*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.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JG-Sp8TpW9A?si=GPPyu1tHX5LG1z23


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cS8v_z-V_r4?si=RT8wBpUQzsj9IXns

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?

Ance4Liverpool:
Labor party will win anambra

Just as they won the Feb 2023 Presidential election. Hahahaha

Prigidypogodo:
for this Anambra ?
dey play
Andy Uba did more than this.
telling Anambra man to vote Apc is like telling him to commit suicide.
Apc is considered abomination here.

You are totally wrong. The narrative has changed totally.

Vischy:


Never bro,it can never happen in between I'm seeing ifeanyi UBA as a more greedy person.

Man should be satisfied with senatorial seat for now.

If his undiluted and unequalled love for the security of lives and properties of his people, is what you call greedy, then it's obvious that you are not properly informed.

MadamExcellency:
Ifeanyi Uba would have done better if he defected to the Labour Party. It

Just as Obinna Uzor did with the same Labor Party (LP), during the Feb 2023 Senatorial Election against Sen Ifeanyi Ubah in Anambra South Senatorial District, right?

jmoore:

It will take APC 1 billion light years to takeover Anambra state.

The Ebonyi State visible experience, will definitely be One of the reasons the narrative will change this time around.

Bobloco:
Ndi Anambra

The serial AMCON ower want to use the state Treasury to settle his AMCON debt

Will you people allow that?

Contextlessness implies meaninglessness. When something is taken out of its context, it loses its meaning.

Door-2-Door 4 Sen Ifeanyi Ubah, Awka South LGA Chapter Inaugurated

Door-2-Door 4 Sen Ifeanyi Ubah, Awka South LGA Chapter.

Door-2-Door 4 Sen Ifeanyi Ubah, Awka South LGA Chapter

Door-2-Door 4 Sen Ifeanyi Ubah at Awka South LGA

DOOR-2-DOOR 4 SEN IFEANYI UBAH GROUP HAS EXPANDED ITS FOOTPRINT TO AWKA SOUTH LGA BY INAUGURATING LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA (LGA) EXCOs AND WARD EXCOs(comprising the Chairman, Women Leader, and Coordinator ACROSS THE 20 WARDS IN AWKA SOUTH LGA), SHOWCASING ITS COMMITMENT TO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT.

The inauguration ceremony, which took place on January 21, 2024, at Liberty Hotel in Awka, Anambra State, was a momentous occasion, well attended.

During his address to the Awka South LGA Chapter's executives, The convener, Hon Bona Ogbonna provided insightful context into Senator Ifeanyi Ubah's CON, strategic decision to align with the central party. Drawing parallels with the developmental success of Ebonyi State under the leadership of former Governor Dave Umahi, he highlighted the transformative impact of joining the central party during the administration of former President Mohammadu Buhari.

Hon Bona urged all present to contribute their best efforts in supporting Senator Ifeanyi Ubah CON, affectionately referred to as the "Lion of Igbo Nation/Ikemba global," assuring them that their collective commitment would yield positive outcomes for Anambra State.

He further stated, “Senator Ifeanyi Ubah's benevolence was evident during kerosene scarcity, where he distributed free kerosene to individuals. His philanthropy extended to the construction of Nnewi Catholic Cathedral, and the establishment of employable investments like Authority Newspaper, Authority FM Radio and Authority TV. The construction of a FIFA-certified stadium not only bolstered the sporting landscape but also aided in the socio-economic development of the surrounding areas, earning recognition as the best in West Africa.

His commitment to security was underscored by his investment in resources, equipment, and personnel, earning Nnewi the distinction of the best security status in Anambra State. This security blueprint, known for its effectiveness, has been replicated by neighboring towns. His concern for the welfare of religious leaders, including Bishops and Archbishops from both Anglican and Catholic denominations, manifested in the generous gift of SUVs for their official use, enhancing their ease of movement”.

In response, the Chapter's Coordinator of Door-2-Door 4 Sen Ifeanyi Ubah Awka South LGA, Hon John Okey, took the stage to welcome attendees and express heartfelt gratitude to Senator Ifeanyi Ubah CON(The Lion of Igbo Nation/Ikemba Global) for his unwavering contributions to the development of Anambra State, particularly in the critical area of security. He assured the gathering that he, along with the members of his Chapter, would tirelessly work towards amplifying Senator Ifeanyi Ubah's message throughout Anambra State, ensuring that the senator's transformative vision resonates widely.

The ceremony's highlights included the poignant moment of the State Convener, Hon Bona presenting a substantial cash donation to the newly inaugurated Awka South LGA Chapter.

