House Of Assembly

Oct
03
2026
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By Abia ThinkTank
Rejoinder To Barr. Kalu Kalu, ADC Governorship Candidate For Abia State, Challenging Existence Of Projects By Governor Alex Otti In Ohafia LGA – By Hon. Chief Kalu Mba Nwoke (Etiokwe), Member Representing Ohafia South State Constituency/Labour Party Candidate 2027

Rejoinder To Barr. Kalu Kalu, ADC Governorship Candidate For Abia State, Challenging Existence Of Projects By Governor Alex Otti In Ohafia LGA – By Hon. Chief Kalu Mba Nwoke (Etiokwe), Member Representing Ohafia South State Constituency/Labour Party Candidate 2027

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, House Of Assembly, Politics
REJOINDER TO BARRISTER KALU KALU, ADC GOVERNORSHIP CANDIDATE FOR ABIA STATE. Re: Your Challenge on Projects by Governor Alex Chioma Otti in Ohafia Local Government Area. Barrister Kalu Kalu, I am responding to you on my capacity as the current House of Assembly member representing Ohafia South State Constituency in the Abia State House of Assembly, being one of the two consituencies that is within Ohafia LGA over your recent public challenge, in which you dared Governor Alex Chioma Otti to identify even one project executed by his administration in Ohafia Local Government Area and pledged to abandon your 2027…
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Oct
02
2026
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Ohuhu State Constituency And Akaliro: When Equity And Experience Counts

Ohuhu State Constituency And Akaliro: When Equity And Experience Counts

Columns/Opinions/Letters, House Of Assembly, Politics
OHUHU STATE CONSTITUENCY AND AKALIRO: WHEN EQUITY AND EXPERIENCE COUNTS The battle for the Umuahia North (Ohuhu) State Constituency seat ahead of the 2027 election is gradually assuming a dimension that goes beyond personalities, political parties and individual ambitions. At the heart of the unfolding contest are issues that have shaped the political history of Ohuhu for decades: zoning, equity, rotation, continuity and experience. To understand the argument surrounding the 2027 election, one must first understand the history of the seat. For years, the Umuahia North State Constituency seat has been shared between the two major political blocs of Umuhu…
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Sep
29
2026
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By Abia ThinkTank
Another Yes For Honourable Kalu Mba Nwoke – Etiokwe; Focused, Result Oriented, Humble, Experienced, Competent And Able To Attract Present Government’s Attention

Another Yes For Honourable Kalu Mba Nwoke – Etiokwe; Focused, Result Oriented, Humble, Experienced, Competent And Able To Attract Present Government’s Attention

Abia State, House Of Assembly, Politics
Hon. Kalu Mba Nwoke Etiokwe remains our mandate in Ohafia South State Constituency.He has demonstrated competence, capacity, commitment, and the ability to attract the attention and support of the present state government to the needs of our constituency. We are focused, united, and firmly on the ground.We don’t need unnecessary noise; we need results, focus, continuity, and representation that puts the people first.Yes to Hon. Kalu Mba Nwoke Etiokwe again!Ohafia South is Labour Party. We are united, focused, and determined to continue representing the people.We represent the people. We stand for progress. We stand for continuity.✊
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Mar
06
2026
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By Abia ThinkTank
House Of Assembly Member Suspended Over Alleged Domestic violence

House Of Assembly Member Suspended Over Alleged Domestic violence

House Of Assembly, News Flash
House Of Assembly Member Suspended Over Alleged Domestic Violence Cross River State House of Assembly has suspended one of its members, Ovat Dickson Agbor, over allegations of domestic violence involving his wife. Agbor, who represents the Obubra I State Constituency, was suspended following deliberations by the Assembly after the issue was brought before the lawmakers during plenary. The decision of the House reportedly followed a petition and public concerns over an alleged incident in which the lawmaker was accused of physically assaulting his spouse. The development sparked reactions from civil society groups and members of the public who called for…
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Jan
16
2026
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Rivers Assembly Urges Chief Judge To Begin Impeachment Probe Against Fubara, Deputy

Rivers Assembly Urges Chief Judge To Begin Impeachment Probe Against Fubara, Deputy

