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  • Anambra remains state with lowest record of out-of-school children in Nigeria – Soludo

    Anambra remains state with lowest record of out-of-school children in Nigeria – Soludo

    By Ovat Abeng

    The Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, has said the state under his watch, remained the state with the lowest records of out-of-school children in Nigeria.

    He attributed the feat to the huge investment of his government on education sector.

    Soludo disclosed this during the 2024 Children’s Day celebration held at the Alex Ekwueme Square on Monday, which witnessed March past by school children and uniformed organisations, cutting of cake, cultural dance and fashion parade, among other activities

    He said, “We’re here to celebrate our future, our future and others who were not able to join us here. This is the third time I’m witnessing children’s day since I assumed office, but this is the largest.

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    “I can see glorious future of Anambra and Nigeria as we behold their face. We’re deliberately investing in our children, who are our bridge.

    “In two years, we’ve employed over 8000 teachers because they’re our greatest asset. Currently, Anambra has the lowest out-of-children in the country. We are targeting making it zero.

    “We’re having sleepless nights nights because of you. Roads will wash away, sky-scraper will collapse, but investment in children will stand the test of time.”

    While commending the teachers for their commitments in training the children, the governor assured that his government would not lower the bar in recruitment of standard teachers, stressing that Anambra children deserved the best.

    “We call on everyone to invest in education because it is everyone’s responsibility. If you can save cost of your favourite brand of drink, you can buy a pencil for the child. That’s a way of investing in education,” he added.

    The State Commissioner for Women Affairs and social welfare, Hon. Ify Obinabo urged parents to offer their children the needed parent-child relationship and make their homes more conducive for them to thrive amidst challenges.

    “Governor Soludo’s manifesto shows that enhancing the wellbeing of the Nigerian Child through quality education and skills development of the Nigerian child is possible and achievable to build a livable and prosperous homeland.

    “Enhancing the wellbeing of the Nigerian child is not the sole responsibility of government. It requires multi stakeholders synergy such as parents, guardians whose major role focuses on creating the needed healthy environment for our children to blossom,” she said.

    The State Commissioner of Police, CP Nnaghe Obono Itam, who also witnessed the celebration urges parents/guardians to be better role models to their children/wards, by creating a deliberate relationship with them as it will help to assess and direct them properly.

    In her brief congratulatory mrssage, the Convener of WIGA (Umunwanyi Soludo), Hon Mrs. Amaka Obi, urged the children to always believe in themselves while pursuing their dreams in life.

    It was gathered that the winners of this celebration includes, Girls Secondary School Awka (Secondary category), Udoka Primary School Awka (Primary School category) and Nadora Nursery School Awka (Nursery School category).

  • Anambra 2025: APGA organizes grassroot mobilization summit for soludo’s reelection bid in Anoacha LGA

    Anambra 2025: APGA organizes grassroot mobilization summit for soludo’s reelection bid in Anoacha LGA

    By Ovat Abeng

    Ahead of the 2025 governorship election in Anambra State, political stakeholders under the platform of the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA), in Anoacha Local Government Area of the State, has organized a one-day grassroot mobilization summit tagged; Anoacha APGA Stakeholders Summit 2024″ for Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s re-election bid.

    It was gathered that the summit that took place at Golden Tulip Hotel Agulu, on Saturday with the theme; Governance and the people duty of the political party at the grassroots, attracted all APGA supporters across the 19 political Wards that constitute the Council Area.

    In his address, the APGA Chairman in Anoacha Council Area, Chief Sir Anthony Ugorji, said the major aimed of the summit is to brainstormed on how the party in the Area under his watch can carry out an intensive door-door mobilization campaign for Soludo second term reelection.

    According to him, the strength of any political party is the ability to mobilized and win an election.

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    “Our primary objective is to ensure that governor Soludo is reelected for second term in office.

    “APGA started it effectiveness in Anaocha council area with Mr. Peter Obi as governor in 2006 who is also a native of the area and we are bent to maintain the status quote.

    Chief Udorji reminded the stakeholders of the special love Soludo has for Anoacha people.

