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  • Anambra govt suspends salaries of medical doctor, two nurses caught diverting patients from state-owned hospital

    Anambra govt suspends salaries of medical doctor, two nurses caught diverting patients from state-owned hospital

    By  Ovat Abeng

    Anambra State Ministry of Health has suspended the salaries of a medical doctor and two nurses caught diverting patients from government owned hospital, Ekwulobia General Hospitals, Aguata Local Government Area of the State.

    The State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Afam Obidike expressed his disappointment on the attitude of the healthcare workers for their inhumane treatment to patients stressing that those involved will not receive salaries until further notice.

    Dr. Obidike cautioned that the administration of Governor Charles Soludo will not tolerate such behaviour going forward.

    He explained that Government intention in establishing hospitals is not to make profit but rather to  render quality and affordable care to the public while ensuring universal health coverage in the state.

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    “Those involved will also face full extant law of the civil service and I feel so sad discovering that healthcare workers are behaving badly and are no longer upholding the ethics that guides their profession.

    “Let me make it public now that we have Taskforce that monitor the activities and engage patients for their feedback regarding satisfaction with services rendered.

    “That being said, we have been able to discover those sabotaging government efforts in repositioning of our hospitals for optimal healthcare delivery service to the people.

    “We will continue to fish them out one by one and we don’t act on hear say but with evidence,” Dr. Obidike said.

    He urged the public to call the following numbers: 09063227856, 08035657865, 08036681476.

    “Please, if not satisfied with services rendered in All the Government owned Health Facilities across the state call the listed numbers above.”

    State Hospital Administrator, Dr. Frank Ifeanaeme confirmed that the healthcare workers actually committed an offense by diverting patients to private hospitals.

    “For me it is a pure sabotage that they indulged themselves in this and it is unprofessional.

    Dr. Ifeanaeme said that their actions can never be justified, according to him it is unacceptable in the civil service rule.

  • I Inherited 20 Moribund Housing Estates In Anambra – ASHDC boss

    I Inherited 20 Moribund Housing Estates In Anambra – ASHDC boss

    By Ovat Abeng

    The Managing Director of Anambra State Housing Development Corporation, (ASHDC) Chief Chike Anyaonu has lamented the rot he met at the Corporation on assumption of office two years ago, saying that he is working hard to ensure that the Corporation lives up to its responsibility.

    In an interaction with members of the Correspondents’ Chapel of Nigeria Union Of Journalists (NUJ), Anambra State Council in Awka on Tuesday, Anyaonu said that 20 of the 22 estates which he inherited cannot help the Governor, or the government in improving, engaging and the delivery of Housing in the state.

    In fact, he described one of the estates which houses the high and mighty in the state as a scam, in that the contractor failed to provide amenities required of it, but simply sold all the plots of land to prospectors and went away.

    Seeing the condition of things in the corporation, he said, he established SOP (Usoro) which encapsulates all the processes one needs to go through to get what one wants from the corporation.

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    He particularly lamented the situation at Ngozika Housing Estate, phase II which he said that “Government used to scam our people”.

    Lamenting the situation, Anyaonu said: “The contractor of Rockland Development Ltd was given the estate  to enter into and develop, take over all residential plots but provide infrastructure  necessary for people to come and live there. Non of these was done. People moved in and started developing the place on their own.

    “Meanwhile, Rockland had gone ahead, sold all the plots, closed the books and handed over before I came.

    “What is happening now is that people are developing the place on their own,  without government coming to their aid, providing all those infrastructure Rockland ought to provide.

    “As a result, we have not been going to that place to collect our  fees because it would have been shameful “.

    Nevertheless, Anyaonu said he has secured the approval of the board to construct one kilometre Road in the Estate and put streetlights.

    He said that strictly speaking only two Housing Estates are working, namely: Udoka Housing Estate, Awka and another at Fegge Bridge head.

    However, he noted that the Corporation is not resting on its oars to deliver on its mandate as he has reorganized the corporation and put the right pegs in the right places.

