Abia State Archives - Page 385 of 390

Jun

04

2020

SP, Ministers, Others Visit Orji Kalu in Aso Villa

Abia State, PoliticsNigeria, Orji Uzor Kalu, Politics, Senate

Senate President Ahmad Lawan on Thursday night led a delegation of Senate leadership to visit the Senate Chief Whip, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu in his Aso Villa residence, Abuja. ‘The Nigeria Daily’ gathered that Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama; Minister of Science and Technology, Dr. Ogbonna Onu; Hon. Nkiru Onyeojecha, and Chief George Muoghalu were part of the early callers. Ahmed Lawan and senate principal officers arrived at the Aso-Villa residence at about 7 pm after which they proceeded to a private meeting with Orji Uzor Kalu. Kalu who was Lawan’s classmate at the University of Maiduguri was released…

Jun

03

2020

By OHAFIATV

The essence of politics without bitterness; place of dynamism – Kalu

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Politics2023, Emeka Kalu, Next Level, Nigeria, PDPYA, Peoples Democratic Party, Politics

I have observed with mixed feelings, the argument being put out by our people about politics, and I think it is a notion that must be addressed and nipped in the bud as a bad apple that may soil the whole Apple basket if not spotted and removed. Foremost, let me remind us that we had a reason to call this a politics "A COALITION". To lay foundation for my submissions, let me remind us of the meaning and essence of a coalition."COALITION is a temporary alliance for combined action, especially of political parties forming a government".In order words, it…

Jun

03

2020

By OHAFIATV

NCS Will Obey Court Order to Release Sen. Uzor Kalu – PRO

Abia State, Ohafia, PoliticsAbia State, Next Level, Orji Uzor Kalu, Politics

The Nigerian Correctional Services (NCS) says it will release former Governor of Abia, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu within the next two days. “[We’ll release the senator] hopefully within the next two days,” NCS Public Relations Officer, Augustine Njoku, told newsmen Wednesday. This is coming following yesterday’s order of the Federal High Court sitting in Lagos ordering the immediate release of the Senate Chief Whip. The NCS said it is only waiting for the court order to be communicated to it formally in form of a warrant, to effect the release of the Senator. According to the PRO, once that is…

Jun

02

2020

By OHAFIATV

Chief Kalu congratulates Sen. Orji Kalu as the court orders his release

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, PoliticsAbia State, Emeka Kalu, Nigeria, Ohafia, Orji Uzor Kalu, Politics

The Director General of Global Initiative for Good Governance, Chief Dr Emeka Kalu, has congratulated the Senate Chief Whip, the Senator Representing Abia North, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, as he wins again at Federal High Court and received order for his immediate release, putting to rest, the interpretation sought by EFCC over the Supreme Court Judgement squashing his conviction. In a statement signed by his Media and Publicity Aide, Comr Amos Kalu, the PDP Chieftain and one time governorship aspirant in Abia State, expressed relieve that justice has been served as the process that convicted Orji Uzor Kalu was stampede…

Jun

02

2020

By OHAFIATV

Ndukwe Iko Says Sen. Orji Kalu’s Release Is Victory For Ndigbo

Abia State, News, Ohafia, PoliticsAbia State, Next Level, Nigeria, Orji Uzor Kalu, Politics

A chieftain of APC in Abia State, Chief Ndukwe Iko has expressed satisfaction with the Federal High Court Abuja ruling on Tuesday which ordered the release of Sen. Orji Uzor Kalu, the senator representing Abia North. The EFCC had sought an interpretation of the Supreme Court ruling which upturned the conviction of Kalu, a former governor of Abia state. Speaking with ABN TV on the development, Ndukwe Iko while stating that Sen. Kalu’s release was expected also added that it is a victory for the people of Abia North, the entire state and Igbo race generally. Iko said Sen. Kalu’s…