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Written By Nduka Anyanwu  On this special occasion of the 2026 Workers Day celebration, The APGA National Chairman, Barrister Sly Ezeokenwa extends his warmest greetings and heartfelt appreciation to all Nigerian workers whose dedication, resilience, and unwavering commitment continue to drive the progress of our great nation. May 1st stands as a powerful reminder of the dignity of labour and the indispensable role workers play in nation-building. Across every sector public and private, formal and informal Nigerian workers remain the backbone of our economy, the engine of development, and the true strength of our democracy. As we celebrate this years Workers Day, Bar. Ezeokenwa commends their sacrifices, perseverance in the face of economic challenges, and daily contributions toward national growth and stability. Their hard work remains the foundation upon which a stronger and more prosperous Nigeria can be built. He encouraged all workers to remain steadfast, committed, and hopefu...

Written By Nduka Anyanwu  Nigeria’s democratic journey stands today at a critical crossroads, where the trust of the people in the electoral process is increasingly being tested by deepening political tension, institutional distrust, and widespread voter apathy. The growing atmosphere of political uncertainty raises urgent questions about the credibility of electing the true mandate of the people in an environment where confidence in democratic institutions continues to decline. According to the National Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Barrister Sly Ezeokenwa, the nation must urgently rethink its political culture and democratic processes if genuine representation, good governance, and national stability must be achieved. He emphasized that democracy thrives not merely on elections, but on the credibility of those elections and the collective belief of citizens that their votes truly count. When the people begin to lose faith in the process, democracy itself...

Written By Nduka Anyanwu  The National Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Sly Ezeokenwa, Barrister Sly Ezeokenwa, has emphasized that the true challenge before Nigeria is not merely changing political actors, but replacing a broken system with one that genuinely reflects good governance, accountability, justice, and credible leadership across all spheres of national life. According to Barrister Ezeokenwa, Nigeria’s democracy cannot achieve meaningful progress if it remains trapped in a cycle where personalities change but the structure of governance remains fundamentally flawed. He noted that for too long, Nigerians have witnessed the recycling of leadership without corresponding improvements in public service delivery, institutional integrity, or citizen welfare. He stressed that democracy must go beyond periodic elections and political slogans. True democracy, he said, is measured by how effectively leadership improves the lives of the people, protects public...

SPONSORED  A recipient of the integrity award of the Nigeria Association of Christian Journalists, NACJ, Professor Cynthia Obiorah has described the award bestowed on her as one of great honour and privilege. Professor Obiorah who spoke after receiving the Integrity Woman and Philanthropist of the Year award, said integrity is not just a word but a daily choice and lifestyle. ‘Integrity is not just a word, it’s a daily choice, integrity is that name that one wears like a cloth, philanthropy is not charity, philanthropy is this path together and to all Nigerians who have decided to walk this journey with me, your trust is the wind beneath my wings, with your trust I can fly as high than even I can imagine” While dedicating the award to persons who uphold integrity, Professor Obiorah who is also the first Female Professor of Occupational Health, Safety, and Environment in Africa described Christian Journalists as men and women who uphold truth, justice, and moral clarity. ‘ To the Ni...

  Written By Nduka Anyanwu  As Nigeria gradually moves toward the 2027 General Elections, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Sly Ezeokenwa, has called for a new political culture anchored on facts, issue-based engagement, and responsible leadership rather than propaganda, misinformation, and divisive rhetoric.  According to Barrister Ezeokenwa, Nigerians deserve a political discourse that is honest, constructive, and focused on solutions to the nation’s pressing challenges.  He emphasized that elections should not merely be contests for power, but opportunities for parties and candidates to present credible alternatives, defend policy positions, and inspire public confidence through integrity and competence. He noted that as election seasons approach, the political space is often flooded with sensationalism, false narratives, personal attacks, and emotionally manipulative campaigns that distract citizens from the real issues affectin...

Written By Nduka Anyanwu  The National Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Sly Ezeokenwa, has expressed deep concern over what he describes as the most significant threat to Nigeria’s democracy: the increasing disengagement of citizens who no longer see the political system as responsive, inclusive, or reflective of their aspirations. According to Barrister Ezeokenwa, democracy cannot survive on elections alone; it depends fundamentally on the trust, participation, and confidence of the people. He noted that while much attention is often placed on electoral disputes, judicial interference, and institutional weaknesses, the silent withdrawal of citizens from active democratic participation poses a far greater danger to the nation’s political future. He observed that across Nigeria, voter apathy has become increasingly troubling, particularly among young people who feel disconnected from governance and disillusioned by repeated failures of leadership.  Many c...

