2023: Ohafia Improvement Union endorsed Daniel Okeke.
High chief Daniel chimezie okeke PhD, the All progressive Congress (APC) candidate for Arochukwu/Ohafia federal house of Representatives was unanimously endorsed by Ohafia Improvement Union Lagos Branch as her sole candidate during her iriji/Cultural fiesta on 19th Nov .2022. The union described him as the best amongst others for the job and having x-rayed his antecedent, Arochukwu and Ohafia need a man like him. The union also Honoured him with the award of ” Distinguished Ohafia personality Award”. Okeke, promised the Ohafia Improvement Union that no section of his constituents will be left behind in his tenure, everyone shall experience even and equal representation. Under his watch, the constituency will witness massive development in education, infrastructures, Youth/Women empowerment and security.
Ikpeazu, Kalu, Sani, Obi Cubana, Others Set For Ohafia Day In Abuja December 4
The Abuja Branch of Ohafia Improvement Union (OIU) has concluded plans to hold the 2022 edition of Ohafia day celebration on Sunday, December 4, at Sandralia Hotel, Jabi Abuja.
A press statement signed by the Secretary of the Association, Mr. Lopez Okwara Mba Awa and made available to THE WHISPERER disclosed that the theme of this year’s Ohafia Day Celebration is titled: “Ikpirikpe” which literally means “Using culture and tradition to drive development”.
According to the press statement, the Central planning committee of the event as set up by the President of Ohafia Improvement Union Abuja Branch, Chief Paul Ibe, is headed by Chief Kalu Idika Okwara, who is the curent 1st Vice President of the Association, with Dr. Agwu Emetu Awa as his deputy.
The programme of events to mark the 2022 Ohafia day celebration as rolled out by the central planning committee include presentation of maiden compendium of sights, sounds, issues and people of Ohafia; Unveiling of designed Okpuagu House; Ohafia Centre for Igbo Studies and fund raising for its actualization.
A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Chief Awa Kalu is expected to chair the occasion, while Governor Okezie Ikpeazu is the Chief Guest of Honour; Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu is the Special Guest of Honour.
Others include the member representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency, Rt. Hon. Uko Nkole; the presidential candidate of the ADP, Engr. Y. Y. Sani and his vice presidential candidate, Pastor Okey Udo; Managing Director of Nigerian Film Corporation, Dr. Chidia Maduekwe; Businessmen, Chief Chris Igwe and Dr. Obinna Iyiegbu (Obi Cubana); Deputy Chief of Staff to Abia State Governor, Chief Barr. Olugu Kalu Ugba; Financial Expert, Dr. Michael Mba.
According to the statement, Reps candidates, Chief Ibe Okwara Osonwa, Dr. Okuji Oreh and Boris Olugu are the Guest of Honours, alongside Chief Kalu Ijoma Ukeh, Chiefs Paul and Peter Okwara, Barr. Maxwell Mgbudem and Chief Dike Okoro Uche.
According to the organisers, the event has been conceived as a forum where political leaders will meet other leaders of thoughts, captains of industries, policy analysts and policy makers to exchange views on community development.
In Less Than Four Years, Orji Kalu Has Attracted 60 Roads, Are You In Same Senate With Him, Okafor Queries Abaribe
Mr. Theophilus Okafor has sought explanation from the Senator representing Abia South, Sen. Enyinnaya Abaribe on what he has done in the past 16 years in the Senate, wondering if it is the same Senate Orji Kalu (Abia North) has been in the last four years.
He said Sen. Kalu has been able to attract about 60 roads in the past four years, wondering what Abaribe has done in his 16 years as a Senator.
Okafor in an article said, “He has nothing to show in his senatorial district for the 16 long years he spent in the Senate. Recently, a businessman at Ariaria Market in Aba, Hillary Nduka, asked a reporter in Igbere, in Abia North Senatorial District, if it was the same Senate that Abaribe and Kalu have been.
“He said he could not understand how Abaribe failed to return anything to his constituency, while Orji Kalu has done over 60 roads in just four years.
“Speaking shortly after he saw a road inaugurated by Kalu in Abia North, the trader said: “My brother, please, are Abaribe and Kalu in the same Senate? Or is Abaribe at the section where they only talk without doing anything? I mean, can you compare him with what Kalu or Senator Ike Ekweremadu have done in their zones? Why are we this unlucky in Abia South?”
