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OKO CHUKWU DEPLORED APC POLITICS OF BITTERNESS IN ABIA STATE...

Speaking after visiting some of the places the campaign posters, Billboards and banners were torn, the Deputy governor, Sir Ude Oko Chukwu deplored in strong terms the unwarranted and provoking destruction of billboards belonging to the PDP by APC members and described it as....
https://abiaonline.com.ng/2019/02/02/oko-chukwu-deplored-apc-politics-of-bitterness-in-abia-state/

Just what ifs ?
A mind and conscience questions

What if Governor Ikpeazu met a completed Faulks road in Aba with a lasting solution on Ukwumango ?
What if Someone had built access roads from Tonimas, MCC/ Samek to Ariaria?
What if Golden Guinea, Glass Industries etc were revived before Ikpeazu became a Governor.
What if he....
https://abiaonline.com.ng/2019/02/02/just-what-ifs-a-mind-and-conscience-questions/

FDI: Abuja, Lagos, Abia top with $5.3bn capital inflow

Compelled by results being churned out on their capital flows into the country, foreign investors gave priorities to two states and the Federal Capital Territory during the third quarter of 2018.
According to data made available to....
https://abiaonline.com.ng/2019/02/02/fdi-abuja-lagos-abia-top-with-5-3bn-capital-inflow/

EZE IKONNE TO OGAH. "I WILL SUPPORT OKEZIE IKPEAZU. YOUR AMBITION IS UNFAIR, NOT BASED ON EQUITY,”

The 92nd Birthday Anniversary celebration of the Chairman of Ohaneze Ndigbo Council of Traditional Rulers, Eze Dr. Isaac Ikonne, held recently in Aba became a platform for frank talk as Eze Ikonne boldly told APC gubernatorial candidate Uche Ogah to his face that he will not support Ogah’s bid to run for governorship against....
https://abiaonline.com.ng/2019/01/30/eze-ikonne-to-ogah-i-will-support-okezie-ikpeazu-your-ambition-is-unfair-not-based-on-equity/

FOOTWEAR FACTORY: ABIA TO PERFORM GROUND BREAKING CEREMONY

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Governor Ikpeazu expressed joy that his efforts in promoting locally made goods through the promotion of Made in Aba products is beginning to pay off in the State. He maintained that, establishment of the factory will make Abia entrepreneurs to remain relevant in the 21st century leather and shoe manufacturing and a production.... Read more: https://abiaonline.com.ng/2019/01/27/footwear-factory-abia-to-perform-ground-breaking-ceremony/

Breaking News:

Ahead of Abia State Government, The Management of Abia State Passengers Integrated Manifest Scheme (ASPIMS), a parastatal under Abia government has paid her staff January salaries

THE IMPETUS OF MRS IKPEAZU'S
RE-LECTION CAMPAIGN

By Ubani Newman

It is glaring that, despite the disruptive years of Ikpeazu led governance due to court cases, that the Governor has performed well and even beyond expectations and so needs this second term to consolidate on his projects and other developmental strides going on in the State. Of course, Dr. Ikpeazu had proven to Abia people that he can lead them continually. That is why he has performed excellently in line with his five pillars of development and their enablers which includes; agriculture, infrastructure, trade & commerce, education, SME, health, environment, security.... Read more: https://abiaonline.com.ng/2019/01/26/the-impetus-of-mrs-ikpeazus-re-lection-campaign/

Breaking News: Isikwuato women promises 73,000 votes as Mrs Nkechi Ikpeazu storm the LGA


Recall that Governor Okezie Victor Ikpeazu was in Isikwuato yesterday, the home of the APC factional candidate, Uche Ogah, where a mammoth crowd welcomed him and the people of Isikwuato threw their weight behind....
https://abiaonline.com.ng/2019/01/25/breaking-news-isikwuato-women-promises-73000-votes-as-mrs-nkechi-ikpeazu-storm-the-lga/

