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2027: Anambra North in view as Obiogbolu looks good for victory on APGA ticket ticket By Toby Chuks It's obvious that the 2027 general elections is a time for the ruling party in Anambra State, All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) to once again test its might at the polling booths across the State. As usual, APGA is going in for two  sets of elections which include National Assembly elections in 3 Senatorial Districts, 11 Federal House of Representatives elections and 30 State House of Assembly elections. On record, these elections are not easy for APGA. Take Anambra North Senatorial Districts for instance, in the last elections in 2023 APGA lost the Senatorial seat and 3 seats out of 4 House of Representatives seats in Anambra North.  Looking at Anambra North ahead of the 2027 general elections, observers are questioning the chances of APGA in getting back to reckoning on a stronger note in Anambra North by winning National Assembly seats.  The answer to the...

Senate 2027: Give us Onyendozi, Anambra electorates urge APGA By Chief Christian Onyeka, Awka April 29, 2026 Anambra electorates, especially from the Central senatorial zone of the State have passionately appealed to the members of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) to vote massively for, and select Hon Dozie Nwankwo, popularly called "Onye Ndozi" as the party's Anambra Central senatorial flag bearer in the coming 2027 election. Making the appeal this afternoon, was members of the powerful Coalition for Leadership by Example (CLE), a political advocacy group that assists citizens make better political decisions. Their choice/ preference for Onyendozi according to Engr Chukwuemeka Ibezim, chairman of the Coalition "was as a result of his superlative performances while at the Federal House of Representatives for Njikoka/Anaocha/Dunukofia. Engr Ibezim, a University don, while throwing more light on reasons for choosing him, described Onye Ndozi as a ...

Anambra North 2027: Dr Obiogbolu set to end era of broken promises From Seun Miracle  Ahead of the May 23rd All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) primaries for the National Assembly elections, the frontline senatorial hopeful for the Anambra North Senatorial zone, Dr Alex Obiogbolu, has expressed his readiness to end the era of broken promises in the area. Dr Obiogbolu who was fielding questions from newsmen in Onitsha, noted that it has become common among some politicians to make lofty promises to their constituents during electioneering campaigns only to abandon them shortly after 'swindling' them of their votes. Dr Obiogbolu, a former Special Adviser to Gov. Charles Soludo on Political Matters, pointed out that the few who dare to fulfill their electoral promises to the people of Anambra North Senatorial zone in recent times do so haphazardly. The Senate hopeful assured his constituents that with his election victory in the 2027 National Assembly elections, the...

Idemili North Mayor debunks alleged attack on House Of Reps aspirant by thugs linked to him  From Seun Miracle  The Mayor of Idemili North LGA, Chief Nkwoka Stanley Chigbo(Ochendo Idemili) has debunked the allegation of Hon Ifeanyichukwu Anthony Ibezi alleging that thugs linked to him were behind the purported attempted assassination with two policemen hospitalized  The Mayor of Idemili North LGA in a press statement said that the allegations made by Hon. Ifeanyichukwu Anthony Ibezi against Nkwoka Stanley Chigbo (Ochendo Idemili) are not only unfounded but reveal a troubling pattern of political opportunism, reckless rhetoric, and a blatant attempt to distort facts for personal gain. The statement reads, "First, as a public office holder who claims to respect the rule of law, Hon. Ibezi owes the people of Idemili North a clear explanation of his presence at a venue already flagged through formal communication for potential security risks. Leadership demands pr...

IHIALA: Uzoigwe-Ubahuekwem-Umudara Road Now A Mortuary  RAYMOND OZOJI reports Citizens of Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State have drawn attention to the perilous and very devastating Uzoigwe-Ubahuekwem-Umudara road, describing it as a mortuary because of the fatalities recorded on the road.  The very terrible nature of the road has compelled vehicles and motorcycles to navigate bush paths to access their destinations thereby exposing them to dangers of kidnappings, armed-robbery attacks and other criminal likelihoods.  Uzoigwe-Ubahuekwem-Umudara road is said to be very strategic and only major road linking so many communities and also connected Ezego road, Okija and the ever busy Onitsha-Owerri federal highway.  The road which is the only available access road to farmers from remote villages to convey their farm produce to Onitsha and other parts of the state, is now a shadow of itself because it is no longer useful to the people due to its lev...

