Politics
Kaduna PFN Seeks God’s Intervention On 2023 General Elections
By Israel Bulus, Kaduna
The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) Kaduna State Chapter has moved to seek God’s intervention in the coming 2019 general elections as it holds the Elders at the Gate Conference, tagged “Oh Land, Hear the Word of the Lord”.
The event which took place on Wednesday, at House Hold of Love Church in Kaduna attracts renowned Ministers across the State who made peaceful declaration for a hitch-free elections.
The State Chairman of the Organisation, Apostle Emmanuel Ego Bako, said the 2023 general elections was very important to them as watch men in the land, hence their coming together to seek God’s divine intervention.
” We’re here for the Church to step-in because the Country is at a cross road in making major decisions that’ll affect the destiny and the future of the Nation.
According to him, there are two critical assignments that are taking place this year; the coming elections and the census. We’re here to task our people to fully participate on the two events in order to get it right.
” The country must get it right this time around by voting credible people with the fear of God that will heal our land and move forward.
” We’re also calling on the elders of the Church to step in and speak over the land so that the will of God will prevail and people will personal ambition should not use other powers to play over the minds of the people ,” Ego stated.
He explained: “Future of the country today is bleak that was why I brought elders of the Church across the State to make a decree concerning the election for God’s intervention.”
While commenting on the census, he said the Country must have the correct data in terms of learning and Government Execution of projects and the rest.
” Over the years figures are over bloated in some areas while others are very low and the people could not get their own benefit from the Federal level,” Ego maintained.
He reiterated that NPC must get the population of every region right in order to know the areas that requires Government intervention.
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Nicholas Ukachukwu, a former House of Representatives member, has successfully obtained the All Progressives Congress (APC) gubernatorial ticket for the upcoming Anambra governorship election.
Ukachukwu won decisively during the party’s primary election held on Saturday, outpacing his nearest competitor, Valentine Ozigbo, along with other candidates by a significant margin.
He garnered 1,455 votes, while Ozigbo received 67 votes. Other aspirants, Edozie Madu and Johnbosco Onunkwo, secured 8 and 26 votes, respectively.
The Anambra governorship election is scheduled for November 8, 2025.
In a statement following his victory, Ukachukwu vowed to lead the state to the APC.
“We will ensure that Anambra is delivered to the APC. I want to emphasize that no one has ever won the governorship of Anambra without my backing; it has never occurred,” he remarked.
“I have played the role of a godfather, but now I aspire to be the father of the father — it’s time to move beyond the traditional godfather model.”
Notably, just hours before the primary election, three aspirants withdrew from the race, including former federal lawmaker Chukwuma Umeoji, Obiora Okonkwo, and Paul Chukwuma, who has since resigned from the party.
The Executive Committee and Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress(APC) in Zangon Kataf Local Government Area of Kaduna State have passed a vote of confidence on President Bola Tinubu and Governor Uba Sani ahead of 2027, declaring that there would not be vacancy in the Aso Rock Villa and Sir Kashim Ibrahim House Kaduna during the next election.
This is contained in a communiqué signed by Francis Danladi Kozah and Jerry Irimiya Mark, chairman and co-chairman of the APC stakeholders and read by the council chairman, Joseph Bege.
The communique stated that the decision was taken based on President Tinubu and Governor Uba Sani’s commitments to the peace and security of not just Zangon Kataf, but Kaduna state at large.
According to the stakeholders, the establishment of a military 2nd National Mission Brigade base in the local government has proven to be a pivotal move in sustaining peace in the area.
“Their commitment to the peace and security of our people is evident in the sudden end to attacks on our communities.
“This move reflects the government’s understanding of the critical need for enhanced security measures in areas prone to conflict, thereby fostering an environment where citizens can thrive.
“We urge all residents of Zangon Kataf to remain vigilant and committed to fostering harmony within our communities, as peace is the cornerstone of development,” They said.
The stakeholders lauded Tinubu for appointing Indigenes of Zangon Kataf including Gen. Chris Musa as Chief of Defence Staff and Bishop Hassan Kukah as Pro Chancellor of the Federal University of Applied Sciences, Kachia.
They explained that given the return of peace in the area and the tangible infrastructural development being witnessed, the re-election of Tinubu and Sani was a done deal.
“In light of all that we have benefited from this government, we want to declare that there is no vacancy in Sir Kashim Ibrahim House and Aso Rock come 2027.
“We shall offer our full support to both President Bola Tinubu and Governor Uba Sani in their re-election bid,” they added.
They appreciated Gov. Sani for the ongoing multi-billion naira skills acquisition city that will provide ‘our youths with certified skills, thereby stamping out the root cause of criminality in our society’.
The stakeholders called on people of the local government to rally behind the two leaders as they have shown dedication to their welfare, security and progress.
Governor Charles Soludo has promised not to let the people of Anambra, and the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, down.
Soludo made the promise after he emerged unopposed in the APGA governorship primary election.
Soludo swept 3,168 votes, solidifying his position as the party’s flag bearer for the November 8, governorship election in Anambra State.
The primary election, held at Dr. Alex Ekwueme Square in Awka, witnessed the participation of 3,175 accredited delegates from 326 wards across 21 local government areas.
The returning officer for the election, Uche Nwegbo, said: “Total delegates for this election is 3,260; 3,175 are accredited delegates. 3,172 is the total votes, while 4 votes were invalid.
“The total yes-votes garnered by the governor is 3,168, while there were no no-votes.
“So, in line with the INEC guidelines and with the powers conferred on me as the chief returning officer for this election, I, Uche Nwegbo, hereby declare the governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, as returned, as the candidate of our party.”
Also, the governor renominated his deputy, Dr. Onyekachukwu Ibezim, to run alongside him, signaling continuity and stability in the state’s leadership.
‘I am humbled’
In his acceptance speech, Soludo expressed gratitude to the delegates, and reaffirmed his commitment to the people of Anambra.
The governor said: “We, as a party have grown from strength to strength. We are the first registered progressive party in Nigeria. And our people have taken APGA as their own. Anambra is APGA and APGA is Anambra.
“I want to say that I am humbled by this historic display of solidarity to be able to raise the flag of our party again, and I want to say that I accept this nomination wholeheartedly.
“Anambra keeps rising with the progressive leadership that we have had through APGA, and I will continue to appreciate the leadership of the party.
“I appreciate the members of our party and the INEC observers. I do not think that we have ever had this kind of peaceful election where everything was orderly and in one hour everyone was able to cast their votes.
“In 2021, Anambra interviewed all the candidates and employed me, and all through the journey, three years down the line, you have been able to give us support. That is why we have been able to do what we do, which people say is magical.
“We are doing this without borrowing one Naira, and I know we will continue to do even more, and we continue to ask for your prayers.
“We are only at the introductory stage; Anambra has not seen anything yet. I appreciate the citizens and captains of industries who have been supporting us, and we will keep growing higher and higher.
“I appreciate the support groups, especially all that endorsed us for a second term. They are still coming up with more donations to the campaigns, and I thank those market women who are still eager to donate to our campaign.
“Many political parties have declared support for us, and never in Anambra State have we ever had a consensus like what we have today.”