THE OUTSTANDING GOVERNOR IKPEAZU; THE OUTSTANDING ABIA STATE

In the last four years, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu has remained outstanding as the Governor of Abia State. He has made Abia outstanding, thereby returning the number one State to its original status.
Evidence abound to prove that Governor Okezie Ikpeazu is and will remain an outstanding Governor in the outstanding God's own State, Abia. Governor Ikpeazu's numerous....
https://abiaonline.com.ng/2019/01/20/the-outstanding-governor-ikpeazu-the-outstanding-abia-state/

GOVERNOR IKPEAZU'S FORMER LECTURER LAUDS HIM, SAYS HE IS BRILLIANT

The newly appointed Chancellor of Abia State University, Uturu and former Lecturer to Governor Okezie Ikpeazu, Tor Tiv, Prof. James O. I Ayase has lauded Governor Ikpeazu, describing him as a very brilliant person.
Prof. Ayase, a first class Traditional Ruler and erudite scholar was....
https://abiaonline.com.ng/2019/01/19/governor-ikpeazus-former-lecturer-lauds-him-says-he-is-brilliant/

PDP, Abia State Congratulates Governor Okezie Ikpeazu On AIT Award

As the ceremony takes place this evening at International Conference Centre in Abuja, the Party feels greatly fulfilled that Governor Ikpeazu has, indeed, added value to the essence of governance in the State. In terms of both....
https://abiaonline.com.ng/2019/01/19/pdp-abia-state-congratulates-governor-okezie-ikpeazu-on-ait-award/

GOVERNOR IKPEAZU COMMENDS ABSU, RECONSTITUTES GOVERNING COUNCIL

The Governor charged the Governing Council to use its contacts to make ABSU students and products world leaders in the future. He lauded the school for remaining uninterrupted by strike action for three consecutive years as well as....
https://abiaonline.com.ng/2019/01/18/governor-ikpeazu-commends-absu-reconstitutes-governing-council/

GOVERNOR IKPEAZU COMMENDS RELATIONSHIP WITH THE ARMY, OTHER SECURITY AGENCIES

Governor Ikpeazu made the commendation while welcoming the new General Officer Commanding, 82 Division of the Nigerian Army, Enugu, Major General Sadiq Maikobi, who came on courtesy visit to Government House, Umuahia. He said the Nigerian Army assisted....
https://abiaonline.com.ng/2019/01/18/governor-ikpeazu-commends-relationship-with-the-army-other-security-agencies/

A CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF ALEX OTTI AND THE POLITICAL ECONOMY OF ABIA STATE

Factional Candidate of APGA in Abia State, Alex Otti and his supporters have struggled over the years to create a near perfect image of their man.
They present him as some Knight in a shining armor who has come from somewhere in outer to clean up Abia State and turn it into....
https://abiaonline.com.ng/2019/01/17/a-critical-analysis-of-alex-otti-and-the-political-economy-of-abia-state/

Ikpeazu brought attention to Abia State through his drive for made in Aba

It was a new dawn for artisans and entrepreneurs in Aba when the Governor of Abia State Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu started the made in Aba drive. Beyond bringing extra patronage to these private owners, made in Aba has become a....
https://abiaonline.com.ng/2019/01/17/ikpeazu-brought-attention-to-abia-state-through-his-drive-for-made-in-aba/

THE CONFUSION IN APGA CONTINUES...

The Nnanna Ukaegbu faction has Chief Chikwe Udensi as their Governorship Candidate while the Rev. Ehiemere faction has Alex Otti as their candidate.
Few weeks to election, APGA is not sure of....
https://abiaonline.com.ng/2019/01/15/the-confusion-in-apga-continues/

THE NEED TO REPEAT GOV. IKPEAZU AGAIN

The increasing complexities and requirements arising from the constant change in society, coupled with the constant push for higher levels of productivity require effective and ethical leadership. Good governance and effective-ethical leadership are the essential or basic....
https://abiaonline.com.ng/2019/01/14/the-need-to-repeat-gov-ikpeazu-again/

