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Ebonyi: IPAC raises alarm over plans to truncate peace in the State ahead 2019 elections

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By Ikenna Oluka

Inter-Party Advisory Council of Nigeria (IPAC) Ebonyi State Chapter has described as the recent transfer of the State Commissioner of Police as unwarranted.

This was contained in a communique released by the Body and signed my representatives from different political parties in the State.

According to the IPAC, Ebonyi State has enjoyed relative peace with regards to all Political activities involving several parties without any molestation whatsoever from any quarter.

The communique reads: “Sequel to an emergency meeting of Inter-Party Advisory Council of Nigeria (IPAC) Ebonyi State Chapter held recently in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State with regards to the recent Political happenings and developments especially the unwarranted transfer of the Commissioner of Police, Ebonyi State Police Command and other Senior staff of Independent National Electoral Commission in Ebonyi State, we the above mentioned body of all Political parties after exhaustive deliberation wish to state as follows:

1• That Ebonyi State has enjoyed relative peace with regards to all Political activities involving several parties without any molestation whatsoever from any quarter.

2• That before the transfer of the said Commissioner of Police, Ebonyi State especially in connection to the boasting of some Political gladiators that the said transfer must be accomplished before the next General election as to engender manipulation, rigging and electoral malpractices in order to achieve their selfish aim/gain.

3• That the said boasting was circulated online and widely read by all in Social Media Platforms.

4• That the body of IPAC views the recent transfer of the State Commissioner of Police as unwarranted and further regiments the earlier boast of the said Political gladiators who are all out to truncate and undermine the relative peace enjoyed by all parties in the State.

5• That the body of IPAC also frowns at the timing of the recent transfer of senior staff of INEC and other sister agencies in Ebonyi State and points to a calculated plan by these Political gladiators to rig and undermine the electoral process in Ebonyi State especially considering their Political antecedent.

6• That the Federal Minister and Adams Oshiomhole have been having series of meetings on how to undermine electoral votes process in Ebonyi State and ensure rigging, vote buying and all other electoral malpractices.

7• That the Presidency should take note of the present happenings and unfortunate incident in Ebonyi State.

8• That we the members of IPAC Ebonyi State Chapter has vowed to stand our ground and ensure that the right thing is done and clearly wishes to state unequivocally that a level playing ground must be accorded to all the Political parties in Ebonyi State as we journey to the next General election in the spirit of fair-play cum transparency and there must be no rigging, electoral malpractices and or manipulation of any kind whatsoever”.

Signed by the underlisted Parties in Ebonyi State.

  • Okeh Stephen Okeh NCP
    •Freeman Eze.I. RPN
    •Chief Dr Lazarus N. UPN
    •Oyibe Stanley. PPN
    •Obasi James. AC
    •Ifeoma Eze. DA
    •Adibe Nwafor J. KOWA
    •Ituma Nweze A. SDP
    •Unata Ugochukwu. GPN
    •Aleke Blessing. PANDEL
    •Lambart Nwagbu C4C
    •Okara Rejoice.S. APP
    •Ugwu Joy Eze. NDPC
    •Sunday Orogwu. NIP
    •Okoro Sampson. PPC
    •Edward Constant. UDP
    •Anthony Abani. ID
    •Anyigor Simon. PDP
    •Agbo Chinagoromu. UP

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Governor Peter Mbah Signs Multi-million Dollar Joint Venture To Birth Job Opportunities, Promote Sports And Youth Development In Enugu State

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The Governor Of Enugu State, Governor Peter Mbah has disclosed a recent deal he signed for the good of the people of Enugu. On his Facebook page he wrote;

“I was delighted to sign a multi-million dollar joint venture agreement with the Del-York Group for “The 042 Arena and Entertainment Park” over the weekend.

The multi-purpose sports and entertainment hub is designed to focus on key areas of development, training, innovation, education, talent discovery, hospitality, and entertainment, among others.

The Sports Arena will on completion feature training facilities, athlete housing, a physical therapy and sports medicine centre, and a performance centre, while the Entertainment Park will have a variety of designs, including screening rooms, stages, amphitheaters; and live, work and play facilities, among others.

It gladdens my heart that investors are now favouring our dear state as a location for businesses and investments. This demonstrates the success of our ceaseless efforts to make Enugu the safest place to live, invest, play sports, and enjoy leisure.

I’m hopeful that this project will create thousands of jobs for Ndi Enugu and also attract more investors and tourists to our state. It will also provide a platform for our young people to showcase their talents, thereby promoting sports and youth development in our state and the entire South-East region.

Many thanks to the CEO of Del-York, Linus Idahosa, who came up with the concept and chose Enugu as the planting soil. My administration will give him and his team all the needed support to flourish.”

Here are pictures from the signing ceremony.

We commend the Governor on this development.

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Governor Peter Mbah Appreciates Dave Umahi Over Swift Response To Work On A Recently collapsed Bridge In Enugu State

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Governor Peter Mbah Appreciates The Minister For Works, Dave Umahi Over Swift Response To Work On A Recently collapsed Bridge In Enugu State

The bridge which is on the federal road, had sunk in on Monday.Thank God no casualties were recorded due to the less movements around the area on the it happened.

Here’s what the Governor wrote;

“Yesterday evening, I had the pleasure of welcoming the Minister of Works, Engr. Dave Umahi, to Enugu State. The minister who came to inspect the collapsed bridge between the New Artisan flyover and the Naira Triangle, at the Enugu – Port Harcourt expressway, assured me of its immediate reconstruction.

“He commended me for ameliorating the plights of my people by undertaking to dualise the Enugu State’s part of the Enugu-Abakaliki road, and also assured me that the federal government would expedite the necessary approvals.

“I sincerely appreciate the minister for the prompt response, and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for inclusive leadership. This, for us, underscores the president’s commitment to his oath of office.”

Here are pictures from the scene visit

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PHOTO: Governor Peter Mbah Speaks At 2023 Lagos Chamber Of Commerce And Industry (LCCI)

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The Governor of Enugu State, Governor Peter Mbah was one of the guest speakers at the 2023 LCCI. While posting pictures from the conference on his social media page, He wrote;

“Today, I was honoured to stand as Guest of Honour and Speaker on the platform of the 2023 Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) International Business Conference and Expo.

This event underscores our commitment to global partnerships and trade cooperation. From Enugu, I have proudly joined the dialogue that transcends borders.

As we engage in vital conversations, I extend a hand of partnership, inviting stakeholders to explore our nation’s potential. Together, let’s unlock avenues for national growth and prosperity.

In Enugu State, we are open for business; building partnership with the private sector to unlock the capital market, attract investments, and retake our place in the local and global economy.

I’m excited to share with you our state’s abundant investment opportunities and government inventives in agriculture and agro-industry, logistics and aviation, tourism, real estate, mineral resources, information and communication technology (ICT), among others.

We are also de-risking business investment in key sectors by providing access to land, providing support infrastructure, handling engagement with host communities, and facilitating the approval of building permits.

Amid challenges, our resolve for a robust business environment remains unshaken. We are intentionally revisiting our ease of doing business indicators to ensure the environment is conducive for businesses to thrive.

Join me in embracing this momentous stride as we amplify Enugu State’s prominence on the national and world map.”

Here are pictures from the conference.

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