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Akwa Ibom Governor’s Defection to APC: Burden of Realignment, Power Supremacy & the Betrayal of PDP Loyalists

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Akwa Ibom Governor’s Defection to APC: Burden of Realignment, Power Supremacy & the Betrayal of PDP Loyalists Ndon-Eyo 2  POLITICAL ANALYSIS By Ndon-Eyo | June 26, 2025 In what appears to be another powerful wave of political defection shaking Nigeria's South-South region, the Governor of Akwa Ibom State has reportedly defected from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). This move mirrors the chaos currently rocking Rivers State, and it is setting the stage for serious political realignment, internal party crises, and potential public backlash. ⚖️ The Burden of Realignment The defection of a sitting governor elected on the PDP platform now realigning with the APC poses serious institutional and constitutional challenges. Democratic Betrayal: Akwa Ibom citizens voted for PDP's agenda. Shifting to APC mid-term insults the mandate and trust of the electorate. Political Tension: Appointments, funding, and state programs will...

A Nation on the Brink: APC Government and the Weaponization of Lawlessness

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A Nation on the Brink: APC Government and the Weaponization of Lawlessness What kind of country demolishes a man’s property without notice , without a name , and without a court order ? The answer is sadly simple — a country spiraling into state-sponsored anarchy , under the watch of a government that has turned impunity into official policy. The harrowing account shared by Mr. Peter Obi is not just a personal ordeal — it is a loud alarm bell about the growing rot in Nigeria’s governance structure under the APC-led administration. We are witnessing a government that has elevated lawlessness to statecraft , and whose institutions no longer serve the people but rather intimidate, harass, and silence them. "If this level of lawlessness can happen to someone with a registered company and legitimate means, what hope does the ordinary Nigerian have?"  Peter Obi Facebook page That question slices through the heart of the matter. If a former presidential candidate, businessm...

New Political Party ADA Emerges, Plans to Sack APC President Tinubu in 2027 – Kenneth Okonkwo Speaks

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  New Political  Party ADA Emerges, Plans to Sack APC President Tinubu in 2027 – Kenneth Okonkwo Speaks Actor-turned-politician Kenneth Okonkwo announces the launch of ADA, a new political movement with eyes on 2027 elections. A new political force is rising in Nigeria with bold ambitions. The All Democratic Alliance (ADA) , a freshly formed political party, is preparing to challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 general elections. This was revealed by Kenneth Okonkwo , a popular Nollywood actor, seasoned lawyer, and former spokesperson for Peter Obi in the 2023 Labour Party (LP) presidential campaign. A New Vision for Nigeria According to Okonkwo, the ADA presidential ticket will be open to aspirants from all regions of the country, emphasizing the party’s commitment to inclusivity, equality, and democratic participation . “The All Democratic Alliance is not sectional. It is a people-oriented movement built o...