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2025: I’ll take Anambra to a higher level – Sen Ubah
Ifeanyi Ubah


By Vincent Ujumadu

A governorship aspirant on the platform of All Progressives Congress, APC, for the 2025 election in Anambra State, Senator Ifeanyi Ubah, has promised to take the state to a higher level if given the mandate.

Speaking in Awka, Ubah said that he knows the expectations of the people and would meet their.

According to him, Anambra State, which was created in 1991, should have attained certain level of development, but lamented that the reverse had been the case.

“Anambra has reached à point where business acumen and strategic leadership skills must be brought to the table to radically transform her current position to a formidable economic powerhouse.

“I have no doubt anymore that despite the challenging times, the various trials and tribulations that we have collectively gone through as Anambra people, brighter days lie ahead of us.

“I pledge to lead an economic revolution that will harness the innate capacity and entrepreneurial spirit of our people to reposition Anambra as the gate way to Eastern Nigeria, and also, a formidable economic hub for West Africa,” he said.

Ubah said he had already assembled a team of distinguished Anambra men and women with capacity to brainstorm on the way forward to get it right, including those living outside the country.

The governorship hopeful said that in everything he does, he looks up to God for direction and wisdom, adding that Anambra is lucky to have men and women with excess capacities in different fields to direct her through the right course

THE NIGERIA INTERNATIONAL ENERGY SUMMIT (NIES 2024)

HONOURED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE OPENING CEREMONY OF THE NIGERIA INTERNATIONAL ENERGY SUMMIT (NIES 2024)

On Tuesday, February 27, 2024, in my capacity as the Chairman, Nigerian Senate Committee on Petroleum (Downstream), I joined the representatives of the Presidency and officials of the Federal Ministry of Petroleum Resources to attend the Opening Ceremony of the Nigeria International Energy Summit (NIES 2024) at the State Banquet Hall, Presidential Villa, Abuja.

During the summit, discussions centred on the challenges and opportunities facing the energy sector in Nigeria, including the need for increased investment in renewable energy sources, the importance of diversifying the country's energy mix, and the role of technology in improving efficiency and reducing environmental impact.

Speaking shortly at the event which was also attended by the Secretary-General of the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), Haitham Al Ghais, I highlighted the importance of collaboration and cooperation among key stakeholders in the energy sector to drive sustainable development and economic growth in Nigeria.

I also emphasized the need for a holistic approach to energy policy that takes into account the interests of all stakeholders, including government, industry, and civil society, and stressed the importance of transparency and accountability in the management of Nigeria's energy resources to ensure that they benefit the country as a whole.

The Nigeria International Energy Summit is a valuable platform for dialogue and collaboration among key players in the energy sector, and as the Chairman, Nigerian Senate Committee on Petroleum (Downstream), I look forward to working together with my colleagues and partners to address the challenges and opportunities facing Nigeria's energy future. I am also confident that the present federal government would partner with all stakeholders to promote the energy sector of our country.

Senator (Dr) Ifeanyi Ubah, CON
Anambra South Senatorial District

Operation Light up the South East initiative and AIPP commissioning

Light up the South East initiative and AIPP commissioning.

Light up the South East initiative and AIPP commissioning

PROUD TO PARTICIPATE IN THE FLAGGING OFF OF THE LIGHT UP NIGERIA SOUTH-EAST INITIATIVE IN ENUGU STATE, AS WELL AS THE COMMISSIONING OF THE ABA INTEGRATED POWER PROJECT AND SOME ROAD PROJECTS IN ABIA STATE

On Monday, February 26, 2024, I accompanied the Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency Kashim Shettima, GCON, to flag off the Light up Nigeria South-East Initiative in Enugu State and to commission some road projects and the Aba Integrated Power Project in Abia State which is meant to provide stable power supply to the people of Aba and environs through the Geometric Power Plant in Osisioma.

Speaking during the Abia event which was also part of the 'Light up Nigeria South-East Initiative' earlier flagged off by the Vice-President Kashim Shettima in Enugu, I commended the Abia State Governor, Alex Otti for his visionary programmes. I also emphasized the importance of stable power supply in driving economic growth and development in the South East and Nigeria in general and urged all levels of government to work together to end the unstable power supply in the country.

I further urged the people of Aba to take advantage of this opportunity and harness the power of electricity to drive innovation, create jobs, and improve their standard of living as the government is committed to ensuring that the power plant operates at full capacity and benefits them for years to come. I also called on other states in the South-East region to emulate the example set by Abia State and invest in projects that will improve the lives of their citizens.

The Aba Integrated Power Project is a significant step towards addressing the power challenges faced by the people of Aba and surrounding areas. With stable electricity supply, businesses can thrive, industries can operate efficiently, and residents can enjoy improved quality of life. The project will also help reduce the reliance on expensive and unreliable diesel generators, which have been a major source of power for many residents and businesses in the commercial city.

In addition to providing stable electricity supply, the project will also create job opportunities for the local community and stimulate economic growth in the region. With improved access to electricity, businesses can expand their operations, attract new investments, and create more employment opportunities for the people of Aba and environs.

These gigantic events which were attended by the Nigerian Vice-President are a testament to the commitment of the government to address the power challenges faced by Nigerians and create a conducive environment for businesses to thrive, and I am confident that the present federal government would not relent in doing Nigerians proud in the power sector.

Senator (Dr) Ifeanyi Ubah, CON
Anambra South Senatorial District

RE-APGA bombs Primate Ayodele.


By Kamen Ogbonna

We are not surprised; Soludo already has a well-established record of insulting the clergy, the traditional institution, and critical stakeholders in the state_

The recent publication of the Sun newspaper captioned; “APGA Bombs Primate Ayodele, calling him a cash and carry prophet” is synonymous with Gov. Soludo’s established record of throwing caution to the wind while exhibiting careless and obviously fear-induced acts of braggadocio and cluelessness.