STARTING THE YEAR WITH SHOWING LOVE: NKECHI IKPEAZU'S EXAMPLE

The pathetic aspect of the mother of these triplets' case is that the woman had remained in the hospital since she delivered the triplets as she could not settle the hospital bills because of her husband's ill health. On receiving the information, the kind-hearted Abia Governor's wife, Mrs Nkechi Ikpeazu decided to visit and settle the hospital bills as well as take care of the babies.
Of course, this is what governance should be; taking care of the electorates, especially, those ones who cannot help themselves.... Read More: https://abiaonline.com.ng/2019/01/10/starting-the-year-with-showing-love-nkechi-ikpeazus-example/

ALEX OTTI - A COMPLETE IGNORAMUS

When I heard that Mazi Alex Otti was to be on Channels TV this morning, I got prepared. I wanted to hear him speak. I wanted to listen to the man who wants to unseat....
https://abiaonline.com.ng/2019/01/10/alex-otti-a-complete-ignoramus/

Acho Obioma; Resist the temptation, No free money for criticizing Ikpeazu

Surprising, Acho Obioma has regained strength after suffering defeat for a second consecutive time. This time, his outing was thwarted at an embryo stage by Hon. Nkechi Nwogu who seamlessly knocked him out of the stage at primary level. It could be....
https://abiaonline.com.ng/2019/01/10/acho-obioma-resist-the-temptation-no-free-money-for-criticizing-ikpeazu/

The Abia War of the Cyberspace

Godwin Adindu

At last, the political gladiators in Abia State have crossed the Rubicon and it is now a full-blown war on the cyberspace. The virtual community is agog as the war rages. The battle is being fought with all manner of missiles except the lethal weapon. It is ferocious and desperate. It is getting dirtier. There is mudslinging, blackmail, name-calling, insults, character assassination, etc. All these run in the line and Facebook is the battle ground. At the end, many will be killed but no blood will be shed.

But, I fear that in few days to come the battle will move from cyberspace to the real world of Abia society. The battle will shift to the streets. The opposition seems spurred by a renewed energy. They have jumped into the trenches, firing from all angles. They are doing well, in the custom of fair deeds. All is fair in war as in love. It is called propaganda. In politics, you can be killed severally.

But in all attacks, the opposition cannot argue against history. They cannot argue the fact that Aba is better now than it was in 2014; that there is law and order and better security as Governor Ikpeazu’s war against criminality in the state has been largely successful. They cannot argue against the accolade of Awards and ovation coming from the Ikpeazu’s initiative in driving the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) in Abia State. They cannot fault the signature projects of Faulks Road, the Osisioma Overhead bridge, the Umunkiri/ Akwa Ibom Road and many others. They cannot argue against the massive infrastructural renewal of classroom blocks across the state and the revamping of the educational system that have seen Abia maintaining a consistent lead in national examinations.

The opposition cannot argue against the sincere effort that yielded great results in clearing of arrears of salaries to the point that most ministries and parastatals are up to date with their December 2018 salaries. They have not faulted the noble vision of the new Enyimba Industrial City. They are not raising the bar in critical examination or constructive criticism. They are just mudslinging, hauling stones.

They have one mantra: to remove a nonperforming Governor and install their king. But, they are not coming to equity with clean hands. They are not brandishing any alternative platform. Theirs is a wild goose chase, nurtured by inordinate ambition. I had argued in previous presentations that the Abia opposition had a better chance in 2014. Today, with most of the issues addressed and with a clear direction of the Ikpeazu administration, they are in quandary as to what could sustain the alternative voice. Governor Ikpeazu is no more making the argument of equity. This is given. He is pointing at his numerous achievements encapsulated in his five-pillars of development to make the claim that he must run through his course. The Abia people agree with him.

They registered their agreement and approval by the quality presence of personalities at the flag-off of the PDP Campaign last Monday at Umuahia. They also spoke in one voice and in one accord that there is no vacancy in Govt House until 2023.

