBERY CARNAGE AS WICKED AND RETARDING

Consoles bereaved families and the Idoma Nation over attack

The Oyachaba K'Idoma, Dr. Dickson Akoh has joined other well meaning Nigerians in condemning the dastardly massacre of innocent lives during the robbery incident that engulfed some new generation banks in Otukpo last Friday, 20th October, 2023.

According to him, this is one attack too many that must be nipped in the bud so as to avert any of such occurrences in the future. He recounted how similar incident of bank robbery in Otukpo led to the killing of some Police Officers on duty in Ojali in cold blood some years ago.

He advocated intelligence gathering to be the major panacea to the lingering security lapses that has left the area porous and often at the mercy of men of the underworld. Security men can achieve little if taken unawares in arms combat just as witnessed in this case. Perpetrators of such organized crime must have studied the terrain and the security gaps before striking, he added.

Prof. Akoh calls on Idoma sons and daughters to be united in finding lasting solution to the security challenges in Benue South. According to him, no landmark development can be achieved without the security of lives and properties of the people.

He condemn the cold blood killing of a banker, and Customers, and also some Police Officers, including the Divisional Police Officer of Otukpo who lost their lives in line of duty while combating the criminals. He condole with the families of the bereaved and ask God to console them.

While applauding the prompt responses of the men of the Nigeria Army, the Nigeria Police, the Department of State Services and the brave Idoma Youth for combating those criminals leading to the death of two of them, Akoh call on the various security Agencies to continue to synergies and not to relent in their efforts untill every one of those criminals are apprehended and punished severely for this crime against the peace loving people of Idoma land.

He calls on the government to lay out programs and activities that are geared towards the meaningful engagement of the Youth in productive ventures so as to take then away from crime.

23/10/2023

13/09/2023

13/09/2023

IDOMA CULTURAL AND SOCIAL CENTER UNDERWAY.


The paramount ruler of the Idoma Kingdom, His Royal Majesty, Agaba'idu, Elaigwu Odogbo Obagaji John CON, has unveiled his ambitious plan to build the Idoma Cultural and Social Center in the heart of Otukpo, the traditional headquarters of the Idoma nation.

Agaba-Idu revealed this state-of-the-art facility, when completed will provide comfortable ambient, secure, and convenient accommodation for individuals and groups, with a promise and commitment to guaranteeing a memorable experience while engaging the rich socio-cultural history and traditions of the Idoma people.

The Center when completed is expected to have a Hall of Fame, Multipurpose hall, ICT center, Mini mall, Pharmacy, Meeting rooms, and an eighty-nine (89) rooms fully furnished guest rooms that would cater to the needs of locals and visitors alike.

The center's primary objective is to serve as a central hub for the Idoma Renaissance, attracting dignified personalities around the globe, including local and international researchers, cultural enthusiasts, creative persons, and tourists who seek to experience the Idoma culture and tradition.

His Royal Majesty hints that the edifice would be completed with an aesthetics that combines both contemporary and traditional architectural designs and amenities to create and present an environment that seamlessly blends the past and present, with a Hall of Fame dedicated to an archive of Idoma history, histories of past Och’Idoma, as well as that of other notable people and events that have helped to shape the socio-cultural evolution of the Idomas, contributing to our growth, global spread and development.

Agaba-Idu being a scholar of repute, a disciplined professional, and a renowned visionary, envisioned the Center to be a melting pot of progressive ideas and a catalyst for cultural exchange. One of the key highlights of the center is its dedication and boosting of the diverse cultural heritage of the Idoma people. It is also geared towards collectively revitalizing and archiving our rich history for the benefit of our future generations.

A high-level committee will be inaugurated in the coming weeks by His Royal Majesty to ensure the quick realization of this groundbreaking project befitting the Idoma Kingdom in Otukpo.

The center which is expected to generate unimaginable revenue for the Idoma Area Traditional Council upon completion will serve as a hub for cultural festivals, art exhibitions, skills acquisition, and workshops.

