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By Princess Anukwu Chief Okoli Condoles With Hon Chukwuma Umeoji Over Death Of 2 Members Of His Campaign Organization A top notch governorship aspirant under the platform of the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) in the November 6, Anambra State guber polls, Chief Rommy Okoli has commiserated with Hon Chukwuma Umeoji over the untimely death of two prominent members of his campaign organization in a fatal road accident along Lokoja-Abuja express way. Chief Okoli (The Messenger) said that the unfortunate news of the demise of Chief Udemezue Onunkwo and Hon Peter Ezenwankwo is indeed a big blow not only to Hon Chukwuma Umeoji but to the entire APGA family worldwide. He noted that the deceased gentlemen were outstanding APGA faithful whose death is a big blow to the party. Chief Okoli noted that the death of the duo is not only unfortunate but also shocking. The governorship aspirant while praying for the repose of the souls of the two APGA stalwarts asked God to grant Hon Chukwuma Umeo...

By Chuks Collins Awka APC Launches ‘Operation Takeover Anambra’, inaugurates Credible Candidates’ Forum  In apparent commitment towards taking over the reins of government in Anambra and the selection of very credible Presidential and Governorship flag-bearers in all subsequent elections in the country especially the coming Anambra Nov 6, 2021 Governorship poll and the 2023 Presidential poll, the headquarters of the All Progressives Congress, APC has consequently commenced establishment of a dedicated forum in all states of the federation. Inaugurating the Anambra state chapter of the APC Forum for Credible Candidates in Awka, yesterday, the forum’s National Chairman, Chief Uche Okorie charged the executives to spread the message of “Next Level for better Nigeria” in all the nooks and crannies of the state. The forum’s National Chairman who was represented by Mazi Ogbonnia Onu, a key official at the party’s National Headquarters, in his inaugural address urged the members, especial...

By Princess Anukwu Children's Day: APGA Guber Aspirant, Chief Okoli Celebrates Anambra Children A leading Anambra State governorship aspirant under the platform of the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) in the November 6 polls, Chief Rommy Okoli on Thursday hosted over one hundred children in commemoration of the 2021 Children's Day. The governorship aspirant popularly called the Messenger during the special treat he put together for the children in Awka said that the children are strategically important for the survival of any nation. He said all hands must be on the deck to ensure that the children are exposed to quality education, health care and every other factors that would make life meaningful to them. Chief Okoli pointed out that it is imperative to spare the children the sufferings they are made to pass through due to neglect and all forms of abuses. The APGA governorship aspirant declared emphatically that a child that is abused and neglected while growing up will ...

By Chuks Collins Nnewichi Community Election: Youth Group Tackles Elder Egbuna  The Nnewichi Integrity Group (NIG) says the claim by a contender for the Nnewichi President General (PG), Elder Soge Egbuna that the Obis, members of the community's Board of Trustees (BoT) and stakeholders actually beckoned on him to run for the position of President General (PG) of Nnewichi in press chat cannot be farther from the truth. The spokesperson for the youth group, Mr Alex Elochukwu said that the the Obis (Royal Father's) of Nnewichi, BoT members and the stakeholders cannot descend to the abysmal level of asking the PG contestant who is from Umuogbo village to run for a position not due to his village based on the rotational arrangements in Obiofia Nnewichi constitution and Nnewi in general. "Our royal fathers, the Obis, BoT members and the stakeholders cannot in all honesty attempt to destroy the age-long zoning arrangements put in place by our forebears. We wish to state in clear ...

By Ifeoma Ejiofor PDP Frowns At Forceful Deduction Of  Workers' Salary In Anambra State The Peoples Democratic Party PDP has frowned at the forceful deduction of workers salaries in Anambra State. The chairman of PDP in the state, Chief Ndubuisi Nwobu flanked by Hon. Christian oKeke, Nnamdi Nwangwu and other party executives while addressing a press conference at the party secretariat in Udoka, Awka expressed shock that the All Progressive Grand Alliance APGA controlled government can be so insensitive to the plights of civil servants in the state. "Anambra State under the incumbent governor, Chief Willie Obiano has practically been run underground. The level of infrastructural decay in our dear state is unprecedented and the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) controlled government is unperturbed. "It is on record that Anambra State Civil Servants belong to the class of least paid workers in Nigeria. States across the country that are not as endowed as Anam...

By Chuks Collins  New, Greater Anambra Is Possible, APC Guber Aspirants Insist  A key governorship aspirant in the forthcoming November 6,2021 election in Anambra state and Chief Executive of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) Dr George Nnadubem Moghalu has disclosed that youth welfare and empowerment will be his top priority as governor of Anambra state. The well decorated political bigwig of the All Progressives Congress (APC)who spoke during the formal inauguration of his mainstream political support group tagged “George’s Likeminds” at his Awka Campaign Headquarters yesterday however cautioned party faithfuls to remain vigilant and be wary of bogus and empty political promises by desperate aspirants, who are all out to manipulate support in their favour. Lamenting the poor state of youth affairs in the state, Moghalu said he would tackle the burgeoning restiveness, idleness, insecurity, unemployment, criminality and anti social behaviors with jobs.  He lis...

