Abia State Archives - Page 284 of 374

May

19

2023

LP rejects Alex Otti, other Abia, Kano candidates’ elections nullification

Abia State, Politics2023, Abia State, Alex Otti, Court, Nigeria, Politics

The leadership of the Labour Party has rejected the nullification of the candidature of Abia State Governor-elect, Dr. Alex Otti, and some other party representatives. The reaction is coming hours after a Federal High Court sitting in Kano State dismissed the governor-elect and other candidates. Aside from Otti, the court presided over by Justice M N Yunusa also nullified the candidature of all Labour Party flag bearers in Abia and Kano States. Yunusa, who ruled that their emergence was not in compliance with the 2022 Electoral Act provisions, gave the injunction in Suit No FHC/KN/CS/107/2023 filed by Mr. Ibrahim Haruna…

May

14

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

Alex Otti and the task of exorcising Abia of evil spirit of backwardness

Abia State, Economy, PoliticsAbia State, Alex Otti, Business, Politics

For straight twenty four (24) years, Abia State has been badly run. The state has been under the torment of certain spirits that frustrated development as it were. It has been presided over by three managers called governors. For their collective efforts, the state today holds the unenviable record as the worst state in the South East geo-political zone and perhaps, in the entire country. Created from the Old Imo State on August 27, 1991 by the Military Administration of General Ibrahim Babangida, its story is known across the country as a state that has refused to “grow”.Observers have continued…

May

12

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

Stop Further Disbursement Of Allocation To Ikpeazu’s Govt – UAAP To FG

Abia State, Opinion, Politics2023, Abia State, Okezie Ikpeazu, Opinion, Politics, Ultimate Commander

Patriotic Abians have continued to raise concern over the shutdown of vital sectors in the state following the indefinite strike embarked by workers under the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) over non- payment of salaries and pensions by the administration of governor Okezie Ikpeazu. Contributing to ALL FACTS NEWSPAPER after an emergency meeting of the group, the spokesperson of United Abia Artistes and Patriots (UAAP) and a senatorial candidate in the recently concluded 2023 general election, Ambassador Osita Offor aka Ultimate Commander, noted that Ikpeazu's failure to pay salaries including that of 'core civil servants' shows that he does not have…

May

09

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

Abia workers begin indefinite strike in line with NLC directive

Abia State, Lifestyle, MetroAbia State, Lifestyle, Metro, NLC

Civil servants in Abia State have complied with the directive of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, and embarked on industrial action. The strike commenced Tuesday morning, with most offices under lock and key. When we visited the offices of the state Ministry of Finance, the Head of Service, the Secretary to the State Government, the Abia State Planning Commission, and the Ministry of Agriculture all at Library Avenue, on Tuesday, they were deserted NLC strike enforcement team were, however, seen loitering in the area, to ensure compliance by workers. The enforcement team led by NLC Chairman, Paschal Nweke placed banners…

Apr

29

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

Concerned Abians Attract Foreign Investors To Compliment Alex Otti’s Plans For A New State

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Economy, Metro, Politics2023, Abia State, Alex Otti, Economy, Next Level, Nigeria, Politics, Ultimate Commander

While still basking in the euphoria of the new Abia State that will elevate the state from her present condition of underdevelopment, economic downturn, and squalor occasioned by long approaches of clueless leadership, a group of concerned Abians who are happy with the coming opportunities for the blessed state under Dr. Alex Otti, the Governor-Elect, has made giant steps at hitting the ground running with efforts that will ensure that Abia loses no time once the news government takes over helms of her affairs. In the spirit of the Ultimate Liberation and Actualization of the New Abia under the leadership…