2 richest men in Aninri join APC, declare support for Nwanjoku, Gov Mbah

The All Progressives Congress (APC’s) drive to capture Enugu State in 2027 has taken new turn in Aninri local government area.

A remote zone, harshly trampled upon by politicians for decades, Aninri was a major stronghold of the dying People’s Democratic Party (PDP). At its peak, PDP was the platform that made figure out of several individuals in Aninri.

The embattled former Senator Ike Ekweremadu went to the House of Senate, and rose in rank to Deputy President in the chamber; late iconic king Igwe Onyioha Nwanjoku served as the party’s state chairman; former Speaker Enugu State House of Assembly Abel Chukwu rose from PDP; Mathias Ekweremadu served in the House of Assembly before being appointed as Commissioner for transportation; Uche Ogbonna rose to served as State Commissioner in three ministries; Prince Okezie Nwanjoku also was appointed as Commissioner for Youths and Sports; Barr. Lloyd Ekweremadu was appointed under PDP in 2023 before he defected to APC alongside Governor Peter Mbah late last year.

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Whether or not APC can enjoy similar acceptance as PDP in Aninri hangs on serious factors. And the council’s Chairman Prince Ugochukwu Nwanjoku seemed determined to make it happen.

Yesterday, two of Aninri wealthiest persons joined APC. Chief Stephen Chukwuezora (a.k.a Okite) and Chief Sunday Akpaigwe (a.k.a Baba Sunnel) registered as the party’s members, a dramatic move that is already shaping perception in Aninri.

Okite, Aba-based multi-billionaire businessman, has long shown interest in politics. But Baba Sunnel, owner of multinational companies, is the opposite. He has shown no real zeal in public service, but instead has focused maniacally on his growing empire and on philanthropic work.

Now pledging support for President Bola Tinubu, Governor Peter Mbah and Prince Ugochukwu Nwanjoku, the two moguls are significant gain in the party that a lot of people in Igboland hated.

“Prince [Ugochukwu] Nwanjoku is eyeing bigger offices, I can see that; he deserves it,” a prominent stakeholder told InfoWarsHQ in anonymity.

Since taking office in October 2024, Prince Ugochukwu Nwanjoku had made effort to unite PDP under which platform he climbed to chairmanship in an unprecedented governor’s endorsement that shocked the so-called Aninri power brokers. Now that PDP is left to die, the chairman focuses in building APC with the same craftsmanship of an “evil genius”.

According to analysts, Aninri political structures are already in his palms. And bringing Okite and Baba Sunnel on board is an apt measure not only to consolidate power but also to weaken any possible opposition in the future. Gradually, but surely APC is taking roots in Aninri.

Hon. Magnus Edeh unveils new NGO, disburses first ₦7.5M in Aninri

Member representing Aninri at the Enugu State House of Assembly, Hon. Magnus Edeh, has unveiled a new foundation.

Unveiling its name – Magnus Edeh Foundation (MEF) – the lawmaker explained that the initiative stemmed from his concern for poor women and youths in the constituency.

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“Before now, we’ve been contributing as little as we could behind the cameras. We invite you today not for any show off. Rather, it’s for the purpose of making this particular initiative public because we want everything to be transparent.

“Magnus Edeh Foundation is for the people of Aninri, not a political party thing,” he said.

Almost a camera-shy type, Engr Magnus Edeh has contributed immensely to the needy in Aninri but has refused making those interventions public. Months ago, he donated school uniforms and sandals to 214 pupils at St. Theresa school, Nenwe.

Thanking him for “remembering [his] people at this critical times and Yuletide,” Rev. Father Kennedy praise the Assemblyman for “rare quality” he said typical Nigerian politicians lacked.

The Catholic clergyman confirmed that party affiliations was not considered in selecting the first batch of almost 140 people who received ₦50,000 each.

Also at the event were the President of Aninri chapter of Ohaneze Ndigbo and former council’s deputy chairman, Hon. Okechukwu Njoku-Oti; representatives of council of Aninri traditional rulers; Catholic and Anglican priests; Pentecostal clergymen, qand other major stakeholders in the zone.

“Haba! From lieutenant-colonel to brigadier-general,” confusion as Tinubu promotes his ADC Yusuf again

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has shocked the military with “unprecedented” promotions of his Aide-de-Camp (ADC), Nurudeen Yusuf. Yusuf was promoted to rank of brigadier-general.

In a letter addressed to the Chief of Army Staff Lt.-Gen. Wahid Shaibu on 12 December 2025, the National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu conveyed the president’s approval.