By Isaac Ojo Nnewi community election: I am in a convenant to serve my people, says Chief Ibeokonkwo A top contender for the position of President General (PG) in the postponed Nnewichi-Nnewi community election, Chief Michael Ibeokonkwo says he is in a convenant with God to serve his people. Chief Ibeokonkwo stated this during an interaction with journalists in his residence. He said that he actually entered into a convenant to serve his people on the day he was elected PG of Obiofia. "I cannot wish away the experience I had in 2015 when I was elected PG of Obiofia, when I looked back and saw the long line of people who voted for me, I shed tears of joy and right there and then, I promised God that I will serve the people." He recalled. Chief Ibeokonkwo stated that it was on the basis of that convenant that he was able to champion a people oriented administration and put in place in Obiofia what anybody has not been able to do since 1970. The former PG of Obiofia ...

By Chuks Collins Nnewichi Election:  Our Community Is Not For Sale Youth Group Insists As the Nnewichi election comes up on Saturday, the Nnewichi Integrity Group(NIG) says their community should not be thrown up for the highest bidder. The spokesperson for the group, Mr Paul Elochukwu who was speaking with journalists insisted that the best material for the position of President General of Nnewichi remains Chief Michael Ibeokonkwo who has distinguished himself as a trust worthy leader during his reign as the PG of Obiofia. Mr Elochukwu said that his group which is out to ensure justice, fairness and equity in the Nnewichi community election will not allow any under the table kind of arrangement. The NIG strongman noted that it has come to the attention of the youth that certain elements from other quarters of Nnewi are interested in imposing a wrong candidate on Nnewichi people, a dream he said will never see the light of the day. "Our community will never be subservi...

By Blessing Simon APGA Guber Aspirant Promises Free Antenatal For Pregnant Women, 21 Referral Clinics A frontline governorship aspirant in the Anambra State November 6 guber polls,  Chief Rommy Okoli has promised to make free antenatal available to pregnant women in the state. Chief Okoli who is running on the platform of the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) made this promise during an inspection tour of Life Gate Specialist Hospital Ltd. Ukpor which opened to patients on Tuesday. The APGA governorship aspirant said further that he would set up twenty one Referral Clinics in the twenty one local government areas of the state and hand them over to missions which according to him have done so well in the management of the schools returned to them by the government. The guber aspirant popularly known as the Messenger said that the purpose of having the referral clinics across the state is to take health care delivery closer to the people at the rural areas. He also ex...

By Blessing Simon Anambra 2021: Ex Council Boss Joins Guber Race The former Chairman of Nnewi South Local Government Area of Anambra State, Chief Rommy Okoli (The Messanger) has joined the November 6 governorship race under the platform of the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA). Chief Okoli's declaration of interest and message of hope was released by his Goodness Campaign Office, an Initiative for Peace and Development of Anambra State. "Beloved, remember that the naked need to be clothed and the afflicted need comfort. Think of the sick, the poor, the hungry, the motherless babies, orphans, widows, the less privileged and the hopeless. Show them love, mercy and do something good today for a better society." The former council boss said that his governorship aspiration is hinged on the premise above. He said that never again shall the cry of the poor be forsaken under his watch as the governor of Anambra State. Chief Okoli promised to wipe away the tears o...

By Princess Anukwu Rising Insecurity: Prelate Urges S/E Govs To Support ESN Amid the growing Insecurity in the country, Bishop Abraham Chris Udeh of the Mount Zion Faith Global Liberation Ministries Inc., a.k.a By Fire By Fire, Nnewi, Anambra State, yesterday, told journalists that the only saving grace for Ndigbo was the existence of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB)'s security outfit, Eastern Security Network (ESN).  The prelate noted that the security arm was the true "Ebubeagu" that would not allow the enemies of the Igbo to successfully carry out evil plans against them.  He insisted that the planned massacre of Igbo would not work for the planners "because their evil plans had been revealed and they would ever expect stiff resistance to their detriment." "The South East Governors should rather support the ESN in any way possible. The jihadist made it clear that they would storm the South Eastern region and it is only the ESN that can stop them an...

By Ifeoma Ejiofor Anambra 2021: CENSTLEYO Engages Political Parties' Leadership, Aspirants Ahead Anambra State governorship election, Center for Strategic Leadership and Youth Orientation (CENSTLEYO) on Friday engaged leadership of political parties and their governorship aspirants in a pathfinding interaction. The interaction which held at Oma Event Center, Awka has "Hoputanu Ezigbo Onyendu!" as the theme. In his welcome address, the Anambra State coordinator for CENSTLEYO, Comrade Okwudili Nwadiogbu said that the youths of the state are ready to take their pride of place in governance process. Comrade Nwadiogbu pointed out that CENSTLEYO had earlier engaged the leadership of political parties that would be participating in the governorship election so as to let them know that time has come to look beyond party ideological leanings but fashion out governance that will not shut out youths after election. He said that the it will always be counter productive fo...