“In fact, in Abia South, it is a known fact that Abaribe now goes about blaming the federal government under President Muhammadu Buhari for his failure to accomplish anything meaningful. But that is contrary to the facts on the ground”.
He quoted a constituent of accusing Abaribe of not doing enough to ensure that the federal roads in his constituency, including Aba-Ikot Ekpene federal highway, Aba-Port Harcourt federal highway and many others are fixed, including the road to his house
“His constituents said that for the critical period he was their senator, it was PDP that led at the centre, yet, Abaribe could not deliver a single project to his people” he said.
He further accused Sen. Abaribe of sleeping in the Senate till he became the minority leader, an office he used in making political capital with the bail of the leader of Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.
He added, “Indeed, in the first 12 years, Abaribe was at the Senate, he was literally sleeping until PDP made him the minority leader. That was when he found his voice, especially when the activities of the Indigenous People of Biafra(IPOB) became strong in the South East. He moved to secure bail for the leader of the group, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, and made a political gain of it as the champion of the Igbo cause.
“We challenge him to show what he did on the floor of the Senate to better the lives of his people. Everything about Senator Abaribe is deceitful, including his public claim of signing a bail bond for Mazi Nnamdi Kanu,” a party leader said.”
“DISTINGUISHED SEN DR ORJI UZOR KALU”: A SENATOR AND MORE.
Consolidation 2023.!!
✍️By Davidson Chijioke Ogbonnaya (Mighty CJ).
In the Assemblage of Impeccable parliamentarians, Distinguished Sen Dr Orji Uzor Kalu, Stands tall.
The Indefatigable Senator Dr Orji Uzor Kalu, The Chief Whip of the Senate and a quintessence of Legislative EL-DORADO, has left no one in doubt on his parliamentary capabilities and dexterity.
It is no news that the Legislative engagements of the enigmatic cum pragmatic lawmaker representing the good people of Abia North Senatorial Zone on the platform of the strenuous Legislative cum Political sphere, has enabled him in sponsoring over 50 developmental Bills of unimaginable importance, a political development that has placed the opposition in a political dilemma and positioned Mr Project,(OUK) as a candidate to beat come 2023.
Going by Scorecard, The Dependable Senator, Former House Of Representative Member, Former Governor Of Abia State and The Chief Whip of the Senate, an embodiment of Goodwill coupled with unalloyed passion for humanity, has raised the bar of Representation, and further redefined representation by attracting gargantuan projects to Abia North Senatorial Zone using his vast and sophisticated arrays of contacts and connections. These mouthwatering legislative achievements are indeed unprecedented from a Senator in less than four years at the national assembly. Hence, What can one say about a Dependable Senator with a Vision Driven By Mission.?
Interestingly, the Genesis of Socio-Political and Economic “EL-DORADO” in Abia North cannot be mentioned without Distinguished Sen Dr Orji Uzor Kalu, as his Scorecards across all wards in Abia North, ranging from the construction of rural roads, renovation of schools, distribution of educational and agricultural materials, youths and women empowerments, scholarship to Abia North students and beyond, to study medicine and surgery abroad, human capital development, and installation of solar street lights, has so far shown credibility, legislative sagacity and dexterity in Representation. On this premise, it safe to say that Distinguished Sen Dr Orji Uzor Kalu, is the “REAL DEAL”.
It is Against this backdrop, that I implore the good people of Abia North and believers of positive legislative consolidation, to rally round the candidature of Distinguished Sen Dr Orji Uzor Kalu, as we owe him a profound responsibility of returning him to the Red Chamber come 2023, to build on the scintillating legislative legacy of impact he has made within a short time.
I make bold to say that Distinguished Senator Dr Orji Uzor Kalu, is a “SENATOR AND MORE”.!!
#OUK Is Still Working.!!! #Keep Hope Alive.!!! #Continuity 2023.!!!
✍️Davidson Chijioke Ogbonnaya. Political Scientist/Analyst.
Sen Orji Kalu embarks on massive renovation of schools in Abia North
In a bid to ensure that pupils in his constituency study in a conducive environment, the Senator representing Abia North senatorial district, Orji Uzor Kalu has embarked on massive reconstruction and renovation of primary schools in his constituency.
The lawmaker is also providing boreholes to enable his constituents have access to potable water.