Just as was recounted in the biblical story of King Saul when he disobeyed the Lord and the glory departed from him and rested on King David, Gov Soludo has not relented one bit in throwing subtle punches since he got overwhelmed by Senator Dr Ifeanyi Ubah’s apparently divine endorsement to take Anambra to the height it truly deserves in this present generation.

Since the news of Senator Ubah’s entry into the APC broke, coupled with the powerful, albeit surprising rumoured combo of “a big masquerade”, deputy from the central, Soludo, and his minion’s immediate response was to embark on panic-induced knee-jerk reactions that made Ndi Anambra conclude that indeed, the glory has departed from Gov Soludo and that another has been anointed by God to take over.

Strange actions suddenly became the order of the day by Soludo’s government.

Traditional rulers started getting threatened with suspensions for daring to confer Chieftancy Titles on Senator Ifeanyi Ubah in appreciation of his giant strides in security, especially as a legislator.


The highly revered Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Alfred Achebe, CFR, lent his voice in condemning this affront on the traditional institution in line with the Igbo adage that an elder does not sit idle at home and a pregnant female goat chokes on its tethers.

People thought he would not dare touch the Obi Of Onitsha, forgetting that he whom the gods want to destroy, they first make mad.

Our Emperor did the unthinkable that sent shockwaves across the state and has gone ahead to carry out several other unthinkables since then.

Governor Soludo banned and dissolved the Anambra State Traditional Rulers Council (ASTRC), headed by the Obi of Onitsha. His reason was that the Act establishing it had expired.

Just as he attended a renowned priest’s funeral church service for his late mother and reportedly took the microphone to lambast the mourning family for choosing to throw, what he feels is, an ostentatious ceremony to honour the memory of their departed matriarch.

His anger was allegedly a security report he got that Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Ubah had led a powerful delegation the previous night to the wake-keep where he spent several hours at Nkwelle Ezunaka with several attendees declaring their unbridled joy at the prospect of a new Anambra under the Idea Bearer, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Ubah, CON.

Since then, several other infractions have taken place and Gov Soludo’s government has now established a penchant for disrespecting all the key institutions of the state from the clergy to the traditional institution down to the poor masses whose wares his lieutenants inhumanly destroy at will using state government agencies as if to punish them for their several public displays of organic joy whenever they accost the Senator at public functions, private visits and suchlike with chants of “incoming”.


Recently, even newspaper vendors were not spared as many of them had their stands destroyed and newspapers confiscated.

Gov Soludo’s Attack dog, Chinedu Obigwe, while lambasting the leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele threw caution to the wind by making unfounded and highly blasphemous comments against the man of God whose only sin is that he gave a prophecy about Senator Ubah, a chieftain of the APC, winning the incumbent Governor and performing better if given the ticket of the APC in the forthcoming election in 2025.

If Governor Soludo is not so alienated from the masses as a result of his being surrounded by little men who are afraid to tell the truth to power, he would have known that what the prophet highlighted is already common knowledge on the streets, which means that God, too, has since endorsed it.

The recent show of shame on television where the former governor of the Central Bank and former economic adviser to President Buhari told Ndi Anambra that he paid 50% upfront to an unknown construction company with no previous experience in road construction to construct nine (9) roads and then waited nine (9) extra months after it should have delivered those roads completed to organise a clueless soap opera of an excuse for its now clear failure to fulfill its promise on Okpoko (a major policy thrust of the Soludo administration) shows that indeed the glory has departed from this administration.

Governor Soludo is obviously bereft of ideas on what he needs to do to get the state back on track again as the rainy season gradually sets in for the year and several of the roads that he flagged off are still being experimented upon, by the roadside construction companies that he deliberately awarded the various contracts, with several underhand practices allegedly involved.

APC as the national ruling party knows the right person to give its ticket if it truly wishes to have Anambra in its kitty. The party is also aware of the person who has the mass appeal, capacity, followership, and structures to wrestle power from the apparently fading APGA that has held the state stagnant for several years now.

Conclusively, power belongs to God, and ridiculing men of God for doing that which they are divinely called to do will not confer any advantage on anyone but will rather trigger the wrath of God. We must all respect our ordained men of God even where their prophecies fail to align with our expectations.

Kamen Chuks Ogbonna is Head, Media and Strategic Communications to Senator Dr Ifeanyi Ubah, CON.

AND THE LAWYER WAS KIDNAPPED AND KILLED BY THE UNKNOWN GUNMEN IN ANAMBRA STATE—What is Preventing the Governor from Declaring A State of Emergency on Security in the State?

BY
GODSON O. MONEKE





The bedrock of the social contract between the government and the people is that whilst government should provide the people with security to their lives and property, the people in return pay taxes and donate certain rights to be exercised on their behalf by government. The people pay different taxes to government both directly and indirectly. In the unfolding regime where government encumbers the people with different types of taxes, multiple taxation becomes the in thing. A contract is an agreement between two parties which is intended to have legal consequences. Not all contracts are business contracts which connote payment of damages by the defaulting party, some contracts connote fiduciary responsibilities. Some social contracts are binding on honors only as most of such contracts are not justiciable and hence unenforceable. The constitution is the grundnorm of the country and infers that the protection of lives and property of the citizens is the primary purpose of government. This is adumbrated in the section that deals with the DIRECTIVE PRINCIPLES OF STATE POLICY and the maximization of the welfare of the citizens. When the people fulfill their own part of the social contract by dutifully paying their taxes , levies and letting the government enjoy the power of EMINENT DOMAIN over their lands but the government fails to fulfill its part pretending that it has no obligation to do so, such a government loses its moral authority to govern. The biggest challenge facing Anambra state today is insecurity marked by the threat to lives and property by criminals who go by the names KIDNAPPERS AND UNKNOWN GUNMEN. The government of Nigeria has made a law that prohibits citizens from carrying guns and weapons with which to defend themselves, family and property when under attack with the understanding that it will provide the needed protection. Why then should the state government leave the citizens vulnerable at the mercy of these criminals. Government knows where these criminals reside and where they operate from, what then stops it from confronting them and giving the people the needed protection? Criminals operate in Anambra state unhinged, kill citizens mindlessly, yet the state government looks on helplessly. This is exasperating!!!!!!! The state government appears disconnected from the reality and this is very unfortunate.