Ihiala HR 2027: Barr Maduakolam meets stakeholders, as APGA debunks claims of endorsement of incumbent  From Seun Miracle  A legal luminary, Barr Akachukwu Maduakolam over the weekend formally declared his intention to represent Ihiala federal constituency at the House of Representatives. Barr Maduakolam made the declaration during a stakeholders meeting of the federal constituency which held at Ihiala LGA Council Secretariat. The meeting availed the frontline House of Representatives aspirant to highlight his agenda for the constituents. Barr Maduakolam as a matter of fact assured ndi-Ihiala that he would give them a quality and responsive representation everyone of them would be proud of. He briefly highlighted some of the interventions he has used his CLEAN Ihiala and JAMIE pet Projects to positively impact his people using personal resources. The meeting had gone on with the stakeholders applauding Chief Barr Maduakolam when the Secretary for Ihiala LGA, Hon Ch...

2027: I Will Be First To Win Election On APC Platform In Anambra -- Lawmaker  RAYMOND OZOJI reports  The Member Representing Nnewi North state constituency in the Anambra State House of Assembly and Chairman House Committee on Youth Development and Sports; Hon. Sr. Dr. Augustine Onyekachukwu Ike Ikedoji (Mmilimalugo) who moved from the University Classroom as a lecturer to House of Assembly, has declared interest to move forward to the Green Chambers to speak for the good people of Nnewi North,  Nnewi South and Ekwusigo federal constituency.   During the declaration meeting to both his ward and local government executives at the weekend in his country home Uruagu Nnewi, the Honourable Member made it clear that he will be the first to win election on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Anambra State and he will win the contest before 12noon on the election day just as he did during the House Of Assembly election with over twenty tho...

“I Endorse Obiogbolu” Movement sweeps across Anambra North. From Seun Miracle  A fast-rising support group, “I Endorse Obiogbolu,” has rapidly gained traction across all the seven LGAs of Anambra North, amassing thousands of followers within a short period of its emergence in backing the senatorial aspiration of Dr. Alex Obiogbolu ahead of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) primaries. The group, which identifies itself as a grassroots-driven movement, has quickly become a rallying point for supporters who believe in Obiogbolu’s credibility and capacity to represent the district at the Senate. Speaking on behalf of the group, its spokesperson, Gift Eze, stated that the movement was born out of the widespread acceptance of Dr. Obiogbolu as the right choice for Anambra North. “Our emergence is not accidental,” she said. “It is grounded in the clear and growing acceptance of Dr. Alex Obiogbolu as the most suitable person to represent Anambra North in the Senate. Acr...

Group celebrates Sen. Orji Uzor Kalu @ 66 By Toby Chuks A political presure group known as Orji Uzor Kalu (OUK) Grassroots Movement for Presiden Bola Ahmed Tinubu has joined the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and other Nigerians to pour encomium on Senator Orji Uzor Kalu in celebration of Senator Kalu @ 66 years on earth. Senator Kalu, a former Governor of Abia State is the Senator currently representing Abia North in the 10th Senate. The OUK grassroots group in a congratulatory message singed by the convener and national leader, Alhaji Murtala Mohammed alias ten ten and Secretary General Dr Ejike Nwangwu described Senator Kalu as God's sent servant who has impacted positively on the lives of humanity at all levels with God's blessings upon his life. The message reads in part "The entire members of OUk Grassroots Movement wish to congratulate His Excellency Senator Orji Uzor Kalu on his milestone of 66th birthday. We celebrate this milestone with o...

Deadline for Justice: WHO Members Urged to Seal Equity in Pandemic Pact From Seun Miracle  AHF Nigeria Demands Binding Pandemic Equity Deal In Geneva Later This Month* AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) Nigeria has appealed to World Health Organization (WHO) member states to take decisive action and finalize a strong, legally binding Pathogen Access and Benefit-Sharing (PABS) Annex to the WHO Pandemic Agreement.  The group made the appeal ahead of the resumed sixth meeting of the Intergovernmental Working Group (Part B), holding in Geneva later this month, which is widely seen as the final opportunity to secure consensus before the World Health Assembly convenes in May. The group noted that though the WHO Pandemic Agreement was adopted in May 2025, it remains incomplete without the PABS Annex.  According to AHF Nigeria, “this critical component governs how pathogen samples and genetic sequence data are shared globally, and—just as importantly—how the benefits de...

