09/04/2026
RE: DISCLAIMER ON MISLEADING VIDEO AND ALLEGED INVOLVEMENT IN ADC ACTIVITIES
The attention of Abua/Odual Local Government Area has been drawn to misleading and malicious videos currently circulated on social media by faceless, disgruntled and and unknown politicians alleging the local government chairmans involvement in the disruption or disagreement surrounding the activities of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Abua/Odual LGA.
For the avoidance of doubt, the council wishes to categorically state that the chairman is unaware of such a gathering and did not grant approval for, and cannot be held responsible for the failure of the ADC to unite their house thereby leading to breakdown of law and order. The claims suggesting his involvement are therefore false, baseless, and should be disregarded by the public.
The council also stated that it is not aware of any political party like ADC in Abua/Odual because the faceless group does not have an office neither do they have anyone or any form of structure that could be held responsible if there is any form of break down of law and order just like the one caused by their internal party affairs today.
It is pertinent to note that there are known factions laying claim to the national leadership of the ADC up to the local governments, with several litigations ongoing. These internal disputes led to the derecognition of its national leadership by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). It is therefore reasonable to conclude that the disagreement captured in the said video may have stemmed from there internal party issues rather than any external interference.
Also, it is important to note that while enemies and people who do not wish well for the LGA were spreading falsehood capable of instigating violence and chaos in the area all over social media and also sponsoring blogs and news houses, the chairman was at the Port Harcourt international airport handling matters of national importance as the chairman of the Protocol committee of the burial of a national figure the esteemed late Senator Barinada Mpigi, to ensure the remains of the late senator is brought to the state for onward burial and couldn't have been directing people to go after some faceless elements and at the same time handle the protocol services at the airport so well.
The Executive Chairman remains a man of peace, fully committed to maintaining law, order, and stability across Abua/Odual LGA. In line with this commitment, all political groups, organizations, or individuals intending to hold meetings, rallies, or any form of public gathering within the LGA are strongly advised to duly inform and obtain necessary approvals from relevant authorities. This is essential to ensure public safety and prevent any breakdown of law and order.
Furthermore, it is important to emphasize that official political activities and rallies have not yet been authorized by INEC. As such, any political processes such as congresses should be strictly confined to designated party Secretariat, in order to avoid unnecessary tension and overheating the polity in the area.
The Chairman remains focused on governance and development, prioritizing projects and policies that improve the lives of the people of Abua/Odual. He has no interest in interfering in the internal affairs of other political parties. When the appropriate time comes, he will present himself to the people based on his track record of achievements and ongoing developmental strides.
The general public is hereby urged to disregard the said video and any misleading narratives associated with it.
Signed:
Eeguode Sampson Iyabi,
Chief Press Secretary
Abua/Odual Local Government Area.
April 9, 2026