The facility's strategic location in Otukpo ensures convenient accessibility for visitors, further enhancing its reputation as a paramount host center for important guests.

HRM envisions a space where dignitaries, scholars, creative artists, and individuals from all walks of life can come together to exchange ideas, foster collaborations, and appreciate the enduring legacy of the Idoma people.

This epochal project when it comes to fruition would be the first if it's kind in Nothern Nigeria. This bold initiative of HRM Agaba-Idu Elaigwu Odogbo Obagaji John the Och’Idoma is expected to leave an indelible mark on the cultural landscape of the Idoma nation

Besides boosting the local economic capacity of the ancient city of Otukpo, the center would essentially provide direct and indirect employment to hundreds of our teeming youths, thereby reducing the rate of unemployment and restiveness within Otukpo and its environs.

Meanwhile, the Idoma Cultural and Social Center has been registered with the Otukpo Local Government for this special and specific project to enable all Idoma sons, daughters, title holders from the Idoma Kingdom and sundry to participate and take ownership and responsibility for the development of our Kingdom especially this conceived laudable project.

The Och’Idoma HRM Agaba-Idu Elaigwu Odogbo Obagaji John CON wants all hands on deck to make sure this idea and more like it comes into reality.

Onuminya Samuel Odoba
Chief Palace Scribe & Media Aide To HRM Och'Idoma
13/9/2023.

21/03/2023

Benue Elder, Prof Akoh, Congratulates Benue gov-elect, House of Assembly members-elect.
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From Kayode Lawal, Abuja.

Renowned Benue State's Elder, Prof. Dickson Ameh Akoh has congratulated the Benue State's Governor- elect, Rev. Fr Hyacinth Alia and his Deputy, Dr Sam Ode on their emergence as Governor and Deputy Governor elect from the gubernatorial election conducted last Saturday, 18th March, 2023 in the State.

Prof Akoh said that the emergence of Father Alia as Governor-elect is a confirmation of the yearnings and aspirantions of Benue people for a positive change and development.

Akoh said in a congratulatory message to the good people of Benue State that the victory of Father Alia is indeed a victory for the birthing of a new Benue, where democratic dividends and tangible development are expected to prevail over mediocre and underdevelopment.

Akoh in the message expressed confidnce in the ability of the Governor-elect to change the rhetoric in Benue State through human capital and Infrastructural development in all nooks and crannies of the State.

To him, Fr Alia's intimidating credentials will in no distant time become manifest in the State.

He advised the Governor-elect to assemble a credible team of technocrats and policy makers with vast experience into the governance of the State so as not to dash the high expectations and the goodwill as demonstrated by the electorates in electing him.

Prof. Akoh equally congratulated all the House of Assembly members-elect on the platform of the All-Progressives Congress in the State

He however charged them to be prepared to give their optimum best in enacting laws that will meet the yearnings and aspirations of the good people of the State.

The Oyachaba K'Idoma also felicitated with the Leader of the Party, Senator George Akume, the Chairman, Comrade Austin Agada, major stakeholders and the entire APC family for relentlessly working round the clock to secure the landmark victory for the party in the State.

https://www.nannews.ng/2023/03/21/alias-victory-confirmation-of-yearnings-aspirations-of-benue-people-akoh/

14/02/2023

Benue South Elders in fresh Bid to deliver political victory to Tinubu-Shetima ticket. Feb 25.

From Kayode Lawal, Abuja.

The Benue South Elders otherwise known as Benue Progressives Forum, (G9) have put modalities in place to commence mass mobilization of eligible voters across the nine Local Government Areas of Benue South in support of the presidential ambition of Tinubu/Shetima of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

To ensure effective and inclusive mobilization of eligible Voters, the group has named and inaugurated it's Executive Committeed across the nine Local Government Areas of the region.

