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MY PACT WITH UMU IDEMILI

By Ifeanyichukwu Ibezi

Since my involvement in active politcs, over sixteen years ago, I have taken time to study a politician’s claim to public good. How well he remembers his campaign promises, if ever, after election? My findings show that quite a few remember. A lot more don’t. They renege once elected into office. The interest of the people is immediately relegated to the background. Quite often personal interests were made to look like public interest and pursued with mindless zeal. Fair enough, no one forgets.
My decision to contest in the February 16, 2019, general election to represent the good people of Idemili North and South Federal Constituency is not without a reason. Long before the decision, I had observed that past representatives of my people in the National Assembly could not live up to the expectations of those who sent them. Basic needs of the constituency were and are still lacking. Things like women empowerment, skill acquisition program, scholarship scheme, erosion control and the like which the people waited for with bated breath are no where in sight. Not even the nagging erosion threat which has remained most severe in the constituency could receive any attention. It is more disturbing when it is realized that the current representative of the people is a prominent member of the House of Representatives’ Committee on Environment. I took my decision to contest not for personal interest and or glory, but to help address some of these nagging problems. And I have, even without being a member of the House, attracted a very huge constituency project to my people. I am only seeking the office formally to avail me of greater authority and opportunity to do more for the people.
If I could attract a N1.2 billion street light project from the same National Assembly which is sited in virtually all the seventeen communities of the constituency, I don’t intend to do otherwise when elected. Recall that the street light came long before that of the state government’s which also in some cases came to the Constituency at my instance. Road projects were also attracted. The current road constructions going on in the constituency, especially the spur that takes traffic off the busy Eke-Agu market in Abatete were on this account. Being a witness to the harrowing experience of motorists during festive periods, I pleaded with the governor of my state Chief Willie Obiano to construct a spur that reduces traffic on the market and he graciously obliged me. This is without discounting efforts in other areas like empowering youths of the constituency through appointments in government, employment in the federal civil service, a scholarship grant to some indigent students among others
I was brought up to appreciate that the people wield enormous powers. I was also made to realize that the interest of the people rather than that of a leader should suffice at all times. To that extent, I know not to shoot craps with the interest of the people whose mandate I hold in trust. I am more inclined to respect this interest. But more than that, I am convinced I have the ability to effectively use the instrumentality of the office, when elected, to advance the course of development in Idemili North and South which is currently at a low ebb.
Though I have sought the office twice without success, but it is well to remember that I did not lose in both contests. In fact, in the 2015 election my victory at the polls was brazenly compromised by the reckless PDP-controlled federal government at the time. Votes were unabashedly manufactured for the current member representing the constituency in the National Assembly. Efforts to validate the stolen mandate in the tribunal were vitiated by the same subversive force. The electoral heist was so brazen that that act has since been referred to as “electoral genocide”. Sadly, the beneficiary of this “genocide” is yet to make his mark in effective representation of the people.
He is perhaps one of those Adlai Ewing Stevenson, US lawyer and politician referred to when he averred that “patriotism is a not short, frenzied outbursts of emotion, but the tranquil and steady dedication of a lifetime”. You cannot in one moment of frenzy, could avow patriotism and love for public good. The idea of promising the electorate what they want to hear without as much as making effort to fulfil them, apears the stock-in-trade of many a politician. But for this horde, politicians would be better regarded. It is not often debated, but most politicians’ words are not bankable. Anybody who trusts them does so at their own peril. Notwithstanding, there are still honest ones among them.
It is for this reason that I suggest two things. One, a politician, aspiring to public office through popular votes, should be made to make a firm promise. By that I mean a written and not verbal committment. A written pact with the people whose mandate a politician holds in trust is very important in negotiating the gains thereof. The pact wil also serve as armour against breach. Ordinarily, it may seem to have no power, but it can help bring to justice a defaulting politician whose re-election may hang on the balance.
In all my contests, I had pacts (written manifestos) with the people. In them, I carefully outlined what I intend to do in the first four years of my representation. The aim of the written document is twofold. One is to bring the people up to speed on what I hope to achieve for them. At any rate, the contents of the document were provided by them as their charter of demand. All what I did was to collate and put them in a document. Two, it also gives them the power to confront me once there is a breach. The implication of this power is that it can imperil a re-election effort if no satisfactory answer is given. I do not delude myself about the power of a written document and the force it can muster. It may be argued that performance rarely guarantees re-election, especially where official impunity is rife. But it is eqaully safe to say that such impunity can happen only where the people choose to be docile. Without sounding too arrogant, I can say that what happened in the last election which gave rise to the verbiage “electoral gnocide” is in the past. It has no chance of a repeat on the of February 16, 2016.

