The Untold Story Of Don Norman’s Brush With The Police

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April 8, 2026

By Suleiman Anyalewechi

The intriguing internal and leadership crisis bedevilling the African Democratic Congress, ADC, on Tuesday April 7, 2026, assumed a dramatic dimension, with some self-acclaimed State Chairmen proclaiming loyalty only to the Dumebi Kachukwu (equally) non-existent National Executive Committee, NEC.

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, had on Wednesday April 1, opened the gate for renewed crisis within the ADC, following the announcement of its withdrawal of recognition from the David Mark-led NEC.

The Commission had cited a subsisting Court of Appeal judgment directing parties in the ADC leadership tussle, namely the Nafiu Bala Gombe and Mark-led leaderships to maintain the status quo, pending the determination of a substantive motion before an Abuja Federal High Court.

But while the dust raised by the unexpected decision of the INEC was yet to settle, some self-acclaimed State Chairmen under the leadership of its leader and Abia State “Chairman” Norman Obinna, a.k.a Sheikh Agu Ibeku, not only declared their support for the INEC decision, but insisted that the only recognised ADC NEC remains that headed by the party’s former Presidential Candidate Kachukwu.

“We are in total support of INEC in derecognising the David Mark-led faction.

“ADC has no faction. We are the legal leadership, and the only NEC that is legal and authentic is that led by Dumebi Kachukwu”, Norman stated.

However, since his controversial Tuesday outing, Norman’s trajectories have been expectedly placed on the spot, with not a few questioning his claim to Abia State ADC leadership as well as his motives.

Checks by this magazine revealed that Norman, just like Nafiu Gombe, was part of the ADC leadership structure at the State level that gave way for the final emergence of the Mark-led national leadership in July 2025.

And like Nafiu Gombe, Norman, popular as Sheikh Agu Ibeku is alleged to be prodded by some vested political interests that have coalesced in the APC to renounce and condemn an arrangement which he is fully privy to.

Curiously however, the forces alleged to be backing his ADC expedition are the same interests that, a couple years back, sought to put him out of circulation for his alleged bullying and blackmailing tactics culminating in the police declaring him wanted in 2017.

In an exclusive interview with this medium on Wednesday April, 8, 2026 Justus Ogar, a retired Superintendent of Police SP, and the officer who led the manhunt and arrest of Norman over allegations of Cyber-stalking and posting of false and misleading statements against some individuals, described him as, “dangerously smart”

The Source reports that the Abia State Police Command had, in the wake of a petition written by Engr Chinedu Orji, son of former Governor Theodore A Orji, declared Norman wanted after several fruitless efforts at arresting him.

“The above named person ( Norman Obinna) is hereby declared wanted by the Nigerian Police Force . A warrant of arrest has been issued by a Magistrate Court in Umuahia. He is wanted by the police for the offence of Cyber-stalking, sending/posting of offensive ,false messages by means of Computer System/Network , Sedition , Blackmail etc…..”, the police wanted declaration partly reads.

SP Ogar, currently a Lagos-based Security Expert,and Consultant , informed that Norman was finally apprehended at the premises of an Umuahia-based FM Radio station, Flo, during a live programme.

“Sometime in 2017, we received a petition from one Chinedu Orji, son of the former Governor of Abia State, T.A Orji, accusing Obinna of Cyber-bullying and blackmail.

“After the petition ,we moved into action in search of Obinna who was then resident at Ajao area of Lagos.

“We traced him to his residence in Lagos, but he evaded us. At a point, we had to arrest his wife and two children. But we had to release them after taking their statements at Ajao police Division.

“We also made efforts in Umuahia his home town, but he continued to evade arrest.

“However, at a point when he probably thought that the matter had been forgotten, he appeared in a live programme on Flo FM Radio Umuahia. We mobilized and arrested him at the Radio station.

“After a thorough investigation which led us into the examination of some variables ,we prepared our report which was in three stages with the final report establishing a prima facie case against him as alleged.

“We sent our reports to the State Police Command. But unfortunately, my boss, the then Commissioner of Police, CP in Abia State, was transferred to Delta State, from where he was promoted straight to Deputy Inspector -General of Police DIG and sent to Force CID Headquarters.

“So, I was not around when he was arraigned ,and I don’t really know the State of the case in Court. But when we left I contacted my second-in-command to avail me copies of the charges . However ,I am not in a position to say if the case is still on or not .

” I also remember that Prof ABC Agbazuere ,who later became the Chief of Staff to former Governor iOkezie Ikpeazu was part of those who petitioned against Norman’s alleged Cyber-stalking and blackmail.

