Barr. Mimi Ifeoma Azikiwe Emerges Frontline Choice for Onitsha North I Constituency

As the August 16 election approaches, voters in Onitsha North I Constituency appear to have consolidated around the candidacy of Barr. Mimi Ifeoma Azikiwe of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), whose record and experience have continued to attract widespread support.

Despite the campaign visit of former Anambra State Governor, Mr. Peter Obi, in support of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) candidate, constituency stakeholders say the visit has not altered the resolve of many voters who had already aligned with what they describe as a candidate “with clear competence and capacity.”

Residents who spoke on the political mood in the constituency noted that the lessons of the 2023 elections have made the electorate more discerning, with many insisting they would no longer vote based on emotion or political bandwagon.

According to them, Barr. Azikiwe stands out as the most prepared contender, bringing a blend of legislative experience and legal expertise that uniquely positions her for effective representation. She served as a legislative aide at the National Assembly in Abuja for eight years and is also an accomplished legal practitioner.

Widely known by the title Obuzoeme, a name she earned from her track record of service and compassion, Barr. Azikiwe is seen by many supporters as the candidate best suited to advance the interests of the constituency.

As election day draws near, her supporters remain confident that she will secure the mandate to represent Onitsha North I in the State House of Assembly.

Tinubu Appoints Chioma Awuzie Substantive Rector, Fed Poly Oko

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Dr. Chioma Irene Awuzie as the substantive Rector of Federal Polytechnic, Oko, Anambra State. Dr. Awuzie's appointment, which takes effect immediately for a five-year term, follows the recommendation of the Polytechnic's Governing Council, chaired by Sen. Dr. Barnabas Gemade, after a transparent and competitive selection process where she emerged as the leading candidate. Prior to her appointment, Awuzie, who holds a Doctorate Degree in Physical and Materials Chemistry, was a distinguished Chief Lecturer in the Department of Science Laboratory Technology (Chemistry Option) and also Director in-charge of Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) Projects in the Polytechnic. Under her stewardship, Federal Polytechnic, Oko, witnessed unprecedented advancements in infrastructure and institutional transformation. Her leadership facilitated monumental developments across the Polytechnic’s campuses in Oko, ...

Tension In Uruagu Nnewi As Community Leaders Dare Soludo,Defy Court Order

The President of Uruagu-Nnewi Development Union, Chief Sunday Okoli aka Organizer, and the Obi of Uruagu-Nnewi community in Nnewi North local government area of Anambra State, His Majesty Afamefuna Charles Obi, have swept Soludo's directive to the gutters, by reason of their suspension and subsequent dessolution of the leadership of the community's youth forum, led by Ejike Ifejiofor, and subsequent appointment of caretaker executive to pilot the affairs of youths in the community. The Anambra governor had, through a letter dated August 9, 2024, signed by the Permanent Secretary, Anambra State Ministry of Youth Development, Dr. Martin Agbili, warned the community leaders to stay any action regarding suspension of the Uruagu-Nnewi youth forum. The community had, through its PG, Chief Okoli, written to the Ministry of Youths Development, notifying the ministry of "immediate suspension" of the youth group over alleged insecurity in the area. But the ministry,...

#Watchvideo : SECURITY FORCES BURST THE CAMP OF UNKNOWN GUNMEN IN AKOKWA

Security Forces in the state through a coordinated intelligence report has bursted the camp of the unknown gunmen at Akokwa, Arondizuogu after a long gun duel which resulted to the death of some of the criminals and others arrested. These criminal elements have been known to be behind several attacks in the state such as the killing of police men in Mbaise, Aba Branch in Ehime Mbano, burning down of police stations, attack and attempted kidnapping of former Governor Ikedi Ohakim, abduction of Miss. P.P. Johnson, a female soldier in Okigwe and recently the attack in Akokwa that left many dead. It is obvious that these daredevil gunmen have been perpetuating their evil plans unabated until yesterday when their camp was bursted by security agencies. This is another assurance that our security operatives are leaving no stone unturned in the fight against banditry and other related activities. While it has become obvious that the activities of these non state actors are politically motivate...