The lawmaker who is also the Chief Whip of the Senate, said he was committed to delivering more democratic dividends to his constituents.
He insisted that investment in education should be a priority project of any good government.
Our correspondent reports that some of the schools include Aggrey Primary School Ibom in Arochukwu LGA, Eziama Central School, Nneato in Umunneochi LGA, Ahaba Imenyi Community School in Bende LGA and Ugwuafia Primary School Akanu Ohafia among others.
Reacting to Senator Kalu’s giant strides in the education sector, Glory Oty, a constituent from Umunneochi LGA said: “Dr Orji Uzor Kalu has always been a true and compassionate leader who loves and values education. When he was a state governor, because of his love for education, OUK drastically subsidized school fees to N35,000 for students in Abia State University. He was passionate about enabling schools to become better places for students to learn and for teachers to work. He arithmetically increased subventions to the Abia State University, Uturu, Abia State Polytechnic, Aba, and the College of Education (Technical), Arochukwu.
“The same could be said of infrastructure and other facilities that enhanced cognitive capacity in the citadels of learning. The rehabilitation of primary and secondary schools by his administration shows him as a transformational leader and change agent who had great dreams of what public education could be. It is also pertinent to state here that all through tenures of Dr. Kalu as executive governor, there was no single industrial action by workers in the state because of the harmony that existed between the workers and government (OUK).
” The only time workers embarked on strike was when the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) embarked on a national strike. Academic activities were never interrupted in any of the tertiary institutions in our state throughout the duration of our government, making the students to graduate when they should. All these were made possible because Orji Uzor Kalu went to Abia State University and negotiated a deal with the state’s chapter of Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and they told him they would join their colleagues to commence the action and would back out after two days. And they kept to their words. This is exactly why he told the present Federa Government to keep the agreement they had with ASSU so as to call off the srike for the sake of Nigrian students.
“Do you also know that Orji Uzor Kalu (OUK), the philanthropist, owns a foundation that provided and still provides scholarships for undergraduates? Till date, I mean as I am talking to you, Dr. Kalu still gives scholarship to many students. I can categorically say that there are many people under education scholarship from Orji Uzor kalu Foundation from primary education to the university level.
“This is what OUK did in education as a governor which made him stood out among the Southeast governors in his time.”
Following the incessant crisis in Ohafia communities between the military and our youths which has led to the loss of lives on both sides and the destruction of property majorly belonging to our people, I am appealing to our youths to sheath their swords.
I understand that one way or the other there must have been some level of provocation which the result is the challenge we are facing today. Therefore,I’m pleading not as a political leader but as one of you that we all should give peace a chance.
I know what we all want and desire is peace, development, and security of our people and I can assure you all that I have already started making every necessary move to restore lasting peace, ensure the release of those arrested as well and make sure none of our people suffers any form of victimization or harassment from the security agents by tackling the cause of this crisis but first we need to give peace a chance for the good and benefit of us all.
High Chief Daniel Chimezie Okeke The APC candidate for House of Representatives, Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency.
WHY CREDIBLE LEADERS LIKE SENATOR ORJI UZOR KALU SHOULD BE RE-ELECTED.
Credibility in leadership paves a long way for all politicians holding any post in the federation. When assigned to duty to serve your people and you show credibility, re-election is rest assured.
Credible leadership is the ability to steer the wheels of good governance aright for the masses, implicitly the many decisions and actions of the leader goes a long way to determine to a very large extent the successfulness of the masses.
Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has proven to be credible by engaging in various strategies and specialties obviously seen in his Youth Development Programmes, Societal Developmental Projects, Health Care Services And Scholarships for 104 indigent students of his Senatorial zone who are currently studying medicine in far away Venezuela.
Without mincing words, Distinguished Senator Orji Uzor Kalu remains a unifier for the good people of Abia North, a beacon of light and servant leader who has recorded so many landmark achievements in the zone within the past three years. It is imperative that we join efforts together in sending him back to keep furnishing us with his good works.
Re-electing him will bring more credibility and untold good news to Ndi Abia North ‘maka na onye ana ekwu nwere ife ona eme’.
Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has done massively well for Abia North Senatorial zone. Let the good work continue. The best is yet to come!
Distinguished Senator Orji Uzor Kalu for second term. The watchword is CONTINUITY!
Abia North Is Growing From Strength To Strength As The Success Story Continues. Let Us All Be Part of It.