“During the investigation, I had the opportunity of gaining an insight into part of his lifestyle. He was referring to himself as ” Sheikh” ” Agu Ibeku” and he was known for posing for photographs with people lining up the street ,and he will thereafter be posting same online ” Ogar stated .

Interestingly, this magazine gathered that the same forces that complained bitterly about his alleged blackmailing antices are today majorly hibernating in APC , with speculations rife that Norman’s ADC adventure allegedly enjoys their support.

Police Debunk Reports Of Arrest Of 488 Suspected Boko Haram In Abia State

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April 8, 2026

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By Suleiman Anyalewechi

The Abia State Police Command has rejected claims suggesting that a significant number of suspected Boko Haram terrorists were recently intercepted in the State.

The source reports that a video in circulation claims that over 488 suspected terrorists linked to the Boko Haram group were apprehended by security operatives in Abia State.

Expectedly, the reports have heightened tension and generated fears among not a few in the State.

But in a statement on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, Maureen Chilaka, a DSP , while dismissing the claim as false and misleading, explained that the said video has been in circulation in the past eleven years.

According to her, the said video is an old material which has no bearing to the present security situation in Abia State.

This is as she insisted that there was no such interception of terrorist elements, noting that security agencies in the state remain alert and on top of the security situation.

The Police Command spokesperson while suing for calm, urged the people to go about their normal activities , assuring adequate protection of lives and properties by security agencies across the street.

The police warned individuals and groups against sharing and disseminating unverified information, with the intent to create unnecessary tension and panic among the public.

“The Commissioner of Police, CP Danladi Isa, warns against the dissemination of false information intended to cause fear or civil unrest.

“Any individual found culpable will be arrested and prosecuted in accordance with Section 59 of the Criminal Code Act ,and the Cybercrime ( Prohibition/Prevention) Act”, the police warned

Jos Killing: Hon. Chollom Says Killers Are Known, Not ‘Unknown Gunmen’

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Akinwale Kasali

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April 8, 2026

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By Akinwale Kasali

Hon. Dickson Chollom, representing Barkin Ladi Constituency in Plateau State House of Assembly, has alleged that those responsible for the killings in Jos, Plateau State Capital, on Palm Sunday are known.

He quashed the idea of the use of the term “unknown gunmen”.

He categorically stated that those responsible for the recent attacks and killings in the State are now known.

Chollom, who Chairs the House Committee on Works and Transport, said this during a sympathy and fact-finding visit to Heipang District in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area, following the recent attack which claimed three lives and left one person critically injured.

The victims were identified as Marvin Choji, 23; Bitrus Choji, 24; and Daniel Dung, 59, while Stephen Davou, 48, is receiving treatment for serious injuries.

The Lawmaker in a statement by his Senior Strategic Media and Communication Adviser, George Lambert, revealed that one of the suspects has been arrested and has made confessional statements revealing the identities of his accomplices.

“We will no longer accept the term ‘unknown gunmen’. One of the perpetrators has been arrested and he has made confessions about those who joined him in carrying out this heinous attack,” Chollom said.

He insisted that the matter must not be treated as routine, stressing that residents of Barkin Ladi and Plateau State deserve transparency and justice.

Chollom called on security agencies to make public the confessions and findings of their investigations, including the identities of suspects and their places of detention, to assure the public that justice is being pursued.

He urged the Plateau State Commissioner of Justice to take over the case and insure diligent prosecution.

“This is not business as usual. The people deserve to know the truth, and those responsible must face the full weight of the law,” he added.

He also held a closed-door meeting with community leaders, youth representatives and elders in Heipang, focusing on strengthening local security and collaboration with security agencies.

He, also, vowed that those behind the attacks would be tracked down and brought to justice.

Factional Nat. Chairman Of APC Emerges As Alhaja Hafsatu Danladi Lays Claim To Position, Threatens Court Action

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Ayodele Oni

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April 8, 2026

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By Ayodele Oni

Settling down after a successful national convention, a fresh leadership crisis has emerged within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) after Alhaja Hafsatu Danladi declared herself the party’s rightful Chairperson.

In a statement on X on Wednesday, Danladi said she plans to approach the Federal High Court in Abuja to challenge what she called the “illegitimate structure” currently running the party.

She criticised the National Working Committee (NWC) led by Nentawe Yilwatda, insisting that proper procedures were ignored in its formation.

The statement reads, “I, Alhaja Hafsatu Danladi, hereby assert my position as the true and authentic Chairperson of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

“In light of recent developments within the party, I will be approaching the Federal High Court in Abuja to challenge the legitimacy of the current leadership.