Only recently, the state government announced a plan to construct a ten story hotel to attract foreign investors as if the available hotels are not adequate. A state where life is cheap and where criminals kill inhabitants with reckless abandon can not raise its head high and say that it is inviting foreign investors or shout that it is meeting its constitutional responsibilities to the people. The painful thing is that these security challenges did not just happen on the state government. It was already existing before the election that brought the current state government to power. The governor was aware of them when he was campaigning to be elected. He in fact promised to confront the challenges head on and bring succor to the people once elected and sworn in. Where are those promises now? People don’t ride good cars again in Anambra state today and social life is almost nonexistent out of the fear of these criminals. If you set your feet in Anambra state today, one constant but unsolicited advice you get everyday is, MALU EBE INA EJE, OBODO ADIGHO NMA meaning MIND WHERE YOU ARE GOING, THIS PLACE IS DANGEROUS. What kind of state government do we have in Anambra state which cannot guarantee security of lives and property of inhabitants of the state? Life has no duplicate and I had long expected the state government to declare a state of emergency on security of lives and property in the state and take all reasonable actions to protect the people. But rather than do that, the state government is fiddling with less important matters like who is honored with Chieftaincy titles by communities forgetting that such communities must have had their reasons for taking the actions they took. No week passes without kidnappers and unknown gunmen snuffing lives out of citizens. Life in Anambra state has become short and brutish in the manner of the Hobbesian state of nature. As stated above, a government which does not care about the lives of the citizens is nothing but an army of occupation. Sometimes I wonder how people in the state government feel unconcerned in the face of pervading melancholy in the land. Security of lives and property is the primary purpose of government and if government fails in that area then, it has lost its legitimacy. The people who are slaughtered regularly are relations and relatives of human beings. They are people’s fathers, mothers, children, uncles, cousins, husbands, wives, aunts and benefactors. When they are slaughtered like that, the lives of their dependents, communities and numerous others who depend on them for their livelihood get disrupted, the scars are deep and survivors may never recover from such tragedy. Mounting security surveillance to cover the whole of Anambra state may not be that difficult because of the relatively small landmass of the state. I therefore find it perplexing that the state government is treating this serious security concern with a kid glove as if it is very low in the pecking order of its priorities. Tourism has a great potential to make Anambra state tick in terms of its huge revenue-earning potentials but how can tourism develop in the state when everybody is afraid for their lives?



I am writing this because of recent developments in the state which require the urgent attention of well meaning indigenes like yours sincerely. Our people say that an elder does not stay at home and watch the pregnant goat deliver tied to the tether. Now, no week passes without news of one murder or kidnap by unknown gunmen or kidnappers respectively. One begins to wonder whether or not the powers that be in the state are unaware of these ugly developments. Sometimes, I hear the usual condemnation of the dastardly acts and then it is business as usual as if such terrible things never took place. Why has the state government not declared a state of emergency on the ugly security situations in Anambra state? The losses of innocent lives which regularly go on in the state are serious enough to draw the attention of any well meaning government but I don’t get any sense of urgency in the government of the state. The governor appears unperturbed and there is the general feeling among the people that they are left to their fate. I do not see or hear of efforts by the state government to address the security challenges. No efforts by the government to recalibrate the security architecture in the state to make it responsive to the urgent needs of the people. All I hear from the state government are tough talks and no actions. We can’t continue this way!!! It does appear that those tough talks are glib with no intention of carrying them out. That is very unfair to the people who trusted government with the solemn responsibility of protecting their lives and property. The late Barrister Jude Oguejiofor was a vibrant young man full of dreams for his family, community, state and country but his young life was cut short by kidnappers and unknown gunmen and all the state government could offer was the usual condemnation of the dastardly act. Life goes on as he would soon became part of the statistics on the matter. Orsumuoghu town in Ihiala local government of Anambra state has become notorious for unexplained killings and kidnappings by the rampaging criminals in the state. But what has the government done about it in the past two years? The answer is nothing!!!!



The state government is behaving as if the matter does not concern it and as such unarmed citizens should be left to their own devices and be at the mercy of these marauders. Barrister Oguejiofor was based in Nnewi where he owned a successful law firm. He was also into partisan politics having contested for a Federal House of Representatives seat under the PDP in the last election. But he deserved the protection of the state government for his life and property because the resources being managed constitutionally by the state governor belong to every resident of Anambra state irrespective of political affiliation, leaning , even the apolitical and nonpartisans amongst the people. Before the last murder, there were cases where illustrious sons and daughters of the state were ambushed with deaths recorded as if there was no government in place in the state. A gory incident was recorded where the murderers beheaded the victim and paraded the headless body around with brazen callousness. Yet the state government remained unmoved. This is a state government which is doing everything to undermine the effective security initiatives of Senator Ifeanyi Ubah for Nnewi and the whole of the Anambra south senatorial district because the governor does not like the face of the senator and sees him rather as a disgusting political opponent. The people do not matter to the governor, what matters to him is his retention of the office of governor whether or not he builds any records to run on. We must know that this state does not belong to any single individual or group of individuals, every contestant must show that he is deserving of the position before the electorates will vote for him. The time for confusing and bamboozling people with big grammar and highfalutin garbages is long gone.



