A political affairs commentator, Chidozie Ezeugwa, has raised concerns that Nigeria risks deeper instability and democratic decline if electoral reforms fail to guarantee full transparency, warning that citizens may disengage from the political process if they believe their votes will not count. Ezeugwa said democracy is sustained by checks and balances, noting that citizens have…
Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu A civil society organisation, the Igbo Mandate Movement Group, has condemned a petition filed against the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu, describing it as “frivolous, mischievous, and politically motivated.”The group described the petition as the latest episode in what it says is a years-long campaign…
Former Senate President and ex–Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator Pius Anyim, has emerged as the leader of the South-East Elders Forum of the All Progressives Congress (APC).The position became vacant following the death of former governor of old Abia State, Dr Ogbonnaya Onu, who had led the Forum until his passing.In…
A joint delegation of the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Working Committee (NWC) Screening Committee and the Local Harmonization Committee on Wednesday visited the Anambra State chapter of the party to deliberate on the ongoing ward and local government congresses.According to a statement issued by the State Publicity Secretary, Chris Okey Udeze, the stakeholders’ meeting…
Mr. Francis Nwaze From Nabob Ogbonna, Abakaliki The Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, has approved the appointment of Mr. Francis Nwaze as Senior Special Assistant on Media, with immediate effect. Mr. Nwaze previously served as Special Assistant on Media during Umahi’s tenure as Governor of Ebonyi State from 2019 to 2023.He also worked as…