“This action seeks to unseat what I consider an illegitimate structure presently overseeing the affairs of our great party.

“Furthermore, I will be requesting the court to direct the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to discontinue recognition of the National Working Committee (NWC) led by Mr. Nentawe Yilwatda.

“This step is necessary to uphold the rule of law, protect the integrity of our party, and ensure that due process is followed in its leadership.”

As of the time of filing this report, neither Nentawe Yilwatda nor the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had commented on the claims.

Further background check about Alhaja Danladi reveals that before this declaration (as of early 2026), she was a factional figure within the party, who planned to challenge the legitimacy of the then-recognized National Working Committee (NWC) led by Nentawe Yilwatda in the Federal High Court in Abuja.

Her claims to leadership have been described as a “fringe or factional assertion” rather than a mainstream movement within the party.

Ogun 2027: Yayi Warns Supporters Against Premature Campaign Billbords

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Akinwale Kasali

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April 8, 2026

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By Akinwale Kasali

Senator Olamilekan Adeola, popular as Yayi, representing Ogun West Senatorial District, has warned his supporters to refrain from posting Campaign Billboards for his 2027 Ogun State Governorship ambition.

He said he is yet to declare his ambition, and stressed that he believes in due process. He urged his Supporters to respect his decision.

Yayi, in a statement issued on Tuesday by his Media Adviser, Kayode Odunaro in Abeokuta, said his attention has been drawn to the proliferation of campaign materials in parts of the state by loyalists canvassing support for his possible candidacy.

While expressing appreciation for the show of support and confidence in his leadership capacity, Adeola cautioned that such actions were premature, and stressed that the All Progressives Congress (APC) has yet to release its timetable for primaries and campaigns.

He said: “I have been informed of the sighting of billboards and posters erected by supporters and groups in parts of the state soliciting support for my aspiration for Ogun 2027″.

The Senator, however, clarified that he had not formally declared his intention to contest the governorship seat, noting that he remained committed to party processes and internal consultations.

“As a loyal party man, fully cognizant of the process and relevant traditions of the progressive family for over three decades, I am yet to declare my intention as I await the timetable of the party and ongoing consultations,” he stated.

Adeola urged his supporters to align with his longstanding political philosophy rooted in grassroots engagement, discipline, and strict adherence to due process.

“Supporters should act in tandem with my tested brand of grassroots politics, which is grounded in due process and respect for laid-down rules,” he added.

He call them to exercise restraint and patience, particularly regarding the timing of political campaigns and public displays of support.

“While I deeply appreciate the time, resources, and commitment of my supporters, I urge them to be guided by extant rules, especially as they relate to the appropriate timing for campaign activities such as billboards and posters,” he said.

He added that he valued their Support and would not take it for granted.

Nnamdi Kanu’s Appeal Against Life Imprisonment Progressing – Counsel, Ejimakor

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Ayodele Oni

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April 8, 2026

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By Ayodele Oni

Aloy Ejimakor, counsel to the convicted leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has revealed that the Court of Appeal has been notified since February about appeal against the decision of the lower Court to convict the IPOB leader.

This, he added, was done through filing of Grounds of Appeal which formally initiating the appellate process.

Ejimakor gave the details in an update on the status and next steps in his client’s appeal at the Court of Appeal in a statement posted on X on Wednesday.

On November 20, 2025, a Federal High Court in Abuja sentenced Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), to life imprisonment for terrorism-related offences.

Justice James Omotosho found him guilty on all seven counts, including running a proscribed organization and inciting violence, noting the court’s jurisdiction despite allegations of unlawful rendition.

The Counsel explained that the record of appeal—comprising the charge sheet, proceedings, exhibits, rulings, judgment and sentence—has already been compiled by the registrar of the Federal High Court, Abuja, and transmitted to the Court of Appeal.

According to him, the next stage involves the filing of briefs of argument.

He noted that Kanu’s legal team is expected to file its appellant’s brief within 45 days of receiving the record, outlining arguments across 22 grounds of appeal and seeking to overturn the conviction.

He added that the Federal Government, as respondent, would file its brief within 30 days of being served, after which the defence may submit a reply brief within 14 days if necessary.

Ejimakor said the briefs would form the core of the appeal, with oral arguments at the hearing limited to clarifications, adding that no fresh evidence or witness testimony would be entertained at this stage.

He further stated that once all briefs are filed, the Court of Appeal would fix a hearing date, where a three-member panel of justices would hear arguments from both sides.

Following the hearing, the court is expected to reserve judgment, which may be delivered within weeks or a few months, but not exceeding 90 days.

