Politics

A governorship aspirant in Abia State, Prof. Greg Ibe, has formally announced his exit from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), barely three weeks after declaring his aspiration, describing the party as dubious. Mr Ibe, a founding member, declared to run for the governor on the platform of PDP on March 9. He said his desire to run on the party’s ticket was predicated on an alleged agreement by the party elders that the slot would be zoned to his area, Abia North Senatorial District. However, the party later zoned the slot to Abia Central and North Senatorial districts for the…

The OUK movement, Abia's largest socio-political group, on Sunday appointed Hon. Ojisi Iro Ogbaja as the State chairman of the organisation to pilot the affairs of the group. The appointment of Hon. Ojisi popularly known as "Abacha" was officially ratified at a special leadership meeting presided over by the Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu at the conference room hall ,camp Neya country home of the former Governor. The meeting comprised the attendance of the State executive council of the group, Local Government Chairmen and their secretaries. Prior to the announcement of its New State Chairman ,the…

A former Zamfara state Governor, Alhaji Abdulaziz Yari, and Senator Kabiru Garba Marafa have dumped the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) for the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The Chairman of the opposition PDP in the state, retired Colonel Bala Mande, made the announcement shortly after a stakeholders’ meeting in Gusau, the state capital, on Sunday. Col. Bala Mande told Daily Trust that they had sat down and finalised the issue of the defection of Yari and Marafa and they had reached an agreement to work for the development of the Party. “We have all agreed to work for the…

The Former National Secretary of the dissolved Caretaker/Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC) of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) Senator John James Akpanudoedehe has joined the Akwa Ibom governorship race. He promised to lead the State out of poverty, ensure even development and bring prosperity to his people. He declared on Saturday at a grand reception to receive him to the State after his service as the National Secretary of the party’s CECPC at Ibom Hall, Uyo, Akwa Ibom. A large crowd of party faithful that thronged the venue took turns to plead with him to rescue the State by…

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.…