Ahead of the 2023 general elections, the opportunity for Nigerians to elect better candidates will present itself again. And more than ever, given the true realities of our social and political settings, the need arises for us as a community for conscious people to make that decision to give our mandate to individuals who are committed to and given to positive changes.
For the people of Abia North Senatorial District, there’s no better time than this for them to make that conscious decision, one that will see them take that giant leap to consolidate on their democratic gains.
While it is the desire of several other communities to have a lawmaker who will provide them with the much-needed dividends of a good democratic experience, for them, it has been an amazing ride. The last few years have seen them enjoy, under the representation of Senator Uzor-Kalu, the much-wanted incentives wished for in a democratic process.
The ever-amiable Senator Kalu came with one single purpose, and that was to drive even growth and development for the people. To harness their commonwealth for the greater good of all, upon the inception of his senatorial representation, he was not a new face to the people; he had earlier served as the governor of the state, and this opportunity had afforded him the opportunity to have a clear understanding of what his people at the senatorial level needed.
While the people gave him their votes based on his trajectory and antecedents, which have seen him etch his name as a true progressive, he went ahead to justify the votes bequeathed to him.
His manifesto was people-oriented and true to the beauty of our Electoral College political system, he delivered to the admiration of the majority.
The former governor of Abia State and first-term senator has, within three and a half years, facilitated the construction of over 120 roads. Around 59 school buildings have also been constructed in Abia North Senatorial District.
Some of them include construction of a 1 km rural road with drainage and asphalt from Ututu to Isu in Arochukwu LGA, Abia North Senatorial District, N90m; construction of a 2 km rural road with drainage and asphalt in Itumbuzo, Bende LGA, Abia North Senatorial District, N180m; construction of a 1 km-rural road with drainage and asphalt from Apanu to Akanu in Item, Bende LGA, Abia North Senatorial District, N180m; and construction of a 2 km rural road with drainage and asphalt in Amankalu Alayi, Uzo Rubber, in Amaokwe, N90m.
Others are construction of a 2-km rural road with drainage and asphalt from Abia to Akanu Ukwu in Ohafia LGA, Abia North Senatorial District, N180m; construction of a 1 km rural road with drainage and asphalt in Isiugwu, Ohafia LGA, Abia North Senatorial District, N90m; construction of a 2 km rural road with drainage and asphalt in Uturu Township in Isuikwuato LGA, Abia North Senatorial District, N90m; among others.
Also, Senator Kalu has facilitated the donation of various projects that were aimed at raising the standards of living for his people.
Among them are: the construction of a students’ hostel in Holy Rosary Secondary School, Umuahia, N50 million; the supply of motorcycles, sewing machines, and generating sets for Bende LGA, Abia North Senatorial District, N100 million; Ohafia LGA, Abia North Senatorial District, N100 million; Arochukwu LGA, Abia North Senatorial District, N100 million; also worthy to note is the fact that he has donated hundreds of books to students in the Senatorial District.
Also, Senator Kalu has deeply invested in the business of law-making and nation-building, as this is evident in the bills he has sponsored and co-sponsored, as well as the numerous motions he has moved or co-sponsored.
His scorecard so far has shown ability and dexterity in lawmaking, legislative advocacy, and building bipartisan alliances.
Some of the bills and motions to his credit are: a bill for an act to amend the administration of criminal justice act 2015 and other related matters bill 2020; a bill for an act to establish the national food bank and to provide for matters connected with or incidental to the foregoing, bill 2021; a bill for an act to alter the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (as amended) to provide that the federal government and the state governments shall have concurrent legislative powers on railways, and to provide for matters related thereto, 2021; Nigerian Railway Corporation Act, 1955 N129 LFN 2004 (repeal and re-enactment Bill 2021; Coastal and Inland Shipping Act (Cabotage) Amendment Bill 2022; National Tax Crimes Commission (Establish) Bill 2022; National Tax Crimes Commission (Establish); National Tax Crimes (Establish; National Tax Crimes (Establish)
Here is a true statement of account from a representative who has diligently done the work. Many are given to talk; however, he has created a niche for himself as one who doesn’t just talk but also delivers.
He comes again seeking the support of the people in the fourth coming senatorial election in the Senatorial District; the records bear testament to his good deeds, and he is set to fulfill more.
