Politics

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has fixed April 20 for a post-convention national executive committee (NEC) meeting. The NEC meeting will be the first after the election of a new national working committee (NWC) at the party’s convention held on March 26 in the federal capital territory (FCT). In a statement on Friday, Felix Morka, APC spokesman, said the meeting will be held at the congress hall of Transcorp Hilton Hotel in Abuja at 10am. Morka said the meeting would consider the party’s schedule for the primaries ahead of the 2023 elections and other relevant business. “Pursuant to Article 25.2.ii…

Uko Nkole picks PDP nomination form for Senate. This is coming weeks after Senator Mao Ohuabunwa declared interest to run for the same seat under the People's Democratic Party, PDP. The member representing Arochukwu/Ohafia federal constituency in the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Uko Nkole, has picked his expression of interest and nomination forms to contest for the Senate seat of Abia North District in the 2023 general election. Nkole picked the form today at the National Headquarters of the People's Democratic Party, PDP, in Abuja. This is coming weeks after Senator Mao Ohuabunwa declared interest to run for the…

Ikpeazu's Ex-Chief of Staff, Agbazuere, Picks House of Reps Nomination Form. Agbazuere, recently resigned his appointment as the Chief of Staff to Governor Okezie Ikpeazu. ACB Agbazuere, the immediate past Chief of Staff to Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia State, has obtained the House of Representatives expression of interest form and nomination form for Isialangwa Federal Constituency. He picked the form today at the party's secretariat in the company of his supporters and aides. Agbazuere, recently resigned his appointment as the Chief of Staff to Governor Okezie Ikpeazu. Following Agbazuere's resignation, Governor Ikpeazu approved the appointment of Chief Okey Ahiwe…

A House of Representatives aspirant for Arochukwu/Ohafia federal constituency in Abia State, Ibe Okwara Osonwa, has called on the federal government, state governors and various political parties to avail the youths of 35 percent affirmative action in both elective and appointive positions. He made the call on Wednesday evening while interacting with Journalists at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. “Having identified the critical role of youths in the emergence of any leader, I strongly urge the political parties and leaders to give youths 35 percent of nominations in the 2023 general elections and subsequently in appointments after the elections.…

As the 2023 political contest continues to gather momentum with its surprises, permutations, expectations and intrigues, a sign that the 2023 contest will not be a walk in the park for any political party, or business as usual. Mr. Kalu Emeghe, fondly called CHIDERA, has today 13th April 2022, picked the Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms to run for office as a Member of the Abia State House of Assembly representing the good people of Ohafia South State Constituency of Abia State on the Platform of the ALL PROGRESSIVES GRAND ALLIANCE (APGA). Kalu, a Seasoned Politician and an experienced…

Senator Abdullahi Adamu, the newly elected chairman of Nigeria’s ruling party, APC, has officially resigned from the Senate. In a letter addressed to the President of the Senate Ahmad Lawan, he says the decision to resign is based on his recent election as the chairman of the APC. Although the letter was read at the start of the plenary on Tuesday, Mr. Adamu said his resignation is to take effect from the 1st of April. Mr. Adamu also commended the Senate President for his style of leadership in the ninth Senate and for being “non-partisan.” In a similar development, Senator…

A group, Bende Progressive Forum, California, has offered to purchase the expression of interest and nomination forms of the People's Democratic Party, PDP, for Chief Kalu Idika Okwara should he decide to contest the Abia State governorship election in 2023. Idika Okwara is yet to officially declare his interest in the governorship election. In a statement issued on Monday, James Orji, convener of the forum, said Kalu Idika Okwara’s “rare” qualities have endeared him to the group, noting that his political ideologies and determination for a better Abia State aligns with the vision of the group. The group appealed to…

Ibe Okwara Osonwa, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and House of Representatives aspirant for Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency has reiterated his commitment to ensuring that youths and women in the constituency are given the much needed incentives and atmosphere to thrive and attain a new level of social status if he is voted to represent them in 2023. Osonwa, a consummate financial expert, stated this in Abuja on Sunday while interacting with Arochukwu Professionals, noting that "critical youth investment is a panache for national development and advancement." According to Osonwa, “women are not just home-builders but also community…

A pro Orji Uzor Kalu group, OUK Movement Isikwuato Chapter, on Friday, reaffirmed their support for the Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu. Chief Emeka Onyeabo, Chairman of the Movement in Isikwuato local government area, anchored their support on Orji Uzor Kalu’s landmark achievements across the state as the Senator representing Abia North senatorial district. Addressing the members of the group during their monthly meeting at Heritage Garden, Ahaba Imenyi, Onyeabo appealed to members of the group to remain committed to the political ideologies of the former Abia state governor. "OUK is a man we should all…