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2023: Ibe Okwara Osonwa calls for more opportunities for youths

2023: Ibe Okwara Osonwa calls for more opportunities for youths

A House of Representatives aspirant for Arochukwu/Ohafia federal constituency in Abia State, Ibe Okwara Osonwa, has called on the federal government, state governors and various political parties to avail the youths of 35 percent affirmative action in both elective and appointive positions. He made the call on Wednesday evening while interacting with Journalists at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. “Having identified the critical role of youths in the emergence of any leader, I strongly urge the political parties and leaders to give youths 35 percent of nominations in the 2023 general elections and subsequently in appointments after the elections.…
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2023: Governorship aspirant, Kalu Idika Okwara, promises better days ahead for Abians

2023: Governorship aspirant, Kalu Idika Okwara, promises better days ahead for Abians

Chief Kalu Idika Okwara, a renowned Administrator and frontline gubernatorial aspirant of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), in Abia State has promised better days for Abians if elected governor of the state in the 2023 gubernatorial election. Idika Okwara made the promise on Wednesday while briefing journalists at the National Headquarters of the party in Abuja. He described his personality as his selling point, insisting that he is capable of winning the governorship election for the People's Democratic Party in 2023. He pledged that as an Administrator, he would position that state on the path of greatness. He said he…
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Kalu Emeghe Picks APGA Nomination And Expression Of Interest Form For Ohafia South State Constituency, Abia State House Of Assembly. 

Kalu Emeghe Picks APGA Nomination And Expression Of Interest Form For Ohafia South State Constituency, Abia State House Of Assembly. 

As the 2023 political contest continues to gather momentum with its surprises, permutations, expectations and intrigues, a sign that the 2023 contest will not be a walk in the park for any political party, or business as usual. Mr. Kalu Emeghe, fondly called CHIDERA, has today 13th April 2022, picked the Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms to run for office as a Member of the Abia State House of Assembly representing the good people of Ohafia South State Constituency of Abia State on the Platform of the ALL PROGRESSIVES GRAND ALLIANCE (APGA). Kalu, a Seasoned Politician and an experienced…
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RT. Rev. Daniel Imo: The Primus Inter Pares – Pt. I

RT. Rev. Daniel Imo: The Primus Inter Pares – Pt. I

By Dave Uma One of the primary objectives of voting people into political office is for the provision of services to the electorates, albeit, dividends of democracy that gives credence to the intended meaning of democracy which the main objective is to bring development closer to the masses. This could explain why some of these public office holders easily adopt names such as SERVANT LEADERS, CHIEF SERVANTS etc, especially to infer confirmation of readiness to serve or prove of serving in line with the conditions described above. Howbeit, as positive and good these names or appellations might be to have…
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2023: Bar Etigwe Uwa Describes Aba to Be A Sleeping Giant As He Joins Abia Governorship Race

2023: Bar Etigwe Uwa Describes Aba to Be A Sleeping Giant As He Joins Abia Governorship Race

A Senior Advocate of Nigeria Bar. Etigwe Uwa, (SAN), has officially declared his interest to run for the office of the number one seat of Abia State come 2023 under the platform of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA). He said the State, has been robbed off its glory over the past years, adding that it was regrettable that the State cannot compete with other neighbouring States, due to the quality of personnel surrounding the administration. Etigwe who stated this while interacting with newsmen in Umuahia, the capital of Abia State, on Sunday, faulted the idea of anointing candidates in…
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2023 Abia Guber: Group offers to purchase nomination form for Kalu Idika Okwara

2023 Abia Guber: Group offers to purchase nomination form for Kalu Idika Okwara

A group, Bende Progressive Forum, California, has offered to purchase the expression of interest and nomination forms of the People's Democratic Party, PDP, for Chief Kalu Idika Okwara should he decide to contest the Abia State governorship election in 2023. Idika Okwara is yet to officially declare his interest in the governorship election. In a statement issued on Monday, James Orji, convener of the forum, said Kalu Idika Okwara’s “rare” qualities have endeared him to the group, noting that his political ideologies and determination for a better Abia State aligns with the vision of the group. The group appealed to…
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Arochukwu/Ohafia: Ibe Okwara Osonwa Promises Advancement Of Youth, Women

Arochukwu/Ohafia: Ibe Okwara Osonwa Promises Advancement Of Youth, Women

Ibe Okwara Osonwa, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and House of Representatives aspirant for Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency has reiterated his commitment to ensuring that youths and women in the constituency are given the much needed incentives and atmosphere to thrive and attain a new level of social status if he is voted to represent them in 2023. Osonwa, a consummate financial expert, stated this in Abuja on Sunday while interacting with Arochukwu Professionals, noting that "critical youth investment is a panache for national development and advancement." According to Osonwa, “women are not just home-builders but also community…
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Abia North Youth Agenda (ANYA), Charges Ikpeazu To Uphold Equity, Defend Unity

Abia North Youth Agenda (ANYA), Charges Ikpeazu To Uphold Equity, Defend Unity

A body of concerned Abia Youths of Abia North extraction under the auspices of Abia North Youth Agenda (ANYA), has on Saturday, called on the Executive Governor of the state, His Excellency, Okezie Victor Ikpeazu, PhD, to apply wisdom in handling the pressing question of power rotation anchored on the principles of "Charter of Equity", arguing that it has remained the most respected and sacred foundation that kept the state at relative peace since her creation over 3 decades ago. This call was contained in a communique issued at the end of their emergency stakeholders meeting in Umuahia to jaw-jaw…
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Breaking: Etigwe Uwa, SAN, Officially Dumps APC For APGA.

Breaking: Etigwe Uwa, SAN, Officially Dumps APC For APGA.

THE STATEMENT WHICH WAS DROP AT THE ABIA STATE APC OFFICIAL PLATFORM, READS: "My leaders and brethren good afternoon. My plan was to see every leader one by one to explain where I currently find myself but it has not been possible. Please forgive me. I still intend to visit as many as I can and speak to as many as I possibly can. I regrettably have to inform you that I have determined to leave the APC and have left to APGA. It was difficult decision for me to take given the wonderful people in the party. I have…
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Let’s unite against our common enemy, Ibe Okwara Osonwa tells APC members

Let’s unite against our common enemy, Ibe Okwara Osonwa tells APC members

A frontline house of representatives aspirant for Arochukwu/Ohafia federal constituency, Ibe Okwara Osonwa has tasked leaders and stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress in Abia State to stay united in a bid to realize its bid to win the 2023 general elections in the state. Osonwa in a statement signed by him on Friday, noted that the only option available to the APC family on how to wrestle power from the People's Democratic Party, PDP, was to put its house in order before the coming general elections. He therefore urged the leadership of PDP to provide enabling playing ground for…
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