House Of Assembly, Judiciary, News Flash, Politics
Rivers Assembly Urges Chief Judge To Begin Impeachment Probe Against Fubara, Deputy Rivers State House of Assembly on Friday called on the Chief Judge of the state to set up panel to investigate the allegations of gross misconduct against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu. The assembly members, who made the call through a unanimous vote, vowed to continue with the impeachment process. The lawmakers had earlier addressed a live press conference in Port Harcourt where they accused Fubara of allegedly using blackmail. Addressing journalists, the Deputy Speaker, Dumle Maol,said Fubara lacked the trust needed to address the…
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Jan
10
2026
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Rivers Crisis: Only Fasts, Prayers Can Save Governor Fubara- Fayose

Rivers Crisis: Only Fasts, Prayers Can Save Governor Fubara- Fayose

House Of Assembly, News Flash, Politics
Rivers Crisis: Only Fasts, Prayers Can Save Gov Fubara – Fayose Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has weighed in on the crisis rocking oil-rich state, saying only fasting and prayers can save Governor Siminalayi Fubara. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Fayose advised Fubara to reconcile with his estranged political godfather and predecessor, Nyesom Wike, who now serves as the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory. “Many prayers would be said to save Fubara. So many fasts and prayers would be the only thing that would save Fubara in this one,” Fayose said. Fubara and the Rivers State House…
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Jan
10
2026
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Fubara’s Impeachment Process Still Ongoing, Not Suspended – Rivers Assembly

Fubara’s Impeachment Process Still Ongoing, Not Suspended – Rivers Assembly

News Flash, House Of Assembly, Politics
Fubara’s Impeachment Process Still Ongoing, Not Suspended – Rivers Assembly The Rivers State House of Assembly has said that the impeachment process initiated against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Odu, is ongoing and has not been halted, contrary to reports circulating online. The assembly stated this in a press release issued on Friday and signed by the Chairman of the House Committee on Information, Petitions and Complaints, Hon. Enemi George. The assembly said the process, which commenced on Thursday was being carried out in line with the provisions of the Constitution. “The Rivers State House of Assembly…
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Dec
18
2025
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Angry Mob Attacks Zamfara Lawmaker Over Alleged Neglect Of Constituents

Angry Mob Attacks Zamfara Lawmaker Over Alleged Neglect Of Constituents

House Of Assembly, Northern Nigeria, Politics
Angry Mob Attacks Zamfara Lawmaker Over Alleged Neglect Of Constituents An angry mob in Dansadau town, Maru local government area of Zamfara State, on Wednesday, attacked a member of the State House of Assembly, Hon. Kabiru Mikailu, over allegations of poor representation and neglect of his constituents. Hon. Mikailu, who represents Maru South Constituency, was reportedly assaulted by irate residents when he accompanied Governor Dauda Lawal on an official visit to the troubled community. Eyewitnesses said the mob accused the lawmaker of abandoning them since his election, claiming that he had failed to visit the area or engage with the…
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Dec
05
2025
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Rivers Speaker, 15 Other Assembly Members Defect To APC

Rivers Speaker, 15 Other Assembly Members Defect To APC

House Of Assembly, News Flash, Politics, South South
Rivers Speaker, 15 Other Assembly Members Defect To APC 16 members of the Rivers State House of Assembly, including the Speaker Rt. Hon. Martin Amaewhule, have defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The defection, announced during plenary on Friday, marked a major political realignment in the state’s legislature and could significantly alter the balance of power between the camps loyal to Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike. Speaking on the floor of the House, Speaker Amaewhule declared that the lawmakers had unanimously resolved to join the APC,…
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Jul
29
2025
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A Breath Of Fresh Air For ABIA: Why H.A.B 31 Of 2025 Is Our Environmental Imperative

A Breath Of Fresh Air For ABIA: Why H.A.B 31 Of 2025 Is Our Environmental Imperative

Abia State, House Of Assembly, News Flash
A Breath of Fresh Air for Abia: Why H.A.B 31 of 2025 is Our Environmental Imperative Abia State, like many burgeoning regions, grapples with the escalating challenge of waste management. Our landscapes, once pristine, are increasingly scarred by overflowing dumpsites and burgeoning landfills, posing significant threats to public health, water sources, and the very air we breathe. It is against this backdrop of urgent environmental concern that House of Assembly Bill (H.A.B31 of 2025 emerges, a timely and progressive piece of legislation poised to usher in a new era of environmental responsibility in our beloved state. This proposed bill is…
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