The presence of notable figures such as Hon Ositadinma Oraedum, Secretary General; Madam Mmaduekwe, Woman Leader; Hon Amobi Okeke, Organizing Secretary; Hon Uchenna Anih, Welfare Officer; Mrs. Chiamaka Mmaduabuchi Orizu, State Media Director; Hon Francis Igboanu, and Hon Chidi Odife further added to the significance of the event. Their collective presence underscored the unity and shared commitment towards the common goal of advancing the vision and progress championed by Senator Ifeanyi Ubah CON within Anambra State and the broader Igbo community.

This strategic move by the Door-2-Door initiative aims to establish a robust organizational structure that can effectively drive Senator Ifeanyi Ubah's vision at the grassroots level, ensuring a comprehensive and coordinated approach to community development initiatives.DOOR-2-DOOR 4 SEN IFEANYI UBAH GROUP HAS EXPANDED ITS FOOTPRINT TO AWKA SOUTH LGA BY INAUGURATING LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA (LGA) EXCOs AND WARD EXCOs(comprising the Chairman, Women Leader, and Coordinator ACROSS THE 20 WARDS IN AWKA SOUTH LGA), SHOWCASING ITS COMMITMENT TO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT.

The inauguration ceremony, which took place on January 21, 2024, at Liberty Hotel in Awka, Anambra State, was a momentous occasion, well attended.

During his address to the Awka South LGA Chapter's executives, The convener, Hon Bona Ogbonna provided insightful context into Senator Ifeanyi Ubah's CON, strategic decision to align with the central party. Drawing parallels with the developmental success of Ebonyi State under the leadership of former Governor Dave Umahi, he highlighted the transformative impact of joining the central party during the administration of former President Mohammadu Buhari.

Hon Bona urged all present to contribute their best efforts in supporting Senator Ifeanyi Ubah CON, affectionately referred to as the "Lion of Igbo Nation/Ikemba global," assuring them that their collective commitment would yield positive outcomes for Anambra State.

He further stated, “Senator Ifeanyi Ubah's benevolence was evident during kerosene scarcity, where he distributed free kerosene to individuals. His philanthropy extended to the construction of Nnewi Catholic Cathedral, and the establishment of employable investments like Authority Newspaper, Authority FM Radio and Authority TV. The construction of a FIFA-certified stadium not only bolstered the sporting landscape but also aided in the socio-economic development of the surrounding areas, earning recognition as the best in West Africa.

His commitment to security was underscored by his investment in resources, equipment, and personnel, earning Nnewi the distinction of the best security status in Anambra State. This security blueprint, known for its effectiveness, has been replicated by neighboring towns. His concern for the welfare of religious leaders, including Bishops and Archbishops from both Anglican and Catholic denominations, manifested in the generous gift of SUVs for their official use, enhancing their ease of movement”.

In response, the Chapter's Coordinator of Door-2-Door 4 Sen Ifeanyi Ubah Awka South LGA, Hon John Okey, took the stage to welcome attendees and express heartfelt gratitude to Senator Ifeanyi Ubah CON(The Lion of Igbo Nation/Ikemba Global) for his unwavering contributions to the development of Anambra State, particularly in the critical area of security. He assured the gathering that he, along with the members of his Chapter, would tirelessly work towards amplifying Senator Ifeanyi Ubah's message throughout Anambra State, ensuring that the senator's transformative vision resonates widely.

The ceremony's highlights included the poignant moment of the State Convener, Hon Bona presenting a substantial cash donation to the newly inaugurated Awka South LGA Chapter.

The presence of notable figures such as Hon Ositadinma Oraedum, Secretary General; Madam Mmaduekwe, Woman Leader; Hon Amobi Okeke, Organizing Secretary; Hon Uchenna Anih, Welfare Officer; Mrs. Chiamaka Mmaduabuchi Orizu, State Media Director; Hon Francis Igboanu, and Hon Chidi Odife further added to the significance of the event. Their collective presence underscored the unity and shared commitment towards the common goal of advancing the vision and progress championed by Senator Ifeanyi Ubah CON within Anambra State and the broader Igbo community.

This strategic move by the Door-2-Door initiative aims to establish a robust organizational structure that can effectively drive Senator Ifeanyi Ubah's vision at the grassroots level, ensuring a comprehensive and coordinated approach to community development initiatives.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VOuVoJ9cOMc?si=7MtOW3roecQcSRfz

OVIHINNO:
He has spoken well like a true King, FEARLESS!!!!