The bane of his manifesto has never changed; it is one that has always been built on the people. And if the people need that one candidate who can be objectively called the round peg in the round hole, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has done more than enough to fit this category.
Abia North Senatorial District can and will be better with Senator Orji Uzor Kalu in 2023.
MICHAEL AKINTOMIDE AJILO is a medical practitioner
Mao Ohuabunwa is desperate, afraid of losing, jealous of Orji Kalu’s achievements, says Abia group
A socio-political group, Abia North Peace Foundation (ANPF) says a former Senator representing Abia North senatorial district, Mao Ohuabunwa is afraid of losing the 2023 Abia North senatorial district’ election to Senator Orji Uzor Kalu for the second time, hence his desperation to play politics with human lives.
The group in a statement titled ” Ohuabunwa jealous of Senator Orji Uzor Kalu’s achievements” and signed by its Director General, Chief Nnanna Ukaegbu on Friday evening accused Ohuabunwa of desperation and irresponsible politicking.
Reacting to a statement credited to Ohuabunwa where he accused Senator Orji Uzor Kalu of being silent to the security situation in Abia North, the group said Ohuabunwa has finally lost the plot to play politics with human lives and he is now grabbing at straws to shield the obvious defeat awaiting him.
“We really do not want to respond to the infantile tantrum of Ohuabunwa, as it is now becoming obvious to the good people of Abia North, especially the voting public, that Ohuabunwa has finally lost the plot to play politics with human lives, and he is now grabbing at straws to shield the defeat awaiting him.
“How else does one respond to Ohuabunwa’s statement laced with immature reasoning, lies, childish innuendos and thoughts? No wonder Senator Ohuabunwa had been trending on monumental failures especially his infamous frying pan sharing empowerment.
“Only a failed politician like Ohuabunwa would jump council chairmen, House of Assembly members, deputy governor and the state governor who is the chief security officer of the state, simply because they are his party members to blame Senator Orji Uzor Kalu. Ohuabunwa cannot be taken seriously until he challenges the PDP-led government in Abia state to tackle the issue of insecurity like Governors Ortom, Yahaya Bello, Wike and others are doing in their respective states.
“Recently, a community leader from Arochukwu LGA, Chief Nkemdirim Ijoma had accused Mao Ohuabunwa of being behind the insecurity in Abia North senatorial district. Chief Nkemdirim, Ohuabunwa’s kinsman also accused him of importing political thugs, hoodlums, drug addicts, militants and kidnappers into Abia North senatorial district.
He also accused Ohuabunwa’s thugs of unleashing mayhem across Abia North Senatorial District, warning him not to set the state on fire in his desperation to return to the Senate in 2023.
“Those hoodlums he imported are busy destroying posters of his opponents in Ohafia, Isikwuato, Umunneochi and its environs. They destroyed billboards of High Chief Ikechi Emenike of APC , Dr Oreh Okuji of APGA, Sen Orji Uzor Kalu of APC and so many others at Old Soldier junction, Amaekpu, Ebem and Elu Ohafia.
“George Onwumere Uloh popularly known as Amani, a known cultist and arm robber working for Ohuabunwa was caught on tape saying there won’t be peace in Abia North senatorial district.
In the audio, Uloh was heard vowing to make life difficult for those against Ohuabunwa in Abia North senatorial district. He threatened to cut off hands of political opponents; he even announced that he has over 600 boys working for him.
“Ohuabunwa and his team have graduated from playing politics with human lives to blatant disregard to the people of Abia North senatorial district by constantly trying to use propaganda to get their sympathy. We are not surprised by Ohuabunwa’s desperation, cheap blackmail in the name of irresponsible politicking simply because he is afraid of losing again in 2023.
“Ohuabunwa, embarrassed by the runway success of Orji Uzor Kalu, has since embarked on a wicked scheme to create disaffection among the people of Abia North senatorial district through fruitless propaganda.
“Ohuabunwa should know that Distinguished Senator Orji Uzor Kalu is not his class politically and otherwise. He is very busy with the task and mandate given to him by the good people of Abia North senatorial district.
Senator Orji Uzor Kalu is busy renovating schools in his community, and other Abia North communities, constructing rural roads and renovating schools and empowering our youths with scholarships to study medicine and surgery which Ohuabunwa could not do except sharing of frying pans to Abia North women.