    The Chairman also highlighted some of the achievements recorded within two years in office by Soludo led administration in the state which includes; the employment of over 5,000 teachers, employment of 400 health workers, empowerment of 10,000 youths through the state “one youth, two skill empowerment programme and the ongoing construction of 400 kilometres of roads across the 21 local government areas of the state.

    He advised Anoacha people to reciprocate the love by standing firm in supporting APGA in the upcoming governorship election without having double mind.

    He also appeal for financial support to enable the party commence it door-door campaign in the area.

    Further more, the State Commissioner for Health and a Chieftain of the party in the area, Dr. Afam Obidike, expressed joy that APGA is coming up with different new party structure which must grow from the grassroots to the Federal level.

    Obidike explained that with the new structures of APGA, there will be effective delivery of democracy dividend and election victory come 2025.

    In their brief separate speeches, the chairman/secretary, planning committee of the summit, Chief Inno Posh Chikezie and Comrade Rome Ibekwe, says the brain behind the gathering is also to restrategize on how the council will secure 100 percent votes for Governor Soludo”s re-election bid.

    The event also features award presentation to some party leaders including Hon Dozie Nwankwo, Dr.Afam Obidike, Chief Ben Obi, Barrister Uju Nwogu, among others and empowerment of 19 women with N50,000 each from the council area.

  • Food Crisis: Soludo Flags-Off Free Distribution Of Farm Inputs In Idemili South LGA

    Food Crisis: Soludo Flags-Off Free Distribution Of Farm Inputs In Idemili South LGA

    By  Ovat Abeng

    Inine with his deliberate policy to increase agricultural production to enhance food sufficiency, the Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, has flagged -off free distribution of farm Inputs to farmers in idemili south local government area of the state.

    The event that took place at the Council Headquarters Ojoto, on Thursday, also have in attendence, the Deputy Chief of Staff who doubled as Chief Protocol and Chairman of All Soludo Support Groups(ASSG), Chief Sir. Chinedu Nwoye(Glamour), alongside Managing Director Of ASWAMA, Engr. Mike Ozoemena and APGA Chieftain, Hon. Obi Ochije Modilim.

    Speaking on behalf of the governor, during the flagged off, Sir. Chinedu Nwoye said, the focus of Soludo’s administration centres on agricultural revolution and in the hierarchy of man’s need, food is ranked first and it explained why Governor Soludo had been sharing all the seeds to the people in the state.

    He lauded the convener of Women Initiative for Greater Anambra, Hon. Mrs Amaka Obi for following the footsteps of Governor Soludo.

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    In her welcome address, Acting Head of Department of Agriculture, Idemili South, Mrs Adaora Ejike appreciated Hon. Amaka Obi for deeming it necessary to organize such an event which is one of it’s kind in all the local government, stating that women in agriculture helps in reduction of poverty in the society.

    Earlier on, Hon. Amaka Obi, the Transition Committee Chairman of the Council area, commended Governor Charles Soludo for distributing agricultural inputs in the state, saying that he has boosted the sector and assisted farmers in many ways.

    She said that, Governor Soludo has improved farmers productivity in the state by providing them with essential inputs like high quality seeds and many others, urging them to continue supporting Anambra State Government.

    In their separate remarks, Engr. Mike Ozoemena, Hon. Obi Ochije Modilim Ozo Awka, Mr. Kelvin Anazodo, Chief Mrs Uju Anaekwe, Hon. Ijeoma Egbuna, and Mrs. Chinwe Mgbajiaka lauded Hon. Mrs Obi for giving farmers in Idemili south wonderful opportunity.

  • 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.

  • Ihite community rejects newly elected traditional ruler, petitions Soludo to cancel election

    Ihite community rejects newly elected traditional ruler, petitions Soludo to cancel election

    By Ovat Abeng

    Crisis is gradually brewing in Ihite Community of Orumba South Local Government Area of Anambra State, following a disagreement over selection of a traditional ruler.

    Already, some members of the community led by the community’s traditional council have disowned a new king, Mr Timothy Ifurunwa, who was last weekend elected by a section of the community, under the prompting of the President General, Mr George Madu.