2027: Anambra Youths, Women throw full weight behind Dozie Nwankwo's Senate race From Seun Miracle  A formidable coalition of Anambra State Youths and Women groups that cut across party lines have thrown their weight behind the senatorial aspiration of Hon Ferdinand Dozie Nwankwo. According to their Chief convener, Dr Chukwuma Agubata, Nwankwo came out tops of all known aspirants currently angling to go to the Red Chamber on behalf of Anambra Central senatorial zone in 2027. The group under the aegis of "Onye Ndozi Forum" disclosed that after a painstaking assessment of all aspirants who have come out so far, Hon Dozie Nwankwo stood out and was the shining star and most favored. The chairman and spokesperson of the group Dr Agubata in his brief opening remarks held at the Ifeabata Hall, Ogidi, Idemili North Council of Anambra State pointed out that time has come when the actual electorates get very actively involved in  how and who represents them. That such w...

*Soludo Has NO Intention To Influence Nor Manipulate August 29th LGA Election In Anambra, It Is Purely Party Affairs....ANSIEC* *Awka: Obiorah Anthony Ugwonwa* The Commissioner in charge of information and Publicity in Anambra State Independent Electoral Commission (ANSIEC), Chief Anthony Chinedu,  has said that the Commission is getting all logistics ready for conduct of the August 29th local government elections in the state. The Commissioner, who was speaking with journalists yesterday in his office in Awka, confirmed  that so far, they are arranging the non-sensitive materials and at the same time, booking up the sensitive materials for peaceful conduct of the elections, assuring the people that Governor Soludo has no intention to influence nor manipulate the election. "These materials will take sometime to be accessed, we are assuring Ndi-Anambra that they will be ready on or before the end of this month or at worst by next month ", he said. He maintained tha...

Anambra North Senatorial Election: Group roots for Dr Obiogbolu  From Seun Miracle  It was indeed a defining moment as Dr Alex Obiogbolu, a frontline senatorial aspirant for the Anambra North Senatorial zone on the platform of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), was endorsed by Elders For Progress. The group, composed of reputable personalities in Anambra North, endorsed Dr Obiogbolu's senatorial aspiration during a visit to him at his residence in Onitsha. The leader of Elders For Progress, Chief Tony Okechukwu said that the group decided to endorse the aspiration of Dr Obiogbolu because of the sterling qualities which he noted are second to none. The group’s leader said as a matter of fact that the group has mobilized all its members who are registered members of APGA, across the seven local government areas that constitute Anambra North zone to work for the emergence of Dr Obiogbolu as the candidate on May 23rd. "Our members are reputable and respected p...

2027 Ihiala Federal Constituency: Barr Maduakolam joins the race, resolves to clean constituency    From Seun Miracle  Ahead the 2027 National Assembly elections, Chief Barr. Johnmary Akachukwu Maduakolam PhD has declared his intention to represent the people of Ihiala federal constituency in the House of Representatives. Barr Maduakolam in a press statement informed the leaders, stakeholders, youths, mothers, sons and daughters of Ihiala, that he is one of them. The House of Representatives aspirant is contesting on the platform of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA). He declared emphatically that he is a proud son of Ihiala LGA who was shaped by the same struggles, witnessed the same neglect, and was driven by the same unyielding hope.  Barr Maduakolam said as a matter of fact that, "We have seen enough to know that what we have today does not reflect the true destiny of our people. "This is not a Routine Declaration. This is resistance. For too ...