“Ohuabunwa is simply desperate and afraid of losing the senatorial election like he did in 2019 when he was overwhelmingly humiliated and rejected by all, including his party members.”
Abia Guber 2023: I’LL Create 40, 000 Jobs in 4 Years – APP Candidate, Mascot Uzor Kalu
The Governorship candidate of the Action Peoples Party, (APP), Mascot Uzor Kalu, says Abia needs an experienced person like him in 2023 to fix the deficits in the State.
He noted that the essence of setting up the party is to fill the various vacuums identified in Abia, adding that governance is all about providing pragmatic leadership to the people.
Mascot Uzor Kalu, who spoke to newsmen on Friday at the Party Secretariat in Umuahia, said having served as Chief of Staff in Abia State Government in the past, he has what it takes to pilot the affairs of the State, stressing that the experience garnered will assist in repositioning Abia.
Revealing further plans for Abia, Mascot Uzor Kalu said if he emerges Governor of the State, he intends to create 10,000 jobs each year bringing it to a total of 40,000 in the next 4 years, informing that this will be private sector driven.
He decried the number of youths roaming the streets of Abia without jobs, reiterating that he has taken into account the frustration among the youths, assuring that his emergence as governor will address the issue of unemployment in the State.
The APP Governorship candidate hinted that as a businessman cum politician, he has reeled out plans to revive moribund companies: Coca-Cola, Modern Ceramics among others by partnering with businessmen in the State to carry it out.
He stated that he will reconstruct drainage systems in Aba, pointing out that no matter the level of road construction done in Aba, without good drainage system, Ariaria and other areas will continue to be flooded during rainy season just as he decried the level of road decay around Port Harcourt road Aba, noting that it is appalling that people who import goods abroad see their goods consumed by floods, adding that Government has a responsibility to make the roads motorable for the people.
Mascot Uzor Kalu said if elected in 2023, he will invest heavily in Aba the revenue generating base of the State in the first 90 days of his administration, revealing plans to invest in the Tourism sector, Azumini Blue River among other Tourists sites in the State.
He pledged to make prompt payment of workers’ salaries top priority, assuring that salaries will be paid between 25th and 29th of every month as well as make rehabilitation of primary and secondary schools in Abia and equip them with modern educational facilities as well as fence them for security purposes.
On his part, His Deputy Prof Osondu Akomas, appealed to Abians to vote for all the candidates of the APP as they have young and vibrant Assembly candidates who are poised to change the narratives in the State.
He also noted that social media will be key in this election as people are bent on effecting the necessary changes that will reposition the country.
Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe, the senator representing Abia South senatorial district has responded to a statement made by Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike, saying that he (Abaribe) dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) after collecting their money.
In responding, Senator Abaribe stated that Governor Wike has confirmed that he Nma Agha is incorruptible.
He further stated that he is a free born and cannot be a slave or cannot be bought to be your Boi Boi.
Abaribe is a free born and cannot be a slave.
He is an Igbo man.
Ndigbo adighi agba boi.
Wike enjoy those you bought. They are actually doing their job very well. Igba Boi is in their blood.
Go ahead and release another album, Abaribe will never join your Asoebi team of State dancers.
APP Guber Candidate, Mascot Kalu Unveils His 26 Points Agenda For Abia State
Ahead of the 2023 election the governorship candidate of the Action Peoples Party (APP), Mascot Uzor Kalu has unveiled his plans for the state if elected into office.
Mascot while interacting with newsmen in Umuahia on Friday, says he has plans to generate 40,000 jobs for four years which would take the youths who graduated years ago without jobs off the streets.
The governorship hopeful regretted that most of the industries which created jobs especially in Aba, the commercial city, have now gone into extinction. He assured that his administration if elected, will revive all moribund industries and create jobs
“I am the most experienced among the other candidates. Abia needs a governor like me who understands the Nigerian and international system; no other candidate has such qualification.
According to Mascot, he has acquired the necessary experiences required of a governor having served a s a chief of staff. He also hinted that his administration will concentrate on investments which would generate revenue required to solve majority of the challenges facing Abia state.
The governorship candidate of the Action People’s Party (APP), in Abia State, Chief Mascot Uzor Kalu, has asked the people of the state to hold him responsible if he fails to deliver if elected governor of the state in 2023.
