Former Governor of Enugu State and the Senator representing Enugu East Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Senator Chimaroke Nnamani, his Enugu North Senatorial District counterpart, Senator Chukwuka Utazi, members of House of Representatives from the state, the state legislature, Council Chairmen of the 17 local government areas and other stakeholders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Enugu State, on Wednesday, reaffirmed their endorsement of Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi as the de facto leader of the party in the state in particular and the South East geo-political zone in general.

The Enugu PDP stakeholders, who spoke during the flag off of the 2022 Local Government elections campaign, held at Ikem, Isi-Uzo LGA headquarters, declared that Gov. Ugwuanyi remains their leader while they are his followers.

They commended Gov. Ugwuanyi for the manner he has been managing the affairs of Enugu State in spite of the nation’s economic, security and public health challenges, stressing that it is unprecedented.

The stakeholders also appreciated the governor for entrenching enduring peace and good governance in Enugu State, as well as his consistency in conducting local government elections since inception of his administration.

Speaking at the well attended rally, Senator Nnamani who stated that "politics is a serious business" described Gov. Ugwuanyi as "a master of political leverages and the leader of the PDP in the South East".

Flanked by Senator Utazi and Senator Ben Collins Ndu, Senator Nnamani said that the forthcoming Local Government election in the state is a rehearsal to the 2023 general elections, stressing: "It is a serious business and that is why I am here".

The former governor reiterated their loyalty to Gov. Ugwuanyi and the governor’s decisions in respect of the 2023 general elections, saying: "What Gov. Ugwuanyi wants us to do in 2023, we will do it. The governor is our party leader, we are his followers".

Speaking on behalf of the members of the House of Representatives from Enugu State, the member representing Enugu East/Isi-Uzo Federal Constituency, Hon. Cornelius Nnaji, described Ugwuanyi as peace loving Governor, pointing out that the mammoth crowd at the rally was a testament to the overwhelming popularity of the PDP in Enugu State and the acceptability of Gov. Ugwuanyi as the leader of the party.

Hon. Nnaji who spoke alongside Rt. Hon. Ofor Chukwuegbo, Rt. Hon. Dr. Pat Asadu, Rt. Hon. Princess Peace Nnaji, Rt. Hon. Dr. Kingsley Ebenyi, Hon. K.G.B. Oguakwa, Hon. U.S.A. Igwesi and Hon. Chijioke Edeoga, maintained that "it is well established that we have one Governor of Enugu State and one leader in the person of His Excellency Rt. Hon. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi".

The federal lawmaker applauded Gov. Ugwuanyi for keeping faith with his peace initiative and the promise he made in his inaugural address to develop the rural areas where the majority of the people reside.

"Let's all continue to support our governor and his peace initiative which is expensive to maintain. He is a calm and humble leader", he said.

Also speaking on behalf of the members of the Enugu State House of Assembly, the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Edward Ubosi, lauded Gov. Ugwuanyi for "the way you have been managing the affairs of Enugu State", stressing that the governor's leadership style is uncommon in the history of the state.

Hon. Ubosi enjoined PDP stakeholders and faithful in the state to "follow your leader".

The PDP State Chairman, Hon. Augustine Nnamani, on behalf of the party executives expressed gratitude to the party faithful for coming out en masse at the event.

The PDP Chairman equally thanked Gov. Ugwuanyi who he described as "the game changer and bridge builder" for keeping faith with his campaign promises to the people of Enugu State, stating that "the PDP we see is Gov. Ugwuanyi".

He said that "there is no part of this state that has not felt the impact of the governor's administration”, stressing that “our governor pays workers' salaries (new minimum wage) regularly and still attends to development issues with the state’s lean resources".

Hon. Nnamani appreciated members of the National and State Assemblies for the synergy between the executive and the legislature in the state, revealing that "everybody is happy with the PDP-led government of Gov. Ugwuanyi. There is no shaking!".

The party Chairman therefore urged the electorate to vote for all the candidates of the PDP in the February 23 LG Chairmanship and councillorship elections in the state.