    Commending Chief Anyaonu for availing himself for the interaction which was held in the April meeting of Correspondents’Chapel, chairman of the Chapel Chief Chuks Ilozue said that apart from the primary function of the press which is to inform, educate and entertain,  it is the duty of the press to hold government accountable to the people. He urged him to strive to turn things around in the corporation so as to etch his name in the annals of history.

    Anyaonu was accompanied to the interaction by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Housing, Ernie Onwumere and the Public Relations Officer of the Corporation Mrs. Jane Okafor.

  • Arthur Eze not harboring fulani herdsmen in Anambra – Miyetti Allah debunked allegations

    Arthur Eze not harboring fulani herdsmen in Anambra – Miyetti Allah debunked allegations

    By Ovat Abeng

    The leadership of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), has debunked what it called a rumour circulating that the Prince of Ukpo kingdom, Prince Arthur Eze, is harboring Fulani herdsmen in his country home of Ukpo in Dunukofia local government Government Area of Anambra State.

    The association appealed to the people of Ukpo community, the state and the general public to disregard the information, noting that no such development in the area.

    Allahaji Gidado Siddiki, the South East leader and the National Deputy Director-General of MACBAN, who debubked the allegations via statement in Awka, on Wenesday, said the allegations of harboring Fulani individuals between Enugwu Agidi and Aba Junction as been speculated via voice clip are categorically false, as there are no Fulani communities in those areas.

    He noted that the voice clip is a product of malicious intent, orchestrated by individuals seeking to sow discord within a society that has enjoyed harmonious for decades.

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    The statement read in part; ‘Our attention has been drawn to a voice clip circulating regarding Arthur Eze allegedly harboring Fulani individuals in his country home in Ukpor community, Dunukofia LGA, Anambra State. Arthur Eze, renowned for his international philanthropic endeavors, is esteemed worldwide for his commitment to treating all individuals with equality and respect, akin to family. It is important to note that Arthur, as an Igbo figure, brings pride to the Igbo community.

    “We unequivocally declare that the voice clip is a product of malicious intent, orchestrated by individuals seeking to sow discord within a society that has enjoyed harmonious coexistence for many years. The allegations of harboring Fulani individuals between Enugwu Agidi and Aba Junction are categorically false, as there are no Fulani communities in those areas. Furthermore, any claims suggesting the presence of Fulani or their cattle from Aba Junction to Ebenebe are baseless, as they have been dispelled by those with malicious intent. Regrettably, we have suffered losses of approximately 15 individuals and 180 cattle between February and April 2024 due to the hostility propagated by this group.

    “Despite their efforts to influence public opinion, it is crucial to emphasize that less than 49% of cattle pastoralists currently operate within the South-East geopolitical region.

    “We implore all Nigerians to embrace the spirit of accommodation, allowing individuals to engage in legitimate business activities regardless of their location within the country. We particularly urge our fellow South Easterners, who predominantly belong to the Igbo tribe, to dismiss such rumors and continue to extend hospitality to strangers within our cherished land, as it is this inclusive approach that has historically contributed to our success as a globally recognized and respected community.

  • Igbo Group Set To Immortalize Late Dozie Ikedife

    Igbo Group Set To Immortalize Late Dozie Ikedife

    By Ovat Abeng

    An Igbo socio-cultural organization, the Anambra Central People’s Forum (made up of well-meaning Professionals of various calling, traditional rulers, the clergies, presidents-general, youths and captains of industries), has commenced the process of posthumous recognition and immortalization of late Dr. Dozie Ikedife, OON(Ikenga Nnewi).

    In a press release made available to journalists in Awka, and signed by its Chairman, Achebe Chris, Esq., the reputable Igbo Group described the late Sage as a “champion of unity, love and sacrifice”, who deserve to be immortalized, especially in Igboland to build sacrificial bond of unity, love and brotherhood, added that such noble cause will elevate the status of Igboland as a nation where hardwork and distinction are recognized and celebrated. Stressing that virtues exhibited by the former President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo World-wide of the blessed memory, is “a veritable source of inspiration to the younger generations”.

    Therefore, “in line with the time-honoured Igbo culture of gratitude, it is our intensified resolve to immortalize the late Sage with an annual memorial Igbo essay competition titled: “Dr. Dozie Ikedife Annual Memorial Igbo Essay Competition For Secondary School Students in Anambra State”, the statement noted.