Anambra, Enugu govt partners on clean water initiative




Enugu state Government and Anambra State Government recently requested to partner with LDS charities in its Clean Water initiative, which has been in existence for quite some time in Osun state, Ogun, Oyo and Edo states.

This partnership seeks to help the Government of these states to provide portable clean water to its communities and citizens. To this end LDS Charities representatives paid a courtesy visit to Enugu State government and Anambra state Government.

In Enugu State the team was made of Elder and Sister Reynolds our water technical specialist. The Enugu Nigeria Stake President. Udeichi Chimaroke and Chidi Ibeakuzie the Area Welfare Specialist.

The Enugu state Government was represented by the Deputy Governor of the state Honorable Cecilia Ezilo, the secretary to the state Governor the Dr. G.O.C.Ajah, The commissioner for water resources Dr. C.O.C. Egumgbe. The Attorney General, Honorable Millicent Eze. Senior Special Assistant to the deputy governor Mrs. Vivian Iwuorah.

The Leader of the delegation President Chimaroke Udeichi of Enugu Nigeria Stake stated the aim of the courtesy visit and the essence of the partnership with the state government.

Elder Reynold explained that it will be a three-way partnership with the state government, the community and LDS Charities and every partner has an obligation to fulfill, ranging from establishing water committee with women being major part of the committee, providing geophysical surveys, and ensuring water analysis samples are tested. He emphasized the fact that the partnership will be sustained if every partner adheres to the partnership agreement, “If the communities with the support of the government keep their side of the bargain, then you stand a very good chance for us to continue with boreholes in Enugu”

HonorableCecliaEzilo the deputy Governor of Enugu state who very elated by the visit, thank LDS Charities for the potential partnership. “Let me first of all thank you for your free gift to mankind through your charity work as you observed that Enugu State is a priority area. The latter-day saint charity organization as we know is an organization which headquarters in Salt Lake City Utah. This organization has been acclaimed in its response to relieve requirements in times of war, disaster, displacements and in needs. This partnership with Latter-day Saints charities is highly appreciated and that is the provision of water borehole in different communities in our state Enugu. Water as we know is one of the essentials of live. The united nations in its proclamation says that water is life. Your hand of friendship came at a time that never can be. It couldn’t have been a better time than now. Now in Nigeria we have flood disaster, we have IDPs, High poverty level, high mortality rate occasion by water born disease. Your charity work in the provision of the borehole, thereby improving the wellbeing of our people. Be that as it may, the proposed signing of the partnership agreement with the state Government is still undergoing due process to meet up with the criteria as demanded by you. Enugu State government will continue to encourage you to relate with numerous communities in need in the state. As you are about to depart, please express the felicitations of the state Government to your people in Utah and other parts of the world. On behalf of the state Government, I say to you thank you and God bless you”

At Awka Anambra State the state Deputy governor Nkem C. Okeke was excited to welcome LDS Charities team led by President Peter Ezeigwe the Onitsha Nigeria Stake President.

The deputy governor who was said he has always known about The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, from his days living in Enugu State, and narrated how the wife used to work as a caterer with the church while they were in Enugu. He was excited about the proposed project and said the government will do everything within their power to ensure the project becomes reality.

Anambra, Enugu govt partners on clean water initiative [quote][/quote]Enugu state Government and Anambra State Government recently requested to partner with LDS charities in its Clean Water initiative, which has been in existence for quite some time in Osun state, Ogun, Oyo and Edo states.

This partnership seeks to help the Government of these states to provide portable clean water to its communities and citizens. To this end LDS Charities representatives paid a courtesy visit to Enugu State government and Anambra state Government.

In Enugu State the team was made of Elder and Sister Reynolds our water technical specialist. The Enugu Nigeria Stake President. Udeichi Chimaroke and Chidi Ibeakuzie the Area Welfare Specialist.

The Enugu state Government was represented by the Deputy Governor of the state Honorable Cecilia Ezilo, the secretary to the state Governor the Dr. G.O.C.Ajah, The commissioner for water resources Dr. C.O.C. Egumgbe. The Attorney General, Honorable Millicent Eze. Senior Special Assistant to the deputy governor Mrs. Vivian Iwuorah.

The Leader of the delegation President Chimaroke Udeichi of Enugu Nigeria Stake stated the aim of the courtesy visit and the essence of the partnership with the state government.