    The community is currently polarized into factions, with many members of the community rejecting the process that led to the selection of Ifurunwa as king.

    The community’s traditional council has petitioned Anambra State governor, Prof Chukwuma Soludo, urging him to intervene to avert crisis in the community and to also disregard the process that led to the selection of Ifurunwa.

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    In the petition signed by their lawyer, Barr N.I Onyeakpa, Chiefs Ahamkonye, Daniel Ifemkpa, Anudu Ephraim and Geoffrey Okeke, all members of the traditional council accused the president general of the community, George Madu of jettisoning the constitution of the community in the selection, just to favour his candidate.

    Onyeakpa in the petition told Soludo that: “Ihite town in Orumba South Local Government Area of Anambra State lost their Traditional Ruler Igwe, B.O. Ofu in 2020.

    “Under Ihite native law and custom, after two (2) years of transition to glory by the Royal father, there shall be a joint meeting of the Ihite traditional council and the town union wherein the two important bodies in the town will discuss on how a new king or traditional ruler of the town should be elected.”

    Onyeakpa said the president general, Madu did not following the guidelines of the constitution in the process. He urged Soludo not to issue a certificate of recognition to the newly elected monarch, Ifurunwa.

    He said it was a surprise to the community that Madu could continue with a selection process, even when his authority to singlehandedly select a monarch and sidelining the traditional council of the community was still being determined by the court.

    He said: “Our clients filed Suits in both customary court and Magistrate court challenging the purported dissolution of Ihite traditional council by the President General, and illegal process of selection, nomination and screening of a would be traditional ruler of Ihite without reference to the traditional council of Ihite.”

    Two members of the traditional council who spoke with journalists; Chief Geoffrey Okeke and Onowu Dominic Ahamkonye called on Prof Soludo to a null the process, and not to be deceived into issuing certificate of return to the new monarch.

    Meanwhile, in his reaction, the president general of the community, Mr George Madu who spoke to journalists insisted that the process was right. He said there were only few disgruntled people in the community who were unhappy, insisting that the process was transparent.

  • Anambra lawmaker knocks Soludo over lack of efforts to resolve oil-rich Ogwuaniocha violent crisis

    Anambra lawmaker knocks Soludo over lack of efforts to resolve oil-rich Ogwuaniocha violent crisis

    By Ovat Abeng

    Member representing Ogbaru Federal Constituency, Anambra state, in the House of Representatives, Hon. Afam Victor Ogene, has called on the State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo to make deliberate efforts to end the communal conflict in Ogwuaniocha community which led to the abduction of the traditional ruler, who is yet to be accounted for since 2021.

    He appealed to the state government to set up a panel of inquiry to address the violent conflict and bring an end to the years of lawlessness, fear, reprisal killings and criminality in the community, adding that since 2021, there has been no progressive social or economic activities in the community as a result of the intractable crisis.

    Ogene made this call in a trending video yesterday, where he lamented that the Anambra state government, since the last administration of Chief Willie Obiano, had treated the crisis in the oil rich community with veiled disdain, in spite of the fact that the community produces mass of the oil revenue that the state is currently enjoying as an oil producing state.

    The lawmaker, who is the Chairman of House Committee on Renewable Energy, also, in the video, disclosed that he had earlier in February, written to the state governor, drawing his attention to the lingering crisis which has led to the sacking of the over 5,000 residents of the community from both their homes and farmlands, by criminal gangs who have now taken over Ogwuaniocha and its environs, leading to untold hardship and increased criminality in the local government area.

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    Hon. Ogene’s earlier letter to Governor Soludo, which he said the governor didn’t respond to was entitled: “Urgent need for government intervention in the lingering crisis in Ogwuaniocha community in Ogbaru LGA: A request for panel of inquiry.”

    The letter read in part: “I write to draw the attention of Your Excellency and the state government to the lingering violent crisis in Ogwuaniocha, in Ogbaru Federal Constituency, Anambra state, which has unfortunately led to the sacking of the entire community from both their residences and farmlands, as a result of the activities of criminal gangs who have taken over the community.

