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Jan

16

2023

Abia 2023: Bishop Emeka Nwankpa to Unveil His ASSURED Blueprint

Abia State, Ohafia, Opinion, Politics2023, Abia State, Accident, ACCORD, Emeka Nwankpa, Next Level, Nigeria, Politics

Preparatory to the official flag-off of his campaign, Bishop Dr Emeka Nwankpa, the Accord Party governorship candidate in Abia State, has revealed his campaign blueprint tagged the 'ASSURED Blueprint'. The document sited by newsmen shows that the ASSURED Blueprint is the governorship hopeful's 7-point agenda geared towards addressing all areas of need of Abia State. According to a member of Bishop Emeka Nwankpa's Campaign Council who chooses to remain anonymous, ASSURED is an acronym for:A - Agric and Industrial RevolutionsS - Security and HealthcareS - Sports & Youth EmpowermentU - Unhindered Trading & CommerceR - Rural and Urban DevelopmentE -…

Jan

16

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

Equity Favours Ukpai Iro Ukpai As Abia Elites Insist On Power Shift To Abia North

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Ohafia, Opinion, Politics2023, Abia State, Next Level, Nigeria, Opinion, Politics, Ukpai Iro Ukpai

By Ndidi Okafor Ejieke In recent times, a few weeks before the 2023 gubernatorial election in Abia State, the argument for "Equity", the foundation on which Abia State's political stability was built, has taken center stage again with the urgency necessary to maintain the peace and stability the state has enjoyed over the years, unlike her sister states. Some notable elites from all areas of the state have argued that abiding by the Abia Charter of Equity is the only action that can salvage Abia and maintain her political stability. Prominent among the proponents of this justice and fairplay argument…

Jan

15

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

2023: Emeka Nwankpa’s Emergence As Gov. Will Mark Defining Moment in Abia – Group

Abia State, Opinion, Politics2023, Abia State, Emeka Nwankpa, Metro, Next Level, Nigeria, Opinion, Politics

As the 2023 governorship election draws closer, Abians wait with baited breath to see who emerges their next governor after the 8 years of poor performance of the incumbent governor. In the opinion of the Rescue Abia Movement, a nonpolitical and nonpartisan group, Abia State cannot afford a repeat of the mistakes of 2015 and 2019 where primordial sentiments took centre stage against competence and capacity. According to the group, Abia is paying dearly for the mistakes of the past two elections In their remarks, they said, 'The below-average performance of the current administration in Abia where pensioners are being…

Jan

14

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

Difficulty Traveling To Arochukwu Will Be Tackled By Me As Governor – Mascot Uzor Kalu

Abia State, Opinion, Politics2023, Abia State, Mascot Uzor Kalu, Next Level, Nigeria, Politics

The age-old notion that there is no road leading to Arochukwu that is convenient to travel through is bound to change, as the Abia state governorship candidate of the Action Peoples Party (APP), Chief Mascot Uzor Kalu, has vowed to change that narrative if elected into office. Chief Kalu gave the assurance yesterday at Ihechiowa in Arochukwu L.G.A. while rounding off his ward-to-ward campaign in the area. The APP governorship candidate, who had difficulties in accessing the Okpo community in Ihechiowa and other parts of the town because of the deplorable conditions of the roads, said that the negative narrative…

Jan

14

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

Mazi Jonas Celebrates Eze Linus Mba On His 23rd Year On Throne, 70th Birthday

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Ohafia, Opinion, Politics2023, Abia State, ADP, Chibuike Jonas, Next Level, Nigeria, Politics

The Action Democratic Party, ADP candidate for Abia State in the 2023 governorship election, Mazi Chibuike Jonas has congratulated HRN Eze Sir Linus N. Mba (KSS, KSM) on his 70th birthday celebration and 23rd year on the throne as Eze Udo 1 of Ata Igbo Ukwu Autonomous Community, Abia State, describing him as a good man that is an epitome of peace. The celebration which attracted who is who in Abia State and beyond witnessed fanfare, entertainment, and celebration of the life and achievement of the royal father to the excitement and joy of the family and guests alike. The…