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Renowned lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Etigwe Uwa, has raised strong concerns over alleged voter intimidation, unlawful arrests, and the kidnapping of political opponents during the ongoing Local Government Area (LGA) elections in Abia State. Uwa in a statement on Saturday expressed dismay following reports that the member representing Ohafia South in the State House of Assembly, Kalu Mba Nwoke (Etiokwe) was “assaulted, had his phone destroyed, and was taken to an unknown location”. Uwa stated that he had reached out to Governor Alex Otti, who responded, explaining that the arrests were due to attempts to disrupt the…

STATE HOUSE PRESS STATEMENT PROPOSED TAX REFORM BILLS SHOULD GO THROUGH THE LEGISLATIVE PROCESS; INPUTS CAN BE MADE AT PUBLIC HEARINGS President Bola Tinubu has received the National Economic Council's recommendation that the tax reform bills already sent to the National Assembly be withdrawn for further consultation. President Tinubu commends the National Economic Council members, especially Vice President Kashim Shettima and the 36 State Governors, for their advice. He believes that the legislative process, which has already begun, provides an opportunity for inputs and necessary changes without withdrawing the bills from the National Assembly. While urging the NEC to allow…

The lawmaker representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Chief Ibe Okwara Osonwa, on Thursday, installed solar street lights in Ndi Ibe community, Ohafia Local Government Area of Abia State. Rep Osonwa, who is the Vice Chairman of the House Committee on FCT Judiciary, initiated the installation of the street lights to fulfill his campaign promise to the people. He stated that the project would enhance security and address the socio-economic challenges of the people, emphasising the importance of light for human and societal development. He noted that several communities in the federal constituency had previously benefited from…

A former Director-General of Peter Obi 2023 presidential campaign council, Doyin Okupe has paid a visit to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Okupe, a former presidential aide, meet with Tinubu at the Presidential Villa on Thursday. Details of the meeting between the duo has not been disclosed as at the time of this report. Meanwhile, Okupe has recently applauded President Tinubu’s recent cabinet reshuffle, particularly his decision to scrap what he termed “superfluous ministries.” Speaking in an interview last Thursday in Lagos, Okupe highlighted the strategic role played by global auditing firm KPMG in the process that led to the dismissal…

Special Adviser to President Tinubu on Public Communication and Orientation, Mr Sunday Dare, has called for patience over President Bola Tinubu administration’s reforms, saying the Nigerian leader should be commended for his policies. “You know, the subsidy was draining this country. A few hundred were making billions out of it. Every president said they would stop subsidy. None of them did. Let’s give this man some credit. We might not like it,” Dare said on Thursday’s edition of Channels Television’s Politics Today. President Tinubu declared an end to the subsidy regime during his inauguration and later floated the country’s currency…

Ohafia Improvement Union (OIU) Abuja Branch has expressed confidence that Prof Awa Kalu, SAN, the newly appointed Board Chairman of the Greater Ohafia Development Agency (GODA), is well-equipped to steer the agency towards sustainable growth and development. In a congratulatory message issued on Thursday, Chief Kalu Idika Okwara, President of the OIU Abuja Branch, stated that Prof Awa Kalu will bring his wealth of experience to address the challenges facing Abia North Senatorial Zone. He applauded Governor Alex Otti for the establishment of the Greater Ohafia Development Agency (GODA), and the appointment of Prof Awa Kalu, SAN as its Board…

The lawmaker representing Arochukwu/ Ohafia Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Chief Ibe Okwara Osonwa, has commended Governor Alex Otti of Abia State for signing the Greater Ohafia Development Agency (GODA) Bill into law. Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti signed the Greater Ohafia Development Agency (GODA) into law on Monday, October 28, 2024 as passed by the Abia State House of Assembly. Chief Ibe Okwara Osonwa, in a statement he personally signed on Thursday, commended the governor for assenting to the bill, saying that the establishment of the commission is the testament of the commitment of the governor…

Udo CHIA Foundation, a frontline socio-political and humanitarian organization, has expressed profound appreciation to Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex C. Otti, for establishing the Greater Ohafia Development Agency (GODA). In a statement issued on Thursday in Abuja, and signed by Pastor Okey Udo, Ph.D., President of Udo CHIA Foundation, praised the initiative as a transformative approach to addressing longstanding socio-economic challenges in Abia North Senatorial District of the state. The statement reads, “On behalf of the Udo CHIA Foundation and the progressive indigenes of Ohafia, we extend our heartfelt appreciation to you for your establishment of the Greater Ohafia Development…

PRESS RELEASE: ESTABLISHMENT OF THE GREATER OHAFIA DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (GODA). Pursuant to the commitment of the present Administration to drive the even and accelerated development of all parts of the State, the Governor, Dr. Alex C. Otti, OFR, on Monday, October 28, 2024 signed the Greater Ohafia Development Authority (GODA) Bill as passed into Law by the State House of Assembly. Speaking shortly after giving his assent to the Bill, the Governor expressed optimism that GODA will serve as a robust institutional vehicle for the rapid socio-economic transformation of the Northern Senatorial District of the State. In a brief ceremony…

Beggars in Abuja have expressed outrage against the ongoing clamp down on them by the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA). FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, had directed officials of the administration to carry out what he called a total sanitation of the nation’s capital. He had earlier given beggars in particular up to last Sunday to vacate Abuja streets or risk arrest. Daily Trust reports that the clamp down on the beggars, scavengers and others started on Monday in the operation that the officials said would last for two weeks. But reacting to the exercise yesterday, some beggars, particularly those with…