Politics
‘They want to kill me’ – NNPP factional chairman Agbo alleges assassination attempt
The ongoing crisis within the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) took a concerning turn on Thursday when Major Agbo, the factional chairman, expressed fears of an assassination plot against him. The NNPP has been divided into two factions: one led by Agbo, consisting of the party’s original members, and another faction loyal to Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, who joined the party just before the 2023 general elections and became the presidential candidate.
The Agbo faction, which expelled Kwankwaso, accused him of attempting to take control of the party and nullified the agreement that allowed Kwankwaso’s group, known as Kwankwasiya, to join the NNPP.
During a press conference in Abuja, Agbo revealed that he believes his life is in danger. He alleged that “political opportunists trying to hijack the party’s leadership” had sent assassins to his office on Monday.
Agbo described how two armed individuals entered his office in Wuse Zone 4, seeking to assassinate him. However, he managed to escape harm because the assailants were unable to recognize him when they arrived at the faction’s party headquarters.
He recounted the incident, saying, “The reason for this briefing is to bring you to speed with an attempt made to assassinate me here in this office on Monday, 16th August 2023. I walked in here at about 2.45 pm, and shortly after that two men walked in, ignoring the protocol advice from the desk boys in the front office. They walked in with weapons demanding to meet me; unknown to them, they were talking to me. It was evident that they never knew me physically, in fact, my saving grace was that I was not sitting on my chair. Pointing a short gun at me, they demanded that I produce ‘Major Agbo,’ who one of them claimed was his coursemate at Command and Staff College, Jaji.”
Agbo further disclosed that he has been receiving death threats in addition to the alleged assassination attempt. He expressed hope that the public and media would raise awareness about these threats and the attempt on his life, which he believes are related to efforts by certain individuals to take control of the party.
Former House of Representatives member, Hon. Sylvester Ogbaga, has officially stepped down from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Ogbaga, who represented the Abakiliki/lsu federal constituency of Ebonyi State from 1999 to 2023, made this announcement through a resignation letter dated April 24, 2024. The letter was addressed to the Chairman of the PDP Anmegu Enyigba ward and was also sent to the local government area (LGA) and state chairmen of the party.
In his resignation letter, Ogbaga stated, “I am writing to officially inform you of my resignation from the PDP. After careful evaluation and consideration of the current political climate within the party, I have decided to take a step back. Since 1998, I have remained a steadfast member of the PDP, contributing significantly to its growth with unwavering dedication and support.”
He emphasized that his decision to resign was personal and expressed gratitude for the leadership and support he received within the party. Ogbaga concluded his letter by wishing the PDP well in its future endeavors.
The Forum of All Progressives Congress State Chairmen has expressed full support for the party’s national chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje, by passing a vote of confidence in him.
A delegation comprising 37 state party chairmen asserted that there was an attempted coup to oust Ganduje from his position as APC National Chairman, but it was unsuccessful.
This declaration was made during a solidarity visit to the party’s secretariat in Abuja, where they reaffirmed their loyalty to Ganduje.
The acting chairman of the forum and Lagos APC chairman, Cornelius Ojelabi, stated that they stand firmly behind Ganduje and are prepared to defend him against any external threats.
“We want to assure you that you remain the leader of our party. The individuals who announced your removal were not recognized members of the party to begin with. We will not allow you to face the same embarrassment as former chairmen of the party.”
“What they attempted was akin to a coup, but their efforts have been thwarted. Our presence here signifies our unwavering support for you at all times,” he emphasized.
Following the inability of the Southeast governors to conduct Local Government elections in their respective States, the Africa Democratic Congress (ADC) has threatened a legal action against them if the situation remains the same in the next 60 days.
National Vice Chairman of the party, Southeast zone,Chilos Godsent disclosed this in a communiqué he released to newsmen after the 2024 annual zonal retreat of the party held at Awka, Anambra State.
ADC also requested the governors to “reconstitute fund and mandate the respective State Independent Electoral Commission to publish the timetable for Local Government Council Election in their respective states.
Godsent argued that the non existence of Democratic Local Government system violates Section 7 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. (Daily Sun)
CREDIT: News Express
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