Politics

Ugwuanyi not working for Tinubu – Igbo youths

Published

3 years ago

January 17, 2023

The National Association of Igbo Youths (NAIY), the umbrella organisation of all Igbo Youths has described as mischievous the statement credited to a certain spokesman of Senator Bola Tinubu in the southeast region, Mr Josef Onoh, that the Presidential candidate of All Progressive Congress (APC), Bola Ahmed Tinubu has named Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State as “the latest partner in progress.”

In a statement, yesterday, the group said: “Of course we recall that Governor Ugwuanyi was one of those who constitute the famed G5, a group of five aggrieved governors of the main opposition party (PDP) and recently received the Bola Tinubu team that came to the state to campaign.

But that outing must not be constructed to be an underhand dealing by Governor Ugwuanyi. Such a claim by Mr Josef Onoh is unfounded, a blatant lie and a gross misinformation as well as misrepresentation of facts.

“Ugwuanyi is presently one of the G5 Governors of the PDP and a Senatorial candidate on the platform of the party and knows the implications of such a purported decision. If Governor Ugwuanyi has taken such a decision, Mr Onoh should not be the proper person to make the announcement since the Governor is still very much alive and has not made any public declaration or personal comment to that effect.

With top media aides and associates around him how can a regional spokesperson of a different political party speak or make such sensitive political declaration for Governor Ugwuanyi.

“Our defense for Governor Ugwuanyi is borne out of the fact that he has made positive impact as Governor and a true Igbo Son and leader whose political vision for the county and Igbo race is outstanding.

We advise amateur politicians of Mr Onoh’s class not to embark on an ignoble trip of dragging the image and integrity of our political leaders into odium with statement that lack authenticity “

Politics

Anambra Communities Boil As Group Carpets Traditional Rulers Over Zoning

Published

2 days ago

May 8, 2026

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By Okey Maduforo, Awka

Ten communities that make up Anaocha Local Government Area of Anambra State are set for a showdown with their traditional rulers following the alleged suspension of the zoning arrangement for the Anambra State House of Assembly elections.

Recall that on April 7, 2022, the traditional rulers, in a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), resolved that the House of Assembly seats for Anaocha I and Anaocha II constituencies would rotate among the ten communities, with each town occupying the seat for two terms.

The traditional rulers further resolved that the rotation would subsist irrespective of the political party through which lawmakers emerge, noting that the arrangement was aimed at ensuring that all ten communities have the opportunity to produce members of the State Assembly in the interest of equity and fairness.

However, the Anaocha Equity Forum, shortly after its meeting, expressed concern over the alleged suspension of the zoning arrangement.

Speaking, the Convener of the Anaocha Equity Forum, Mr. Valentine Okoye, said the forum would not take kindly to what it described as acts capable of destabilising the council area, adding that any such move would be resisted.

“This is a Memorandum of Understanding signed by our traditional rulers, and it has been respected until now. We in the Anaocha Equity Forum see this as a slap on the sensibilities of the ten communities that make up the area,” he said.

“We urge members of the public, political parties, and stakeholders to disregard the alleged position of the traditional rulers, as it does not represent the views and aspirations of our people.

“Our traditional rulers should be mindful of their roles as fathers of their respective communities. They should also understand that they would be held responsible for whatever backlash or consequences may arise from this recent position.

“We call on Governor Charles Soludo to call the traditional rulers to order so that the peace currently enjoyed in Anaocha Local Government Area will not be disrupted,” he stated.