Kalu stated that he has visited 127 out of the 293 ABSIEC Wards in Abia State, adding that he is determined to tour all the Wards in the State before the 2023 general election to get first-hand information about the conditions, needs and concerns about the people he aspires to lead as governor in 2023.
The governorship candidate of the Action People’s Party (APP), in Abia State, Chief Mascot Uzor Kalu, has asked the people of the state to hold him responsible if he fails to deliver if elected governor of the state in 2023.
Kalu stated that he has visited 127 out of the 293 ABSIEC Wards in Abia State, adding that he is determined to tour all the Wards in the State before the 2023 general election to get first-hand information about the conditions, needs and concerns about the people he aspires to lead as governor in 2023.
“The only way a leader can know the needs and feelings of the people is to meet them at the points of their needs and not to meet them through proxies.
“There is no way you can know the plight of the market woman at Ngwaiyiekwe Ward 10 or the condition of the road that leads to the palace of HRH Eze Amadi Azuogu (Eze Amara 2 Ntigha in Mbano Autonomous Community), in Agalaba Ward 7 Obingwa LGA if you are not there.
“You cannot know what the youths are in Amavo Ward 17 Osisioma LGA, Isiala Nsulu Ward 2 (Agburu Ezeukwu) Isiala Ngwa North, Itunta Ibere Ward 2 Ikwuano LGA, Asa Okpuaja Ward 14 in ABA North LGA and Ameke Ward 2 in Ohafia LGA are grappling with if you do not visit them physically”, he said.
“It is only when I visit the rural communities and in some cases urban centres that I discover that some of the roads they claim to have constructed are either abandoned projects, badly done or even done in the media.
It is obvious that we can’t continue like this and anybody that wants to lead must lead right. I challenge all the Abia guber aspirants to show proof that anyone has covered the Wards the way I have and I must complete the tour of all Abia Wards before the general election,” Kalu said.
He said he was the most experienced of all the Governorship candidates because he understands the internal workings of governments having served as a Chief Staff of Staff to a former governor, adding that as an energetic, intelligent and vibrant young man who has the experience, strength of youth and character, people of the state will see the need to vote for him.
HIGH CHIEF DANIEL CHIMEZIE OKEKE AND HIS ENTOURAGE PAID HOMAGE TO OHAFIA ROYAL FATHERS AND RECEIVED ENDORSEMENTS FROM OHAFIA TRADITIONAL RULERS AND PROMINENT PERSONALITIES.
The APC candidate for House of Representatives, Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency High Chief Daniel Chimezie Okeke and his entourage paid homage to the Royal Fathers of Ohafia, Chairman of Ohafia council of traditional rulers, HRH Eze Odum Amogu, FCA, the Anyanwu 1,of Owuwanyanwu, Chairman Ohafia council of Monarchs (Ndi ezeogo), Prof. E.l.U Imaga(udumeze of Ohafia) represented by Prince (Engr) Uma Agbai Olugu, HRH Eze Oscar Kalu Osonwa, of Eziafor ukwu Autonomous community, Secretary (Ndi Ezeogo) HRM, Ezeogo Mba Odo Okereke, jp.
All the traditional rulers and Ezeogos were well represented in their palaces.
The frontline candidate who is contesting for Federal House of Representatives, under the banner of the All Progressives Congress (APC), saw the need to pay homage to such revered traditional rulers to seek their royal blessings to smoothen his sail as they get ready to the 2023 general elections.
The palace of the Udumaeze of Ohafia was a beauty to behold as the traditional ruler's hierarchy of Chiefs and other officials were on hand to receive the great Philanthropist.
Prince Emma Nwosu, who introduced High Chief Daniel Okeke, described him as a great humanitarian with whom philanthropic attributes and achievements make it easy to promote and work with, adding that the cordial relationship existing between Chief Daniel Okeke and numerous prominent politicians in the country will attract greater development to our constituency. He reiterated that Chief Daniel Okeke is a reliable man who will never disappoint the people of Ohafia.
High Chief Daniel Okeke disclosed that as a well-accomplished businessman who is seeking to represent his people and who respects traditional authority and honours the people’s ways of life, it was only proper that homage be paid to the Royal Father in order to get the royal blessings which can only come from a revered traditional rulers.
Prince Emma Nwosu presented High Chief Daniel Chimezie Okeke to the Royal Fathers, who in turn, warmly received him as one of their loyal subjects and the people’s servant.