While the e-warriors are launching their attack, Governor Ikpeazu is busy with grassroot engagement. At the end, the opposition will realize again that elections are not cast on facebook. It is people that vote and it is people that decide. Governor Ikpeazu, am sure, is at home with the people. But, the opposition, regrettably, will never learn their lessons.
I hate the cyber war because it is not selective. It accommodates weaklings and urchins. The real men of war, veterans of battles, men and women who have delivered election victories do not waste their energy with the cyber combatants.

At the right time, the men will gird their loins as they did in 2015 at Obingwa, Osisioma, Isiala Ngwa North and the rest of the state. And history will record their exploits.

ABA AND THE GROUND TO RE-ELECT IKPEAZU

By Newman Ubani

The name Aba is synonymous with business, entrepreneurship, trade and commerce, can-do spirit of the Igbo man, craftsmanship and hard work. Right from the time of King Jaja of Opobo and other pathfinders in business, Aba was known as the commercial hub centre of the Igbo man, housing many entrepreneurs. Aba as a home for all was and is still being occupied by people from different states, not just Abians.... Read more https://abiaonline.com.ng/2019/01/08/aba-and-the-ground-for-ikpeazus-re-election/

Gov. Ikpeazu Celebrates Rev. Uma Ukpai @ 74

Abia State Governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu, is celebrating with one of Nigeria's most renowned Gospel evangelists, Rev. (Dr) Uma Ukpai, as he clocks 74 today....
https://abiaonline.com.ng/2019/01/07/gov-ikpeazu-celebrates-rev-uma-ukpai-74/

Alex Otti and His Unworthy, Oversized Borrowed Robe

The title of Dr is not for every Tom, Dick and Harry; Scammer, Fraudster and Gambler. It is a title reserved for honourable and gentlemen with advanced learning in particular fields. So when those who have been ceremoniously...
https://abiaonline.com.ng/2019/01/06/alex-otti-and-his-unworthy-oversized-borrowed-robe/

I have just finished reading one funny Press Release by the Alex Otti Campaign Organization which followed a familiar pattern that has characterized the politics of Mazi Otti since he strayed into partisan politics and the confusion that has defined his...
https://abiaonline.com.ng/2019/01/06/alex-ottis-tales-by-moonlight/

TAKE OUR GOODNEWS TO ALL PARTS OF THE STATE AND DELIVER VICTORY FOR THE PDP

IKPEAZU CHARGES HIS AIDES

He informed them that their political future lies in the PDP and gave an example with himself and traced how he kept faith with the party over the years assuring them that they could become anything in the nearest future.
He warned them against...
https://abiaonline.com.ng/2019/01/05/take-our-goodnews-to-all-parts-of-the-state-and-deliver-victory-for-the-pdp-ikpeazu-charges-his-aides/

Nkea anyi ji ka

#Abia2019

After close attention to governor Ikpeazu's address to his appointees in Umuahia today, I got more fired up to galvanize as much votes as possible in his favour.

I have known and fraternized with Ikpeazu few years before his election and assumption of duty as Abia state governor. He is not given to frivolities and vain pursuits. Though very jovial, he remained principled and focused. He is not one to be swayed by mob mentality, NEVER! He finds his path, commits to it and ensures it leads to a successful end.

In his charge to his appointees today, he reiterated his resolve to give Abia the very best there is in good governance and urged them to do only that which benefits the entire Abians. I saw in him that sincere passion to lead aright. Only if God made it possible to see the secret hearts of men, I can bet that ndi Abia will worship the ground Ikpeazu marches on. He is selflessly in love with Abia development and the welfare of its people. I lack words to describe his zeal to actualuzing the desires of the average good onye Abia.

I can proudly beat my chest that Abia is towering higher under Ikpeazu. The foundation Ikpeazu is laying in Abia today will forever be remembered for good. In fewer years to come when the direction becomes much clearer even to the blind, ndi Abia will be proud God gave them a reformer in the person of Ikpeazu.

This piece will be inconclusive if I fail to inform us of the kind of far reaching thoughts Ikpeazu embarks on to alleviate the sufferings of ndi Abia. He has currently instituted a reform that will see to a permanent end to the plight of subsequent Abia pensioners. While numerous of his projects can be physically pointed at, he works more for the future. I will talk more on this in my next piece. Stay tuned.