In their goodwill messages, the former Chairmen of PDP in Enugu State, Dr. Charles Egumgbe, Chief Engr. Vita Abba and Chief Ikeje Asogwa, said they are impressed with Gov. Ugwuanyi's performance in office.

Speaking on behalf of other ex-Chairmen of the party, Engr. Abba commended the governor for keeping the ideals and tradition of the party alive. He went further to thank Hon. Nnamani for taking the party to a new level.

Handing over the party flags to the 17 LG Chairmanship candidates of the PDP and their deputies, after prayers were offered for them by the Spiritual Director of Okunerere Adoration Ministry, Rev. Fr. Dr. Paul Obayi, Gov. Ugwuanyi thanked the leadership of the party at all levels and indeed all the stakeholders for providing the leadership that facilitated the success of the primary elections.

The governor disclosed that "the politicking was intriguing, the sound was loud, the suspense was thrilling and the tension was palpable yet the processes were consultative, conclusive and consensual".

He revealed that all the aspirants in the primary elections, irrespective of the outcomes, have long joined hands to build a stronger and more formidable PDP that is ready and prepared to go to the polls.

Gov. Ugwuanyi assured the people of Enugu State that the party candidates, if elected, shall serve them with the fear of God and in their best interest, consistent with the PDP tradition, and urged them to vote massively for PDP on February 23, 2022.

“I extend my reverential greetings and gratitude to the Clergy and our Traditional Rulers for their prayers, support and wise counsel.

“I must pertinently tell you that our administration is keen on activating the local economy of our rural communities. Therefore, it has become our Directive Principle that all elected Council Chairmen and Councilors must reside in their electoral constituencies henceforth.

“By so doing, they will necessarily work to secure these constituencies (being residents) and also activate their local economies.

“Ndi Enugu, as I flag off the 2022 LGA elections campaign of PDP in Enugu State, I present to you, the Party’s flag bearers for the Council Chairmanship election in the 17 LGAs of the state, persons who have been found worthy and capable of superintending the affairs of these LG Councils by the Party in their respective LGAs.

“I passionately plead with you to massively support these candidates in the 23rd February 2022 Local Government Council Chairmanship elections in the 17 LGAs of the state. I assure you that these candidates, if elected by you, shall serve you with the fear of God and in your best interest, consistent with the PDP tradition”, the governor said.

The Deputy Governor, Hon. Mrs. Cecilia Ezeilo, members of the State Executive Council (EXCO), members of the ALGON led by the Chairman and Chairman of Udenu LGA, Hon. Solomon Onah, were among the dignitaries at the event.

JOACHINpedro:
Ugwuanyi give Enugu State water!!!

obedugo:
You that have never left your rotten state is telling a Governor to do the work of nature..... You've never and will never be to Enugu state so you don't know about anything here... Water board and individuals are trying but nature has it that Water will be scarce .... So your silly talk address it to God and nature ... Ezi

obedugo:
You that have never left your rotten state is telling a Governor to do the work of nature..... You've never and will never be to Enugu state so you don't know about anything here... Water board and individuals are trying but nature has it that Water will be scarce .... So your silly talk address it to God and nature ... Ezi

obedugo:
You that have never left your rotten state is telling a Governor to do the work of nature..... You've never and will never be to Enugu state so you don't know about anything here... Water board and individuals are trying but nature has it that Water will be scarce .... So your silly talk address it to God and nature ... Ezi

crossfm:
Hehehe.

They are about to select the junior looter's in the "selection" in Enugu state.

Ugwuanyi is in a dilemma, he want to be a senator even when he is aware that the zoning pattern doesn't favour him. A mistake another greedy politician is waiting for him to make to justify his own selfish desire.

Enugu political landscape is going to be interesting. Let's watch and see how things unfolds.

Enugu state is in the hands of bloggers and photographers.

