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Aug

13

2024

Abia State House of Assembly Swears in Hon. Aaron Uzodike as Member Representing Aba North State Constituency

Abia State, News, PoliticsAbia State, Politics

After a nine-month legal battle, Hon. Aaron Uzodike has been sworn in as the Member representing Aba North State Constituency in the Abia State House of Assembly. The ceremony was conducted by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Emmanuel Ihuoma Emereuwa. Uzodike's inauguration follows a Court of Appeal ruling in Lagos, which declared him the winner of the 2023 House of Assembly election under the People's Democratic Party (PDP) banner. This decision overturned the initial declaration of Destiny Akara Nwagwu as the winner by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on March 11, 2023. Uzodike had contested the INEC result at the…

Aug

13

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

New Era Foundation Saga: APGA Chairman Bigfish Defends Mayor Nwaka Against Fraud Allegations, Cites Achievements

Abia State, Metro, News, PoliticsAbia State, APGA, Ikwuano LGA, Ossy Nwaka, Politics

The chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), in Ikwuano Local Government Area of Abia State, Hon. Nduka Izuchukwu Bigfish has vehemently debunked the alleged extortion of money from the poor masses in the Council, levelled against the Mayor and President of New Era Foundation (NEF), Hon. Osinachi Nwaka. The APGA chairman passionately appealed to the general public to ignore the fake news, stating unequivocally that Mayor Nwaka's landmark achievements surpasses the poor acts of the past elected chairmen of the Council, whom he regretted had little or less to show for their representation while in office. Reacting to…

Aug

12

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Chikwe Udensi’s Involvement in Aro Ezeship Dispute Raises Questions About Motivations

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Metro, News, Opinion, PoliticsAbia State, Metro, Nigeria, Opinion, Politics

In a brazen display of political opportunism, Chikwe Udensi has inserted himself into the ongoing Aro Ezeship dispute, despite having no legitimate connection to the royal family or the kingmakers, Nde Okennachi. His blatant interference is a clear attempt to exploit the situation for his own 2027 governorship ambitions. Udensi's audacity is staggering, considering he did not grow up in Aro and has no intimate knowledge of the Omenali Aro traditions he claims to champion. His recent public statements are riddled with falsehoods, demonstrating a reckless disregard for the truth. It is evident that Udensi's true motive is to undermine…

Aug

11

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Ohanaeze Dubs Another Constituent Assembly Wasteful, Supports New Constitution, Implementation of 2014 Confab Report

Economy, News, Opinion, PoliticsEconomy, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Okechukwu Isiguzoro, Opinion, Politics

OHANAEZE NDIGBO PRESS RELEASE The Apex Igbo Socio-Cultural Organization, OHANAEZE NDIGBO, wishes to express its heartfelt appreciation for the commitment and patriotism exhibited by THE PATRIOTS, led by Chief Emeka Anyaoku, towards securing a "People's Democratic Pluralistic Constitution" for Nigeria. We acknowledge the need for a new constitution to address the defects, flaws, and shortcomings of the Military-imposed 1999 Constitution, which lacks the clarity and strength to cater to the demands of a pluralistic society like Nigeria. OHANAEZE NDIGBO commends THE PATRIOTS for their bold demands for a brand new constitution and the implementation of the 2014 National Conference recommendations…

Aug

10

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Tinubu Meets Anyooku With The Patriots, Promises To Review Request For National Constituent Assembly

Economy, News, PoliticsBola Ahmed Tinubu, Economic, Politics

President Bola Tinubu received a delegation from The Patriots, a group of eminent Nigerians, led by Chief Emeka Anyaoku, at the State House on Friday. The President assured the group that their request to convene a national constituent assembly to draft a new constitution would be reviewed. The Patriots presented a two-pronged request: the convening of a national constituent assembly to produce a draft people's democratic constitution, and legislation for a national plebiscite to ratify the draft constitution. President Tinubu expressed his respect for the group and their contributions to national discourse, acknowledging the longstanding clamour for constitutional reforms. He…