In his remarks, Chief Daniel Okeke expressed his deep gratitude to the Ohafia Royal Fathers and his entire cabinet for the warm reception accorded to them. He was equally full of thanks for the overwhelming support and generous goodwill so far shown by the people towards their electoral dreams which they promised to tackle to the most logical conclusion. The Chairman of Ohafia council of traditional rulers, HRH Eze Odum Amogu, FCA, the Anyanwu 1, of Owuwanyanwu, assured Chief Daniel Okeke of the unalloyed loyalty, support and prayers of his people, whom he noted, was even now more politically conscious and are ready to vote for all good candidates in the coming elections including Chief Daniel Okeke. He urged him to work out modalities of bringing lasting peace to the people of Ohafia when he emerges. Prince (Engr) Uma Agbai Olugu on behalf of the Chairman, Ohafia council of Monarchs (Ndi ezeogo), Prof. E.l.U Imaga(udumeze of Ohafia) assured Chief Daniel Okeke of maximum support from his people. Urged him to remain progressively-oriented.
Chief Daniel Okeke also paid homage to Chief Ole Uduma Ikpa (former president Nigerian Institute of Quantity surveyors), Community leader at Akanu Ohafia. Chief Ole expressed his happiness and willingness to work with chief Daniel Okeke come 2023. Chief Daniel Okeke in return promised never to disappoint the people of Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency.
Oti Maduabuchi Orieji Special Assistant (Media and Publicity)
The Senator representing Abia North Senatorial District, Orji Uzor Kalu, has assured his constituents of more developmental projects in the district in the 2023 fiscal year.
The lawmaker stated this through the spokesperson of his campaign organization, Sunny Idika while interacting with representatives of various communities from Isikwuato local government area on Thursday evening.
The Abia North senator who has facilitated over 68 capital projects including construction rural roads, furnishing of numerous classroom blocks in primary schools, solar-powered boreholes, model primary health care centers, scholarships to students to study medicine and surgery, donation of vehicles, motorcycles, amongst others promises to do more in 2023.
He told his constituents to expect more projects in 2023 as provision has been made to do more.
He said each of the wards in Abia North senatorial district will get at least one project by the end of 2023 fiscal year.
According to Idika, Senator Kalu in 2022 facilitated the following to Isikwuato local government area: (1) Construction of road with asphalt and drainage in Isuikwuato township road.
(2) Construction of road with asphalt and drainage in Uturu township road in isuikwuato L.G.A.
(3) Supply of agricultural produce to all farmers (RICE) in Isuikwuato L.G.A.
(4) Supply of Agricultural Implements to artisians and poor farmers in Isuikwuato L.G.A.
(5) Procurement and supply of food P processing equipment (CASAVA GRINDING MACHINES) in isuikwuato L.G.A.
(6) Supply of grinding machines to youths and women in isiukwuato L.G.A.
(7) Supply of educational materials to selected primary and secondary school in Isuikwuato L.G.A.
(8) Provision and installation of solar streetlight in selected communities in Isuikwuato L.G.A.
(9) Supply of educational materials to various schools in Isuikwuato L.G.A.
(10) Supply of agricultural produce for rural cooperatives woman in isuikwuato L.G.A.
(11) Provision of empowerment equipment for rural women in Isiukwuato L.G.A.
(12) Construction of 1km rural road with asphalt and drainage in Isikwuato.
(13) Construction of 1km rural road with asphalt and drainage in Acha.
(14) Construction of 1km rural road with asphalt and drainage in Umuobiala in Eluama.
(15) Construction of Nvurunvu bridge at Uturu township.
(16) Training and empowerment of youths in cinematography in Isuikwuato L.G.A.
(17) Strategic Empowerment Programme in Isuikwuato L.G.A.
(18) Electrification project at Amaiyi Amaigbo in Isiukwuato LGA.
He also revealed to the youth leaders that more empowerment programmes would be reeled out for the benefit of the constituents.
At the end of the meeting, Senator Kalu reiterated his appreciation to the constituents for their continuous prayers and support while urging them to continue to pray for the peace and security of Abia state in particular and Nigeria in general.
Responding on behalf of the youth leaders, Comrade Offor Charles commended Senator Kalu for redefining representation through the numerous projects he has executed in Isikwuato local government area.
He assured Senator Kalu that the people of Isikwuato local government area would continue to support him.
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