Elder Reynold explained that it will be a three-way partnership with the state government, the community and LDS Charities and every partner has an obligation to fulfill, ranging from establishing water committee with women being major part of the committee, providing geophysical surveys, and ensuring water analysis samples are tested. He emphasized the fact that the partnership will be sustained if every partner adheres to the partnership agreement, “If the communities with the support of the government keep their side of the bargain, then you stand a very good chance for us to continue with boreholes in Enugu”

HonorableCecliaEzilo the deputy Governor of Enugu state who very elated by the visit, thank LDS Charities for the potential partnership. “Let me first of all thank you for your free gift to mankind through your charity work as you observed that Enugu State is a priority area. The latter-day saint charity organization as we know is an organization which headquarters in Salt Lake City Utah. This organization has been acclaimed in its response to relieve requirements in times of war, disaster, displacements and in needs. This partnership with Latter-day Saints charities is highly appreciated and that is the provision of water borehole in different communities in our state Enugu. Water as we know is one of the essentials of live. The united nations in its proclamation says that water is life. Your hand of friendship came at a time that never can be. It couldn’t have been a better time than now. Now in Nigeria we have flood disaster, we have IDPs, High poverty level, high mortality rate occasion by water born disease. Your charity work in the provision of the borehole, thereby improving the wellbeing of our people. Be that as it may, the proposed signing of the partnership agreement with the state Government is still undergoing due process to meet up with the criteria as demanded by you. Enugu State government will continue to encourage you to relate with numerous communities in need in the state. As you are about to depart, please express the felicitations of the state Government to your people in Utah and other parts of the world. On behalf of the state Government, I say to you thank you and God bless you”

At Awka Anambra State the state Deputy governor Nkem C. Okeke was excited to welcome LDS Charities team led by President Peter Ezeigwe the Onitsha Nigeria Stake President.

The deputy governor who was said he has always known about The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, from his days living in Enugu State, and narrated how the wife used to work as a caterer with the church while they were in Enugu. He was excited about the proposed project and said the government will do everything within their power to ensure the project becomes reality.

Anambra PDP welcomes Vice presidential candidate today


By John Ndu

Anambra State People's Democratic Party PDP has finalized arrangements to welcome her vice presidential candidate for the 2019 general election.

The Vice presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi will storm Emmause House, Awka for the grand reception.

The state Director, Atiku-Obi presidential Campaign Organization, Dr Harry Oranezi who announced this on Awka said the party had put every measure to ensure victory for in all position in the election.

Mr Oranezi bemoaned that the present APC led administration had crippled the economy of the nation, thereby inflicting pain and hardship on the people.

He maintained that PDP had every facility to transform the nation and promote productivity among the youths.

Also speaking, the Chairman Publicity Committee, Barr John Okolie-Akirika who observed that the reception would commence with an inter denominational service pointed it would be unprecedented in the history of politics in Anambra state.

Barr Okolie Akirika assured that PDP had no other contender in the election, saying PDP would further boost the economic growth of the country.

He urged everyone to vote in favour of PDP to restore the lost glory of the nation. [quote][/quote]

Am here to serve like no other, Ukachukwu tells constituents[quote][/quote]From Chuks Collins, Awka
Nov 23,2018

"The essence of leadership and representation is to provide solutions to challenges of the led and to chat a realistic service vision for their betterment.

"Time has come therefore when the people must rise above sentiments to elect leaders with competence and genuine knack for touching lives positively."

This was the view of Prince Nicholas Ukachukwu, an, industrialist, Estate Developer, philanthropist, Evangelist and the Anambra South Senatorial candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA in the coming 2019 general elections.

Ukachukwu, a foremost philanthropist who rose to national political prominence via personal struggle, in a remark when he received constituents from various wards within the senatorial zone in his countryhome, assured that their welfare remain his main concern and reason for coming to contest.

He pointed out that as a citizen of the area, he knows their challenges, pains and expectations hence would make the needed remarkable difference when elected.

The senatorial candidate urged them to take the message of hope and bright future which he represents to every household, so that they all vote massively for him on Feb 16,2019.

In what sounded like a sneak preview of his policy document-"My Covenant with Ndi Anambra South Senatorial zone", Ukachukwu, popularly called Wind of Glory(Ikukuoma) stated its no longer time to list out what candidates would do, but time to lay open whatever they have achieved or done to better the lot of constituents.

He listed roads, hospitals, houses, scholarships, youth/women empowerment, employment and many other philanthropist projects and programs he did and has been doing for Nigerians in different parts of the country, especially within the Anambra South Senatorial zone.

The document read in part, "....and so with the conviction that God Almighty has done His part by blessing me abundantly, I began my part by locating the needy in society and providing them succour as much as I could.