It is the duty of the state to regulate the use of the instruments of violence even among state actors. Leaving such instruments unregulated in the hands of non state actors does serious harm to the relationship between the people and the state. What is happening in Anambra state today is a breakdown of law and order. It rankles the mind when the state government against all expectations behaves as if nothing is amiss. I just heard that the father of the late Barrister Jude Oguejiofor slumped and later died when he heard the news that the abductors of his beloved son had killed him. News had it that the late barrister had while alive petitioned the state government about the menace and threats to lives and property posed to the Orsumoghu community by the murderous criminals. The state government should have specially protected him from harm thereafter for being a good citizen and informant but it left him high and dry for pick by the same criminals he had petitioned the state government against. How did the criminals get to know that the late Barrister Jude Oguejiofor wrote a petition against them to the state government? This should ring an alarm bell and partly explains why citizens are often reluctant to report violent crimes and criminals to governments and law enforcement agencies. A sympathizer had wondered why he did not go underground having petitioned the state government against the activities of the criminals in his town knowing how things are recklessly handled in government? The question to ask is; Is there an insider in government who snitches and reveals the identities of informants and petitioners to the criminals? There is a popular saying that THE ANT THAT EATS THE VEGETABLE LIVES IN THE VEGETABLE. It is time the state government came up with a convincing explanation about what happened to Barrister Jude Oguejiofor.



The Nnewi-based lawyer was visiting his hometown, Orsumoghu in Ihiala local government area of Anambra state with his overseas- based brother to see their father when the criminals who notoriously lurk around the community kidnapped the two brothers. They later released his medical doctor- brother and snuffed life out of the lawyer which precipitated the death also of the old father. This is reprehensible to say the least. What is more surprising in whole episode is that this is a government which a few weeks ago was justifying why it would use taxpayers money to build a ten story hotel to attract foreign investors into the state. Can any investor, whether domestic, local or foreign ever invest his money in a place where his life and those of his family members and staff are not safe? Security of lives and property is a desideratum if attracting investors is the goal. How can investors be attracted to a place where people are killed like chickens and the government looks unperturbed wishing that the news go away? What does the state governor do with the millions if not billions of Naira it collects monthly as security votes? The money is given to him for a purpose, why is he not utilizing the money for the purpose it is meant? It is public fund and public accountability frowns at diverting security votes to other uses. The generally lackadaisical attitude of the state governor to the dire security situation in the state is nauseating to put it mildly. People have had to rely on public-spirited individuals like Senator Ifeanyi Ubah to tackle the security challenges for which the governor collects money every month. Such a laizze faire approach to security management is unacceptable because security is a very serious matter. I watched a video where Senator Ifeanyi Ubah donated some security equipments to the Ukpor community in the Nnewi South local government area to assist them in fighting insecurity in the town. This is what the state governor should be doing but the incumbent does not appear to know his left from the right.



Like I always say, insecurity is a national problem but the state government has a lot to do in managing it because it is closer to the grassroots than the federal government. Lagos state by the facts of its population, velocity of the socioeconomic activities and its unique location has far more security challenges than Anambra state yet it effectively manages it own security challenges in contradistinction to the smaller Anambra state. All this governor does is speaking big grammars as if grammars will solve the mounting problems of the state. I heard that the president had summoned all the thirty six state governors to Abuja to discuss the idea of state police as an antidote to the rising crimes in the country. This is a good initiative because all countries in Europe and America operate a decentralized police system. My fear is that the governors will convert the State Police into local Militias to fight and harass political opponents. We have already seen a sample of this in Anambra state where the governor would condescend and be fighting traditional rulers because they honored perceived political opponents with Chieftaincy titles. The state governors should replicate the model of what obtains in Europe and America to avoid abuse. The relationship between the federal police and state police should be expressed defined to avoid superiority complex by the federal police. The state police must subordinate themselves to the civil authority of the state governors within the laws of the federation. The state police must obey all lawful instructions of the state governor but that does not absolve them of any liabilities and illegalities..




*Godson O. Moneke, a registered quantity surveyor, economist, sociologist, administrator and sociopolitical advocate wrote from Abuja. Readers are permitted to share.

Still on AFCON 2023

Malroux:
Valentine Ozigbo is our new governor come 2025.

We are talking about AFCON 2023 and the way forward for the Nigerian football, and you are here talking out of context.

REFLECTING ON THE JUST CONCLUDED 2023 AFRICA CUP OF NATIONS

REFLECTING ON THE JUST CONCLUDED 2023 AFRICA CUP OF NATIONS

On Sunday February 11, 2024, I was in Abidjan with the Nigerian Vice-President, Kashim Shettima, distinguished colleagues and other notable personalities to support our Super Eagles at the final match of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Even though they lost to Cote d’Ivoire, I commend them for doing their best to reach the finals. Football is a game of love and in every match or tournament, a winner must emerge.

The event afforded me the opportunity to meet with old friends and international football officials, which made me reflect on what we can do as public officials to develop our football industry and sports sector. I am confident that our nation's executive and legislative arms will work together to invest more in these critical sectors. Building and renovating more stadiums, training facilities and youth development centres will attract more talents and provide better training opportunities for our players.

I also believe that the result of the match will motivate government and relevant stakeholders to invest more in youth academies and grassroots football programs. By identifying and nurturing young talent from a young age, we can ensure a steady supply of skilled players for our national teams. This also includes providing coaching and education programs to develop not only their football skills but also their personal and academic growth.

