Abia State - Abia ThinkTank News

Apr

15

2022

0 Comments

By admin

Hope Waddell: “Dont make mistake of comparing University with a cassave farm, Ikpeazu tells Okagwe leaders.

Abia North, Abia State, Metro, PoliticsAbia State, Ikpeazu, Nigeria, Politics, Presbyterian Church, Religion

These were the exact words of Governor Okezie Ikpeazu yesterday to the people of Okagwe Community, Ohafia LGA. The event was a meeting called at the instance of the Governor between the Okagwe Community and the leadership of the Presbyterian Church of Nigeria over some disagreements on the proposed Hope Waddell University owned by the church which is to be built in Okagwe Community. The Community and the Church have been embroiled in a series of disagreements over some issues surrounding the 100 hectares of land donated by the Community to the Church for the building of the University. While…

Apr

15

2022

0 Comments

By admin

Breaking: Hon. Nkole declares for Abia North Senate, picks PDP nomination form

Abia North, Abia State, Metro, PoliticsAbia State, Metro, Next Level, Nigeria, Opinion, Politics, Rt. Hon. Uko Nkole

The Member Representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency, Rt. Hon. Uko Nkole has expressed his decision to contest for the position of becoming the Senator to represent Abia North Senatorial Zone in 2023. This declaration was made known in a Radio programme monitored by OHAFIA TV News. in his speech, he posited thus: In my quest to expand on my Midas touch beyond the length and breadth of Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal constituency, I have officially obtained the Expression Of Interest Form and the Senatorial Nomination Forms respectively of my party, the Peoples Democratic Party to contest as the standard-bearer for our great party…

Apr

14

2022

0 Comments

By admin

Ichina Ozu Endorses Prince Ike Okorafor for State Assembly Come 2023

Abia State, Politics2023, Abia State, Metro, Politics, Prince Ike Okorafor

The House of Assembly hopeful under the auspices of All Progressive Grand Alliance Party (APGA), Prince Ike Okorafor today being 14th April, 2022 met with the Elders of his community, a group traditionally known and addressed as "Ndi Ichina Ozu" under the leadership of Chief Emmanuel Ebebe and Chief Uche Emeaba to officially inform them of his ambition to run for the State House Assembly elections come 2023. Prince Ike Okorafor while addressing the gray men informed them of his enthusiasm to bring governance nearer to Abam through advocacy and informed policies. He noted that there could be limitations in…

Apr

14

2022

0 Comments

By admin

ABIA2023: Kalu Ijomah Picks Nomination, expression of interest forms, sets four point agenda to rescue Abia State

Abia North, Abia State, Politics2023, Abia State, Kalu Ijomah Ukeh, Next Level, Nigeria, Ohafia, Opinion, Politics

A foremost governorship aspirant, Mr Kalu Ijomah Ukeh, of National Rescue Movement, NRM, Abia State Chapter, on Wednesday (April 13th) berated the Ikpeazu-led administration, saying it has no direction in economy, education, industrialization and others. Mr Kalu Ijomah Ukeh, stated this while speaking with journalists after picking his Expression of interest and Nomination forms at the party’s headquarters in Abuja, which were handed over to him by the National Organising Secretary of the party, Mohammad Isah. Meanwhile, Mr Ijomah promised that Abians will be rescued from the present predicament they find themselves in.He also disclosed his four-point agenda to rescue…

Apr

14

2022

0 Comments

By admin

2023: Ibe Okwara Osonwa calls for more opportunities for youths

Abia North, Abia State, Politics2023, Abia State, Ibe Okwara, Next Level, Ohafia, Opinion, Politics

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.…

Apr

14

2022

0 Comments

By admin

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

Abia North, Abia State, Metro, Politics2023, Abia State, Kalu Idika, Metro, Next Level, Nigeria, Opinion, Politics

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…

Apr

13

2022

0 Comments

By admin

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

Abia North, Abia State, PoliticsAbia State, Comr Amos Kalu, Kalu Emeghe, Metro, Next Level, Nigeria, Ohafia, Opinion, Politics

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…

Apr

12

2022

0 Comments

By admin

Chief Emeka Kalu; His Spirit Of Patriotism And PVC Drive.

Abia State, Metro, PoliticsAbia State, Chief Dr. Emeka Kalu, Metro, Next Level, Nigeria, Politics

Yesterday in Amaogwu Village of Bende LGA of Abia State, It was an aura of elation and joy like that of the flowing liquid honey extracted from its combs as citizens within the votable age bracket converged under the clarion calls of Chief Dr Emeka Kalu to register and be issued INEC certified voters cards which would be used as a mantle to change the government in 2023 general elections.This compatriot disposition of selfless services to mankind, especially to his locality proves Chief Kalu's commitment to the entrenchment of viable democracy in the Nigerian political system. Chief Emeka Kalu by…

Apr

12

2022

0 Comments

By admin

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

Abia North, Abia State, PoliticsAbia State, Metro, Next Level, Nigeria, Ohafia, Opinion, Politics, Rev. Dan Imo

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…

Apr

11

2022

0 Comments

By admin

Game On: I will not relent, nor falter till Arochukwu Constituency is salvaged – IOK

Abia State, Politics2023, Abia State, Comr Amos Kalu, Next Level, Politics, Prince Ike Okorafor

After successfully picking his nomination and expression of interest form to contest for the State Assembly position in 2023, the maverick, committed and result-oriented US-Based politician, technocrat and educationist, Prince Ike Okoroafor, IOK (Dike Ogu 1 of Abam), has reiterated his determination to continue to push for a paradigm shift in the way things are done presently, to a phase where the people of Arochukwu State Constituency can get a better bargain and best Democratic dividends closer to them. Speaking to some journalists on Thursday 7th April 2022 at APGA Headquarters in Abuja after picking his form, Prince Ike Okorafor…