"I have pulled down mud houses anywhere I see them around me and built houses for the poor, constructed roads, paid fees for those I had neither met nor known before.

"It became a big burden for me to ensure that I touched as many lives as possible, so I founded the Prince CN Ukachukwu Outreach Ministry through which I have continued to spread the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ, saving souls and touching more lives.

"Being in the Senate will surely provide stronger, wider and greater platform and opportunity for me to serve the citizens. I therefore urge every voter in this senatorial zone to vote for me, to make a remarkable difference from the lethargic experience we have had all these years."

[quote][/quote]Reaction has continued to trill over the recent purported plans to impeach the Speaker of the Anambra State House of Assembly.

It would be recalled that recently, 20 members of the State House of Assembly engaged in a legislative move to impeach the Speaker, Rt Hon. Barr Rita Mmaduagwu.

The impeachment plenary which was presided over by the Deputy Speaker, Barr Harford Oseke, was allegedly signed by 20 members out of the 22 members present during the plenary.

Mr Ikem Uzoezie representing Aguata Constituency was unanimously elected as the new Speaker of the 30-member State Assembly.

Reacting to the incident, a Public Affairs Analyst, Mr Akwaeke Francis Okoye stressed that the impeachment was in line with justice and democracy.

Okoye, who is also an aspirant for Njikoka 1 Constituency, under Young Progressive Party, (YPP), noted that the impeachment was long overdue, as the embattled speaker, Mmaduagwu, has been accused of misappropriation and incompetence in handling the affairs of the legislature.

According to him, "there has been discordant tones concerning the lackadaisical attitude of the former Speaker. The impeachment process was properly moved, seconded and unanimously endorsed.

"But it is unfortunate that she is still parading herself as the Speaker of the State House of Assembly with nine members supporting her, which is against rule of law.

"As a matter of fact, Hon Ikem Uzuezie still remains the substantive speaker which followed due process. I advise the former Speaker, Mmaduaguw to support the new Speaker for the seek of democracy." Okoye.

He however condemned in strong terms, the interference from outside legislative house, which he (Okoye) described as democratic murder.

*Anambra South on the threshold of making history with Prince Ukachukwu.*[quote][/quote]After the long dark night, comes a dawn full of joy and hope.

*The foregoing simply foretells the fate that awaits Ndi Anambra South as they have decided to welcome a bright future with Prince Nicholas Ukachukwu aka (Ikukuoma).*

*What we have witnessed in the past years in the name of representation at the National level is pitiable and leaves so much to be desired of representation but fortunately, our people are ready to heal and move from where we have fallen.*
How do we explain to the poor farmer in Owerre-Ezukala and Ogboji or the Oil Palm producers at Nkpologwu or the inhabitants of the near-creeks of Enugwu-Umuonyia and Umuomaku, that they have had representatives all these years, who live and thrive on our common entitlements without recourse to their plight?
*What happened to all the promises made to them during the campaign period and the lofty expectations they had when they stepped out in hope to cast their votes for these deceivers, only to be forsaken afterwards?*

*Weep no more, my dear Ndi Anambra South, for God has heard our prayers and given us Prince Ukachukwu to right the wrongs of the past.!*

*Ikukuoma is a tested and trusted hand and is known everywhere as a man with unusual affection and concern for the plight of the people!*

*If he did it as an individual, he will do more with a Senatorial clout.!*

*Let's rise and take over our zone by supporting Prince Nicholas Ukachukwu, MFR for Senate 2019 for he will deliver.!*

*Ndigbo kanyi oke nkeanyi!*

TRADITIONAL RULERS CALLED BUHARI TO WADE INTO INNOSON, GTB RIFT
[quote][/quote]By John Ndu

Traditional Rulers under the aegis of Anambra South Senatorial Traditional Rulers Forum, have called on President Muhammad Buhari to intervene in the present rift between the Guarantee Trust Bank Plc and the Chairman of Innoson Group, Chief (Dr.) Innocent Chukwuma; which they said, has lingered through the courts over the period.

In an address presented by the traditional rulers and signed by the Grand Patron of the forum, Igwe (Dr.) Kenneth Orizu III of Nnewi with thirty other traditional rulers, the monarchs reasoned that
the intervention of Mr. President becomes very expedient so as not to allow "the little crisis degenerate into a bigger crisis that will be difficult and costly to resolve."

The forum specifically condemned the involvement and roles of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, in the persecution of the renowned industrialist.

"The Royal fathers of Anambra South Traditional Rulers Forum is calling on President Muhammadu Buhari to look critically into the roles and activities of the EFCC on the ongoing business dispute between the Guarantee Trust Bank PLC and Innoson Nigeria Ltd."

