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Setting the Record Straight: A Rebuttal to Baseless Allegations Against Abia Deputy Governor

Setting the Record Straight: A Rebuttal to Baseless Allegations Against Abia Deputy Governor

In a statement signed by it'd PRO/Media and Publicly Secretary, Prince Okam Uzomba Okam, the Okon-Aku Development Union has come clear to address recent baseless allegations made against the Deputy Governor of Abia State, Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu. The union condemns the malicious campaign orchestrated by Igwe Akuma, a self-described "errant son" of the Okon-Aku community, who is allegedly acting on behalf of the embattled Ex-President General of the Okon-Aku Development Union, Nmecha Umeh. Background of the Hate Campaign According to the statement, Igwe Akuma's actions are motivated by a vendetta against the Deputy Governor, who allowed the law to take…
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ECOWAS Faces Uncertain Future as Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso Exit Wednesday

ECOWAS Faces Uncertain Future as Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso Exit Wednesday

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is bracing for a significant shift as Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso formally withdraw from the regional bloc on Wednesday. This move marks the culmination of a year-long process that began with the three countries' notification of their intention to leave ECOWAS. The withdrawal is a result of simmering tensions between the three nations, all led by military regimes, and ECOWAS. The regional organization had imposed sanctions on the countries following coups that brought their current leaders to power. Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso have accused ECOWAS of being subservient to France,…
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OBI BLASTS TINUBU’S GOVT: ‘More Yahoo People in Govt Than Outside’

OBI BLASTS TINUBU’S GOVT: ‘More Yahoo People in Govt Than Outside’

Peter Obi, the former Labour Party presidential candidate, has made a startling claim that there are more individuals with questionable character, referred to as "Yahoo people," within President Bola Tinubu's government than outside of it. Obi expressed his concerns while delivering a keynote address at Nexford University's fourth graduation ceremony. He emphasized that Nigeria has become a hub for corrupt activities, with both government officials and outsiders engaging in nefarious acts. Obi stressed that the country's problems stem from a lack of quality leadership, which has allowed corrupt officials to exploit the system. He argued that effective leadership is not…
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WIKE MUST GO: Bauchi Governor, Bala Mohammed, Calls for Minister’s Resignation from PDP

WIKE MUST GO: Bauchi Governor, Bala Mohammed, Calls for Minister’s Resignation from PDP

Bauchi State Governor, Sen Bala Mohammed, has called on Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, to resign from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) due to alleged anti-party activities. Mohammed accused Wike of serving the interests of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and advised him to join the party officially. The governor's statement came after Wike's media aide, Lere Olayinka, criticized Mohammed's leadership as chairman of the PDP Governors' Forum. Olayinka accused Mohammed of being a greedy politician who lacks the capacity to provide leadership. Mohammed responded by describing Wike's attack as reckless, deceptive, and reflective of…
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Ikpeazu Takes Swipe at PDP Defections;  Says They Can Eat Food Meant for the Spirits

Ikpeazu Takes Swipe at PDP Defections;  Says They Can Eat Food Meant for the Spirits

Former Abia State Governor, Okezie Ikpeazu, has taken a swipe at defectors from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), saying they are like individuals who eat food meant for the spirits. Ikpeazu made this statement during a meeting with the Abia PDP State Working Committee in Obingwa, where he emphasized the need for self-reflection and reconciliation within the party. According to Ikpeazu, some individuals who defected from the party did so because they knew they had "killed" the party, and their anger stems from the fact that if the party survives, they will face consequences. He described these individuals as unable…
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