Fear who?
Hahahaha.
His name is Agbogidi o, and
Agbogidi no be guy name.

FULL TRANSCRIPT OF IGWE ALFRED ACHEBE'S OPEN LETTER TO GOVERNOR SOLUDO.

FULL TRANSCRIPT OF IGWE ALFRED ACHEBE'S OPEN LETTER TO GOVERNOR SOLUDO

FULL TRANSCRIPT OF IGWE ALFRED ACHEBE'S OPEN LETTER TO GOVERNOR SOLUDO

*ANAMBRA STATE Traditional Rulers Council
Office of the Chairman

*Government House Awka.

*Hon. Tony Collins Nwabunwanne,
Commissioner for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Community Affairs, Government of Anambra State, Awka.

NOTIFICATION FOR THE SUSPENSION OF HRH LGWE DAMIAN O. EZEANI, THE TRADITIONAL RULER OF NENI

I am writing in response to your letter, Ref: MLGCCA/HC/2022/T/025/001/103, of the above caption to me dated 8th January, 2024. This response also provides a fuller context of other events relating to the suspension of H.R.H lgwe Damian O Ezeani, the traditional ruler of Neni. Your letter was hand-delivered to me at Onitsha at 6:55pm on Tuesday, 09 January, 2024. I was curious about the timing of the delivery considering that I had presided at the meeting of the Anambra State Traditional Rulers Council (ASTRC) at Awka earlier in the day, where such a letter would normally be presented to me by the ASTRC secretariat. The letter was a justification for the Government's suspension of lgwe Damian Ezeani as traditional ruler of his domain.


2. My suspicion that your letter was an after-thought was buttressed by the fact that your letter of suspension to lgwe Damian Ezeani of the same date, 8th January 2024, was already trending virally on social media for well over twenty four hours prior to my receipt of your letter. I was embarrassingly inundated with phone calls and messages from traditional rulers and other persons seeking clarification from me as chairman of ASTRC regarding a situation to which I was not privy. Your letter to lgwe Damian Ezeani was copied to the Commissioner of Police and Director of DSS, Anambra State, but not to the chairman of the ASTRC.

This act, amongst many others, was seen by the traditional rulers of Anambra State as a measure of the worth of the traditional institution to the present administration.


3. You were right in your letter that the Code of Conduct for traditional rulers in Anambra State is the creation of the traditional institution. It became effective as a self-regulating code following the 2013 Annual Seminar of Anambra State Traditional Rulers where it was presented and adopted. It was subsequently published in the book, "The Traditional Institution in a Modern Society" being the proceedings of the Anambra State Traditional Rulers Seminars held in 2011, 2013, and 2014. The Code of Conduct was also re-issued in March 2020 under my signature as Chairman of the ASTRC. The ASTRC worked harmoniously on most occasions with previous administrations in the application of the Code, such that the ASTRC monitored compliance and recommended sanctions for non-compliance to the Government for necessary action. Now, it would appear that the present administration has completely appropriated the entire application of the Code of Conduct without the involvement of or reference to the ASTRC.


4. You may recall, Hon. Commissioner, that on 04 October 2023, Mr. Governor had called to tell me in a late-night telephone conversation that the Government was considering establishing rules to govern the actions of traditional rulers. The conversation was sequel to a chieftaincy conferment ceremony by a traditional ruler that was deemed inappropriate by the Government. I promptly drew the attention of Mr. Governor to the subsisting Code of Conduct which had served previous administrations and the traditional institution well and suggested that the present administration may need to review the Code for its current efficacy. I thereafter called the same night to brief you on my conversation with Mr. Governor. I also directed that copies of the above-mentioned book be made available to you and Mr. Governor the following morning before a meeting where the matter will be discussed. Having since not received any feedback from you or Mr. Governor, I assumed that the same order with previous administrations would continue to prevail.


5. In my said conversation with Mr. Governor on 04 October, 2023, I had also reminded him of the WhatsApp message he forwarded to me on 09 November, 2022 in which graphic allegations were made against a traditional ruler of Anambra State. I further reminded Mr. Governor that he never responded to my prompt advise by WhatsApp on the options for dealing with the allegations expeditiously. I also re-sent our WhatsApp exchange on the matter to Mr. Governor, but still did not get any reaction.