It has become obvious that the EFCC is not following laid down procedures and judicial precedence in the prosecution of the alleged trumped up charge against our son, Chief Innocent Chukwuma and his company, Innoson Nigeria Ltd.

"As leaders and elders of the land, knowing fully well the consequences and crisis the roles and activities of the EFCC may cause, we have decided to use this, as not to allow this little crisis degenerate into a bigger crisis that will be difficult and costly to resolve."

While recalling several ordeals suffered by the Innoson boss in the hands of the anti graft agency; especially how he was bundled out of his house like a common criminal by EFCC that invaded his Enugu residence in the middle of the night of 19th December, 2017, the monarchs wandered why EFCC would persecute such a distinguished Nigerian, who did not only parade four national honours to his credit but also provides direct employment to over 7,000; and indirect jobs to about 15,000 Nigerians. "This, to us, is an insult," the forum posited.

While calling on Buhari to direct the EFCC Chairman, Ibrahim Magu, to call his officers to order; and to stop displaying elements of bias in the said dispute, the monarchs also called on the IGP and the Lagos State Police Commissioner, to "dutifully and responsibly"

investigate the recent attack on Prof. McCarthy Mbadugha, Innoson's lawyer, by assassins believed to have been sponsored by Innoson's opponents; with a view to arresting the perpetrators and unravelling the reason behind such attack.

*Road to Senate clearer now for Prince Ukachukwu as PDP, APC, SDP, ADC, YPP loyalists, others, collapse structures in his support.*[quote][/quote]The countryhome of the Standard Bearer of APGA in the upcoming Anambra South Senatorial Election, Prince Nicholas Ukachukwu yesterday played host to over 1000 major political players in Anambra South who came to express their solidarity with his candidacy.

The individuals were members of the largest known Political Group in Anambra, the Ikukuoma Solidarity Movement, ISM, which has been in existence since 2002 and is famous for many election victories in Anambra State.
Drawn 4 from each of the 119 wards in Anambra South Senatorial Zone, the ISM members who visited Ikukuoma led by Hon Dozie Akunne, are only the representatives of active members of various political parties including PDP, APC, SDP, ADC, YPP among others who have decided to put aside their interests and work for the success of the Ikukuoma journey.

Also present at the meeting were some other stakeholders in the Zone.

Among key speakers representing the 7 Local Government Areas in the zone at the meeting were Hon Chinedu Nsoedo- Nnewi North, Hon Norbert Ubanatu- Ekwusigo, Hon J.C Ekwos- Ihiala, Chief Linus Okeke- Orumba South, Hon Isaac Adibe and Jeremiah Nwafor- Orumba North, Sabastine Ekwe and
Bede Onwuaha- Aguata and Dr Godson Awugosi- Nnewi South.

Speaker after speaker, explained that they have decided to collapse their structures for Prince Ukachukwu because of an agelong beneficial relationship they had enjoyed with him and his character of nurturing such friendships.
Also part of their considerations for the support of Prince Ukachukwu was his commitment towards touching the lives of Ndi Anambra South across many areas.
According to them, APGA as a political party, has made the right choice by choosing him as its candidate in the upcoming election, adding that it is only Ikukuoma that has the capacity to win elections for the party in Anambra South.

Responding, the APGA Candidate, Prince Ukachukwu expressed appreciation to his guests who he described as his old-time friends and allies for the outpour of solidarity and support, insisting that for him, friendship has no end.
He recalled how the movement had started over 15 years ago and the political victories it has been instrumental to, commending the members for keeping faith with the vision to continue to push for the growth and development of not only the zone, but also the entire state.

Ikukuoma maintained that he is mindful of the pact he had with the movement, to engender a paradigm shift from the old political order that improverishes the people more and enriches only the few elites and promised that if elected, he will surely deliver on all his promises to the people.

In their separate remarks, the APGA Candidate for Nnewi North, Nnewi South and Ekwusigo Federal Constituency, Chief Iju Nwabunike who was also present at the gathering, harped on the need for members of the movement to remain united in love to ensure the success of the Ikukuoma senatorial ambition while the Nnewi South Constituency one Candidate of APGA, Chief Sonny Frederick Ozobialu acknowledged the disposition of the movement as a demonstration of genuine love and faithfulness in political relationship, which is rare in contemporary politics.
As is customary with Ikukuoma, his guests were treated to a warm reception during which he moved round to interact on one-on-one basis with them, a character typical of a core grassroots person.