    “Note, Your Excellency, that Ogwuaniocha is an oil bearing community, (contributing over 20,000 barrels of crude oil per day), which earned the state its oil producing status, and thus, deserves to be protected from the devices of agents of destruction, essentially, as the security of lives and property is the primary purpose of government.

    “It is troubling to recall that violent gangs have overtime, set up camps in and around Ogwuaniocha Community, sacked the residents, kidnapped the traditional ruler (Igwe Oliver Nnaji) – who is yet to be accounted for – killed and maimed many others, (mostly unchallenged), in brazen desecration of the traditional institution and erosion of our cultural values. And this should alarm both the people and government of Anambra state.

    “It is, however, worrisome that while oil production goes on seamlessly in Ogwuaniocha, the people have been forced to stay off their community for two years now – since Monday, November 15, 2021 – with no farming activity, no school for the children, no business activities in the community, on account of the occupation of the community by the criminal gangs.

    “It is pertinent to note that till date people in Ogwuaniocha remain in dire need of urgent government intervention, in finding a workable resolution of the crises, and also, as regards provision of relief materials and protection of their land and lives. Sadly, this expectation has remained a mirage, as the immediate past administration in the state allowed the crises to fester, without any meaningful step towards restoring normalcy to the beleaguered community.

    “Just recently, there was a fresh resurgence of violence in the community and its environs, leading to abduction of several people who are reportedly yet to be accounted for, a trend that has kept recurring since November, 2021.”

    The Reps member who is also Secretary, Southern Caucus, 10th House of Representatives,  further requested:

    “That the state government set up, urgently, a Panel of Inquiry that would holistically address both the security and sociological dimensions of the crisis.

    “Compel the security agencies to comb the Ogwuaniocha forest and environs, smoke out the criminal gangs and restore order in the community to enable the residents to return to their abandoned homes and farmlands.

    “Provide urgent relief materials for the community, in order to alleviate the sufferings of the people who are living in fear, under inhuman conditions.”

  • Soludo hold Ramadan breakfast with Muslim community leaders in Anambra

    Soludo hold Ramadan breakfast with Muslim community leaders in Anambra

    By Ovat Abeng

    Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Charles Soludo, on Monday evening hosted Anambra Muslim community leaders and joined in breaking the 2024 Ramadan fast with them.

    The Muslim leaders led by Alhaji Sani Ejoh who is the Vice President-General of Jama’atu Nasril Islam Anambra branch were hosted by the Governor at the Governor’s Lodge, Amawbia

    After jointly breaking fast with the Governor, the leader of the goup, Alhaji Sani Ejoh thanked the Governor for hosting them at the Lodge and for joining them in breaking the fast

    Alhaji Ejoh informed Governor Soludo that the primary aim of the Jama’atu Nastril Islam of Nigeria as body is to safeguard and protect the interest of all Muslims in Nigeria.

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    He congratulated the Governor on behalf of the Muslim Ulma in Anambra for  his second term anniversary in office, specifically commending him for his sterling performances as could be seen from the visible projects and infrastructural development he has put in place across the State

    Responding, Governor Soludo commended the group for their exemplary conduct as well as congratulated the Muslim community for the successful fasting period

    The Governor reminded his visitors that the period of the holy month of fasting calls for purification of minds and also serve as a moment of re-awaking to all Muslim faithfuls. This period, he added, should usher in peace and joy in the land.

    The Governor ended his speech by reminding his visitors that Anambra remains a home irrespective of one’s religious beliefs or inclinations

    Interestingly, as a Governor and leader, Prof Soludo has consistently shown an unwavering disposition of non-discrimination based on religion or tribe of anyone  resident in Anambra State

    And quite remarkably, this disposition has earned him an award as the “Father of Ecumenism” in Anambra State owing strictly to his stern beliefs in Ecumenism which he has consistently practiced and demonstrated to all Christian denominations in the State

    His other non-discriminatory attitude in leadership was also recently seen when he appointed a non-indigene from Osun State as a Permanent Secretary in Anambra civil service aside other several previous appointments given to non-indigenes in the State.

