Politics
Earl Osaro Onaiwu praises Gov. Bala Mohammed’s commitment to PDP’s zoning policy
Earl Osaro Onaiwu, the founding Director-General of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’ Forum, has praised Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, for demonstrating loyalty and statesmanship by shelving his presidential ambition and aligning with the party’s decision to zone the 2027 presidential ticket to the South.
Onaiwu described Mohammed’s decision as a clear reflection of commitment to party unity, stressing that such loyalty is critical for rebuilding trust and cohesion within the PDP.
“Governor Bala Mohammed has shown that he is a loyal and faithful party man. By respecting the zoning arrangement and supporting a southern candidate, he has demonstrated the spirit of sacrifice and dedication that our party urgently needs,” Onaiwu said.
He further cautioned politicians and “busy bodies” from rival political parties against interfering in the internal affairs of the PDP, urging them to focus on addressing their own internal crises.
“ In 2023, when the ticket was zoned to the North, we all worked together irrespective of differences. Now that the party has zoned the presidency to the South, everyone must rally behind that decision and work collectively for victory,” he added.
Onaiwu also reflected on the PDP’s performance in the 2023 presidential election, stating that the party’s decision to abandon its traditional zoning formula by fielding a northern candidate contributed to its electoral loss.
“ The PDP lost the 2023 presidential election because we jettisoned our zonal arrangement. That mistake must never be repeated if the party truly wants to reclaim power,” he emphasized.
The former PDP Governors’ Forum DG lamented the prolonged divisions within the party, warning that disunity has weakened its strength and electoral fortunes over the years.
He called for immediate reconciliation and unity among party members to reclaim its place as the leading political platform in Nigeria.
“The PDP has been fragmented for too long. It is time to close ranks, put the party first, and rescue Nigeria from the calamity and misrule of the APC,” Onaiwu stressed.
He concluded by expressing optimism that with unity, discipline, and loyalty to party decisions, the PDP can return to power and deliver quality leadership to Nigerians.
Politics
UCMPOO Unveils LG, Ward Executives Inauguration Schedule in Cross River Cross River 2027: UCMPOO Targets
Cyril Ogat
The United Coalition Movement for Otu and Ode (UCMPOO) has announced plans to inaugurate its local government and ward executive committees across the Central Senatorial District of Cross River State as part of efforts to strengthen its grassroots political structure ahead of the 2027 general elections.
In a statement signed on Sunday by the Coordinator of UCMPOO in the Central Senatorial District , Prince Takim Okongor, said the inauguration exercise was designed to build a broad-based political platform capable of mobilising support beyond the traditional All Progressives Congress (APC) structure.
According to the schedule released by the movement, the inauguration will commence in Boki on Thursday, November 12, followed by Etung on Friday, November 13, and Ikom on Saturday, November 14.
The exercise will continue in Abi and Obubra on Sunday, November 15, while Yakurr will host its inauguration on Tuesday, November 17.
Austine Ibok the State DG explained that the initiative would bring together members of opposition parties, political candidates, stakeholders across party lines, as well as aggrieved and dissatisfied members of the APC who believe they have been excluded from the current political arrangement.
He said the movement was committed to promoting unity, reconciliation and political integration while creating opportunities for wider participation in support of the Otu administration.
The State Director-General added that the proposed grassroots structures would strengthen political engagement and mobilisation across communities in the Central Senatorial District ahead of the 2027 elections.
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