By Huldah Shado

Yiaga Africa has announced the deployment of 687 observers for the Anambra State governorship election scheduled for Saturday.

Chair of the 2025 Anambra Election Mission, Dr. Asmau Maikudi, disclosed this at a pre-election press conference in Awka, noting that the observers would monitor INEC’s preparations, logistics, election security, and voter turnout.

She identified six local government areas, Orumba North, Orumba South, Ogbaru, Ihiala, Nnewi South, and Aguata as potential security flashpoints requiring increased vigilance.

Maikudi expressed concern over voter apathy, citing low registration and PVC collection rates, and warned that turnout could fall below 20 per cent.

She emphasized that the credibility of the poll would depend on efficiency, integrity, and impartiality, urging stakeholders to ensure a free, fair, and peaceful election.

By Omoniyi David

The Nigeria Police Force has launched an investigation into Engineer Emem Coffie, the 2023 Accord Party governorship candidate in Akwa Ibom State, over an alleged N245 million property fraud in Abuja.

Coffie, who is also Managing Director of Reticulated Global Engineering Ltd, was accused by Abuja businesswoman, Mrs. Benedicta Akpava, of collecting full payment for a luxury duplex in Wuye but refusing to hand over the property.

In her petition, Akpava said she paid N245 million in 2023 for a four-bedroom terrace duplex with a penthouse and Boys’ Quarters, only for Coffie to later deny her access and demand additional payment.

Despite an allocation letter confirming her ownership, she alleged that Coffie ignored police invitations and is attempting to resell the property.

The case is reportedly being handled by the IGP Monitoring Unit, with calls for justice and prosecution of the suspect.

Efforts to reach Coffie for comments were unsuccessful as of press time.

By Huldah Shado

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Board of Trustees (BoT) has urged members to embrace peace and unity ahead of the National Elective Convention.

BoT Chairman Senator Adolphus Wabara made the appeal on Wednesday while presiding over a meeting at the Bauchi State Governor’s Lodge in Asokoro, Abuja, stressing the board’s neutral role in reconciling aggrieved members.

The session, attended by key BoT members and the acting National Chairman Ambassador Umar Damagum, saw the establishment of a reconciliation committee to address disputes and foster party cohesion.

Damagum reaffirmed that the convention in Ibadan would proceed as scheduled, in line with the party constitution and a recent Oyo State High Court ruling, while BoT members pledged full support to his leadership and efforts to strengthen internal unity.