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The Governor of Abia State, Dr Okezie Victor Ikpeazu has sent a message of congratulations to the Labor Party Candidate in the 2023 Gubernatorial Election in Abia State, Dr Alex Otti, OFR on his emergence as Governor Elect. Governor Ikpeazu noted that Dr. Otti has fought a long battle over a very long period of time and deserves commendation for his staying power and resilience. In the words of the Governor, “Since we have come to the logical end of this battle, it is appropriate to congratulate the winner, Dr Alex Otti on his hard fought victory. In every battle,…

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Declare Alex Otti Winner Of Abia Guber Election – Bond Ohuche, AAC Guber Candidate In the face of the current electoral shenanigans ochestrated by the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), which has once more cast our great state in bad light, I call on all my supporters and all Abians to remain resolute and steadfast in this final hour, despite obvious provocations. The electoral heist attempted by desperate politicians to keep Abia in perpetual servitude as exemplified by the Obingwa electoral fiasco has not only failed but has signaled the rejection of impunity by Abians. Inspite of some noticeable lapses like…

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Nzuko Aro Youth President, N’mazi Kanu Christian Luk the has frowned at the delay in the conclusion of the collation of the governorship election result and the declaration of the winner. In a chat with Aro Okeigbo Blog, N’mazi Luke demanded the immediate release of the March 18 governorship election final results and declaration of Dr Alex Otti, candidate of the Labour Party, as Abia’s governor-elect. In his words, ‘it is evidently clear that Dr Alex Otti is the winner of the election. One wonders what other magic the PDP wants to perform. A good player should know when the…

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Mazi Ottih Nwaka the convener Passionate Elderly Care Initiative, PECI has led a delegation of about 250 senior citizens in Arochukwu to carry out a walk in support of the Labor Party Gubernatorial Candidate.In a release made available to Aro Okeigbo Blog, it noted that despite being of aged, it doesn’t worth being disenfranchised as most Government policies affect both young and old and sometimes affects the senior citizens the most.They noted that the role of seniors in every election is important, their collective participation holds power. First, in a close election, every vote counts. Second, despite significant ideological diversity…

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By Ifeanyi Okali It was Holly Black who said, “We don’t need to be good. But let’s try to be fair”. Since the beginning of the current political dispensation in 1999, there is arguably any region that has been unfairly treated like the South East region of the country. It has again resonated with an age-long animosity, strife and suspicion, leading to a heightened campaign for self-determination and balkanisation in sheer contrast to the dreams of our founding fathers. Apart from being the only zone that has not produced an elected president since Independence in 1960, South East has in…

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Students from different clans of Arochukwu Local Government under the aegis of FALGAS have endorsed the 2023 APC House Of Assembly Candidate For Arochukwu State Constituency, Hon. Dr. Mike Ukoha. During the endorsement event on the 23rd Feb. 2023 at Ponneco Hotels the students affirmed their support towards reelecting Hon. Ukoha as the House Of Assembly Member Representing Arochukwu State Constituency. The group which consists of students from level 100 to 400 also had their coordinators from the five clans of Arochukwu Local Government were all in attendance. READ ALSO: About Arochukwu Waterfall President of the association, Comrade Dr. Okereke…

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Collins Smith a frontline contender for Abia House Of Assembly elections, Arochukwu State Constituency under the platform of Young Progressive Party, YPP, has empowered Mr. Okoro Kalu Ile of Isu Community in Arochukwu Local Government. The event which took place today, Feb. 14th 2023 at the residence of Hon. Collins saw many party members in attendance. Speaking shortly after presenting the motorcycle to the beneficiary, Hon. Collins Smith described Mr. Okoro as one of the party faithfuls who is very much committed to the activities of the party, despite coming from a very far distance. He noted that the presence…

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AROCHUKWU/OHAFIA 2023: HIGH CHIEF DANIEL CHIMEZIE OKEKE RECEIVED ANOTHER ENDORSEMENT FROM CLERGYMEN AND GOSPEL MINISTERS ACROSS THE FEDERAL CONSTITUENCY. As the 2023 elections approach, groups of clergymen and gospel ministers from all the clans within the Arochukwu/Ohafia federal constituency have declared their support for High Chief Daniel Okeke. This was made known in one of their prayer meetings where they announced that after prayerfully considering the caliber of candidates vying for the seat at the green chambers to represent the people of Arochukwu/Ohafia federal constituency,they have agreed with one voice to throw their weight behind Chief Daniel Okeke. They opined…

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Abia State Commisioner for Trade and Investment, Chief John Okiyi Kalu has stated that Governor Okezie Ikpeazu is deeply worried about the effect of the new cashless policy of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and redesigning of naira notes, on traders in the state. Speaking to newsmen in his office in Umuahia today, Chief Okiyi informed that the state government was looking at multiple ways to ease the negative effect of the policies on traders hence the announcement by the Governor that Abia State Board of Internal Revenue Service should immediately suspend collection of 2023 revenue from all markets…

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The Labour Party Abia Governorship Candidate, Dr. Alex Otti has reiterated his vision in repositioning Abia to the right track, in a statement made on his Official social account, the Labour Party Governorship Candidate noted that his governance will ensure prompt payment of workers in the state as he will clear all outstanding salary arrears in the state.The Post reads,”By December 31st this year, I would have paid all outstanding salary and pension arrears owed by this government.” This was my promise at a townhall meeting in Obingwa, where I interacted with leaders, stakeholders, youths and some physically challenged Abians.…

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