Politics

2023 Presidency: Nigerians should prioritise character, capacity and competence not tribe and regional interest – Emeka Kalu

2023 Presidency: Nigerians should prioritise character, capacity and competence not tribe and regional interest – Emeka Kalu

Chief Emeka Kalu, a Chieftain of People’s Democratic Party (PDP), has frankly stated that the furore generated by power shift and zoning in the country is healthy but there is no law stopping prominent Nigerians from the North or West contesting for 2023 presidency. Kalu, who is the Southeast Coordinator, Reset Nigeria made this known to Abuja based online blog, thewhisperer.ng while dabbling into the recent conversation generated over renewed interest in 2023 politics. Speaking with the whisperer in an interview from USA, Kalu said 2023 presidency should be prioritised on character, capacity and competence not on tribe and regional…
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Azubogu’s Governorship Declaration: A Clarion Call to Build a System that can Solve Her Problems (2) By Chukwudimma Aaron-Okonkwo

Azubogu’s Governorship Declaration: A Clarion Call to Build a System that can Solve Her Problems (2) By Chukwudimma Aaron-Okonkwo

In his quest to further deploy the vast wealth of knowledge and experience in respect to governance which he had gained for over 10 years as a federal lawmaker to develop Anambra State, Engr Chris Emeka Azụbọgụ visited the State office of People's Democratic Party (PDP) on Friday 29th January, 2021 to officially declare his intention to contest the November 6th, 2021 Governorship elections. In his declaration address, Mr. Project noted that election is not an event, but rather a process. A process that requires the deployment of all logistics and strategies necessary to win. Make no mistake, he showed…
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We have plans to return Onitsha as catalyst for economic growth -Azubogu

We have plans to return Onitsha as catalyst for economic growth -Azubogu

. ..Visits Onitsha, promises Strategic Urban Renewal programme The leading Governorship candidate of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) in the November 6 election, Engr. Chris Azubogu, on Sunday pledged to execute a Strategic Urban Renewal programme that would return Onitsha as catalyst for economic transformation of Anambra State. Engr Azubogu made the statement in Onitsha when he met with members of PDP in Onitsha South and North LGAs over his intention to run for the Governorship of Anambra State. According to the leading PDP Governorship aspirant, "we must reopen the conversation on the need to return Onitsha as a catalyst…
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Some Northern APC Govs Intensify Plans To Woo Jonathan Into 2023 Presidential Race

Some Northern APC Govs Intensify Plans To Woo Jonathan Into 2023 Presidential Race

A grand plot to draft President Goodluck Jonathan into the presidential race has commenced with four All Progtessives Congress (APC) Governors from the North leading the charge, according to nation newspaper. It was gathered a group of 10 politicians from the South, comprising notable figures from Bayelsa, home state of the former President, had been given the mandate to begin a media campaign that would midwife the plan. The group, led by a chieftain of the APC from Bayelsa and Jonathan’s political ally, was said to have met on two occasions to discuss the modalities of rolling out the campaign.…
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Azubogu’s Governorship Declaration: A Clarion Call to Build a System that can Solve her Problems (1) By Chukwudimma Aaron-Okonkwo

Azubogu’s Governorship Declaration: A Clarion Call to Build a System that can Solve her Problems (1) By Chukwudimma Aaron-Okonkwo

Sometimes in 2012 when I was returning to Ozubulu, my hometown, construction signposts with the inscriptions: "Attracted by Chris Emeka Azubogu" stood at strategic places all the way from Nnewi to Ozubulu. The same signposts were also seen in adjoining towns of Ukpor, Amichi, etc. These projects were street electrification and road rehabilitations. Rural areas that were hitherto ugliest in darkness at nights were provided with solar powered lights for bright lights at nights. Rural roads that were hitherto impassable were rehabilitated to give rural dwellers easy passage of movement. However, knowing the usual chicanery antics of most politicians in…
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2023 Presidency: Okorocha Appoints Leaders Of His New Party Says APC Has Failed Nigerians

2023 Presidency: Okorocha Appoints Leaders Of His New Party Says APC Has Failed Nigerians

The former governor of Imo state, Sen. Rochas Anayo Okorocha, senator representing Imo West senatorial district floats new party to be called "New Nigeria Movement". Senator Okorocha made this known when he held a round table Meeting with his Political structure cut across the 36 states of the federations. Okorocha emphasized the need for a change in the political system in the country. He described APC whom he was a founding member to have failed the entire country as the masses does not feel the impact of its existence. He called on his structures and supporters to remain intact and…
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Enweremadu’s death came at a time we were consolidating our political friendship with Ngwaland – Ohafia Think Tank Group

Enweremadu’s death came at a time we were consolidating our political friendship with Ngwaland – Ohafia Think Tank Group

Ohafia think tank group, Mben Political Assembly (MPA), has commiserated with the people of Ngwaland, the royal family as well as the government and people of Abia State, on the passing of Eze Bernard Enweremadu, Eze Ukwu of Ngwa Ukwu, the traditional ruler of the ancient Ngwa dynasty. Eze Bernard Enweremadu was a Nigerian first-class traditional ruler. He ruled for 44 years after assuming the traditional stool of Ezeukwu of Ngwa Ukwu at the age of 33. He was the Deputy Chairman of the Council of Traditional Rulers in the old Imo State and later the Chairman of Abia State…
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5 Years In Office: How Yahaya Bello Ended Insecurity in Kogi State By Onoja Integrity

5 Years In Office: How Yahaya Bello Ended Insecurity in Kogi State By Onoja Integrity

As the clock of Governor Yahaya Bello's time in office ticks to 5 years today, it's pertinent we have a terse retrospect of the condition of Kogi State prior the coming of governor Bello and the pool of peace currently enjoyed in the state. This could, perhaps, enable us to clearly see and appreciate the direction of the new direction government in Kogi State and the embedded ability in Yahaya Bello to replicate same at the national level for Nigerians to enjoy a robust security architecture and put an end to terrorism which seems to be the greatest challenge of…
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Nigeria Needs Men of Integrity in Politics – Obi

Nigeria Needs Men of Integrity in Politics – Obi

The Vice Presidential Candidate of the People's Democratic Party, PDP, in 2019 elections, Mr Peter Obi, has decried what he described as a painful level of rot and decay in Nigeria's political system, saying that a New Nigeria will emerge if honest men can join Nigeria's political space with the intention of causing positive change. Obi, who made this known during his appearance on Nigeria Leadership Series, hosted by Pastor Ituah Ighodalo, said Nigerian elite were part of the major problems facing the nation. He said the elite and informed citizens who were at the fore-front of change had refused…
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30 million people set to pressurize Gov. Samuel Ortom to contest for 2023 presidency

30 million people set to pressurize Gov. Samuel Ortom to contest for 2023 presidency

Prince Samuel Onuh, National Coordinator, Project Ortomise Nigeria Ortomatically 2023 has said that his group will mobilize 10 million men, 10 million women and 10 million youths for a solidarity march in Abuja to pressurize Gov. Samuel Ortom to contest for 2023 presidency. Governor Samuel Ortom, a second term governor from Benue state is a member of opposition People’s Democratic Party(PDP). He worked for different political parties in Benue State including the National Centre Party of Nigeria as State Publicity Secretary; State Treasurer of the All People's Party (APP); and State Secretary as well as State Deputy Chairman of the…
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