*IKUKUOMA MOVEMENT, ORDAINED BY GOD FOR THE EMANCIPATION OF NDI ANAMBRA SOUTH.*
[quote][/quote]I have many times, heard people acknowledge the abundance Anambra South Senatorial Zone enjoys in terms of God's blessings in human and material resources.
However, what nobody seems to have felt is the translation of all these blessings into tangible efforts to the ultimate good of the people.
As is the case with many concerned Ndi Anambra South, my findings have identified bad leadership and poor representation as a major factor driving this anomaly.
To address this, our people, the electorate need to start learning to choose collective gains over personal interests by electing persons who they know have the capacity to deliver on promises made.

*And this is where Prince Nicholas Ukachukwu MFR comes in...*

*A man who has devoted his wealth and affluence towards impacting lives and driving the cause of humanity, Prince Ukachukwu presents the most reliable choice at this time, as Anambra South people seek redemption.*

*As an individual, his wealth has been deployed to building infrastructure, sponsoring educational scholarships, empowering women and youths, preaching the gospel of Christ among many other humanitarian works and the hope is that, with a Senatorial clout, there will be no limits to what Ikukuoma can achieve for our people.*

*It is however, not by accident that Prince Ukachukwu emerged the candidate of APGA for the Anambra South Senatorial Election scheduled for next year, after years of denial and suppression of the people's collective will.*

*Therefore, now that we are here, let's make this moment count! Let us take this battle to the finish line by ensuring that we support Ikukuoma all the way to the Senate come 2019*

Remember, no force can stop the movement of a determined people.
*This is who we are, Ndi Anambra South and we will take back our zone from the hands of mediocrities.*
*I support Prince Nicholas Ukachukwu for Senate, Anambra South.*

*Ndigbo kanyi zobanu nkeanyi.*

RE:"POLICE OFFICERS THREATEN TO DOWN TOOLS OVER UNPAID ALLOWANCES"[quote][/quote]The attention of the Anambra State Police Command has been drawn to online publications and in some National dailies that "some Police officers in the rank of Assistant Superintendent of Police in Anambra State on Sunday threatened to down tools over non payment of their promotion allowances"
The publications are not only false but also misleading and definitely a figment of the imagination of mischief makers who are bent on portraying the Command and it's leadership in bad light probably to achieve their selfish interest.
For the avoidance of doubt, officers and men of the Command are not only loyal,disciplined and hardworking but also highly professionals who are guided by the ethics of the Force and therefore cannot indulge in this unwholesome act.
The Command therefore implores the media practitioners to always refrain from misleading the public with falsehood, please.

SP Haruna Mohammed,
Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO)Anambra State Police Command.
For Commissioner of Police Anambra State Command.

*THE IKUKUOMA MOVEMENT: A MOVEMENT FOR ALL LOVERS OF GOODWILL.[quote][/quote]*

*In this journey to salvage the ugly situation in which people of Anambra South Senatorial Zone have found themselves, there is no room for sitting on the fence.*

This is because it a matter of to be or not to be, a matter of survival!

*No sane society toys with its future and that's why Ndi Anambra South should brace and rally round the APGA Candidate for Anambra South Senatorial Zone, Prince Nicholas Ukachukwu, Ikukuoma Ndigbo, to bring about the desired turnaround in the representation of our people.*

Make no mistake about this, posterity places the onus on us to take the right steps politically, legislatively, economically, socially and otherwise, that will guarantee sustainable advancement in our dear zone.

*If we have failed in that light in the past, Now is the time to get things right.*

*Now is the time to send Ikukuoma, a man who has been on a mission to transform the face of Anambra South and indeed the Igbo nation but whom the forces that have held us backward have delayed his emergence until now.*
Therefore, let us rise to the occasion and unshackle our zone from their unpleasant grip.
*Let us give vent to this laudable vision of Prince Nicholas Ukachukwu for Anambra South Zone and Ndigbo, by voting him enmass to represent us at the Senate.*

*There can be no better time than now.*

*Ndigbo kanyi zobanu nkeanyi.*

Victory for all, not for Enefe - Ekene

By John Ndu

The former aspirant for Oyi /Ayamelum Federal Constituency, Hon Ekene Enefe has expressed gratitude to the delegates and people of Oyi and Ayamelum who found him worthy to present them by giving him support in the just concluded primaries.

Ekene Enefe who emerged victorious in the primary under the platform of APGA, scored 80 votes, against 20 scored by his amigo, the incumbent lawmaker in Oyi/Ayamelum federal constituency, Hon Gabriel Onyenwife.

Enefe who reacted in an exclusive interview said the victory was not for him, but for Oyi /Ayamelum constituents.

