Politics

By Vincent Kalu When the Federal Military Government, led by General Ibrahim Babangida, announced the creation of Abia State on August 27, 1991, the people of Aba, Bende, Isuikwuato, and Afikpo zones rejoiced, because it signaled a further advancement of governance closer to the people. It meant that residents of the region would no longer have to travel between Owerri and far-flung areas like Ohafia, Arochukwu, Ukwa etc, to interact with the state government. It was a relished scenario. The creation of the state, on the other hand, created a new dimension of relationship, which is proclivity for conflict, rancor,…

A sociopolitical organization with membership drawn from all the senatorial zones of the state has thrown their weight behind the agitation that power should return to Abia North come 2023. In this interview granted to journalists in Umuahia, the National Coordinator of the group, Dr. Emeka Wachuku, who hails from Isiala Ngwa North advised those heating up the polity to shun personal interest and allow peace reign. Excerpts: What’s the Equity Legacy Group all about? Equity Legacy Group is interested in ensuring that equity prevails in Nigeria. The group anchors itself on equity for women, youths and equity for balancing…

The People's Democratic Party Governors Forum (PDP-GF) Wednesday touched base at Calabar, Cross River to rub minds on some issues bordering on the party's unity in the South-South state. Gov. Aminu Waziri Tambuwal of Sokoto State led his Delta and Enugu states counterparts, Sen. Ifeanyi Okowa and Hon. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi during the visit to their host, Prof. Ben Ayade. After about two hours meeting inside Government House, Calabar, Gov. Tambuwal, who is also the Chairman of the PDP-GF told journalists that the meeting "was a fruitful, peaceful and productive engagement with the stakeholders of Cross River." "We're here on the…

"Between Atiku, Tambuwal and Saraki, they already have the potential delegates committed to them. They also have the resources and the key contacts that are supporting them and ready to go on mobilisation efforts. The battle for the 2023 presidential ticket of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will be a three-horse race between former Vice President Atiku Abubakar; former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, and Governor Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State, Daily Independent has gathered. In October 2018, the trio were the top contenders in the presidential primary of the PDP held in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital, to determine…

As Nigeria continues to simmer in the boiling water of crisis that has been allowed to fester by the clueless disposition, propaganda and unseriouness of Buhari-Led Government. The National Coordinator of PDP Coalition, Chief Dr Emeka Kalu, has called on Buhari to quite playing King-Kong and seek professional advice and support from experts before it is too late. Chief Kalu who is on state visit to Guiné-Bissau, made the statement after an all-important meeting with president of the West African Country, General Umaru Sissoko Embalo. According to him: "Nigeria is on the brink of collapse if nothing is done fast…

Mike Nwachukwu Hails Alex Mbata For Embarking On Road Project Frontline politician in Imo State, Chief Mike Nwachukwu, has hailed Prince (Dr) Alex Mbata, for single handely constructing a 2km dual carriage way with street lights and drainage which will be commissioned by Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma. Nwachukwu in a statement signed by him, said; “On behalf of myself and the entire Nwachukwu Family of Umuokpaa Egbelu Obube of Owerri North Local Government Area of Imo State, I Mike Nwachukwu, Mpi Dike Egbelu Obube celebrates with our kinsman and brother, Prince Alex Mbata (ABM)  as our “working” Executive…

Anambra PDP: Why money bags won't succeed in Anambra guber poll “Money bag can no longer win elections, we as a party must build a strong base that will pay off in 2023, we have so many Aspirants, the party needs to look at them holistically and also get opinions from street surveys conducted Independently from our great party. A PDP Chieftain and National Coordinator of People’s Democratic Party Coalition, Chief Dr. Emeka Kalu, has made extensive analysis of the political atmosphere prevalent in Anambra State at the moment, giving insight into the need to adopt a deep sensitive approach…

Race For Enugu Next Governor: Tension in Ekweremmadu's camp as  Chimaroke, Ken Nnamani, others back zoning of governorship ticket to Enugu East “The people of Enugu East senatorial zone were gathered to say that we are not ready to fight and the on the issue of 2023 governorship is our turn. We are not fighting with anybody on that. Former Senate President, Ken Nnamani; former governor, Senator Chimaroke Nnamani, Speaker of Enugu State House of Assembly, Edward Ubosi; traditional rulers from Enugu East senatorial district and other stakeholders of the zone, on Sunday, endorsed zoning of the governorship of Enugu…

Anambra Governorship Election :APC Fixes Date For Primary, To Sell Form For N22.5m The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has pegged its expression of interest and nomination forms for the Anambra State governorship election at N22.5 million. The party has equally fixed its primary election for June 26, ahead of the November poll. APC’s Director of Organisation, Prof Usijju Medaner Al-Mustapha, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, in Abuja. According to the statement, sales of forms commenced on April 14 and would end on June 8, which is also the last day for the submission of forms. Screening of…