SPONSORED  The immediate-past Chairman of Bonny Local Government Area, Dame Alabota Anengi Barasua Claude-Wilcox, DSSRS, JP,  has been recognised and honoured as the Integrity Woman of the Year 2026 by the National Secretariat of the Nigerian Association of Christian Journalists (NACJ) at its Integrity and Patriots Award Ceremony held in Port Harcourt over the weekend.  In the letter of nomination signed by the National President, Dr Charles Tola Okhai, NACJ anchored their conferment on her evident transformational efforts during her term as Council Chairman, adding that she affected lives, raised the bar in leadership and exemplified unwavering commitment to integrity justifying their move to highlight her as a public servant worthy of emulation.  Remarking after the conferment, Alabota Claude-Wilcox expressed surprise on how she was spotted from such distance and nominated for the honour in appreciation of her modest leadership effort despite being out of office....

Written By Nduka Anyanwu  The National Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Barrister Sly Ezeokenwa, has called on political parties across Nigeria to redirect their energy toward strengthening internal democratic processes, building credible leadership structures, and presenting trustworthy alternatives to the electorate rather than relying on judicial manipulations and perceived institutional partisanship. Speaking on the state of Nigeria’s democratic process, Barrister Ezeokenwa emphasized that democracy thrives best when political parties are built on transparency, fairness, and genuine service to the people—not on endless courtroom battles or over dependence on external influences capable of undermining the will of the voters. According to him, the integrity of any democratic system begins from within the political parties themselves. He noted that parties must ensure transparent primaries, internal discipline, merit-based leadership emergence, and issue-bas...

  Written By Nduka Anyanwu   Nigeria’s democracy was built on the promise of participation, representation, and the collective hope that every citizen would have a voice in shaping the nation’s future. Yet, in recent years, many Nigerians have increasingly expressed concern that the country’s democratic space is shrinking—marked by political intolerance, weakened institutions, civic suppression, and growing public distrust. Offering a critical perspective on this national concern, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Sly Ezeokenwa, has stressed that democracy cannot survive where fear replaces freedom, and where institutions become vulnerable to political pressure rather than public accountability. According to Ezeokenwa, a shrinking democratic space is not always dramatic—it often happens gradually through subtle erosion: weakened opposition voices, declining trust in electoral systems, suppression of dissent, limited civic participation, ...

  Written By: Nduka Anyanwu   In every democratic society, the credibility of elections remains the foundation upon which governance legitimacy is built. When elections are trusted, citizens gain confidence in leadership, institutions become stronger, and democracy deepens. However, when the electoral process is clouded by allegations, political distractions, and deliberate misinformation, public trust begins to erode. Speaking from the standpoint of institutional responsibility and democratic progress, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Sly Ezeokenwa, has consistently emphasized that electoral credibility must never be sacrificed on the altar of political propaganda or personal ambition. According to Ezeokenwa, one of the greatest threats to Nigeria’s democracy today is the deliberate use of political distraction as a strategy to weaken electoral confidence. Rather than focusing on policy, development, and constructive engagement, some p...

Written By: Nduka Anyanwu  In Nigeria’s evolving democratic space, the distinction between political party governance and national governance remains both critical and often blurred. Offering a reflective perspective, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Sly Ezeokenwa, frames this contrast through the lens of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s first term in office. At its core, Ezeokenwa argues that political party governance is fundamentally about structure, internal democracy, accountability, and strict adherence to constitutional frameworks. Within a party like APGA, these elements are cultivated deliberately to ensure discipline, unity of purpose, and clarity of vision. Party systems, he suggests, are the training grounds where leadership values are tested before being projected onto the national stage. However, national governance presents a far more complex reality. It demands not only structure but also broad-based inclusiveness, economic foresight...

Written By: Nduka Anyanwu  In a political landscape often challenged by questions of transparency and internal discipline, the voice of the Sly Ezeokenwa, National Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), offers a clear and deliberate vision of what a truly progressive political party should represent. At the heart of this vision lies a firm commitment  to accountability, structure, and constitutional compliance—principles that, according to Ezeokenwa, are not just ideals but operational standards that define APGA’s identity.  This stance was recently reaffirmed during the revalidation and verification exercise conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) at the party’s National Secretariat. The exercise, led by Mr. Reginald Omoregie, Deputy Director in INEC’s Department of Election and Party Monitoring, was more than a routine administrative procedure.  It symbolized a growing institutional maturity within Nigeria’s political part...