    Continuing, the Chairman of the prestigious Igbo socio-cultural organization declared that with this Dr. Dozie Ikedife Annual Memorial Igbo Essay Competition for Secondary School Students in Anambra State, the late Igbo Icon and accomplished Igbophile has been re-assured of the gratitude of people he lived and died for, added that it is gratifying therefore, to finally see the true meaning of the line in our national anthem that says , “The Labour of Our Heroes Past Shall Never Be In Vain”.

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    On his part, a staunch supporter of the worthwhile immortalization cause and respected APC Stalwart in Anambra State, Chief Okey Udeze, described him as extraordinary man who he had spent time with in the company of his son, Dr. Dozie Ikedife, Jnr.

    According to Udeze, the late Dr. Ikedife was a true Igbo statesman whose principles, remarkable integrity and enduring legacies, will continue to inspire current and future generations.

    Also speaking, the erstwhile President of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Anambra State chapter and former Assistant National Vice- President at various times, High Chief (Engr.) Prof. Philip Nwabueze Atanmo, expressed gratitude to the Organizing body, Anambra Central People’s Forum, for finding the late Dr. Dozie Ikedife, OON, deserving of this laudable posthumous honour. He described the late
    elder statesman as one who treasured Igbo language and culture, and was unwavering and uncompromising in his commitment to the advancement of Igbo heritage.

    Atanmo challenged his son, Dr. Dozie Ikedife, Jnr., and other successors of the deceased to be courageous enough to keep alive his illuminating legacies for posterity, especially in a society like ours where people are easily forgotten and consigned to the dustbin of history no sooner than they are gone.

    Lending his voice, the Most Revd. Prof. Godwin Okpala (JP, OON), Emeritus Archbishop of the Niger Province and Bishop of Nnewi (Anglican Communion), extolled the remarkable virtues of the late quintessential Igbo Patriot, outstanding dogged achiever and harmonizer of diverse interests.
    This is as he described him as a purveyor of superior morals who led the Igbo people with unassailable exemplariness, courage, moral rectitude and tenacity.

    Meanwhile, the organizing body noted that the date for the commencement of Dr. Dozie Ikedife Annual Memorial Igbo Essay Competition for Secondary School Students in Anambra State would be announced shortly, added that it is not for nothing that the United Nations decided in the Year 2000 to inaugurate the International Mother Language Day, which is now celebrated annually around the world on the 21st of every February.

    The Igbo group consoles the immediate family of Dr. Dozie Ikedife and Ndigbo, at large for this irreparable loss.

  • Use of electoral college to elect traditional ruler sparks crisis in Anambra community

    By Ovat Abeng

    The traditional council of Ihite Community in Orumba South Local Government Area which is the body responsible for the selection of monarch in the community has berated the President General of the community, Mr George Madu for bypassing them to elect a traditional ruler.

    The council said it was not part of the constitution of the community for an electoral college to be set up to elect a monarch.

    During a meeting of the council at the weekend, it said the constitution of the community, which Madu had long jettisoned stipulated that only the traditional council and the executive of the town union has the power to come together and elect a new monarch.

    The council members who met and spoke to the media during the meeting included Sir Chief Dominic Ahamkonye, Chief Daniel Ifemkpa, Mr. Anudu Ephraim and Chief Geoffrey Okeke, many others.

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    Speaking one after the other, the council members said: “It has never happened like that in the history of Ihite. We were meeting with the town union executive for them to join us so that we can kickstart the process of electing a new Igwe for the community since its been two years already that the last monarch died.

    “We were surprised that the PG set up what he called electoral college, and before long, they said they have selected a new traditional ruler for Ihite.

    “Where has it ever been heard that the election for the monarch was done without the input of the traditional council, or that the election was done outside Ihite. It is shame that in what they called the election of a traditional ruler, women lined up to vote. Things are not done like that,” the members of the traditional council lamented.

    They called on the governor, Prof Chukwuma Soludo to discountenance the exercise, and not to issue a certificate to the new monarch, Mr Timothy Ifurunwa.