Speaking during the inauguration of the Exco in Abuja, the chairman of G9, Chief Johnson Agada charged them to endeavor to put in their best in mobilizing Voters in all the nine Local Government Areas of Idoma land.

He emphasized the need for the officers to put in their best to ensure good turn out of Voters during the forth coming Presidential and National Assembly Elections in the Area.

According to the Chairman, mass participation in the coming election should be the utmost concern of all the newly inaugurated Exco.

The group chairman stated that the political interest of Idoma people is paramount to its pursuit and advised Benue South people to cultivate the spirit of mass participation during every election as only through that will the zone redeem itself from the political dominance of the other two zones in Benue State.

He said that the group has discovered that political apathy in Benue South also known as Zone C in the past is a direct consequences of lack of effective mobilization of voters,.

As part of concerted efforts to galvanize support of Idoma people for the Presidential Candidate of the APC and Asiwaju Tinubu and his vice Kashim Shetima, G9 has planned a mass rally to be held very soon in Benue South before the Presidential Election.

Benue South Progressives Forum (G9), he said, is a vehicle to promote equity and fairness and encourage internal democracy within the APC and also seeks to defend the Zone C interest and uplift the dignity of ordinary citizens from the zone.

Highlight of the meeting was the admittance of a new member, Hon. Enayi Onaji into the group.

30/12/2022

2023: PROF AKOH CONVENES UGBOJU INTER-PARTY PROJECT FOR PEACE AND UNITY IN UGBOJU DISTRICT...

Thur. 29th December 2022.

Ahead of the 2023 General Elections billed to commence from February, 2023, Benue-born Peace Ambassador and National Commandant, Peace Corps of Nigeria, Prof. Dickson Akoh has convened an inter-party coalition aimed at fostering political harmony and unity across all the communities in Ugboju District.

The coalition which aimed at advancing unity and peaceful coexistence of the district during the 2023 elections was attended by officials of the four active political parties in Ugboju District of Otukpo Local Government Area in Benue State.

In his opening remarks, the Convener, Prof. Dickson Akoh welcomed those in attendance and appreciated their response to the call, in preparation to the forthcoming 2023 General Elections.

While reiterating his traditional mandate as Ogigo'mebe K'Ugboju and therefore not standing on partisanship, he explained that the focus of this laudable project is to enhance inter-party relationship aimed at harmonizing the community interest of the various parties, strive to achieve a violence-free electioneering activities to avoid conflict, confrontation and rancour, sensitize the electorates towards identifying individual candidates and capacities that would benefit the Ugboju community rather than party affiliation without recourse to electoral value; and to avoid destabilizing the communal bond, amongst others.

In response to the cause, every speaker hinged on the recurring vote value of the Ugboju people without corresponding dividends or rewards over the years. It was instructive to all that the strength of unity should yield positive results in this dispensation.

Prior to the close of the discourse, it was unanimously agreed that no candidate would be allowed to whip sentiments and campaign of calumny, but to present their manifestos and promises as per what the communities stand to gain if voted.

In conclusion, an Inter-Party Council was constituted to steer the affairs with the following persons appointed to oversee the affairs of the coalition:

Chairman - Michael Ochenyiolo of the PDP, from Ugboju-Ehaje Ward.

Vice Chairman - Samuel Abogonye of the APC, from Ugboju-Icho Ward.

Secretary - Elias Amodu of APC, from Ugboju-Icho Ward.

Assistant Secretary - Sunday Abraham of SDP, from Ugboju-Otahe Ward.

Youth Leader - Patrick Ajonye Stephen of Labour Party, from Ugboju-Otahe.

Women Leader - Ada Enokela of SDP, from Ugboju-Ehaje.

Organizing Secretary - Austin Abah of Labour Party, from Ugboju-Icho.

Patron - Elder Ejah Abraham.

