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Jun

14

2024

Okpo Ihechiowa Development Union passes vote of confidence on Honourable Ibe Okwara Osonwa.

Abia State, Metro, News, Ohafia, PoliticsAbia State, Ibe Okwara Osonwa, Ohafia, Politics

The Okpo Ihechiowa Development Union today, 14th June 2024, passed a vote of confidence on Honourable Ibe Okwara Osonwa over his dogged representation of their people in the National Assembly. The organization, which was led by the President-General, Ihechiowa Development Union, Igwe Barr. Chukwudi Nweke drummed their satisfaction and presented their demands over the erosion menace currently ravaging their community, bad road network, and other community challenges they face. The community also debunked through Chief Ogbonnaya Okonkwo, the misinformation passed about them in the National Assembly by the Honourable Akiba Bassey Ekpenyong over the boundary dispute between Isu community and…

Jun

13

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Scorecard as Honourable Ibe Okwara Osonwa spends one year in Office

Abia State, News, Ohafia, PoliticsAbia State, Ibe Okwara Osonwa, Next Level, Nigeria, Politics

Legislative Achievements: ● Has he sponsored or co-sponsored any bills? Yes, over 4 bills & 3 motions He sponsored the bills for the upgrading of Ohafia General Hospital to Federal Medical Centre (FMC) Freight Forwarding Bill Co-sponsored State Policing Bill and which has passed second reading Co-sponsored Bill to amend the Nigerian constitution from Presidential to Parliamentary System of GovernmentMotions: Need for Urgent intervention on erosion affected areas in Amaekpu, Elu, Ebem, Ndi-Uduma Awoke, Nkporo, Abiriba and Okpo Ihechiowa Urgent need to establish a peacekeeping post in Isu Community to aid peace over a long boundary dispute. Urgent need to…

Jun

13

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

June 12 Democracy Day: OHANAEZE Expresses Concerns as Peter Obi Distances Himself From Otti

Abia State, News, Opinion, PoliticsAbia State, Next Level, Nigeria, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Okechukwu Isiguzoro, Opinion, Politics

...voices worries over Lack of Support The citizens of Nigeria, especially the Igbo people, have noticed a possible conflict between the Labour Party's 2023 Presidential Candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, and the Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti. It has been observed that Mr Peter Obi was noticeably absent during the first-anniversary celebration of Dr Alex Otti as Governor of Abia State on May 29, 2024. It is concerning that Mr Obi's name was not included among the distinguished guests expected at the event held at the State International Conference Centre. Furthermore, Mr Obi has not publicly congratulated Governor Otti…

Jun

12

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Peter Obi Speaks On June 12, Says Nigeria Has Deteriorated Into State Capture

Economy, Metro, News, Opinion, PoliticsEconomy, Next Level, Nigeria, Opinion, Peter Obi, Politics

Peter Obi has voiced strong concerns about Nigeria’s democratic progress, claiming that the country has deteriorated into a state of “classical state capture.” The Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, stated this in a statement to mark Nigeria’s Democracy Day celebrations. Reflecting on the nation’s 25 years journey towards democracy, Obi questioned whether Nigeria has truly upheld democratic principles. According to him, while the transition in 1999 seemed promising, the country has since shifted into a system where governance benefits a select few, leading to widespread deprivation. He stressed that true democracy should prioritize the welfare of…

Jun

12

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Democracy Day Celebration: Kalu Calls For Peace, Tolerance, To Uphold Liberty.

Amos Oge Kalu, News, Opinion, PoliticsComr Amos Kalu, Next Level, Nigeria, Opinion, Politics

Chief Dr Emeka kalu has called on Nigerians to keep faith with the nation and work harder to obtain peace, show tolerance and uphold democracy as the only modern system to ensure development, civilization and liberty for citizens of this great nation. He pointed out that this day came with great sacrifices that our fathers paid to ensure a peaceful and unity Nigeria, insisting that it is out duty and obligation to uphold their legacies by defending the unity they fought hard to build, them improve on it to make Nigeria better for all of us. He said that to…