According to him, "I promise not to disappoint ndi Oyi and Ayamelum who have reposed much confidence in me. I say that contrary to the lies peddled by the naysayers, I am not seeking political office for the sake of getting it, but in order to use it to empower our people and allow their long-nursed hopes and dreams to become a reality." Enefe

Enefe who will fly APGA flag for 2019 general elections promised not to relegate anyone to the background, but would need the support of all and sundry to win the general election.

He called on his brother, Onyewife and the people of Oyi and Ayamelum to sheath their sword and embrace love and peace for the general interest of the party.

Enefe who dedicated the victory to God, prayed for APGA to maintain its unity of purpose and selfless service driven, for the growth of the party .

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While commending his political amigo, Onyenwife for his doggedness, he (Enefe) promised to consolidate on his efforts in providing necessary amenities all without discrimination.

[quote][/quote]By John Ndu

An astute lawyer, Barr Ify Morah has officially declared her intention to join other aspirants in the race of National Assembly, come 2019 general elections.

Mrs Morah who is vying for Oyi /Ayamelum Federal Constituency under the platform of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), said has consolidated its structure to sweep every elective position.

Morah stated this while briefing some PDP stakeholders at Awkuzu Civic Center, Oyi Local government Area, Anambra state.

The top leading aspirant in PDP observed that her constituency had suffered infrastructural set up, due to poor representation.

She regretted that indigent people, especially pregnant women lacked ultra modern hospital and maternity for delivery, saying some lost their children due to unavailability of proper medical attention.

Mrs Morah who hailed from Ogbunike, Oyi local government Area, pointed that PDP would invest heavily to transform the state and her constituency, for better living conditions.

According to her, "my people are suffering. We need to emancipate them from this slavery. No good road, no better social amenities and we have some people seated on the wheel of our progress."

While expressing confidence to emerge victorious in the party primaries, she urged the party to ensure free and credible primaries, to give room for transparency.

She however pledged her loyalty to PDP and enjoined delegates to vote according to their conscience, and shun any form of material inducement.

[quote][/quote]By John Ndu

One of the top leading Mobile Internet provider in Nigeria, Airtel, has officially unveiled 4G services in Anambra State.

The 4GLTE (Long Term Evolution Service) network will cover Awka, the state capital, Onitsha, the commercial nerve centre, Amawbia and Nnewi,

Others include Nkpor, Obosi, Ogidi, Ogbunike, Umuoji, Nsugbe, Onitsha and other major cities and towns in the state.

Unveiling the network,
the Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director of Airtel Nigeria, Segun Ogunsany said the 4G roll-out reaffirms Airtel’s commitment to empower more Nigerian youth.

Mr Ogunsany, represented by the Regional Operations Director, South Region, Dapo Dosunmu, emphasized that it would also stimulate economic activities across all sectors as well as provide unfettered access to affordable and reliable mobile Internet services in Anambra.

In his words, "the switch to an upgraded 4G network in Anambra will boost trade and commerce; empower entrepreneurs, improve productivity, enhance personal effectiveness as well as enable telecoms consumers in Anambra to connect to their dreams.

"Specifically, our 4G launch in Onitsha will help boost commerce and also provide entrepreneurs a veritable platform to connect with more stakeholders,” he said

Also speaking, the Deputy Governor of Anambra State, Dr. Nkem Okeke, commended Airtel Nigeria for modernizing its network infrastructure in Anambra State.

Dr Okeke represented by the Senior Special Assistance to Gov on General Duty, Dr Charles Nwufor charged them to ensure that the advancement in telecommunications would accelerate economic activities across all sectors as well as provide affordable and reliable mobile network to your teeming customers.

On his part, the Managing Director, Anambra Broadcasting Service (ABS) Nze Uche Nworah observed that the "Akuluo uno " policy of Gov Obiano administration had attracted various investors.

Nworah who attributed the new development to the lofty performance of the present administration, charged Airtel communication to ensure sustainability and enhance efficiency.

The event was attended by several dignitaries including Igwe Mike U.N Okonkwo Etusi, Owelle of Eziowelle; Onowu Eziowelle, Obi J . Akukwe; Dr. Charles Nwufor, Senior Special Assistant to the Deputy Governor of Anambra State (Special Duties); Nze Uche Nwora, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, Anambra Broadcasting Service.

Others were Chief Ikechukwu Ekwegbelu, Chairman, Main Market, Osha and Desert Explorer, Chief Newton J ibunoh.