6. On the events over the last eight days or so, you will also recall that you called me severally on Saturday, 06 January, 2024 between 15:34 and 22:31 hours without reaching me. At 08:06 hours on Sunday morning, I called you and explained the circumstances that made me unreachable on the previous day. In our long conversation, you said that you were seeking to bring to my attention a press release that you were under pressure to issue. This was in connection with traditional rulers conferring honorary chieftaincy titles in violation of the Code of Conduct for Traditional Rulers and the Government directives. You specifically mentioned two cases only, namely, Igwe Ojoto, who conferred an honorary chieftaincy title on Senator Ifeanyi Ubah on 30 December, 2023, and the self-acclaimed traditional ruler of Nawfia, who conferred honorary chieftaincy titles on forty (40) persons on 04 January, 2024. You further confirmed that the press release had been issued, which I later found to be on 04 January, 2024, that is, the day prior to your unsuccessful attempt to reach me. In the conversation, you categorically did not mention, in any regard whatsoever, lgwe Neni who celebrated his Ofala on 29 December, 2023


7. In our above conversation, I made the following points:


A. Your desire to reach me on Saturday night seemed merely to justify a fait accompli, considering that you had already issued the press release two days earlier "under pressure", as you said.


B. I noted that the self-acclaimed lgwe Nawfia, whose recognition was withheld by the Government due to pending matters in court, was consequently not considered a member of the State traditional institution. His activities should therefore not be associated with the State traditional institution in any manner. C. I distinctly pointed out that picking on the above two cases (Ojoto and Nawfia) by your office was selective and appeared to be a deliberate favoritism towards other cases which you were well aware of.


D. I reminded you that there had not been any reaction from you or Mr. Governor to our conversations of 04 October 2023 on the Code of Conduct for Traditional Rulers. You apologized for the failure to revert.


8. Fast forward to the meeting of the ASTRC on 09 January, 2024. The normal practice of the ASTRC secretariat is to immediately send electronic copies of important correspondence to me as they are received in the course of the month. On the day of the monthly meeting, a folder is presented to me with all correspondence for my attention, including the last-minute arrivals that were not forwarded electronically.


9. The folder presented to me on 09 January, 2024 included a press release and a letter to the Chairman of the Anambra State Traditional Rulers Council. Both documents were under your signature and were the same in caption, "Directives on Conferment of Chieftaincy Titles by Traditional Rulers", date of 5th October, 2023, content and reference number. The twin documents raised further curiosity in me as follows.


A. A document from your office dated 05 October, 2023 for the attention of ASTRC should normally have been presented at its October monthly meeting on 10 October, 2023. Why, therefore, did three monthly meetings elapse before the above documents were presented at the 09 January 2024 monthly meeting? Categorically, this was the first time that either document had come to the attention of myself or the ASTRC.


B. There is an uncanny sequence of events whereby the two documents, presumably issued on 05 October 2023, the day following my late-night discussions with you and Mr. Governor on 04 October 2023, were not delivered until the ASTRC meeting of 09 January 2024, thus contradicting your apology to me on 07 January for lack of action since 04 October 2023. Is it, therefore, possible that both documents were after-thoughts which were created after the suspension of lgwe Neni on 08 January, 2024 and back-dated as a coverup and rationale for the suspension?


10. Back to your reference letter of 08 January, 2024 to me, you stated on the first paragraph that "a minority of traditional rulers have demonstrated a penchantfor trading chieftaincy titles for money thereby bringing the traditional institution to ridicule and disrepute". Further, in the second paragraph, you stated that "A vast majority of traditional rulers conduct their exalted office with dignity and integrity and stick to the Code of Conduct. . . However, a tiny few still act reckless"'. These statements were repeated in your letter of suspension to lgwe Neni as published on the social media. The effects of both letters are:


A. You publicly visited the sins of an unrecognized self-acclaimed traditional ruler on the entire State traditional institution, to which he does not belong.


B. Without providing evidence for your sweeping statement about trading chieftaincy titles for money you also, wittingly or not, thereby indicted the entire traditional institution of the State. Your press release to a global audience put the institution into disrepute when a direct circular letter to all traditional rulers as the parties of interest would have sufficed.


C. The tone and language of your letter were, by any measure, a public riot act and pontification to the same majority of traditional rulers that you extolled as acting with dignity and integrity. The letter lacked respect and sensitivity in addressing the traditional rulers of Anambra State who, by any standard, are held in very high esteem in the comity of the traditional institutions of Nigeria and beyond.


D. Your letter also stated that "lgwe Damian Ezeani, as traditional ruler of Neni, conferred such a phantom chieftaincy title on one Senator Ifeanyi Ubah in violation of the Code of Conduct and without clearance from the Ministry." The ASTRC cannot yet take a view on the violation of the Code of Conduct until it receives a report from the ad-hoc committee it set up to meet with lgwe Neni. Nevertheless, it is very manifestly presented above that no written directives from your Ministry on conferment of chieftaincy titles existed before 08 January 2024 when lgwe Neni was suspended.