    Meanwhile, the president general who was accused of masterminding the process, Mr Madu has dismissed thea traditional council as few disgruntled elements who are opposed to the progress of the community.

  • Police Arrest 16 Cultists, Declare 21 others Wanted

    Police Arrest 16 Cultists, Declare 21 others Wanted

    By Ovat Abeng

    In a decisive move to end the resurgent cult-related killings in Awka, Capital City of Anambra State, the Anambra State Police Command has tracked down and arrested no fewer than 16 notorious cultists involved in the mayhem.

    The Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwuu Ikenga, who disclosed in a statement, said 21 others who are now on the run have been declared wanted by the State Police Command.

    The arrested cultists who were nabbed  during series of intelligence-led manhunt have been detained on the orders of the Commissioner of Police, CP Aderemi Adeoye.

    The CP has vowed that cultists responsible for the spate of killings in the State Capital had enjoyed tranquillity for unbroken 6 months period must pay for their crimes.

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    He has also charged the Special Anti Cult Squad (SPACS) to redouble its effort and hunt down those who are still at large among the identified cultists.

    The Commissioner also called on Community and Religious leaders to speak out against the evil of cultism in the society.

  • Winners emerge as foundation holds spelling bee competition for nursery/primary school pupils in Anambra

    Winners emerge as foundation holds spelling bee competition for nursery/primary school pupils in Anambra

    By Ovat Abeng

    A ten-year-old pupil of St. Anthony Nursery/Primary School Nanka, Orumba North Local Government Area of Anambra State, Miss Agina Graham has emerged winner of the Spelling Bee Competition organized by Joseph Onourah Foundation.

    While Miss Nwafor Chimamada (age 8) of Pope John Paul Two Nursery/Primary School Oko and Miss Ojiekwe Chimamada (age 11) of Community School Ezira both all in Orumba North and South Local Government Areas cliches second and third positions respectively.

    The grand finale of the long-weeks competition was held at Ndiowo Civic center, Orumba North council area, on Friday.

    Speaking at the event, the Project Manager, Mr. Owu Victor Kelechi, said that 110 schools across the two Council Areas participated in the maiden edition.

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    Kelechi explained that the programme was a competition in which contestants were asked to spell a broad selection of words for their educational level with varying degrees of difficulty.

    According him, Joseph Onuorah Foundation has been doing a lot of things to ameliorate the suffering of the less privilege ones in the society and which is why we embarked on a week-long programme because we noticed that many basic schools have thrown away dictation, hence the programme.

    “One hundred and ten schools participated, at the end of the screening, we were able to shortlist 10 schools in which the three above schools emerged winners.

    “The first position won a sum of 100,000 while second and third got N75,000 and N50,000 each.

    “Others went home with school bags, launch bags, launch boxes,  water bottles, pencil cases, exercise books, and cartons of biscuits.”

    In his words, the Founder of Joseph Onuorah Foundation, High Chief Dr. Joseph Onuorah, said the competition was organized to encourage healthy competition among pupils in the two Council Areas.

    He announced that the Foundation also registered about twenty students from the council areas in the 2024 JAMB examination.

  • NSCDC arrests 8 illegal private guards, recovers four pump action guns in Anambra

    NSCDC arrests 8 illegal private guards, recovers four pump action guns in Anambra

    By Ovat Abeng

    The Anambra State Commandant of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Comdt. Maku Olatunde has issued a stern warning to operators of illegal private security outfits in the state, stating that NSCDC as the regulatory body of the Private Security Guards, remains committed to checkmating their activities especially in the light of the present security challenges.

    The NSCDC Commandant stated this on Thursday, 25 April 2024 while parading eight suspects arrested in a recent crackdown on unlicensed private security guards in Awka, the state capital.

    According to him, the arrests  were made in response to intelligence reports and the need to sanitize the security industry allowing only licensed and reputable private security companies to operate in the state.

    “We are here in continuation of the execution of the NSCDC mandate, and we have not left any stone unturned in discharging our responsibilities.

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    “The charge given to me by Dr. Ahmed Abubakar Audi, the Commandant General of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps is to go and deliver on the core mandate of Corps in Anambra State.

