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PDP accuses APC of tampering with INEC materials

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BY: Ikenna Oluka

As the pre-trial sitting of the Ebonyi State Election Petition Tribunal sitting at the Judicial Headquarters Abakaliki ended on Friday, counsel to the Member Representing Ikwo/Ezza Federal Constituency Barr. Arthur Obi Okafor, accused the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) of tampering with the INEC election result sheet issued to him for inspection by the tribunal.

This was disclosed to newsmen by the representative of the counsel to the first respondent Barrister Agbom Friday Agbom shortly after the tribunal sitting in Abakaliki.

The petitioner Comrade Chinedu Ogah and Hon. Lazarus Ogbe contested to represent Ezza south/Ikwo Federal constituency at the Green chambers, during the general elections on 23rd February 2019.

It could be recalled that the petitioner, Comrade Chinedu Ogah after the National Assembly elections on February 23, 2019, and declaration result filled petition to the court to grant him access to Inspect independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) result forms.

A.F Agbom who said that he was representing first respondent Lazarus Ogbe, second respondent Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) under Roy Umahi and the third respondent Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) also said that all the parties involved acknowledged the falsification of INEC result form.

He said: “Today is for retrial of section of the court, to harmonies all the pleadings and to determine issues for the court. And to know the areas in contentions and what is really the contention.

“You can see that the parties agreed that there is a fortification of result, that the INEC result is being falsified by the petitioner for the purpose of this tribunal.

“The petitioner applied to court to grant him the privilege to inspect INEC documents and possibly to get the result forms for satisfaction which INEC complied to.

“But at the processes of photocopying there was a compromise a total falsification of the original result and when we looked at the duplicate issued at the pulling units it’s totally different from what is being paraded by the petitioner.

“INEC having noticed that wrote to the petitioner to return the falsified result, so both INEC, first and the second respondents are now relying on the duplicate.

“INEC is now summoning security agents to bring the duplicate result in their possession to compare to what the respondents have.”

Agbom further disclosed that the petitioner was only challenging the result of four wards in Ikwo and Ezza south LGAs.

“The petitioner is only challenging four wards in Ikwo, INEC has produced the authentic result of those wards.

Four wards that the results being paraded by the petitioner is domed fake result because they never emanated from the processes of election.

“The election has procedure, the presiding officers have also written their report on what transpired during the election at the various pulling unit. It is what transpired in the polling units that leads from the ward collation to local government collations.

“In Ezza south LGA what is in contention there is that the result issued to the party agents, you know after the election result is declared at pulling unit, the party agents and the security agencies are being issued the duplicates and the same thing is being registered at collation center at the ward level.”

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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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January 23, 2024

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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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August 29, 2023

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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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