We should also prioritize the development of coaching and refereeing. By providing training and certification programs for coaches and referees, we can improve the overall quality of our football matches. This will also help in the development of local talent and ensure fair play in our leagues.

In the spirit of sportsmanship, I would like to once again congratulate Cote d’Ivoire for emerging as the African Champion. Our Super Eagles should remain focused, especially as they prepare for their next World Cup qualifier, which will be played in South Africa in June. The future will be brighter.

Senator (Dr) Ifeanyi Ubah, CON
Anambra South Senatorial District

CHROME GROUP & EEDC BOSS, SIR EMEKA OFFOR VISITS ABIA STATE GOVERNOR, PROMISES HIM ADEQUATE SUPPORT TO CONSOLIDATE HIS DEVELOPMENTAL PROGRAMMES

CHROME GROUP & EEDC BOSS, SIR EMEKA OFFOR VISITS ABIA STATE GOVERNOR, PROMISES HIM ADEQUATE SUPPORT TO CONSOLIDATE HIS DEVELOPMENTAL PROGRAMMES

In line with his principle of providing adequate support and encouragement to political leaders who have shown great zeal to promote the wellbeing of their people, the Chief Executive Officer of Chrome Group and Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC), Sir Emeka Offor on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, paid a courtesy visit to the governor of Abia State, His Excellency Dr Alex Otti at the state’s Government House, Umuahia. Speaking at the event, Sir Emeka Offor commended Dr Otti for his historic efforts to restore the confidence of Abians in government.

Sir Offor who is popularly known as Sir E also commended the Abia State Governor for his efforts in restoring the lost glory of Aba and urged him never to relent in providing dividends of democracy for the people of the state. The Anambra business mogul also commended governor Otti for executing numerous road projects in the state and assured him that he would always provide needed support to his administration especially in power supply. He further informed the governor that he was there to appreciate and encourage him, and urged him to keep the good works up.

Responding, Governor Otti appreciated the Chrome Group and EEDC boss for his words of encouragement and support. He also appreciated him for his patriotism and giant moves to promote the wellbeing of Nigerians through his Foundation, Sir Emeka Offor Foundation, and prayed for more grace and wisdom upon him.

Okoroawusa:
What?
Where was Labour Party?

Labor kwa

Melagros:
COMRADES electorates are voting for ypp massively because of mughalu, the man is still politically influential in Anambra state

It's obvious that you are not properly informed about the party ypp and its memberships

Melagros:
COMRADES electorates are voting for ypp massively because of mughalu, the man is still politically influential in Anambra state

It's obvious that you are not properly informed.
Is the person you mentioned still a member of ypp?

*NNEWI, ORAIFITE, OZUBULU*: A World-Class HOSPITAL Fuels Transformation*

By ANUNUEBE NNEWI

The winds of change are swirling around NNEWI,ORAIFITE AND OZUBULU As Prof. Joe Ugboaja, the Chief Medical Director's audacious vision to transform the area into a thriving international medical hub has sparked up surprises and amazement at the Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital Nnewi Permanent site.
The NAUTH Permanent site has been described as an example of Visionary leadership in heath and also a strategic springboard for the transformation of the area.

*At the Helm: A Leader of Unquestionable Pedigree*
Prof. Ugboaja is no stranger to defying expectations. His gargantuan impacts and achievements at the institution has earned him many distinguished local and international awards, a feat that earned him the title of "OCHINANWATA NNEWI by the Nnewi ancient throne for being the best performing, visionary and proactive Chief medical director of our time. This wasn't a singular stroke of brilliance; it was the culmination of a career marked by exceptional leadership, medical prowess and commitment to progress.

*Building on a Foundation of Success:*

PROF Joe isn't building on an empty canvas as NAUTH is already on an upward trajectory, driven by strategic investments in infrastructure, modern medical equipments, quality manpower/staff with godly disposition.
The NAUTH permanent site beyond being a medical hub, is also being designed as an amusement / relaxation park where healing starts at the entrance due to the good aesthetic views of the premises, the presence of artificial lake and adjoining park, the beautiful roads and buildings lined with solar street lights, as well as the well paved green lawns. All these stand out as a testament to this trajectory.
The NAUTH Permanent site under Prof Ugboaja is a meticulously chosen piece within a grander puzzle.

*Beyond Medicals, The Ripple Effect of a World-Class Hospital by Ochinanwata Nnewi has sporadically transformed the area into a Mega city thereby paving the way for tourism and business*
Undoubtedly, NAUTH Nnewi Permanent site is now a cornerstone in establishing the area as a global player in the Healthcare industry as Nnewi, Oraifite and Ozubulu possess immense potentials waiting to be unlocked, the warmth of its people, the richness of it's culture and its strategic location all contribute to its allure with the hospital itself creating jobs, attracting ancillary businesses, and becoming a vibrant hub of activity. All these signpost a landmark of progress and development for the area.

Prof. Joseph Ugboaja's unwavering belief in quality health care delivery is topnotch as this signifies the metamorphosis of the Permanent site into a vibrant, investor friendly institution where organisations and individuals has continued to demonstrate their love and interest for partnership.

Ochinanwata nnewi is indeed the new face of NAUTH, a round peg in a round hole, and also a prayer answered.

ANAMBRA RERUN: YPP DEFEATS APGA TO WIN NNEWI NORTH, NNEWI SOUTH AND EKWUSIGO FEDERAL CONSTITUENCY, AND PDP TO WIN ORUMBA NORTH AND ORUMBA SOUTH FEDERAL CONSTITUENCY RERUN ELECTIONS

The chances of the member representing Nnewi North, Nnewi South and Ekwusigo Federal Constituency at the House of Representatives, Hon Uchenna Elodimuo to retain his position at the Green Chamber was thwarted on Saturday following his defeat at the Rerun Election organised by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in line with the order of the Court of Appeal, by the Candidate of the Young Progressive Party (YPP), Hon Peter Uzokwe.

