The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Akwa Ibom, has suspended its local government election campaigns following the death of Mrs Patience Eno, the wife of the state governor.

Mr Edwin Ebiese, the Publicity Secretary, said in a statement in Uyo on Friday that the decision was a mark of respect for the deceased.

Ebiese said that the party had been deeply devastated by the sudden death of the governor’s wife.

“It is with sadness and a deep sense of loss that we announce the suspension of our local government campaign.

“This decision follows the untimely demise of our governor’s wife. This loss is devastating, it has left the party and the entire state mourning.

“As we struggle to come to terms with this huge loss, we are compelled to suspend our campaign activities as a mark of respect for her,” he said.

The PDP spokesman expressed the party’s condolences to the governor and his family, and prayed God to grant him the fortitude to bear the loss.

“May God Almighty also grant our dear state the strength to trudge on at this time of grief,” he said.

The Presidency has confirmed that President Bola Tinubu is set to undertake a cabinet reshuffle soon, with the changes expected to happen any moment.

Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, revealed this during a briefing with State House correspondents on Wednesday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

While Onanuga could not specify whether the reshuffle would take place before October 1, he emphasised that it is “expected to happen anytime soon.”

President Tinubu, who appointed his ministers in August last year, has faced growing calls for a cabinet reshuffle from members of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and the public, citing poor performance by some ministers.

The reshuffle, if it occurs, is anticipated to address concerns over the effectiveness of the current administration’s leadership team.

Gov Fintiri Condemns ‘Shameful’ Edo Election, Accuses APC of Undermining Democracy

Governor Ahmadu Umar Fintiri of Adamawa State has expressed deep concern over the conduct of the recent Edo gubernatorial election, describing it as a “shameful” affront to Nigeria’s democracy.

In a statement made on his verified X page on Sunday, Fintiri lambasted the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) for allegedly compromising the election process and resorting to intimidation tactics.

“I weep for Nigeria’s democracy after witnessing the shameful Edo gubernatorial poll,” the governor stated, accusing APC of desperate efforts to deflect from the real issues by falsely claiming he announced election results.

“I merely shared results from INEC’s Irev portal, as collated by INEC from the various Local Government Areas,” he clarified.

Fintiri also criticized the APC’s national chairman for arriving in Edo on election day via a private jet, in defiance of movement restrictions, and accused the party’s governors of using armoured escorts to intimidate voters.

“This blatant disregard for democratic norms is the real brigandage,” Fintiri said, adding that Nigerians are outraged by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for allegedly compromising and favouring APC.

He highlighted reports of vote-buying, disruption of collation processes, and suspicious results, including more votes than accredited voters, as evidence that trust in the electoral process has been severely undermined.

“Democracy indeed is under attack,” the governor warned, calling on Nigerians to condemn what he termed the “rape of democracy” and to demand accountability from those responsible.

“The world is watching, and Nigeria deserves better,” he concluded.

Governor Fintiri’s strong statement has further fueled the ongoing debate about the integrity of the Edo gubernatorial election, sparking calls for urgent electoral reforms.