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Sir Azuka Okwuosa Engages Nnewi Stakeholders, Promises to Uphold Ubah’s Legacy

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Sir Azuka Okwuosa, the best qualified and the most popular Anambra South Senatorial bye-election Candidate, a respecter of kings as divinely appointed or chosen leaders with unique spiritual authority holding special connections to the Divine and can intercede on our behalf with God, today was at the palace of Obi Nwosu Ezeodumegwu ( Onu0ra),
Obi Muo Otolo Nnewi, the traditional Head of Otolo Nnewi for consultation, to officially inform the throne of his Senatorial aspiration and to obtain royal blessings and prayers for victory at the polls.

Welcoming Okwuosa and his entourage, the palace’s spokesman stated that he does not need introduction in their domain recalling that he vied for the Senate with Ikechukwu Obiora in 2007, won but lost in the court. He went ahead and sought for total support for Sir Azuka Okwuosa for he is able and capable of replacing their son and brother, Sen. Ifeanyi Ubah in the Senate.

Thereafter , Chinyelugo stated that he is no stranger at the palace, for exactly 31 years ago on the 28th of May, 2004 he was in the palace to pay courtesy visit after assuming office as the Chairman of old Nnewi where he received the Royal blessings from EZEODUMEGWU. Going further, he stated that whatever Nnewi is today cannot be complete without the royal family.
He recalled how Igwe Orizu road was awarded by him as the Commissioner for works to a foreign company. He later requested for royal blessings and prayers for his Senatorial aspiration journey.

The Obi’s son, His Royal Highness, Chief Ude Nwosu went down memory lane recalling how the father always mentioned Azuka Okwuosa’s name for good. That since the father gave him the royal blessings 31 years ago, he is using the ofo of his father in conjunction with his brothers to pray for Chinyelugo’s/APC’s victory on the 16th of August, 2025.

Rising from the Obi’s palace, Okwuosa and the campaign squad moved to join Nnewi Political Forum (NPF) for a purposeful interactive.

It was a joyful welcome awaiting Sir Okwuosa at the Nnewi Political Forum gathering.
Hon. Melie Onyejepu welcoming the incoming Senator to Nnewi Progressive Forum constituting the 4 quaters of Nnewi, of people who had vied for different political offices, men of integrity and of means, the truth behind the force of Sen. Ifeanyi Ubah whose death dealt them a heavy blow; he assured him that the members are in the 51 admistrative wards of Nnewi and their loyalty when given is as solid as the rock of Gibraltar.

Rising to an outstanding cheer and ovation of the large crowd, Hon. J.C Okeke , the Anambra APC Organizing Secretary recalled how the Anambra State APC pleaded with the late Sen. Ifeanyi Ubah to decamp to APC and vie for the Governorship and how his devastating demise necessitated Ikukuoma being the APC Governorship Candidate. He went further to introduce Okwuosa as a good party man who listens to the party and once again has come up for the Senate contest. He pleaded with the NPF to give him maximum support and vote for he is the only one amongst the Senatorial contenders who will do well and remember Ndị Nnewi for quality human and infrastructural development.

Sir Okwuosa saluted the timbers and Calibers of the NPF starting with Hon. Melie Onyejepu, recalling that the demised Senator Ifeanyi Ubah’s great Giant strides are indelible and he made huge differences in any party he was in.
He went on to state that it was at his demise that he came up with his gubernatorial ambition but when the party decided that it’s better to go for the Senate because it’s the APC’s slot and it should not be left to others for the demised Senator’s legacy must be upheld, he accepted and went for the Senate instead; though Ifeanyi Ubah is dead, he lives on, all his unfinished business in Nnewi will be addressed when he becomes the Senator for he knows Nnewi’s challenges, stating that Nnewi is one of the LGs who do not get in reward what they put in. Okwuosa stated that insecurities is one of dire challenges faced in Nnewi but he is coming to fix it with the necessary legislative bills and agenda.

Chinyelugo assured the NPF that legislative agenda that will provide basic amenities that will create enabling environment, that will give the people an edge to engage in profitable businesses, gainful employments and safety of lives and property will be sponsored.

The NPF having been assured that Okwuosa has the ability, capacity and capability of replacing Sen. Ifeanyi Ubah, gave their words that they will come out en masse and vote for the APC to ensure APGA does get close to the position with their negativity.

Lastly, on behalf of the Board of Trustees of the NPF, Sir Azuka Okwuosa was conferred with the position of the Grand Patron of the group by the President.

Thereafter, members of the Melie Onyejepu Foundation also assured of going to work to ensure that the APC wins the Senatorial by-election in Nnewi in a landslide victory.

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No law says I must operate from govt house, Otti replies predecessors

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Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has said that no law mandates that a governor operate from anywhere other than the Government House.

This is as he declared that he is still in the Labour Party “for now”.

 

The governor, who stated this while responding to questions during a media parley in Umuahia, dared his predecessors who threatened to sue him for operating from his private residence at Nvosi instead of the Government House in Umuahia, to proceed to the court as quickly as they could.

Otti said his lawyers were fully prepared for any legal confrontation on the matter.

“I am waiting to be sued. My lawyers are ready. I have looked at the Constitution and there is nowhere it says I must live in a particular place,” the governor said.

Otti, who is currently rebuilding the Governor’s Lodge as well as a brand new office inside the Government House, said the facility was left in a deplorable condition by past administrations.

“The state in which they left the Government House speaks for itself. I don’t owe anybody an explanation,” he added.

Recall that some of his predecessors – Sen. Orji Uzor Kalu, Sen. Theodore Orji, and Dr Okezie Ikpeazu – and their loyalists, recently threatened to sue Otti and compel him to relocate to Government House Umuahia.