Speaking on behalf of the EXCOs shortly after the appointment, Hon Michael Ochenyilo of the PDP extract, from Ugboju-Ehaje Ward, thanked Prof Akoh for his efforts in advancing peace and the socioeconomic fortunes of Ugboju district.

Ochenyilo while reiterating members' commitment to peace and unity in Ugboju District, enjoined other political heavyweights in other districts in Zone C and Benue State to emulate Prof Dickson Akoh's noble idea aimed at fostering peace and unity in Idoma land.

11/11/2022

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17/08/2022

Row in Benue APC over ex-Gov. Akume's ploy to impose Deputy Governorship candidate..

From Kayode Lawal Abuja.

Uneasy calm has enveloped the rank and file of members of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in Benue State over the alleged desperate ploy by a former Governor of the state Mr George Akume to impose a deputy governorship candidate against the wish of majority members of the party.

Akume's ploy said to have reached its peak is said to be threatening the success of the party in the 2023 governorship election unless the Senator Abdullah Adamu led -National Leadership rises to the challenge and avert implosion in the party.

Contrary to the position of APC leaders, elders and stakeholders in Benue South Senatorial District to be allowed free hand and due process in selecting a popular Deputy Governorship candidate to shore up acceptability of APC, Akume and two others are said to be bent in fielding their favorite person at the expense of the party.

In a strongly worded letter to APC National Chairman, Senator Abdullah Adamu, the national leadership of the party was urged to quickly wade into the impasse and reverse any unpopular decision that may bring the party into collision with genuine members and voters in the state.

Among others, the Benue South Senatorial District APC leaders alleged that Akume, using two henchmen, Chief Simon Shango and Senator Jack Tilley Gado has been making unpopular move to impose his nephew, Sam Ode on the party's governorship candidate, Reverend Father Hyacinth Alia.

The Benue South APC Elders' letter entitled "Impasse on the choice of the Deputy Governorship candidate in Benue State" and dated August 17, 2022 warned that the members will resist the ploy to impose Hon. Sam Ode on the people.

The letter to Adamu read in part " Once again, we wish to use this medium to draw Your Excellency's kind attention to yet again, an undercurrent scheming by the leaders of the party in the state, Senator George Akume in connivance with two of his kinsmen, Chief Simon Shango and Senator Jack Tilley Gado to undermine the interest of the party in our Zone by imposing their nephew Hon Sam Ode as the running mate to the Governorship candidate, His Excellency, Rev Father Hyacinth Alia.

"Sir, reliable information at our disposal is to the effect that on Tuesday 16th August 2022, a plan was hatched by the aforementioned trio to convoke a meeting of some selected members of the State Working Committee of the party in Benue State at a designated venue in Abuja for the sole purpose of passing a vote of confidence on the purported choice of Hon Sam Ode as a running mate by just a handful of this leaders without any form of consultations with the the leadership, elders and other stakeholders in Benue South Senatorial District.

"In arriving at the new plot, Senator George Akume, Chief Simon Shango and Senator Jack Tilley Gado, who conceived this latest plot as their last resort and mindful of the fact that members of the State Working Committee of the Tiv extraction from the two Senatorial District of Zone A and B will overrule that of the Benue South Senatorial District (Idoma) that will constitute one third of those in attendance.

"It is in the light of the above that we wish to state loud and clear that for the record that any meeting of the State Working Committee called for the purpose of imposing either Hon Sam Ode or any running mate of the Governorship candidate is without the blessings of the leaders, Elders and other major stakeholders of Benue South and will therefore, remain unacceptable.

"Constitutionally, we are mindful of the fact that the Governorship candidate is empowered to pick his running mate after due consultations with relevant stakeholders without any interference.

"The consequences of this deliberate manipulation in the 2023 general election should be better imagined than real.

"Some aggrieved members are already on their way out of the party because of the'sole administor' style the party is being run in the state.