He outlined possible outcomes of the appeal to include the court allowing the appeal and quashing the conviction, dismissing the appeal and upholding the judgment, or ordering a retrial.

“People should therefore focus on these clear, sequential stages rather than daily rumors or believing that the appeal process will follow the same pattern and procedure seen in the High Court before Justice Omotosho.

“This is the standard, transparent roadmap laid down by Nigerian law, and MNK’s appeal cannot be any different. So, the appeal is progressing exactly as the rules require – one procedural step at a time,” Ejimakor said.

Access Bank CEO Lauds Ogun Govt Over Airport Project

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James Orji

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April 8, 2026

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The Chief Executive Officer of Access Bank Plc, Roosevelt Ogbonna has commended the Ogun state government for the partnership that led to the construction of the Cargo airport in the state,

The commercial bank’s chief executive gave the commendation when he led other top executive of the bank on a visit to the Ogun state helmsman, in his office.

He said the state government has gone beyond mere policy making, rather it has fostered partnership focusing on the long-term development of the Gateway state, saying the bank shares the same vision for the future of the state. .

Ogbonna also lauded Governor Abiodun for delivering on the Gateway international Airport, describing the project as a strategic, bold leadership initiative, adding that the state is an epitome of what a “working democracy looks like”, considering its infrastructure strides under the Abiodun administration.

Speaking, Governor Abiodun lauded the bank for backing his vision for the airport.

He said, “They saw the vision from the outset and backed it. A vision without funding is merely a hallucination.”

Atiku Leads ADC Protest In Abuja, Vows To Stop Tinubu’s Dictatorship

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April 8, 2026

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Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and other leaders of the African Democratic Congress, are currently taking part in the protest to the headquarters of Nigeria’s electoral umpire, the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC.

Apart from Abubakar, other protesting ADC leaders include ADC factional National Chairman, Senator David Mark; former LP Presidential candidate Peter Obi; former Kano state governor, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso; former Osun state governor. Rauf Aregbesola; former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Babachir Lawal amongst others.

They are protesting INEC’s decision to de-recognise the Mark ADC leadership, and the commission’s alleged partisanship in the leadership crisis rocking the embattled political party.

There are now three factions contesting the leadership of the major opposition party in the country. One led by Mark, and two other factions by Dumebi Kachikwu and Nafiu Bala Gombe, respectively.

The contenders have approached the court for settlement.

In his post on his verified X handle, Abubakar said the protest is aimed at safeguarding democracy in the country, and prevent the country from sliding into dictatorship under the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC. ’

Abubakar said, “Myself and other leaders of the ADC are peacefully protesting against the partisanship of the electoral umpire. Our patriotic stance is aimed at safeguarding our democracy and preventing the enthronement of a dictatorship.”

The ADC has accused the administration of President Tinubu of dictatorship in the manner he has run the affairs of the country, saying he’s planning is to turn the country into a one party state, after alleging that the government has deliberately targeted opposition political parties in the country with the aim of rendering them comatose ahead the 2027 election.

ADC Says Nigerians Are Hopeless Of Tinubu’s Capacity To End Killings

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April 8, 2026

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Nigeria’s major opposition party, African Democratic Congress, ADC has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to act as the nation’s commander-in-chief rather than as “chief mourner” of the country.

The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi made the remark in a post he shared on his verified X handle @BolajiADC on Tuesday, saying the security problems in the country has worsened despite President Tinubu’s repeated promises to save the situation.

Abdullahi said Nigerians are beginning a feel sense of hopelessness as a result of the president’s many assurances which has so far failed to yield results, leading to the end of killings in the country.

Recall that President Tinubu had during his recent visit to Plateau state, to commiserate with the families of those killed by suspected gunmen, assured the people of the state that nothing of the kind will happen again.

Over 27 persons were killed during the attack, which has been condemned globally.

But barely two days after the president gave assurance that the killings will be stopped, the state was attacked again by suspected gunmen, a situation that’s now generating reactions from not a few Nigerians on whether the government has failed in its capacity to rein in the killers.

The APC spokesperson stated that President Tinubu’s assurances have failed to produce results on the ground, saying the ‘never again’ promise by the president has turned out to be a ruse while the country continues to grapple with killings, abduction and terrorism.

He detailed some killings, abductions and “massacre” that have occurred since president Tinubu came to office in 2023, and how the president assurances have failed to produce results, of tackling insecurity in the country.

Abdullahi wrote: “Every massacre under his watch. Every abduction under his failed leadership. Same script. Same lines. Same outcome.

Dec 26, 2023 — Plateau, ‘Envoys of death will not escape. We will resolve this.’

“Apr 5, 2025 — Plateau/Kwara
‘Enough is enough.’