Official results from the Rerun announced by INEC showed that votes from various Wards in Nnewi secured a resounding victory for the YPP Candidate. Breakdown of the results collated after Saturday’s Rerun showed that the YPP Candidate won in Otolo Ward 1, Otolo Ward 2, Otolo Ward 3, Uruagu Ward 1, Uruagu Ward 2, Umudim Ward 1, Umudim Ward 2, as well as in Nnewichi Ward 1 and Nnewichi Ward 2, while the Candidate of APGA was only able to win in Uruagu Ward 3.

Further breakdown of the result in the three local government areas of the Federal Constituency showed that the YPP Candidate won the election after defeating the APGA Candidate heavily in Nnewi North Local Government Area by polling seventeen thousand one hundred and twelve votes while APGA polled eight thousand seven hundred and fifty votes in the Local Government.

However, the APGA Candidate won in Nnewi South and Ekwusigo Local Government Areas but the votes from the two local government areas were unable to override YPP votes in Nnewi North and consequently, failed to retain a seat for the APGA candidate at the Green Chamber. In Nnewi South Local Government Area, APGA polled five thousand six hundred and fourteen votes while YPP polled two thousand four hundred and sixty-eight votes, and in Ekwusigo Local Government Area, APGA polled eleven thousand and forty-eight votes while YPP polled five thousand nine hundred and thirty-eight votes.

The total votes cast in Nnewi North, Nnewi South and Ekwusigo Local Government Areas which are the three local government areas of the Federal Constituency showed that the Candidate of YPP, Honourable Peter Uzokwe, a former President-General of Ozubulu community polled twenty five thousand five hundred and eighteen votes to emerge winner while the current member representing the Federal Constituency and APGA Candidate, Hon Uche Elodimuo lost his seat after polling twenty five thousand four hundred and twelve votes.

Also, in Orumba North and Orumba South Federal Constituency Rerun Election, YPP thwarted the hope of the PDP Candidate, Hon Okwudiri Ezenwankwo to replace the current member representing the Federal Constituency, Princess Chinwe Nnabuife at the Green Chamber. Princess Nnabuife who was also the Candidate of YPP in the Rerun polled a total of fourteen thousand four hundred and ninety-six votes to retain her seat and defeated Hon Ezenwankwo who polled a total of thirteen thousand and eighty-seven votes. Further breakdown of the result showed that APGA Candidate Eze Kanayo Eric came third with ten thousand four hundred and seventy-nine votes while Ugochukwu Nkiru Ebere of the Labour Party came fourth with six thousand four hundred and sixty-four votes.

Reacting to the results, Senator Ifeanyi Ubah, CON, the Senator representing Anambra South Senatorial District which is the Senatorial District of the Federal Constituencies in which the Rerun Elections took place thanked the President and Commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR for promoting free and fair election in the Senatorial District. Senator Ubah also appreciated INEC for their professionalism and urged the winners to be humble in victory and work with other contestants for the betterment of their constituencies and Anambra South Senatorial District.

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NDI APGA AND THEIR ANALYSIS THAT IS ALWAYS BEREFT OF STRATEGIC THINKING.

1. Apga was given the expo that YPP had 262 votes in their kitty before the rerun election. If they are strategically focused as a party on the ground at Awka, their approach will be two barrel. Have die-hard Apga faithfuls 262 to vote to nullify the YPP's ealier handy vote. And secondly, engage YPP in the field to fight for votes available. With this they will win the battle hands down.

2. How could Apga an assumed party on the ground not able to muscle 50 percent of voting strength in 5 pooling units. They managed to struggle for less tan 3%. That's a failure.

3. Sen Ifeanyi Ubah does not need further strategy to win the election, only to ensure that the vote in the field has a lower margin since there are undiluted 262 votes in his pocket. With this he saves money and energy and lets Apga spend money and energy and finally lose the election.

4. You can not use 5 polling units results to measure strength in a town with over 50 to 100 polling units.
So if strategically reasoned out as above Apga us expected to hide their face in shame as a party with out a rudder in Nnewi

Anambra1stSonTV:
Ifeanyi Ubah can't be governor of Anambra state go and make it on the wall

The ranting of an ant 🐜won't prevent the elephant 🐘 from drinking from the River.

paramakina202:
And it is obvious you do know how those people love to hate anything Abakaliki.
Of course Abakaliki is beautiful.

Abakiliki is beautiful you just said, right? So the author is right

jkpbestseries:
In Nigeria professors dont know anytin about governance

You can say that again

Anambra1stSonTV:
Anu keep disgracing your ancestors

I strongly advise that you need to be very careful with your choice of words. Remember that, our actions always reflects who we are.

paramakina202:
The author of this article no like Anambra people at all for asking Soludo give them Abakaliki

It's obvious that you are not properly informed about what Dave Umahi did in Abakiliki.

Besides, when last did you visit Abakiliki?
Abakiliki is far more better than any of the city in Anambra State in terms infrastructural developments.

CONCERNED ANAMBRARIANS WRITES ANOTHER OPEN LETTER TO GOV SOLUDO.

Dear Professor Charles Chukwuma Soludo, please forget about the Dubai-Taiwan and give us Abakiliki-Ebonyi

The worst mistake a Leader must not do is allowing liars and sycophants around him, Mr. Governor you are surrounded with clueless sycophants whose only ambition is telling you what you want to hear (lies) and then fill their pockets with proceeds from both your table and from the coffers of Government.