As campaign thickens in this u agenda and their enablers. Remain steadfast with a man that keeps to his word. That's the true intergrity we desire and deserve.

Come let's do more in 2019.
A vote for Ikpeazu reverbrates the Haleluyah shout.

#AbiaShoutHaleluyah

Nelda Chioma Okafor
05/01/2019

PhotoNews: The wife of Abia State Governor, Mrs Nkechi Ikpeazu welcomes first baby of the year 2019

Note that Mrs Ikpeazu has sustained social outreach every 1st January for 4 years now.
More detail coming...
https://abiaonline.com.ng/2019/01/01/photonews-the-wife-of-abia-state-governor-mrs-nkechi-ikpeazu-welcomes-first-baby-of-the-year-2019/

The Seventh Day Adventist Church, Ihie District in Isiala-Ngwa North LGA, has used the occasion of her 85th anniversary celebration of Adventism in Ihie to ordain the State Governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu, Elder of the church...
https://abiaonline.com.ng/2018/12/30/seventh-day-adventist-church-ordains-governor-ikpeazu-elder/

IKPEAZU INAUGURATES ANOTHER TEENAGE GOVERNOR IN ABIA

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Governor Okezie Ikpeazu has inaugurated yet another 'One Day Teenage Governor' in the State, in the person of Miss Joy Chineme Ota; an orphan and a student of Ohafia Girls Secondary School in Ohafia Local Government Area.

In his speech at the Executive Chambers of Government House, Umuahia while inaugurating the Teenage Governor, Dr. Ikpeazu told the Teenage Governor and her executive members that his administration has within the three years in office carried out/executed various projects and urged them to visit those projects.

The Governor expressed joy that his tenure has witnessed incessant successes in public examinations, where Abia has maintained the lead in SSCE exams three consecutive times.

Responding, Miss Chineme Joy Ota (on behalf of her executive) thanked Governor Okezie Ikpeazu for the opportunity given to them to serve as 'Teenage Governor' and members of the executive respectively.

She called on all to collaborate with the State Governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu to move Abia State forward. The Teenage Governor said, "Abia is popular in teenage friendly activities" and she requested that a Youth Friendly Centre be established in the State to tackle cases of child abuse. Miss Ota, who thanked the Governor for the opportunity given to them, equally urged the Governor to sustain the One Day Governorship project.

It could be recalled that the Governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu made history last year by inaugurating the maiden 'Teenage One Day Governor in the State'.

Breaking: Isuikwuato Monarchs Endorse Ikpeazu, Express Support for Equity

The monarchs of Isuikwuato Local Government Area of Abia State, led by HRM Eze Ezo Ukandu, have endorsed Governor Okezie Ikpeazu for a second term in office and called on...
https://abiaonline.com.ng/2018/12/23/breaking-isuikwuato-monarchs-endorse-ikpeazu-express-support-for-equity/

ABIA EMS IN CONTINUOUS LIVES' SAVING MISSION...
- See what happened to an accident victim

More importantly, this health emergency service is accessed through dialing a dedicated number: 08033556900. Once the call centre is reached, such patient/victim gets hope of being saved. The ambulances used for this emergency healthcare services are equipped with state-of-the-art intensive care equipment which are capable of sustaining patients' life from the point they are picked to the point they would be handed over to a hospital for further medical attention. Also, the personnel who pilot the services are well trained medical personnel, who are ever ready to provide healthcare services to victims of health emergencies.

Through this particular scheme, Governor Ikpeazu has written his name on gold in the hearts of Abia people and residents. And it is obvious that the people would want these interventions and more to continue. The only way to achieve this is by voting the Governor and.... Read more https://abiaonline.com.ng/2018/12/23/abia-ems-in-continuous-lives-saving-mission-see-what-happened-to-an-accident-victim/

To God be the glory!

UNU,
23/12/2018