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Chairman, League of Patriotic Lawyers, Abubakar Yesufu, has said the ambition of the Senate Chief Whip , Senator Orji Kalu, to become the Senate President should be supported to expedite the inclusion of the South-East in the emerging political configuration. He also enjoined Igbo to rally round the former Abia State governor to ensure he emerges. Yesufu said this in a statement made available to Vanguard. His words:” Orji Kalu is urbane, experienced and highly cosmopolitan. “He will we accepted in all political zones as a detribalised man. Orji unknown to many is perhaps the only senator who speaks and…

Abia Governor-elect, Alex Otti of the Labour Party (LP) has pledged to run Peter Obi’s Anambra model of reduction of the cost of governance in the State. He stated this when featured on Channels Television’s Politics Today, which was monitored by our correspondent on Thursday evening. He also promised to run a “lean government” and support the private sector to create jobs. “We are going to run a lean government. We are going to cut our coats according to our size (cloth). We believe it is the private sector that should be supported to create jobs. And whatever it takes…

The Senate Chief Whip, Sen. Orji Kalu, has congratulated Chief Alex Otti of the Labour Party (LP) on his victory in the Abia governorship election. Kalu, in a goodwill message issued on Thursday in Abuja, applauded the political maturity demonstrated by candidates of all political parties during the election. While calling on Abia people at home and abroad to join hands with the governor-elect in rebuilding the state for the betterment of the people, he urged politicians to shun undemocratic actions. According to him, the collective interests of the Abia people should be placed above personal ambitions. “I congratulate Chief…

As reactions continue to trail the dislodgement of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Abia State by Dr. Alex Otti of the Labour Party, LP, after holding sway for 24 years, former Senate President and the Chairman, PDP’s Board of Trustees, BoT, Senator Adolphus Wabara, has regretted that those at the helm of affairs of the state ignored the wise counsel of elders. The former Senate President, who had consistently advocated a power shift to Abia North in 2023 in line with the Abia Charter of Equity that recognized power rotation, noted with pain that PDP had learnt its…

The national working committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has suspended Ayo Fayose, former governor of Ekiti, over alleged anti-party activities. The PDP also suspended Anyim Pius Anyim, former secretary to the government of the federation, and two others over the same allegation. The NWC said Samuel Ortom, governor of Benue, has been referred to a disciplinary committee. Details later.

Governor of Rivers state, Nyesom Wike, has narrated what transpired at the residence of former Senate President Bukola Saraki after he nominated presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi as running mate to former Vice President and flagbearer of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, in the buildup to the 2019 general elections. He opened up on this while reacting to reports that he worked against Obi in the February 25 presidential election. Recall that Asiwaju Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) won Rivers during the presidential election. Speaking during a media chat with selected journalists…

The Founder, Jake Udeh Support Group for Peter Mbah has extended his warm felicitation to the Enugu state Governor-elect, Barrister Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, describing him as the best gift to the state. Architect Udeh expressed firm believe in Mbah's capability in bringing world class development and transformation to the state, with his experience as a seasoned entrepreneur. He noted that the victory was well deserved and a true reflection of the people's will for progressive and genuine change in Enugu state. The Founder also urged the governor-elect to work with competent hands and relevant stakeholders from every part of Enugu…

Prominent businessman, Chief David Ogba Onuoha, popularly known as Bourdex, has congratulated Abia State governor-elect, Dr. Alex Otti on his victory in the March 18 gubernatorial election in the state. Onuoha an ally of the governor-elect, in a statement personally signed by him on Thursday afternoon, hailed Otti for his determination and dream of redeeming Abia state from bad leadership. He noted that in Otti, "a vessel of honour has emerged" as Abia governor-elect, saying: "The job ahead is enormous, but I am confident that you would acquit your excellently". Read statement in full: A VESSEL OF HONOUR EMERGES BOURDEX…

His Royal Majesty, Elder Dr. Emmanuel Kalu Kalu Onugu, Ezieogo Asaga Ohafia Ancient Kingdom congratulates the Abia State Governor Elect, Dr. Alex Otti on his success in the just concluded gubernatorial election in the state. He also extended his congratulatory messages to his subjects from Ohafia, the Deputy Governor Elect, Engineer Ikechukwu Emetu; the House of Representative member Elect, Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa and the State House of Assembly member Elect, Hon. Kalu Mba Nwoke (Etiokwe). The revered Monarch wished the political gladiators a very successful, impactful and “Verifiable” tenure in office. He urged them to be focused, productive, integrity…

Abia businessman, philanthropist and governorship aspirant, H.E Mayor Lucky Igbokwe (Don LuLu) has congratulated the Abia State Governor-elect, Dr Alex Otti, on his victory at the March 18 governorship election in the state. In his congratulatory message to the former bank executive, Mayor Igbokwe described Otti's victory at the polls as a reflection of the will of the majority of the people of Abia State. Mayor Igbokwe in the message signed by his special assistant on new media, Comr. Tochukwu Eluwa saluted Dr Otti for his doggedness as he expressed hope in his preparedness to make good his campaign promises…