Meanwhile, the governor announced the extension of the state’s free electric bus service by one month.

He explained that the 20 electric buses, which commenced operations in late December 2025 and were originally scheduled to end free services in January, would now continue to operate free of charge until the end of February 2026.

On the leadership crisis rocking the Labour Party (LP), and speculations about his possible defection ahead of the next election, Otti said he remains a member of the party for now.

“I am still in the Labour Party today. Tomorrow is another matter,” he said.

The governor noted that the Senator Nenadi Usman-led National Working Committee of the LP had been affirmed by a recent court judgment as the authentic leadership of the party.

“So, the Court judgment confirmed actually that his tenure has expired and advised people to obey court decisions to save the courts from unnecessary troubles.

“We are not in election period. If election comes, we will still run under the Labour Party, but nobody knows tomorrow. But today, I am still in the Labour Party.”

He said the Certified True Copy (CTC) of the judgment had already been transmitted to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), expressing optimism that the electoral umpire would comply accordingly.

Otti urged the former National Chairman of the party, Julius Abure, to respect and obey the court ruling.

“We are on the right side of the law. The court affirmed that Abure’s tenure has expired. People must obey court judgments to avoid unnecessary stress on the judiciary,” he said.

“We are not in an election season yet. When elections come, we will still run under the Labour Party. But today, I am a bona fide member of the Labour Party.”

Earlier in his remarks, the governor highlighted key achievements of his administration, particularly in education, infrastructure, and revenue generation.

He said the introduction of free education had led to a significant increase in student enrollment across public schools in the state.

Otti also disclosed that the iconic Omenuko Bridge at the Abam section of the Bende–Ohafia federal road had been completed and was ready for inauguration.

He added that several road projects across the state were progressing steadily, while the contractor handling the Ohafia–Arochukwu Road had been directed to return to the site.

The governor further announced that the expansion of the Lokpanta Cattle Market into a multi-sector commercial hub would soon commence following the State Executive Council’s approval of the project design.

He also revealed plans to digitise the collection of levies from hotels and other hospitality businesses to boost internally generated revenue.

“In the next few months, hotels will be assessed using verified criteria, and with the click of a button, they will receive their rates,” Otti said.

Reaffirming his commitment to good governance, the governor assured Abians of increased infrastructural development, stressing that his overriding goal is to leave the state better than he found it.

Source.  Vanguard

 

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Days After Governor Yusuf’s Defection To APC, Federal Government Approves N1trn Rail Project For Kano

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The Federal Government has approved the construction of a ₦1 trillion Metropolitan Rail Service for Kano State, aimed at transforming urban transportation and easing traffic congestion across the metropolitan area.

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf announced the approval while addressing the State’s contingent that participated in the 2025 National Qur’anic Recitation Competition in Borno State.

In a statement released on Thursday by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the Governor yusuf said the project would “provide a modern, efficient, and affordable mass transit system that will connect key districts within the metropolis, enhance mobility for residents, and stimulate trade and investment.”

Yusuf explained that the decision of his administration to realign with the Federal Government under the All Progressives Congress (APC) was “driven by the need to attract critical development projects to Kano State.”

Our correspondent  reports that Governor Yusuf had a couple of days ago formally joined the APC after defecting from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP).

Describing the rail service as “a landmark intervention,” the governor said it would “significantly improve the quality of life of the people and reposition Kano as a major transportation hub in Northern Nigeria.” He assured that the state government would “work closely with relevant federal agencies to ensure smooth implementation of the project, transparency, and maximum benefits for the people of the state.”

Governor Yusuf also expressed appreciation to the Federal Government for approving the project and reaffirmed his administration’s commitment “to complement federal efforts through supportive policies and infrastructure development.”

 

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Lawyers, Others Storm Finance Ministry Over N4 Trillion Debt

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Legal practitioners numbering over 500 acting under the aegis of Concerned Lawyers for Probity and Justice, stormed the Federal Ministry of Finance, Abuja, to join the protest by indigenous contractors demanding the payment of an estimated N4 trillion for completed capital projects.

The legal practitioners, who were also joined by other civil society groups such as The Enough is Enough Movement and the All Indigenous Contractors Association of Nigeria, AICAN, accused the ministry of favouritism in its dealings with contractors.

The protesters equally demanded the resignation of Minister of State for Finance, Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite over her alledged mismanagement of the crisis.

Several protesters were sighted along with several police patrol vehicles as well as armed policemen blocking the main entrance of the Ministry’s building at 12:48 p.m., yesterday.

Some of the contractors who spoke on condition of anonymity for fear of victimisation claimed that despite partial disbursements in December 2025, the majority of verified debts remain unsettled, exacerbating their financial hardship.

In a statement signed by Precious Okoh, which was read during the peaceful protest, contractors highlighted cases where individuals who borrowed at high interest rates to fund projects now face asset seizures by banks.

Okoh said: “Contractors who borrowed from banks at high interest rates to fund these projects now face relentless loan defaults, with banks seizing homes, vehicles, and other assets.

“Wives and children watch their breadwinners sink into despair, some pushed to the brink of mental breakdown or worse.

“Entire households have been uprooted, dreams shattered, and futures stolen—all because payments promised and earned have not been made.

“Beyond individual suffering, the ripple effects cripple our national economy. These contractors employ thousands of workers—masons, engineers, labourers—who depend on steady contracts for survival.

“When payments stall, jobs vanish, purchasing power drops, local markets suffer, and economic growth grinds to a halt. A nation that starves its own builders starves itself of progress.”

 

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