Rockyrascal:
it is indeed in the hands of the media. The immediate pass governor was far more better than this present governor.

obedugo:
You that have never left your rotten state is telling a Governor to do the work of nature..... You've never and will never be to Enugu state so you don't know about anything here... Water board and individuals are trying but nature has it that Water will be scarce .... So your silly talk address it to God and nature ... Ezi

iLoveYouToo:



You have zero shame bro. SMH

Jasobry:


Keep shut. Is it a rocket science to distribute water from ninth miles via underground pipes to enugu state metropolis. Dubai is a desert but created an artificial river that can accommodate heavy ships.

Fadafada231:
Rev. Fr. Okunerere, one powerful Fr. Who doesn't make noise.

Odidigboigbo:
This was the same way Fashola was making mouth up and down that generating 24 hours power in Nigeria is not a rocket science. Fortunately, his party won the election and he was made the minister of power, I think we are enjoying the 24 hours power generated by Fashola after four years as a minister of power. It is easier said than done.

PropertyXpert:

Dear Readers,
I am sharing this story with you because I believe it is of great importance . Although this is very painful for me, I am willing to share this with my fellow Nigerians to prevent this from happening to anyone else.

On the 6th of February 2022, I came across a Facebook post from an account named 'Ememakpan Sea Foods And Palm Oil. The post was an advertisement of various food goods being sold and delivered at reduced prices and it was made on a cooking group that I am a member of.

I called the contact number written on the advert and the phone was answered by a woman, who introduced herself as Amanda Emem Akpan.
I told her that I am want to purchase four 25 litre kegs of palm oil at the stipulated price of ₦16,000 each, I also told her that I live in Abuja and she told me that she would transport the goods to me at an additional price of ₦3,000, putting the total amount at ₦ 67,000.

Before I made the transfer, I told her to send me additional information about herself and her business on WhatsApp, which she responded to by sending me a picture of her CAC certificate (which is fake)of Amanda Palm Oil Ventures, and videos of the palm oil which she sells and she told me that the business was located NO. 5 New Police Barracks Road, Opposite Flower Hotel, Oron, Akwa Ibom. Her face was not included in any of the pictures and videos she sent to me.

She sent me her account number :

Amanda Emem Akpan
1526373409
Access Bank.

I then made the payment to her, and she promised to send me the receipt, which she never did.

After I made the payment, whenever I tried to call her, her phone would be switched off, I found this odd and decided to conduct a little research on her supposed business.

Immediately I typed her name online, a post came up that a woman had made on the social forum NAIRALAND, claiming that she had been scammed by a woman named Amanda Emem Akpan.
I searched the CAC search Engine for her business name, and I found no business with the name registered there.
It was then that It dawned on me that I had been scammed.

I also came across other posts on Facebook from people claiming she also scammed them, with one woman claiming she was swindled of ₦80,000.
I went to the comments sections of her Facebook account and informed people that she is a fraud who should not be trusted.

The next day I tried to call her and the phone was picked up by a man who began insulting me and threatening me to take down the comments I made on Facebook or he would kill me with juju. I decided to reach her on Facebook to tell her to pay me my money back, this time the person replying not on insulted me, but also informed me that the account I sent the money to is a wallet account and therefore is non- trackable.

Further contact with her proved futile, as she stopped picking my calls.

I also discovered that she has a number of various account on Facebook and Instagram, which she claims to sell different goods on.

They are;
Glory Fish Paradise
Jasmine Seafoods Mart
Glory Market Place
Ocean Treasure Giant
Amanda Palm Oil Ventures

Her phone numbers are;
07044554315
08165186974
0816089767

I believe that her real name is Amanda Joyce Mercy, and I believe that she conducts this scheme with her husband (the man who threatened me with juju).

I ask that you please post this story to warn the public and also to aid in the capture of the criminal Amanda Joyce and bring justice to all her victims.

Help me with this, I cannot win this fight alone.
I ask that my name not be released.

Thank you.

Jasobry:


It's obvious you don't believe that Enugu state can get water, same way you don't believe that we can have stable power supply. Why did you bother going to school if can't contribute anything meaningful to the world?

crossfm:


As things stand's now,placing these two men side by side will be a big crime.

Chime revamped Enugu state and place the state at an enviable height,but today the reverse is the case. People use to come from neighboring states to Enugu for site seeing. Now The case is different.