Metchie Bows Out As Umueri PG, Nweke Takes Over  By Raymond Ozoji, Awka  It was an atmosphere of music and dancing at Umueri Civic Centre (Ama Umueri) Anambra-East Local Government Area on Saturday April 18, venue of the formal handover ceremony of Chief John Metchie led Umueri General Assembly Executives.  It was the first time in many years to witness a peaceful, rancour-free handover ceremony where the outgoing President-General was physically present to usher in his successor for the trajectory of good work to continue in the ancient kingdom.  In his handover speech, the outgone PG, Chief John Metchie who had dexterously and meticulously served Umueri community between 2022 and 2026, said he gave God all the glory for giving him the enablement to serve his people diligently with resonating results.  Metchie noted that it has been a profound honour and privilege to serve as President-General of Umueri over the past four years and that the trust re...

250 stakeholders meet to rescue Nnewi from path of perdition   From Seun Miracle  Two hundred and fifty stakeholders on Sunday met at the residence of Chief Gabriel Chukwuma, the President, Gabros Group at Uru, Umudim-Nnewi in Nnewi North LGA, to chat a way forward for the industrial town of Nnewi. The meeting was occasioned by the alleged shoddy way the primary for the Mayorship nomination for Nnewi North LGA was conducted. Recall that in the Nnewi rotational arrangement, it was the turn of Nnewichi community to produce the next Mayor but certain individuals allegedly used their close relationship with Gov Charles Soludo to twart the perceived wish of the people to return Hon Eche Anazodo, an from Umudim-Nnewi. All the speakers at the meeting commended the Convener of the meeting, Chief Chukwuma for blazing the trail for the industrial town. They all in unison condemned the levity with which the paramount traditional ruler of Nnewi, HRH Igwe KON Orizu 111 who...

Democracy At Crossroads: Activist Demands Urgent Electoral Reform Ahead of 2027 General Election From Seun Miracle  Civil society advocate, Dr. Jude Ohanele has called for urgent reforms to rescue the credibility of elections and rebuild public trust in governance. Speaking on the state of democracy in the country, Ohanele urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to take immediate steps by forwarding an amendment to the 2026 Electoral Act to the National Assembly.  At the heart of his demand is the full legalization of real-time electronic transmission of election results from polling units—a move he believes is critical to safeguarding the true will of the people. Ohanele, who serves as Programme Director at Development Dynamics, argued that Nigeria’s democratic framework is deeply flawed, describing it as an “electoral dictatorship”—a system where elections occur but fail to produce outcomes that genuinely reflect citizens’ choices. According to him, democracy goes beyo...

FROM SERVICE TO SACRIFICE: WHY AMB. IKEBUNWA LOTANNA DESERVES THE MANDATE OF NNEWI NORTH, SOUTH, AND EKWUSIGO In every political season, the people are faced with one important question of who truly understands the struggles of the grassroots, and who has paid the price of service before seeking power? For the people of Nnewi North, Nnewi South, and Ekwusigo Federal Constituency, that question has a clear and convincing answer, Amb. Ikebunwa Lotanna is the person. He is a man whose political journey has not just been about ambition, but about years of sacrifice, loyalty, and genuine service to both leaders and the people. Long before stepping into the spotlight as a frontline aspirant, Lotanna had already built a strong reputation as a dependable grassroots mobilizer and political servant. His political experience cuts across major campaigns and influential figures in Anambra State. He served as Special Assistant on Grassroots Mobilization to Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah. During th...

2027 Senate: Dr Obiogbolu meets Oganiru Anambra Youth Vanguard, presents blueprint  From Seun Miracle  Ahead the 2027 National Assembly elections, Dr Alex Obiogbolu, senatorial aspirant for Anambra North zone yesterday had an interactive session with members of Oganiru Anambra Youth Vanguard in Onitsha. Speaking at the occasion, a frontline senatorial hopeful, Dr Obiogbolu who was Special Adviser to Gov Charles Soludo on Political Matters said he would occasion agricultural Industrialization in his zone. This according to him goes beyond distribution of fertilizers to the farmers in his constituency, this he pointed out has become imperative because agriculture is big business if proper orientation and incentives are made available to the farmers. Following closely after was his determination to use the instrumentality of the Senate to ensure management of the perennial and seasonal flood in Anambra North Senatorial Zone. Dr Obiogbolu said he intends to introduce a...