“Jun 16, 2025 — Benue
‘Enough is now enough. This must not continue.’

“Nov 20, 2025 — Kebbi
‘This should not happen again.’

“Mar 31, 2026 — Plateau/Kaduna
‘Enough is enough. Smash criminals in real-time.’

“Apr 1–2, 2026 — Plateau
‘This will not repeat itself.’

“Six different tragedies. Six presidential promises. Six presidential failures. Zero presidential results.

“And then Easter came.

“Apr 5–6, 2026 — Kaduna. Borno. Plateau. Benue.

“Church attacked. Villages raided. Security forces ambushed. Families buried.

“At this point, hearing “enough is enough” is no longer a statement of reassurance, it is a declaration of helplessness and surrender.

“We cannot continue like this.

“Nigeria needs a real Commander-in-Chief, not a Chief Mourner.”

Obi Media Office Warns Against Plot To Block His Candidacy

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April 8, 2026

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…Says it’s a huge threat to democracy

The Media Office of Peter Obi, the presidential front-runner for the 2027 election and the Labour Party’s candidate in the 2023 election, strongly alerts the nation and the international community to a sinister scheme orchestrated by President Bola Ahmad Tinubu and his ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), aimed at denying Obi a platform for the upcoming January 2027 poll.

According to the Office, the underhanded plan has been in motion since the conclusion of the 2023 election, manifested in deliberate injection of crises into Obi’s Labour Party to prevent him from securing a foothold for the election.

It added that despite Obi’s relentless efforts to restore peace within the party, government infiltrators, aided by a compromised judiciary, have consistently thwarted these attempts.

The Media Office recalled: “In April 2025, the Supreme Court of our land delivered a ruling regarding the rightful control of the party. Yet, the ruling party has cavalierly disregarded this decision, using lower courts to undermine the authority of the Supreme Court effectively. When credible intelligence indicated that internal turmoil would persist until Obi was ousted, he made the difficult decision to exit the party to safeguard its future. As predicted by this scheme, when Obi left on December 31, 2025, the courts that had previously ignored the Supreme Court’s ruling suddenly took action on January 7, 2026, dismissing the meddlesome intrusions of Julius Abure and his faction.

“After fully aligning with the African Democratic Congress (ADC) Coalition and bringing renewed vigour to the party, the ruling party escalated its efforts to sabotage him. They pursued bizarre legislative changes that culminated in a detrimental amendment to the Electoral Act, explicitly designed to exert pressure on the ADC and undermine Obi’s presidential ambitions.

“Obi’s visit on March 22, 2026, to the former Governor of Kano State and the 2023 presidential candidate of the NNPP, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, where he was warmly welcomed by Kwankwasiyya members, intensified the ruling party’s hostility toward him.

“The tipping point occurred during the ADC’s resounding rally in Kano on March 30, 2027, where Kwankwaso officially joined forces with the ADC. In a desperate move, the government manipulated the so-called Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to reinterpret an Appeal Court ruling, leading to the delisting of the ADC’s leadership and putting Obi and other aspirants at serious risk of being denied a platform.

“The Peter Obi Media Office meticulously documents these alarming developments to inform Nigerians and the international community of this orchestrated manoeuvre to disenfranchise Obi and pave the way for President Tinubu’s uncontested candidacy. They are attempting to create an illusion of democratic choice by propping up surrogates in various political parties while scheming for a one-party system in a nation of over 200 million people with rich diversity.

“For this dictatorial agenda to succeed, it would profoundly disservice to millions of Nigerians—particularly the youth, women, and intellectuals—who desire a transformative vision for Nigeria based on production rather than consumption, curbing waste, and eradicating deep-seated corruption within the system.

“The Media Office of Peter Obi categorically condemns this disturbing trend as a blatant scheme to undermine democracy, establish dictatorship, and continue exploiting the nation’s resources through corrupt practices.

“We emphasise the importance of transparency and integrity in our democratic system. We are dedicated to informing both “Nigerians and the global community about these developments, urging a collaborative approach to strengthen our democracy.

“True democracy allows citizens to make informed choices about their leadership. As we move forward, it is crucial that the voices of the people—especially the youth, women, and intellectuals—are heard and respected. They seek a vision for Nigeria that prioritises production over consumption and works tirelessly to eradicate corruption.

“We therefore call on all stakeholders to uphold the values of democracy, ensuring that Peter Obi has the opportunity to present his vision for Nigeria to the electorate. Together, we can build a brighter future. A NEW IS POSSIBLE”.

E-sign.

Ibrahim Umar

POMR SPOKESPERSON

April 3, 2026