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Bishop Silas Eke, an Abia-born cleric, says the last time Abia State witnessed credible local government elections was during the administration of Orji Uzor Kalu. A cross-section of the Abia electorate berated the Abia State Independent Electoral Commission for its alleged poor performance in Saturday’s chairmanship and councillorship elections. The people blamed the low voter turnout on the late arrival of election officials and electoral materials at the polling units, which delayed the commencement of the exercise across the state. A correspondent from the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), who monitored the election in Aba South, reported that many prospective…

The Senator representing Abia North senatorial zone, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, has expressed sympathy for the owners and staff of three radio stations in Abia State that were recently destroyed by fire. The tragic incident, which took place late on Saturday, led to extensive property damage, including vehicles and buildings. In a statement issued from Kalu’s media office on Sunday, Senator Kalu described the inferno as unfortunate and extended his condolences to those affected. He stated: “My heart goes out to those impacted by the fire. We stand with you in this difficult time. “It is unfortunate that property worth…

Hon. Arua Goodluck Egwu, Legislative Aide to Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa, Member Representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency, has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Eleanya, the newly elected Chairman of Ohafia Local Government, and his deputy, Hon. Eme Iro, on their victory in the November 2 election in Abia State. “This achievement is a testament to your dedication and hard work,” Egwu stated, recognizing the commitment of the newly elected leaders. Egwu also congratulated Hon. Ukariwe Inyima, Councillor-Elect of Ebem Oha Ward, as well as Hon. Daniel Urum and other successful candidates who emerged under the platforms of the Zenith Labour…

Abia State Governor Alex Otti, his Deputy, Ikechukwu Emetu, Speaker of the Abia State House of Assembly, Emmanuel Emeruwa, have all lost their various local government areas at Saturday’s council elections in the state. Unknown Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) emerged victorious in the Abia State local government elections, winning in 15 out of the 17 local government areas in Abia State, with the Young Progressives Party (YPP) claiming the remaining two local government areas, Osisioma Ngwa and Ugwunagbo. The Chairman of the Abia State Independent Electoral Commission, Professor Chima George, who announced the results on Saturday, congratulated both the winners…

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…