Dr Ikenna Aghanya takes chieftaincy title  By Ngozi Omah, Awka A philanthropist and well-known academic, Dr Ikenna Obumneme Aghanya has stepped into the honourable Nze chieftaincy society in his Amawbia community institution. The lecturer took a very befitting title of the Nze Ochiagha Udo of Amawbia. The name was in recognition and appreciation of his numerous contributions to the community, especially the less privileged as wee as human capital development in the area. Nze title remains highly honored and revered across Igboland. It's usually conferred on individuals who have distinguished themselves in character, conduct and integrity. It's noted also that Nze (Dr) Ikenna Obumneme Aghanya has continued to live an exemplary life, using same to touch many positively. Well-wishers noted that the tittle will surely encourage him more to champion the cause of truth, morality and integrity. While appreciating him, the President General of Amawbia Development Union Ozo ...

Excitement as Dozie Nwankwo declares interest in Anambra Central senatorial seat From Seun Miracle  It was an assemblage of who is who in Anambra Central senatorial zone and beyond at All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) Zonal Office in Awka as Dozie Nwankwo declared his intention to represent the zone at the red chamber of the National Assembly on Tuesday. Supporters of the senatorial aspirant started trooping into the expansive APGA office as early as 12noon to wait for their hero. The former House of Representatives member was warmly received by the Anambra State Chairman of APGA, Barr Ifatu Obiokoye and his team of executive council. Dozie Nwankwo immediately he arrived the party Secretariat went into a meeting with APGA Executive Council in Anambra State while his teaming supporters kept the environment aglow with singing and dancing. In a chat with journalists after the meeting, the senatorial hopeful for Anambra Central district said he visited the Party House ...

Onuli Confirms  Barr. Ifeoma Chijioke As Substantive Director of  NOA in Anambra From Obiorah Anthony Ugwonwa The Director-General of National Orientation Agency (NOA), Abuja, Mallam Isa Lanre Onuli, has approved the appointment of Barrister Lady, Ifeoma Chijioke as the substantive Director of the Agency in Anambra State, following her recent promotion to grade level seventeen.  Barrister Chijioke, who received her newly promotion letter today at Engr. Ebele Ofunneamaka Okeke Federal Secretariat Complex, the state headquarters of the Agency, Awka, pledged to break the chains holding the Agency back over the years like the biblical Esther.  The NOA boss, who noted that to whom much is given much is expected, underscored the importance of teamwork in taking the Agency to greater level.  "I did not believe in scattered loyalty, let us put our loyalties together, there must be canes, but not to harm any staff. The canes are for correction, an...

ADC House of Representatives aspirant, Amb Lotanna unveils legislative agenda, says he misses Sen Ubah  From Seun Miracle  The ADC House of Representatives aspirant for Nnewi North, Nnewi South and Ekwusigo LGAs, on the platform of African Democratic Congress (ADC) Amb Ikebunwa Fidelis Lotanna has over the weekend unveiled his legislative agenda for the constituents. The occasion was also used to inaugurate Group Governance Initiative, a support group aimed at fostering good governance in Nnewi federal constituency. Speaking at the occasion, the House of Representatives aspirant recalled how he benefitted from Sen Dr Ifeanyi Ubah's philanthropic gesture and goodwill. Amb Lotanna's twelve legislative and development agenda is aimed at strengthening the auto spare parts ecosystem and supporting small businesses through legislation  Others include; affordable housing scheme for civil servants and small business owners, youth employment and human capital developme...

NOA, Others Partner NHRC On Implementation Of NAP From Obiorah Anthony Ugwonwa The National Orientation Agency (NOA), and other stakeholders drawn from Civil Society Organizations  (CSOs) , Community Based Organizations (CBOs) , Security Agencies and Government Ministries , Departments, Agencies have unanimously expressed their readiness to partner  National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on  implementation of her National Action Plan for promotion, protection , and enforcement of human rights in Nigeria (2024 -2028). The above organizations made their collective decisions known at the Pre-Zonal Consultative Meeting organized on Thursday in Awka by the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) in collaboration with  MDAs, CBOs, CSOs and NGOs on the National Action Plan (NAP) for the promotion, protection,and enforcement of the Human Rights in Nigeria, come 2024-2028. In her goodwill message, the State Director, National Orientation Agency (NOA) in Awka, Bar...