Politics

The Abia State Chapter of the People's Democratic Party (PDP), on Friday released details for the conduct of fresh governorship primary election in the state following the death of Prof. Uchenna Ikonne. Recall that the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, had given the party 14 days to conduct another primary election based on the provisions of the New Electoral Act on the replacement of candidates arising from death. A press statement signed by Hon. Elder Abraham Amah, Abia PDP Vice Chairman/Acting State Publicity Secretary, the party said the fresh primary will be held on Saturday, February 4th, 2023 by 10:00…

The Deputy Chief of Staff to Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia State, Chief Olugu Kalu Ugba has denied declaring interest to contest for the governorship primary of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) in Abia State. Earlier today, posters bearing the image of the Ohafia born politician had surfaced on social media platforms, sparking reactions from Abians interested in who replaces late Prof. Uchenna Ikonne. In a telephone interview with THE WHISPERER, Mr. Ugba, popularly known as Ishi-bu-mba said: "Please kindly disregard the posters. It is not from me. I have not declared for the governorship race; I don't want to…

The Peoples Democratic Party National Youth Movement has warned the national leadership of the party to reconsider the “failing health” of Prof Uchenna Ikonne, the Abia State PDP Governorship candidate and find a replacement for him. The PDP youths movement according to a release on Tuesday noted that Ikonne displayed his frail health status at the Abia State PDP Campaign Kick-off at Umuahia on November 24 from where he was taken for treatment and had since not returned. In the release signed by Salahudeen Lukman, President, Gbe Benjamin Orduen, National Secretary and Elekwachi Joshua, Coordinator, South East Zone, the PDP…

The Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi has promised to complete the lingering Baro Port in Niger state and revitalize the agricultural sector in the country. Besides, he promised to address the security challenges across the country especially in Niger state if voted in as the new President in the coming general elections. Obi who was addressing his supporters at Polo ground, Minna, Niger state yesterday said the abandoned Baro Port is strategic to the economic well being of not only the Northern part of the country but to the entire country. “All I want you to do…

The 2023 Accord Governorship Candidate in the contest for the occupation of Abia's seat of power, Bishop Emeka Michael Nwankpa, has revealed his reasons for joining the race to rescue Abia state from further spiraling into the rabbit hole of underdevelopment, unprogressiveness, and helpless state of squalor she has found herself for decades, saying that Abia has come to a level where men that call on God must intervene to save her. Bishop Nwankpa made this known in a brief message he delivered during the 17th Annual Widows Must Smile ceremony, his covenant program with God where he blesses as…

Presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, Rabiu Kwankwaso has disclosed why he could not work with his counterpart from the Labour Party, LP, Peter Obi. Kwankwaso said he was interested in working with Obi, but they couldn’t reach a compromise on achieving an alliance. The former Kano State governor disclosed this in a tweet on Wednesday. He said LP was at the peak of its media hype, and it made things difficult for both parties to reach a compromise. Kwanwaso maintained that his party has a wide appeal and commands national support. “On the Labour Party, I…

Candidate of the Labour Party for Arochukwu/ Ohafia Federal Constituency for this year’s general elections, Chief Ibe Okwara Osonwa, has received massive support from the people of the constituency. Osonwa, is a renowned financial expert. Speaking on behalf of members of a non-political group, Aro-Ohafia Solidarity Forum, Chief Chukwuemeka Awa, noted that members of the group were very much ready to mobilise support for Osonwa, because of the numerous support he has been rendering to constituents over the years. Awa, further stated that it will amount to being insensitive if the majority of the constituents fail to vote for Ibe…

Ohafia Local Government Area leaders of thought have expressed support for Chief Mascot Uzor Kalu, the governorship candidate of the Action People's Party (APP), to become the next governor of Abia state in 2023. The stakeholders comprising of community leaders, traditional leaders, politicians, youths and women described Mascot Uzor Kalu as the most prepared governorship candidate in 2023, prevailing on Abians to elect him overwhelmingly ahead of others for greater development of the state. The stakeholders stated this in a statement signed by Chief Offia Kalu Okoro (Ohafia), Dr. David Ndukwo (Abiriba) and Hon. Orji Ndukwe (Nkporo), on Tuesday in…