    The Deputy National Director of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association (MACBAN), Allahaji Gidado Siddikki also participated in the breakfast ceremony.

  • Our roads are still intact, very solid, Anambra residents reply Soludo’s critics

    Our roads are still intact, very solid, Anambra residents reply Soludo’s critics

    By Ovat Abeng

    Residents of Anambra State, on Thursday, held protests in various parts of the state against politicians and other individuals spreading false narratives about the roads constructed by Governor Chukwuma Soludo.

    They said that the “ill-conceived stories” trending on social media that the roads constructed by the governor had failed were not true and should be thrown into the trash bin where they belong.

    In Awka North, residents of the Local Government Area trooped out in their numbers on the 26km Amansea – Ebenebe – Ugbenu – Ugbene – Awba Ofemmili Road to tell the world that the very long stretch of road constructed by Soludo was still intact and very solid.

    The people carried placards with various inscriptions such as ‘Ndi asili 2025 keep off, Solution is here to stay’, ‘Amansea to Awba Ofemmili Road is solid’, ‘Qaulity road, quality governor’, ‘Roads constructed in Awka North LGA are 100% perfect’, ‘Awka North is for solution governor 100%’ among others.

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    A community leader in Ugbenu, Hon. James Onwuka, made it very clear that he used the road everyday and that he had not seen any portion that failed.

    “This road you’re seeing is 100 per cent perfect. In fact, this road is of European standard. In Anambra State we have not seen this kind of road before.

    “The other time, somebody visited this area from Ebonyi State and he confessed that this road constructed by Soludo is of higher standard than the ones they have in Ebonyi State.

    “We’re saying that based on what Governor Soludo has done for us, we are supporting him 100 per cent. And in the next year’s elections, we’ll give him our votes”, Onwuka declared.

    Another community leader from Urum, Chief Amaechi Obiesili, said that he found the statement credited to some politicians that the road in Awka North had started collapsing as puerile and very laughable.

    “We are standing on the 26km Amansea – Ebenebe – Ugbenu – Ugbene – Awba Ofemmili Road as you can see. Which part of it has collapsed?

    “Can the political opponents of Soludo who’re spreading these false narratives step forward and show us which portion of the road had gone bad? They’re just lying against the good works of Mr Governor and it is not good”, he said.

    Obiesili, popularly known as Chiefoo, commended Soludo for his good works and urged him not to relent in his efforts to develop the state for the good of the people.

    In Awka, the state capital, commercial tricycle operators popularly known as Keke NAPEP, held a solidarity walk in support of the administration of Governor Soludo.

    The Keke riders said that they no longer frequented mechanics workshop as before ever since Governor Soludo reconstructed the roads in Awka and its environs.

    Coordinator of Anambra Keke Drivers Forum (AKDF), Comrade Osita Obi, while addressing newsmen on the newly tarred road near Prof. Kenneth Dike Library, said that commercial tricycle operators in the state were happy with Soludo’s road work.

    “We were here when this road was under construction. This is one of the wonders of Governor Chukwuma Soludo. From here to Roban Store road through the back of the CBN to Club Road down to Ngozika Housing Estate, Soludo is working.

    “So, we are here to see where our taxes are going. And we can see that Soludo is using them well. We can see the results.

    “Again, there is a trending video about what happened in Ochanja area of Onitsha where a small portion of the road which is still under construction had small issue after the it had rained.

    “The road was still under construction and it’s not fair to criticize the governor or the contractor on that incident because they had no control over the rain or the weather generally”, Obi stated.

  • Urum community assures Soludo of free, fair PG’s election on Saturday

    Urum community assures Soludo of free, fair PG’s election on Saturday

    By Ovat Abeng

    The people of Urum Community, in Awka North local government area of Anambra state, has assure governor, Chukwuma Soludo of free and fair President General’s election of Urum Development Union (UDU), slated for Saturday 30th, 2024 in the area.