"We implore you to do the needful to salvage the reputation of the party in Benue State because of the dwindling acceptability of the party in the state and the fact that the initial enthusiasm that the emergence of the Governorship candidate attracted is already waning"

The warning letter is signed by a former Senate President, Senator Ameh Ebute and Secretary of Benue South APC Stakeholders, Chief John Agada.

The stakeholders maintained that Akume's planned endorsement meeting, is to undermine the Benue South expanded Elders and stakeholders convention held on 30th July, 2022 where over 12 aspirants for Deputy Governorship were in attendance and list arrived at in the meeting was forwarded to the National Secretariat of the party as instructed for possible selection of acceptable candidate.

"Politics is not a one man show or family affairs as being exhibited by Senator George Akume. This is evident in his desperation to impose his nephew on the Governorship candidate as running mate thereby undermining the collective interest of the Idoma and Igede people.

"It should be noted that some members of the State Working Committee have shown to have compromised even long before now as evident in the fact that the Benue South Zonal Chairman of the party, Reverend Pinot Ogbaji had since last three weeks congratulated Hon Sam Ode even when there has been no official announcement of the Deputy Governorship candidate candidate by the party or the Governorship candidate".

Akume’s Choice Of Deputy-Gov Candidate Tears Benue APC Apart

https://independent.ng/akumes-choice-of-deputy-gov-candidate-tears-benue-apc-apart/

Row in Benue APC over ex-Gov. Akume's ploy to impose Deputy Governorship candidate..
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01/08/2022

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23/07/2022

Benue Zone C APC Stakeholders seek Abdullah Adamu's intervention in Deputy Governorship nomination.

From Kayode Lawal Abuja.

Critical Stakeholders in the All Progressive Congress (APC) in Zone C of Benue State have canvassed for quick intervention of the National Chairman of the party, Senator Abdullah Adamu in the crisis ravaging the party over the selection of Deputy Governorship candidate for the 2023 election.

The stakeholders warned that unless the Adamu-led National Leaders step into the dispute and amicably and objectively resolve the matter, the party might be heading to hit the rock in the coming election.

The grouse of the stakeholders arose from the way the Idoma Nation was denied the opportunity to produce the Governorship candidate for the 2023; election.

The Idomas and their Igede counterparts had agitated for the Governorship seat this time around having been denied the opportunity in the past 47 years the state was created.

However, the crisis currently rocking the party is on the selection of the Deputy Governorship candidate where attempts are being made to deny the Zone C Senatorial District of opportunity to recommend a candidate of their choice.

Rather than allowing the Idoma nation to decide and recommend a suitable candidate, attempts are being made using Senator Jack Tilley Gyado and Chief Simon Shango, both Tiv by tribe to impose a former Minister of State for Niger Delta, Hon Sam Ode whose mother is of the Tiv lineage with the governorship candidate and State Leader of the party, Senator George Akume.

The Stakeholders recalled that the scenario played out in the 2019 election during which APC lost woefully in Benue State.

The Zone C stakeholders drew the attention of the Adamu-led National Leaders to the roles played by the same people during the last Governorship primary which has attracted nine different Court cases against the party

The Stakeholders appealed to the APC national leaders to wade into the dispute and stop those making the unpopular move to impose deputy governorship candidate at the detriment of the Senatorial District.

They warned that the party might witness defections unless concerted efforts are made to stop injustice in the party in the state.

Meanwhile, the APC Elders in Benue South have denied a statement credited to "Committee of Wise Men" to the effect that Dr Sam Ode has been nominated as governorship running mate.

The statement signed by a former Senate President, Chief Ameh Ebute and 13 others read in part "The attention of the APC elders in Benue South Senatorial District has been drawn to a News item published online on 22nd July, 2022 by TheNigerian News, purporting the nomination of Dr. Sam Ode as the running mate to the governorship candidate of APC in Benue State, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia. The news credited the purported nomination to a recommendation from the APC elders council referred to as ‘Committee of Wise Men’.

