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  News   File Image The Abia State chapter of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has released guidelines for the upcoming Local Government elections, following the inauguration of the newly appointed Caretaker Committee, as announced by the party’s National Working Committee. The party had previously declared its intention to participate in the Local Government elections scheduled for November 2, 2024. In a press release signed by Jude Ndukwe, Media Adviser to the Abia PDP Caretaker Committee, and titled “Abia PDP Caretaker Committee Inaugurated, Decides on Forthcoming LGA Elections in the State,” the committee called on stakeholders to prepare for the primaries across Local Government Areas (LGAs) and wards in the state. The primaries, the statement noted, could be conducted either through direct primaries or by consensus. The release reads: “The Caretaker Committee of the Abia State chapter of the People's Democratic Party, PDP, was inaugurated on Wednesday, September 25, 2...

  News   Abia Speaker Confirms No Plans for Employment, Validates NBC Unemployment Reports | #NwokeukwuMascot File Image The Governor Alex Otti-led administration of Abia State, which has laid off thousands of civil servants, has admitted it has no plans to address the rising unemployment crisis in the state. Rt. Hon. Emmanuel Emeruwa, Speaker of the Abia State House of Assembly, made this revelation in a viral video, stating that the government has no plans to create jobs. His remarks have drawn widespread attention, particularly as they align with the recent National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) report that ranks Abia as the state with the highest unemployment rate in Nigeria. The video, which quickly circulated online, has sparked reactions as many attribute the growing insecurity in the state to the economic hardship brought on by the administration's policies. In his native dialect, Speaker Emeruwa stated, "There is no budget for employment in 2024." The NBS report, w...

  News   File Image The People's Democratic Party (PDP) in Abia State has confirmed its participation in the upcoming local government elections, set for November 2, 2024. This announcement was made by the Chairman of the PDP Caretaker Committee, Rt. Hon. Allwell Asiforo Okere, during a stakeholders' meeting at the party's secretariat in Umuahia. In his remarks, Asiforo reiterated PDP’s enduring influence in Abia politics, referring to the party as the "beautiful bride" and the one to beat in the forthcoming elections. He urged party members interested in contesting the election to visit the party secretariat to obtain their nomination and expression of interest forms. According to reports, the nomination form for chairmanship candidates is priced at ₦200,000, while the form for councilorship candidates costs ₦25,000. In a bid to promote female participation, women candidates are entitled to pay only 50% of the form fees. This election marks the second time the PD...

  News   PDP Chairman Appoints Special Advisers on Media and Legal Affairs Following NWC's Caretaker Committee Announcement | #NwokeukwuMascot File Image Following the recent announcement by the National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) regarding the appointment of a Caretaker Committee for the Abia State Chapter, the committee’s chairman, Rt. Hon. Alwell Asiforo Okere, has made strategic appointments to further strengthen the party in the state.  In a press release captioned, “ Appointment of Special Advisers on Media Matters and Legal Affair”  Rt. Hon. Okere announced the appointment of Mr. Jude Ndukwe as Special Adviser on Media Matters and Chief Henry Balogu Esq as Special Adviser on Legal Affairs, highlighting their critical roles in rebranding and guiding the PDP’s activities in Abia State during this transitional period. His words: “ It is with great pleasure that I announce the appointment of Mr Jude Ndukwe as Special Adviser on M...

  News   Abia Residents Accuse LP Of Giving FG Palliatives To Members | #NwokeukwuMascot File Image Residents of Abia State have voiced strong allegations against the Labour Party (LP) government, accusing them of distributing Federal Government palliatives exclusively to party members. These claims arise despite assurances from the state government that the palliatives were equitably distributed across all 17 local government areas. The grievances were prominently aired during a popular radio show, Real Matters, on Flo FM, where numerous callers expressed dissatisfaction with the handling of the palliatives. Callers criticized what they perceived as a lack of transparency in the distribution process, and some even alleged that the palliatives were being sold by government officials. One of the callers, Ikenna from Ututu, alleged that the palliative distribution, which reportedly occurred in March, was biased in favor of Labour Party members. "Officials only handed out the ric...