E. Your reference to a second-term Right Honorable Distinguished Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria as "one Senator Ifeanyi Ubah" is most disrespectful, offensive, and unbecoming of one holding a political office as Commissioner. It is noteworthy that a person can only qualify to contest elections after scaling through the highest level of security checks at the federal level. Furthermore, Distinguished Senator Ubah holds a chieftaincy title of his hometown, Nnewi, conferred on him by his monarch and Grand Patron of the Anambra State Traditional Institution, His Majesty, lgwe Kenneth O. Orizu. He is also a well-known business investor in Anambra State and a generous philanthropist.


F. Thus, assuming that lgwe Neni did not strictly comply with Code of Conduct, would the foregoing factors not be sufficiently extenuating to warrant a far less sanction on him as was meted to some other "tiny fen/' that also failed to comply? The severity of suspension and threat of withdrawal of Certificate of Recognition suggests that there may be other issues with either lgwe Neni or Distinguished Senator Ubah which are being stealthily ventilated in this circumstance.


11. In conclusion, I would like to state very clearly that your handling of this matter of conferment of honorary chieftaincy titles is the apogee of the progressive dehumanization and dismantling of the traditional institution of Anambra State by the present administration. The institution comprises of some of the finest sons of Anambra State who achieved sterling academic heights and professional/vocational attainments. At the behest of their communities, they took up the role of traditional rulers as shining examples for selflessly giving back to their communities in particular, and society at large. They are the custodians of the culture and traditions of their people and lead on peace building, security, development issues, etc. Their livelihood does not depend on selling chieftaincy titles or the N175,000 monthly stipend from the State Government, but on their own hard-earned modest personal resources. By their office, age, attainment and standing in society, they deserve far better respect and dignity, than being publicly bullied and unfairly shamed at every opportunity by people in the State Government. The Federal and other State Governments hold the traditional institutions in high esteem. What then has gone wrong in Anambra State?


12. The current impression to the general public is that the issue of honorary chieftaincy title is on the foremost front burner for the Ndi Anambra. On the contrary, the traditional rulers would state for the umpteenth time that their key community challenges include lack of basic amenities (electricity, potable water, healthcare, good access roads, etc), youth unemployment leading to other delinquencies, security and the inability of the communities to fund their contingents of the Anambra State Vigilante Group (AVG), massive urban renewal for our sprawling cities, respectable stipends from the 5% of the statutory allocation to the Local Government Councils as is applicable in other States of the Federation, membership and structure of the ASTRC, etc. To sum up:


A. There were no formal or written directives from your Ministry on chieftaincy titles prior to the suspension of lgwe Neni by your letter of 08 January, 2024.


B. The Government's suspension of lgwe Neni was selective and consciously ignored other recent cases of violation of the Code of Conduct which have been brought to your attention.
C. Your claim that traditional rulers have '{demonstrated a penchantfor trading chieftaincy titles for money/' was not supported by any evidence.


D. Distinguished Senator Ifeanyi Ubah is not an unknown entity in Anambra State or Nigeria, including to the present administration. Thus, the suspension of lgwe Neni and threat to withdraw his Certificate of Recognition for apparently violating the Code of Conduct by giving him a chieftaincy title was extreme in comparison with other recent cases.


E. The traditional institution of Anambra State feels strongly that the present administration is progressively dehumanizing and deprecating the institution against the trend in the rest of the country where the Federal and State Governments accord dignity and respect to the institution.


F. The traditional institution is mindful of the awesomeness of executive power and authority in our democratic dispensation but prays fervently that such power and authority, which derive from God through the governed, should be exercised with due sensitivity and humaneness over the governed.


13. Dear Hon Commissioner, I thank you for your attention and express my whole-hearted willingness to engage further with you on all the points in this letter in the hope of restoring the dignity of the traditional institution of Anambra State. Please, also, bear in mind that Mr. Governor has made two promises that remain outstanding, namely, to meet with a small number of traditional rulers on issues of concern to the traditional institution, and to address all traditional rulers once more. Kindly make these two commitments happen soon, as well as at regular intervals.


14. Finally, since your communication to the traditional rulers of the State on this matter has mainly been through press releases and interviews, it would be fair and proper that this response is also made available to the media for the purpose of balance.
For and on behalf of the Anambra State traditional rulers,
Yours sincerely,

Nnaemeka A. Achebe, CFR, mni
Obi of Onitsha
Chairman, ASTRC

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