"With the mandate of the APC elders in Benue South Senatorial District which slot it is to produce the Deputy Governorship Candidate for the party, I wish to state as follows:
That the APC elders in Benue South were never consulted by any one on the purported nomination of Dr. Sam Ode as running mate to the APC Governorship Candidate.

"That no elder of the party met under any committee of Wise Men or APC Elders’ Council to do any discussion on the choice of running mate to the APC governorship candidate on 21st July, 2022 as claimed in the news.

"That APC Elders’ Council in Benue South Senatorial District is yet to be constituted after it’s dissolution by the current state working committee of the party on assumption of office.

"That Chief John Ochoga is not the Chairman of any APC Elders’ Council in Benue South Senatorial District as the Elders Council has not been constituted after its dissolution.

"That the purported nomination of Dr. Sam Ode as contain in the news is a deliberate attempt by mischief makers to cause tension and disharmony in the party in order to undermine our victory in the coming election.

"That the APC Elders are having emergency meeting on Saturday, 23rd July, 2022 to address the ugly development in order to prevent the repeat of the electoral misfortune suffered by our party in the state 2019".

Those who signed the statement are Senator Ameh Ebute, Gen. Lawrence Onoja, Chief Stephen Lawani, Alhaji Usman Abubakar, Chief Audu Ogbeh, Gen. Chris Garuba, Engr. Morgan Okwoche, Chief Ameh Udoh, Prince Obande Omoi, Comrade Abba Yaro, Hon. Nick Eworo,
Chief Johnson Inalegwu Agada, Chief Edwin Anyebe and Hon. Philip Achegblu.

https://toscadst.com/benue-dep-gov-crisis-stakeholders-want-adamus-urgent-intervention/

https://independent.ng/apc-elders-deny-sam-odes-nomination-as-running-mate-to-guber-candidate-in-benue/

Benue Dep Gov Crisis: Stakeholders Want Adamu’s Urgent Intervention

23/07/2022

*PRESS RELEASE*

The attention of the APC elders in Benue South Senatorial District has been drawn to a News item published online on 22nd July, 2022 by TheNigerian News, purporting the nomination of Dr. Sam Ode as the running mate to the governorship candidate of APC in Benue State, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia. The news credited the purported nomination to a recommendation from the APC elders council referred to as ‘Committee of Wise Men’.

With the mandate of the APC elders in Benue South Senatorial District which slot it is to produce the Deputy Governorship Candidate for the party, I wish to state as follows:
That the APC elders in Benue South were never consulted by any one on the purported nomination of Dr. Sam Ode as running mate to the APC Governorship Candidate.

That no elder of the party met under any committee of Wise Men or APC Elders’ Council to do any discussion on the choice of running mate to the APC governorship candidate on 21st July, 2022 as claimed in the news.

That APC Elders’ Council in Benue South Senatorial District is yet to be constituted after it’s dissolution by the current state working committee of the party on assumption of office.

That Chief John Ochoga is not the Chairman of any APC Elders’ Council in Benue South Senatorial District as the Elders Council has not been constituted after its dissolution.

That the purported nomination of Dr. Sam Ode as contain in the news is a deliberate attempt by mischief makers to cause tension and disharmony in the party in order to undermine our victory in the coming election.

That the APC Elders are having emergency meeting on Saturday, 23rd July, 2022 to address the ugly development in order to prevent the repeat of the electoral misfortune suffered by our party in the state 2019.

Signed

*Distinguished Sen Ameh Ebute CON*

Gen. Lawrence Onoja
Chief Stephen Lawani CFR
Alhaji Usman Abubakar
Chief Audu Ogbeh CFR
Gen. Chris Garuba
Engr. Morgan Okwoche
Chief Ameh Udoh
Prince Obande Omoi
Comrade Abba Yaro
Hon. Nick Eworo
Chief Johnson Inalegwu Agada
Chief Edwin Anyebe
Hon. Philip Achegblu