Prof. permit me to remind you that Anambra State of today is everything our dear State should not be. Everything is totally broken, there is urgent need to mend it.

Not to conduct local government election has kept the knees of our dear Anambra State on the ground. Using party men without character as transition Chairmen and Councilors encourages massive corruption and looting. Unfortunately, this has continued to underdevelop our dear State because,Government which ordinarily supposed to be close to the people is very far from the people.

There should be a check on Government officials extorting money worth millions from traders, drivers and okada riders.

Ndị Anambra cannot wait to see a very pragmatic approach that will effectively straighten our agricultural policies. We believe that Anambra can actually export Agricultural produce to the world; not audio exportation as witnessed under His. Excellency, Chief Willie Obiano.

Prof.,Ndị Anambra does not need an International Hotel now but an Industrial revolution that will create jobs for millions of Anambra Youths. This must be given the needed attention to dissuade our vibrant Youths from indulging in ritual killings, internet fraud and other criminal tendencies.

*Ndị Anambra cannot wait to see the abandoned projects of Peter Obi such as Nnewi Mall, Awka Mall, Onitsha water scheme, etc completed. The completion of such economic viable projects will not only add value to IGR of the State, but it will also provide employment for hundreds of young Anambrians.

Prof. Anambrians wants to see educational reengineering in our School System. Anambra State that was known for been at the apex in local and foreign examinations is currently lost in the euphoria of past glories. There is a great need to give adequate attention to the Primary and Secondary Schools in our State. A lot of our Schools are in a terrible state of decay.

Finally Prof. Anambrians are begging you to give them ABAKILIKI-EBONYI, since the AFRICAN DUBAI-TAIWAN which you promised during your campaign is no longer possible.

May God bless Anambra again.

LG Polls: Close to 2-yrs as Governor, Soludo continues to breach constitution.

Anambra State governor, Prof Chukwuma Soludo has remained in breach of Section 7 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, as amended, since his swearing in, close to two years ago.

The quoted section of the constitution aptly provides that “The system of local government by democratically elected local government councils is under this Constitution guaranteed; and accordingly, the government of every state shall, subject to Section 8 of this Constitution, ensure their existence under a Law which provides for the establishment, structure, composition, finance and functions of such councils.”

In Anambra , Soludo and Anambra State House of Assembly have remained in flagrant abuse of the process, and have continued to run the local government with caretaker committees, in place of elected chairmen.

Late last year, the Senate asked the Federal Government to block statutory allocations to any local government council not democratically elected. The Red Chamber unanimously resolved that this move would deter the dictatorial tendencies of state governors.
The resolution was sequel to a motion moved by Sen. Abba Moro. The lawmakers argued that the placement of Caretaker Committees to replace Elected Councils is an aberration, undemocratic and a breach of the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended). Senator Victor Umeh (representing Anambra Central Senatorial district), who seconded the motion, lamented that the issue has continued to undermine the local government system in Nigeria. Consequently, the Senate condemned the arbitrary dissolution of democratically elected local government councils in most states, including Anambra.

Anambra is one of the worst states in terms of non-conduct of local government elections. The last local government election in the state was held during the twilight of the Peter Obi administration in January 2014.
Many had blamed him for remembering to do so only when his administration was winding up, but at least he did.

For eight years, former governor, Chief Willie Obiano failed to conduct the election, heightening the quest for it.

During the 2021 governorship election in the state, it was obvious that only one who supported the conduct of the election may get the people’s votes.
Prof Soludo cashed in on that. He promised that if elected, the local government election would be one of his priorities.
On March 17, Soludo will be two years in office. There has been constant prodding by opposition parties for the governor to hold election, but many believe that there is nothing on ground to show that Soludo is ready for it.

While there is no constituted electoral body, the lawmaker representing Awka South 1 constituency in the House of Assembly, Henry Mbachu, during the presentation of the 2024 budget, lamented the absence of budgetary allocation for the conduct of LG polls. He said: “Going through the budget estimate presented, it is glaring that there are no intentions of conducting LGA elections next year (2024).
“On page 475, the budget for the Anambra State Independent Electoral Commission for this current year was N89,120,000, while the projected estimate for the incoming year is N129,120,000. “You find out that there’s no feasibility or readiness for local government elections for the incoming year. I worry so much because this tier of government has suffered so much because of a lack of local government elections.”

Meanwhile, a human rights activist, Mr Kenechukwu Kodili, who spoke to journalists, lamented that Soludo was already disappointing the people by reneging on the conduct of local government elections in the state. He said: “For close to two years of being the governor, all he (Soludo) does is renew the tenure of the caretaker local government chairmen every three months.
“That was not what he promised the people. He was himself elected into the governorship seat, he should also conduct elections to elect local government chairmen, not to keep renewing the appointment of those he appointed.”

Many concerned Nigerians are worried that despite the clear provision of the constitution and even court judgements, Soludo has continued to breach the law, despite his own promise. Several court pronouncements have held that the use of caretaker committees was in conflict with section 7(1) of the 1999 constitution, but every two months, the House of Assembly on the prompting of the state governor renews the tenure of the appointed caretakers of local government system in Anambra.
However, Soludo who used the conduct of local government elections as part of their campaign promises, reneged immediately he got elected into office.

It could be recalled that former president Muhammadu Buhari had at a time signed an executive bill mandating the direct payment of statutory allocation to the state judiciary, legislature and the local government councils.

Many believe that corporate malfeasance abound in the handling of LG funds by the governor, with the local government chairmen always crying in silence for fear of victimization, especially as they were appointed by him, and would like to keep their positions.