    “These suspects were apprehended following a raid carried out earlier today, Thursday 25th April, 2024 by operatives of NSCDC in Awka, Anambra state,” he said.

    Comdt Maku named the first three suspects, staff of RSS, arrested at Kwata Junction Awka as: Eze Emmanuel Uche ‘m’ aged 34, Patrick Nwoye Joseph ‘ m’ aged 27 and Okafor Chibuike ‘ ‘m’ aged 21, while Tochukwu Chukwuemeka ‘ m’ aged 27, member of G7 AVG security outfit was arrested at G7 plaza St Joseph Road Awka.

    The other four suspects, Kingsley Asuauo’ m’ aged 20, Blessed Mfonu,’ m’ aged 22, Ikechukwu Emeka ‘ m’ aged 21 and Amu Emmanuel ‘ m’ aged 23 were arrested providing security services to hotels.

    Meanwhile, four (4) pump action guns with 16 live cartridges were also recovered from them.

    Preliminary investigation revealed that some of the arrested suspects were impersonating the Anambra Vigilante Group (AVG) while others were hired  by hotels to provide security services, despite knowing that the outfits were not licensed or registered.

    Comdt. Maku emphasized that the raid which is still ongoing will help to prevent the proliferation of illegal security outfits and reduce the risk of security breaches and criminal activities. He vowed to clamp down on any illegal outfit, arrest and prosecute their operators, and recover illegal weapons in their possession.

    “With this tough stance, the command aims to restore sanity in the operations of the  private security sector and ensure the safety and security of all Anambra residents. This arrest and recovery of weapons is a significant achievement in the effort to reduce crime in the state

    “With NSCDC in place, the only agency charged with the responsibility of licensing, monitoring and the supervision of private securities companies in Nigeria, no one will operate illegally as a private guard company again in Anambra State, we are going to flush them out, and every of their activities is forbidden in the state. I want to put all illegal security outfits on notice to dismantle their operations or face the consequences” he added.

    The NSCDC Anambra helmsman while urging members of the public to report any suspicious activities or illegal security outfits to the Corps for prompt action warned licensed private guard companies to operate within the bounds of the law and avoid engaging in illegal activities, as any violation will attract severe sanctions.

    Consequently, all the suspects are currently undergoing investigation, after which they would be charged to the competent court of jurisdiction for prosecution.

    The information was contained in a statement signed and made available to journalists in Awka, on Saturday by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SC Okadigbo Edwin.

  • Every household in Anambra will have taste of good governance under my watch – Soludo

    Every household in Anambra will have taste of good governance under my watch – Soludo

    By Ovat Abeng

    Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Charles Soludo, has assure that every household in the state under his watch will have a taste of good governance before the end of his eight years administration.

    Suludo gave the assurance while speaking to journalists shortly after paying a condolence visit to the family of late Sir Dr. Nathan Emeka Okechukwu, aged 79 at Awka-Etiti community in Idemili local government area of the state, on Friday.

    The governor, who was represented by his Chief of Staff, Ernest Ezeajughi, said he is poised to ensure good governance in the state.

    According to the Chief of State, Soludo was elected to simplify governance and make Anambra State the best in the country in terms of all good governance indices. With the people support and prayers, he will fulfill and implement all his campaign promises, even as he has done enough within two years in office as the governor.

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    “This administration would continue to churn out policies and programmes that would better the lot of the youths, women and elderly in the state, as well as the civil servants, media, petty traders and artisans.”

    He noted that Soludo administration has empowered over 5,000 youths through the ‘One Youth, Two Skills Solution Initiative’; employed over 5,000 teachers, employed 3,000 health workers, and also embarked on massive road construction across the 179 communities that constitute the state.

    “Every household in Anambra State irrespective of any political affiliation, will have a taste of good governance under our working governor, Charles Soludo before the end of his eight years in office.

    We call on Ndi Anambra to continue to support and promote this administration.

    The Chief of Staff also assured the people of Awka-Etiti community that under governor Soludo, the state would attain its vision of livable and prosperous Homeland in Nigeria.