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Yusuf was first appointed the president’s ADC on May 1, 2023, weeks before Tinubu’s inauguration. That time he was lieutenant-colonel.

Earlier this year, Nurudeen Yusuf was promoted to colonel; now to brigadier-general.

Promoting Nurudeen Yusuf to brigadier-general raises eyebrows in the military circle

Yusuf’s rapid rise in ranks has raised eyebrows in the military circle, with both his colleagues and coursemates voicing their frustration.

“Someone who was just promoted to colonel this year?” a senior military officer said, according to Premium Times reported, added that the promotions defies logic.

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An anonymous source from the presidency has provided reasons for Yusuf’s promotions, Premium Times reported.

According to the source, the promotions are not actually unprecedented. In August, President Tinubu promoted his Chief Personal Security Officer, Usman Shugaba, from deputy commissioner to commissioner of police. Also, the president’s Chief Security Officer in the SSS, Adegboyega Fasasi, was promoted to the rank of director.

Explaining further, the source said that Yusuf’s elevation was to make his rank align with his counterparts in the sisters security agencies.

ODUFFA: Football game elections pitch two villages together in Aninri

Elections of new leaders of Oduma Football Federated Association (ODUFFA) would hold on January 1, 2026. Already – like always – tempers are rising, as the contestants and their supporters draw swords and are beginning to fight dirty on social media.

At the centre of the contention lies crucial assumption that the association’s presidency is, in fact, the only serious position. Although football usually bring the 18 Oduma villages together, contest for ODUFFA presidency always divide them.

Two men has stepped out, vying for the all-important spot in Oduma football community. Mr Augustine Uwanekwu is from Amagu community while Mr Samson Okechukwu is from Amorji Oduma.

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Augustine Uwanekwu (alias Mbe Kwuoto), about 37 years old, schooled at Central School Oduma between 1994 and 2000. An avid sports lover, Uwanekwu has participated in all sports activities during his primary school days, representing his school more than once in Aninri and around Enugu State.

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At Community Secondary School Oduma, where he furthered his education, Mbe – as he is popularly known – left even bigger imprints. Again, he was in sports and also made marks in Man-O-War society.

His aspiration to join the army after his graduation, however, suffered setback. So Mbe returned to Oduma and resumed his passions: sports and politics.

He won the ODUFFA’s best goalkeeper of the year four consecutive times. Retiring from playing Amagu team, Mbe was appointed it’s coach. In matter of months he had beat it to shape and won ODUFFA trophy two consecutive times, making him the only coach to achieve such a feat in Amagu football history.

Mbe kwoto has served several administrations in different capacities in Amagu autonomous community. Currently the Treasurer of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oduma ward 2, Mbe gets around a lot.

His leadership skills and his boundless energy are behind his mass following and popularity in Oduma and beyond.

In the other hand, Samson Okechukwu is from Amorji. Much is not known about his childhood as some alleged he had lived and schooled in the North until his adolescence age.

One time president of defunct National Association of Oduma Undergraduates – the association he helped to destroy – Samson is a moderately successful builder by local standard. Although a lover of football, he never play for his Amorji community in ODUFFA tournaments. Sometimes, he is tapped to officiate matches.

But Samson Okechukwu – popularly called Sammy – is allegedly an irredeemable gambler, literally living in bets houses and playing Visuals irresponsibly.

In his first campaign speech before Oduma online communities recently, he proposed to convert ODUFFA to women league where men’s participation would be abysmally minimal.

“We know why he said that,” Ekene Nwachukwu from Ukete village told Info Wars, adding that Sammy is a first-class womaniser.

How Amorji and Amagu are reacting to the elections

Nearly every person in Amagu is “fully supporting” Augustine Uwanekwu for ODUFFA presidency, several informal surveys show. According to sources from Amorji, there are reasons – apart from competence question – why Sammy is not enjoying such acceptance in his own place.

“He impregnated three village girls across Oduma and denied all of them,” a man from Amorji said in anonymity.

“Second, our people (Amorji) fielded a great candidate, a man who could have given ODUFFA noble job. That young man is the people’s choice; he is loved among Oduma sports community.

“Sammy is no match to this man. But it was Sammy who vowed that ‘over his dead body’ should he step down for the man whom Amorji as a community had nominated. The man has since withdrawn from the race.

“Amorji can’t afford to bring shame to its name before Oduma by supporting a man we’re sure would disappoint ODUFFA. We can’t send a third-rate candidate while we have some excellent men in Amorji. Sammy must withdraw or he can go ahead, alone to the polls,” the source concluded.