Politics

A House of Representatives aspirant for Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency, Ibe Okwara Osonwa has said his passion for improving the plight of his people is the reason he is running to represent them in the National Assembly. Osonwa, a renowned Economist of international repute, stated this on Saturday in chat with journalists in Abuja. He said; "The best way to tackle some of the displeasure we feel as a people is to transform these feelings into actions that matter enough, most especially when the capacity and the passion to serve are not in doubt. Consequently, this need to get involved. “My…

A Group, OUK Movement Abia State, says it has concluded plans to purchase Nomination and Intent Form for the Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu ahead of the 2023 Presidential Election. The Director General of OUK Movement Abia State, Engr. Agu Ndukwe Orji made the disclosure in a statement signed by him on Friday. The Director General said the Group’s clamour for Orji Uzor Kalu is to enable him replicate the outstanding feat he has achieved as the Senator representing Abia North senatorial district. The Group’s Director General noted that "they have mobilized funds to purchase the…

There was jubilation in Arochukwu/Ohafia federal constituency of Abia State as Popular Philanthropist, Chief Dr. Sam Anya, picked the Peoples Democratic Party nomination form to represent them in the Green Chamber. Anya confirmed that he had obtained the PDP expression of interest form to THE WHISPERER on telephone. Anya hails from Elu Ohafia, Ohafia local government area. "With the 2023 general elections, the coast seems clear for him to win the party's ticket without obstacles," a PDP chieftain who refused to be named told THE WHISPERER. See photos below:

In Deft Political Move, Buhari’s Men Set to Dominate Incoming APC NWC In a demonstration of deft skill and intriguing art of political manoeuvring, President Muhammadu Buhari’s men appear to have stamped their authority on the incoming National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Buhari has, apparently, appropriated some of the key offices ahead of the party’s national convention coming up tomorrow, Saturday, March 26, in Abuja. In a similar vein, THISDAY gathered that the Congress for Progressive Change (CPC) elements in APC had adopted Senator Tokunbo Afikuyomi as their nominee for the office of National Vice…

The vice-presidential candidate on the platform of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) at the 2019 general election, Mr Peter Obi, has declared interest to contest for the president of Nigeria in 2033. Obi made the declaration before the traditional rulers in the state at the Anambra State Government conference hall Agu- Awka, Anambra State. He said that he decided to declare his intention first before the monarchs in order to seek their blessings, adding that he needed their prayers and support for the project to be successful. “I am talking to the traditional rulers because if somebody begins any journey…

David Umahi, governor of Ebonyi, has lambasted Nyesom Wike, Rivers governor, for saying he is behind his sacking as governor. Umahi described Wike as lacking ”intellectual material” and as an illiterate. Umahi said this in Abuja on Wednesday after a meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari over his sacking as governor of Ebonyi. A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja had ordered the removal of Umahi and his deputy, Eric Igwe, over their defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Wike had during the inauguration of the 3.4km eastern bypass in Port Harcourt said the…

Former Chief of Staff to Abia State Government and All Progressive Congress( APC) candidate in the last by-election for Aba North and Aba South federal constituency seat, Hon. Mascot Uzor Kalu is set to dump the ruling party, APC, THE WHISPERER has learnt. A source in the Abia State Government led Peoples Democratic Party on Thursday, revealed that Mascot Uzor Kalu , younger brother to the current Nigerian Majority Chief Whip, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has made visible moves to decamp to another party. The source which maintained anonymity said discussions are ongoing in the background to finalize the movement…

Ibe Okwara Osonwa: Hope for Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency. He is a very passionate Nigerian advocate who believes in the empowerment of the vibrant youth. Ibe Okwara Osonwa was the candidate for the House of Representatives seat representing Ohafia/Arochukwu Federal constituency of Abia State at the 2019 general elctions. He was born in London on the 24th of December 1974 into the family of Chief Okwara Osonwa Okwara & Chief Mrs Grace Okwara. He attended Federal Government College Okigwe, North London College, University of North London where he graduated with two degrees in Accounting and International Business. After his NYSC programme…