    The community gave the assurance after a meeting held on Wednesday, at the Obu Ori Urum on  the instance of the traditional ruler of the community,  HRM Igwe (Dr.) B. O. Nweke , the Chairman of Akaeze Village and Chairman of all Chairmen, Mr. Fidelis Arinze.

    The meeting was attended by stakeholders, former Presidents General, and Chairmen of all the four villages that make up the community.

    Rising from the meeting, the people agreed to give all necessary support to the State Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs to ensure that they conduct a credible election for the two candidates contesting for the post of President General (PG).

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    Part of the resolution reached by the community is that the Chairmen of the four villages will pilot the Affairs of the community with the traditional ruler until a new executive is democratically put in place through the ballot on Saturday 30th March 2024.

    The meeting also passed a vote of no confidence on the former members of the electoral committee constituted by the former President General, Mr Alloy Tabansi on the ground that they were not nominated by the people but rather handpicked.

    According to the people, they were no longer comfortable with the neutrality of the Chairman of the electoral committee who is a direct in-law to one of the candidates contesting for the President General of Urum Development Union.

    Shortly after the vote of no confidence was passed, the Community mandated the Chairmen of each of the villages to be resolute and be ready to allow the entire people to nominate individuals on Election Day who will serve as election committee and observers.

    The Communique which was signed by the traditional ruler and other stakeholders was also copied to the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, the Nigeria Police, the DSS, and other relevant bodies for record purposes.

    The people noted that with a peaceful election, the community will no doubt experience more development especially now that governor Chukwuma Soludo led administration is doing everything possible to ensure that all parts of the state enjoy dividends of democracy.

    An election was conducted for the people of Urum on the 30th of December 2023, at the community primary school.

    The election which was contested by two sons of the community witnessed a large turnout of voters but incidentally could not produce a winner.

    After several petitions, claims, allegations, and accusations, the Anambra state government waded in and resolved that a rerun election would be conducted to get a winner and new executive that would pilot the Affairs of the community for the next three years.

    A notification letter from the state Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs dated 8th March 2024, reads, ”sequel to controversies associated with the Urum development union election held on the 30th December 2023, and the inability of parties to resolve issues especially as it concerns the positions of president general and vice president general. The state government by this letter rescheduling the election for 30th March 2024 for a re-run, of the Urum Development Union election for the best interest of the community and the state in general”.

  • 2nd Anniversary: Soludo will be named among performing Governors in Nigeria – APGA Reps Caucus

    2nd Anniversary: Soludo will be named among performing Governors in Nigeria – APGA Reps Caucus

    By Ovat Abeng

    House of representative caucus leader of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) and member representing Ihiala Federal Constituency of Anambra State, Dr. Pascal Agbodike, has said governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo will be named among the best performing governors in Nigeria at the expiration of his eight years administration in the State.

    Agbodike stated this while addressing a press conference shortly after the celebration of Soludo’s two years anniversary, held at the International convention centre Awka, Sunday.

    According to the lawmaker, what Anambra State governor and the leader of our great party, APGA has done in transforming the State within two years in office will qualify him to be among the best performing governor, Nigeria will ever produce at the expiration of his eight years as Governor.

    “His transformational policies is a true confirmation that the long-awaiting solution, Ndi-Anambra has been seeking for, is here.

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    “Soludo has been delivering projects. In fact, he has score more than expectation. He has broken the record to become the best performing governor in the South East region under the political platform of APGA. He has shown the World that he has the capacity, capability and the strength to deliver quality projects in Anambra State.

    “This is an indication that APGA still remain the only political party in Anambra State to win anytime and any day.

    “So, we the APGA lawmakers at the National Assembly will continue to support him. We are strongly behind him. And we will continue to attract Federal Government projects to Anambra State to enable him actualized his vision of making the State a livable and prosperous homeland in the country, as the ‘light of the nation”.

    While commending the governor and his team for the massive road constructions, youth empowerment programmes and the massive employment of teachers and health workers in the State, Agbodike appealed to the youths to shun any form of social vices and embrace the current administration for a self-reliance.

    The lawmaker also called on other governors to emulate Soludo’s style of governance for a better Nigeria.