Groups seeks Buhari's reelection

By John Ndu

[/quote]Group under the auspices of G23 Foundation has endorsed the present administration led by President Mohammadu Buhari for his reelection bid for 2019 general election.

The group made of technocrats with political like minds were drawn from the six political states in the South East.

The leader of the group, Chief Johnbosco Onunkwo said the endorsement was to allow the president to consolidate on the various achievements he had recorded within four years.

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o while briefing newsmen in Awka noted that Buhari administration had transformed the nation's economic activities, and salvaged Nigeria from the shackles of corruption which had crippled its growth in the past years.

Onunkwo who observed that Buhari government took over power at the verge of economic crunch, stated he (Buhari) had diversified the economy and created windows of opportunities for the youth.

The leader of the group urged the youth to obtain their voters card to enable them exercise their franchise in support of the present administration.

"Buhari has done well in the area of economy, health and so on. There is no doubt that work is on going at the second Niger bridge. There is also construction work on the Enugu-Onitsha express road and it's like that in other roads in the South East." Onunkwo pointed.

While commending the Minister of transportation, Rotimi Amaechi for his reappointment as the Director General and Secretary, President Buhari Campaign Organization for 2019 election, Mr Onunkwo pledged his loyalty and support for APC, to ensure Buhari's reelection would be achieved.

Ohaneze National Youths Crisis: Youths calls for Govt intervention

By John Ndu

Awka 19th Sept 2018, (MOI) Youths of Anambra State have called on the state government to intervene in their recent crisis which is at the verge of scuttling their leadership.

The Youths under the auspices of National Youth Council of Ohaneze Ndigbo made the call during their last general meeting at their head office, Awka.

Briefing newsmen, the Anambra state Youth Leader, Ohaneze Ndigbo, Mazi Chukwuma Okpalaezeukwu regretted the unccessary deley of the swearing in of the winner of the their recent general election.

Narrating the situation, Mr Okpalaezeukwu said the Forum had an election five months ago and Mazi Authur Uchenna Obiora emerged as the winner.

"The unwarranted delay over the swearing of the National Youth Leader elect- Mazi Uchenna Arthur Obiora (Chinetugo), which is a position zoned to Anambra state in line with the provisions of the Constitution, and the Guidelines of the Ohanaeze National Youth Wing election of 20th April, 2018; has rendered us Vulnerable and Intimidated.

"We appeal to the Government of Anambra state, and other paramount stakeholders to study this matter well and reconsider her position in order to avert more confusion and thus extricate our Youths from the coming conflagration." Okpalaezeukwu noted.


Responding, the Commissioner for Youths Empowerment and Creative Economy, Mr Bonaventure Enemali said the state government under Gov Obiano would had mapped out various measures to empower youths in the state.

Enemali promised that the state government would interface with the National leadership to wage the crisis.

Also the President General Ohaneze Ndigbo, Anambra State, Chief Domain Okeke Ogene said the crisis which is of the interest of the National body, would be resolved in earnest.

By John Ndu [quote][/quote]The leadership of Legacy Party of Nigeria (LPN), has promised to provide enabling ground that will enhance implementation of restructuring when emerges victorious in the 2019 presidential election.

It attributed restructuring as one of the variable solutions to end ethnic and political agitations, which for the past years had crippled the economy of Nigeria.

This was stated during a meeting of the leadership of the party, at its state Secretariat, Awka.

The meting was heavily attended by representatives of every state in South East.

Addressing newsmen, the South East Coordinator of LPN, Pastor Anthony Okonkwo said the partu, founded by Alhaji Babangida (younger brother of the late Former Head of State, Ibrahim Babangida) in 2017, had consolidated its structure in all the states in Nigeria.

Okonkwo stressed it was formed to inject indelible solutions to the problems of Nigeria and give a new economic dimension that would add values to Nigerian currency.

He urged Igbos to embrace the party as the only political platform that would ensure emancipation.

In his words, "Igbos have lost a lot. We need to rebuild our value system. LPN is the only party that has Igbos mandate."

The Abia state Coordinator, Chief Chikodili Frank Igbo recalled that over 4000 meaningful individuals across Nigeria defected to LPN certified of its lofty ideology.

LNP Anambra State Women leader, Mrs Peace Nwammadu called on women to embrace the party, as it would ensure active participation of women in politics, offering them political equality.

Also, Anambra State Coordinator, Chief Marcel Nwaebonam and one of the stakeholders in the party, Chief Ephraim Nwoye regretted that the present leadership of Nigeria had failed to protect the general interest of the people.

They bemoaned that masses had been denied their dividends of democracy, and assured the people that LNP would be the only solution to the problems of Nigeria.