Broom traders in Enugu are recording booming sales as demand soars ahead of Governor Peter Mbah’s official defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Mbah’s formal announcement, set for Tuesday, follows a cabinet meeting where he and his aides resolved to join the APC. In a video shared by his media aide, Dan Nwomeh, officials were seen waving APC flags and chanting praises for President Bola Tinubu.

The political switch has sparked a rush for brooms  the APC’s symbol  across major markets. Sellers say stocks have sold out as supporters prepare for Tuesday’s rally.

At Kenyatta Market, Mrs. Ifeoma Obigeri said, “My new and old stock finished this morning after people came to clear everything.” Another trader, Obinna Maduagwu, added, “Business has been great since the rumours started. Everyone is buying brooms.”

With the defection rally expected to draw large crowds, broom sellers across Enugu are racing to restock, hoping to profit from the city’s latest political wave.

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Chairman of the forum and Governor of Bauchi State, Bala Mohammed, conveyed this sentiment during an interview with journalists following a meeting held at the Oyo State Governor’s Lodge in Asokoro, Abuja, on Monday.

Governor Mohammed highlighted the rapid depreciation of the naira and the soaring cost of living as alarming indicators of Nigeria’s economic challenges. He emphasized the need for collaborative efforts between the federal government and sub-national governments to address the prevailing economic and security crises.

Acknowledging the role of the federal government in setting monetary and economic policies, Governor Mohammed reiterated the PDPGF’s commitment to mitigating the impact of these policies on the populace. He underscored the forum’s bipartisan approach and collaboration with other stakeholders to alleviate the hardships faced by Nigerians.

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The forum also affirmed its support for the restructuring and revitalization of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to enhance its effectiveness as the leading opposition party in Nigeria. A vote of confidence was passed in the Iliya Damagum-led National Working Committee (NWC) of the party, with a call for the expeditious convening of meetings across various party organs.

In addition to Governor Mohammed, other attendees at the meeting included Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State (Vice Chairman), Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State, Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State, Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State, Governor Kefas Agbu of Taraba State, Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State, Deputy Governor Ifeanyi Ossai of Enugu State, and Deputy Governor Monday John Onyeme of Delta State.

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The forum reiterated its commitment to addressing the nation’s challenges and providing succor to the Nigerian people amidst the prevailing economic and security crises.

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1. 25% win in FCT not required to win presidential election – Tribunal

The Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPC) has rested the argument of whether winning 25% in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) was necessary in becoming president of Nigeria.

The Justice Tsammani-led panel said the voters in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja are equal to every other voters in the states in Nigeria, hence, Abuja has no special status.

The Labour Party (LP) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidates had submitted that winning 25% of the FCT votes, in addition to meeting other requirements, was a necessary requirement of being declared winner in a presidential poll. The tribunal, which had earlier ruled against the Labour Party and Obi over allegation of rigging, had also dismissed evidences of 10 out of 13 witnesses called by Obi.

25% win in FCT not required to win presidential election – Tribunal

Sources:Newstrends

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