    He described late Dr Okechukwu as a great man who has contributed a lot to the development of Awka-Etiti community, Anambra State, the South East region and the country at large.

    “Mr governor has a sound relationship with him and that is the reason why I and my deputy, Sir Ugochukwu Obiefuna are here to represent the state government and we said sorry to the family,” he condoled.

    One of the sons of the decease, Mr. Kenneth Okechukwu, while appreciating the governor for honouring his father’s burial, promised that the entire family will continue to support his administration to make Anambra great.

    He also promised to sustained the legacies his father left behind.

    The Chief of Staff and his entourage also pay similar visit to late Ezinne Mercy Nnoyelu, an APGA women leader, at Paul University feild Awka and late Mrs Florence Okafor, mother of Father Assent Okafor of All Saint Catholic Church Awgbu in Orumba North Council Area of the State respectively.

  • Era of Igweship tussle in Anambra over – Orumba South Council boss

    Era of Igweship tussle in Anambra over – Orumba South Council boss

    By Ovat Abeng

    The Transition Committee Chairman of Orumba South Local Government Area of Anambra State, Prince Neville Uchendu, has said the era of Igweship tussle in Anambra communities is over.

    Prince Uchendu disclosed this to Journalists shortly after he presented the newly elected Traditional ruler of Ihite community, Chief Timothy Okwudili Ifurunwa before the state Commissioner for Local Government/Chieftaincy/Community Matters, Mr Tony Collins Nwabunwanne at the government house Awka, on Thursday.

    He said since governor Soludo assumed leadership, no community in Anambra State, particularly, in Orumba South Council Area has conducted her Traditional ruler or President General’s elections amidst security threat.

    According to him, since Soludo assumed office two years ago, no community across the 21 local government areas have experience any electoral violent during and after her town leadership elections.

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    The governor always ensure a conducive environment and preferred option A4 electoral method for the sake of transparency.

    The TC Chairman commended Ihite people for the peaceful conduct of the election, and re-echoed the need for other communities in the area that will hold election for their traditional rulers in future to emulate Ihite Kingdom.

    Thanking the President General of Ihite Development Union for helping midwife a hitch free election for a new traditional ruler, Prince Uchendu urged the people of the community to unite under the Igwe-elect for speedy development of their community, reminding them that Governor Soludo, who has done much for the people of the area, is determined to enthrone peace in the various communities in the state for sustainable development.

    On his part, the President General of the community, Surveyor George Madu, who narrated how the election was conducted peacefully, with supervision from the Anambra State Ministry of Local Government, Community and Chieftaincy Matters, said the election of Chief Ifurunwa is a prayer answered, praying God to give the Igwe-elect wisdom to bring solution to other needs of the community.

    Contributing, the former TC Chairman of Orumba South LGA, Chief Cyprian Okereke, Chairman, Anambra Urban Regeneration Council, Arc.Mike Nwankwo and former President General of the town, Hon Sunday Nwankwo, says Chief Ifurunwa, has shown love to Ihite people through massive employment of indigenes, adding that a new factory the Igwe-elect is establishing in the community will go a long way in addressing unemployment among the youths.

    They noted that the community has been without a Traditional ruler for the past five years.

    The described the election as peaceful.

    Other members of Ihite community, including the Chairman of all Chairmen of villages, Mr Lazarus Eze, the Woman Leader, Mrs Ndidiamaka Ugboaja, and Youth President, Mr Ifeanyi Ezuru, said the Igwe-elect is the people’s choice, saying that members of the community are blessed to have Chief Ifurunwa as the man to ascend the traditional stool.

    Thanking Ihite people for finding him worthy for the exalted position, the Igwe-elect, Chief Ifurunwa promised to do his best for the betterment of his community.

    He also appealed to some of the aggrieved elders in the community who are challenging the outcome election to shield their anger and join hands with the new leadership in order to benefit from Soludo’s vision of making Anambra smart, livable and prosperous state in Nigeria.

    Why receiving the Traditional ruler and his entourage, the state Commissioner for Local Government/Chieftaincy/Community Matters, Hon. Nwabunwanne, urged the elected Monarch to run all-inclusive administration.