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Abia PDP Shadow Cabinet Slams Governor Alex Otti Over Alleged Mismanagement of State Resources | #NwokeukwuMascot

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  News   File Image Aba, Abia State — The Abia PDP Shadow Cabinet has strongly criticized Governor Alex Otti’s administration, accusing it of gross mismanagement of state resources and a lack of transparency in governance. In a statement signed by the Chief of Staff of the Shadow Cabinet, Mascot Nwokeukwu, the opposition expressed dismay over what it described as “financial recklessness” and called for urgent reforms to restore accountability in the state. Recall we had earlier reported how the less than 6km N30B road contract was negotiated by Mr Ken Ahia’s legal firm at an initial approved cost of N60M which was finally reduced to N50M. The statement drew comparisons between infrastructural investments in Rivers State and Abia State, using the disparity to highlight alleged fiscal imprudence in Governor Otti’s administration. According to the Shadow Cabinet, Rivers State Governor Sir Siminalayi Fubara recently awarded a 19.7km road contract, which includes seven bridges ...
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Abia PDP Decries Endless Verification Exercises, Urges Governor Otti to Alleviate Workers’ Hardship | #NwokeukwuMascot

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  News   File Image The Abia State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has expressed strong disapproval over the persistent verification exercises imposed on civil servants by the administration of Governor Alex Chioma Otti. The party described the repetitive process as an unnecessary burden that has caused significant hardship for workers in the state. In a statement issued by the State Publicity Secretary, Eric Ikwuagwu, the PDP highlighted that within the past 18 months, Abia workers have undergone no fewer than ten verification exercises. This, according to the party, has resulted in frustration and immense stress for the state’s workforce, raising questions about the efficiency of the government’s purported investments in information and communication technology (ICT). The statement titled, “ Abia PDP Condemns Repetitive Verification Exercise an the Hardship Inflicted on Abia Workers ”  The party queried the location and functionality of the ICT infrastru...
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Abia PDP Leaders, Dignitaries Pay Last Respects to Elder Dr. Emmanuel Onyemaobi Adaelu | #NwokeukwuMascot

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 News   File Image Abia State  – Prominent leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Abia State, including former Governor Okezie Ikpeazu, the Chairman of the PDP Board of Trustees, Senator Adolphus Wabara; Senator Austin Akobundu; and Chief Okey Ahiwe, gathered alongside other party faithful to pay their last respects to the late Elder Dr. Emmanuel Onyemaobi Adaelu, a revered elder statesman and distinguished member of the Abia PDP Elders Forum. The funeral, which drew dignitaries, party members, and community leaders, was a solemn occasion to honor Elder Dr. Adaelu’s enduring legacy as a symbol of leadership, wisdom, and selfless service. In his moving tribute, Elder Abraham Amah, the Abia PDP Chairman, described Elder Dr. Adaelu as a leader whose life embodied hope, dedication, and unwavering commitment to service. “Elder Dr. Emmanuel Adaelu was more than just a leader; he was a symbol of hope and a guiding light during moments of uncertainty. His legacy will co...
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Obi Dumps Labour Party for APC | #NwokeukwuMascot

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  Politics   Paschal Obi Dumps Labour Party for APC, Cites Uzodinma’s Development Strides | #NwokeukwuMascot File Image A former member of the House of Representatives, Paschal Obi, who represented Ideato North/Ideato South Federal Constituency, has officially defected from the Labour Party (LP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Obi was warmly received by the state’s APC expanded executive council, led by Macdonald Ebere, after formalizing his membership at both the ward and local government levels. In his speech, Obi revealed that his decision to rejoin the APC was motivated by what he described as the “massive infrastructural development efforts” of Governor Hope Uzodinma.  He also commended the state APC leadership under Ebere for its exemplary leadership, which, according to him, contributed to the party’s impressive performance at the grassroots during the last local government elections. The former lawmaker assured the party’s executive members of his u...
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