As 2025 governorship election creeps in, many are waiting to know if Soludo will redeem his promise by holding the local government election before then.

Meanwhile, a top contender of the position of governor, Senator Ifeanyi Ubah CON, (The Lion of Igbo Nation/Ikemba Global) has condemned Soludo for reneging on his promise. Sen. Ubah said unlike Soludo who went back on his promise, he would conduct the local Government election in four months after his swearing in. He said this will Fastrack development in all the Council areas simultaneously, and also shed the weight of governance off the state governor.

CELEBRATING A GREAT SHEPHERD, MOST REV JONAS BENSON OKOYE @ 61

Your Lordship,

On behalf of my family and good people of Anambra South Senatorial District, I celebrate the remarkable life and unwavering dedication you have shown as the Catholic Bishop of Nnewi Diocese. You have been a guiding light for countless souls, leading them towards the path of righteousness and spiritual enlightenment. Your unwavering faith, humility, and compassion have touched the lives of many, inspiring us to strive for a deeper connection with God and a greater commitment to serving others.

You have exemplified the virtues of a true shepherd, tirelessly working to build a strong and united community of believers. Your leadership has been marked by wisdom, integrity, and a deep understanding of the needs of your flock. Your commitment to social justice and the well-being of the less fortunate has been an inspiration to us all, and your tireless efforts in promoting social welfare programs have brought hope and healing to countless lives.

As we celebrate your 61st birthday, we offer our heartfelt prayers for your continued good health, strength, and wisdom. May God bless you abundantly and grant you the grace to continue shepherding His flock with love and wisdom. Happy birthday Great Shepherd.

Senator (Dr) Ifeanyi Ubah, CON
Anambra South Senatorial District
January 25, 2024.

SENATOR IFEANYI UBAH'S FIRST CONSTITUENCY BRIEFING FOR THE YEAR 2024.

~ An assurance of reinforced zeal to better the lives of the people of Anambra South Senatorial District.

The story of representation in Anambra South Senatorial District took a different turn with the advent of Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Ubah in the red chamber in 2019. In his avowed determination to bring about a drastic change in the fortunes of the people of his zone, the senator took off from day one with a clear vision of what needs to be done in order to change the face of representation in the district. This he commenced by throwing his doors open to the people of the senatorial zone in a classic case of 'Open Door Representation'.

In keeping with his avowed commitment towards an open door policy of representation, the Senator representing Anambra South Senatorial District, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Ubah, CON, on Monday 22nd January 2024, held the 1st Constituency briefing for the year 2024 at the Authority 91.9 FM Nnewi.

During the well-publicised and eagerly anticipated constituency briefing that witnessed an unprecedented avalanche of calls from both constituents as well as other persons resident in Anambra State, Senator Ubah brought the listening audience up to speed on his activities so far at the 10th Senate as well as the upcoming projects and programs for the year.

The Senate Committee Chairman on Petroleum Downstream reassured his audience of his firm commitment towards the consolidation of his then outstanding achievements during the 9th Senate.

You may recall that Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Ubah's Midas Touch during the 9th Senate led to the delivery of several impactful bills and projects with at least one project each in all the 119 wards in Anambra South Senatorial District. A truly remarkable feat for a then first-time Senator elected on the platform of a minority party, which he capped with the groundbreaking Deep Offshore and Inland Basin Production Sharing Contract, the PSC Bill that got signed into law by the former president Buhari and yields billions in yearly revenue accruals to the coffers of the federal government.

In addition to the several projects that the Senator facilitated in the Senatorial District, his Operation Light up and Secure Anambra South Project also led to the delivery of solar-powered streetlights in all the wards in the district.

The Senator who recently joined the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), as part of his effort aimed at attracting bigger dividends of democracy to his Senatorial District, has also since upped the ante by delving into the security challenges facing the District despite being a legislator.

His efforts in this regard have also witnessed massive success, especially in Nnewi and its environs, and are hugely responsible for the mass return witnessed this yuletide in the Senatorial District.

Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Ubah, CON, informed the people of his Senatorial District about the change in date of the proposed empowerment program tagged the "Mother Of All Empowerment" program which is now slated to take place from the 20th of February to the 28th of February 2024 across the seven local government areas that make up the Senatorial District.

During the Constituency briefing, Senator Ubah also brought his audience up to speed on his collaborative efforts with various community stakeholders through which he is currently extending his hugely successful security architecture to various towns even beyond his Senatorial District.

Various towns like Igboukwu, EnuguAgidi, Abatete, Alor Nnobi, Awka Etiti, Ukpor, etc., have benefitted or are in the process of benefiting from the Senator's laudable security initiative even as more towns are reaching out for similar engagements with the Distinguished Senator.

Highlight of the programme was the phone-in session during which several callers expressed disgust at some of the recent actions by the state government such as the suspension and intimidation of the traditional rulers that gave him Chieftancy titles in appreciation of his groundbreaking security initiative in the state and the destruction of wares belonging to market women by agents of government enforcing ban on roadside trading while several others also called in to appreciate the Senator for being close to the grassroot and for his politics of development and human capacity building.

Indeed, when the righteous is in power, the people truly rejoice.

#ConstituencyBriefing

#OpenDoorRepresentation

#Gosimkamfunanya

Kamen Chuks Ogbonna
Head, Media and Strategic Communications to Senator Dr Ifeanyi Ubah, CON.

Prigidypogodo:
dey play
Andy Uba said more.
Infact Apc guys normally says the same every election.
enjoy your Ifeanyi Ubah stipend

You are talking about the Uba without H, I'm telling you about the Ubah with H

jmoore:
Anambra no be Ebonyi.

And what makes you think that the present day Anambra State is much stronger than the present day Ebonyi State politically?