Author: Candid Reporters

The Zenith Labour Party, ZLP has won 15 out of the 17 Local Government Areas in the November 2, 2024 local government election in the state. The Young Progressives Party, YPP won two LGAs – Ugwunagbo and Osisioma Ngwa. Prof. Chima George, the Chairman, Abia State Independent Electoral Commission, announced the results on Saturday night at the ABSIEC headquarters, Umuahia. In his words: “We have fulfilled the duty we were inaugurated on 5th September to carry out. It wasn’t an easy task but we went beyond and above to raise awareness about the election across the state”, he said.

Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti today voted in the Local government election held across the 17 LGAs of the State. The Governor casted his vote alongside his wife, Her Excellency, Mrs.Priscila Otti at his Unit 017, Ahiafor, Umuru-Umuehim Nvosi in Isialangwa South LGA at about 12:19pm. Speaking to the press after voting, Governor Otti said he was impressed that people are coming out to cast their votes. He said that he has equally been monitoring the happenings across the 17 LGAs of the State, disclosing that the reports he has gotten so far indicate that the election is progressing…

Vincent Amos, Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) councillorship candidate for Umuahia ward has casted his vote at his ward, Umuhu ward unit 003 Umuagu primary central school, Ohuhu, Umuahia North local government area of Abia State. Vincent voted at exactly 1:20 pm as he described the process as seamless as the turnout of voters was very encouraging. The Abia State Independent Electoral Commission (ABSIEC)) scheduled the local government election for Saturday November 2, 2024. In his words: “The process was peaceful. I must commend ABSIEC and Abia state government for an improved system in conduct of LG election which was attested…

The Nigeria Labour Congress in Rivers State has threatened to withdraw services if any attempt is made to withhold the state’s monthly allocation. Rivers State NLC Chairman, Alex Agwanwor, made this known to journalists in Port Harcourt following a meeting of the NLC State Executive Council. Mr. Agwanwor said the council is dissatisfied with the judiciary’s handling of the political crisis in Rivers State. He said the NLC has resolved to advise the judiciary to reconsider its decision or face action from the union. BACKGROUND The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) was ordered by a federal high court sitting in…

Indigenes of Nkwoachara autonomous community in Ohuhu, Umuahia north local government area of Abia State has called on Governor Alex Otti to intervene in the traditional stool tussle in Nkwoachara autonomous community to avert bloodshed. A large number of indigenes from the community on Wednesday embarked on a peaceful protest at the Umuahia north secretariat, calling on Governor Otti’s intervention on the matter to avoid the unpresidented. The peaceful protesters were seen chatting songs of disapproval, against the plebiscite of the accused, Kwandu Onuoha, popularly known as Bishop, who was said has already converged with his supporters at the same…

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has been ordered by a federal high court sitting in Abuja not to further release financial allocations to the Rivers state government. The court held that monies from the federation account should not be released to the state pending the passage of a lawful appropriation act by a validly constituted house of assembly. Joyce Abdulmalik, presiding judge, issued the verdict on Wednesday while delivering judgment on a suit filed by the Rivers state house of assembly led by Martins Amaewhule. Abdulmalik held that Siminalayi Fubara, the Rivers governor, was wrong to have presented the…

Two pastors of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) has been suspended over allegations of homosexuality. CANDID REPORTERS gathered on Tuesday that the suspension is contained in a memo dated October 28, 2024, and signed by Sunday Akande, its national overseer. The letter, addressed to the special assistant to the general overseer of administration, ordered a thorough investigation into the allegations against the pastors. In the memo, the church affirmed that their doctrine does not allow or tolerate any act of homosexuality, citing biblical references. Akande disclosed that the accused individuals have been temporarily relieved of their responsibilities within…

The Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has summoned some judges over conflicting rulings on political cases in Rivers State. They are to be probed by a panel of the National Judicial Council, NJC. The CJN also summoned the chief judge of the federal high court for questioning today. The NJC panel, led by a former Court of Appeal justice and two heads of courts, has been tasked to submit a report this week. These summons follow formal complaints submitted to the council. Also, the Chief Judge of Rivers State High Court is to appear before the NJC panel…

Asari Dokubo, former Niger Delta militant leader has claimed that President Bola Tinubu offered him pipelines contract which he turned down. Speaking during an interview with Arise TV on Tuesday, Dokubo, however disclosed that he rejected the offer. Dokubo gave his reason for rejecting the offer as not interested in any personal gain despite the huge amount of money spent in campaigning for Tinubu in the build-up to the 2023 presidential election. Speaking against the background of his opposition to the scrapping of the Ministry of Niger Delta, Dokubo said his only interest is ensuring the success of the Tinubu administration. In…

Lawmakers of the Abia State House of Assembly have expressed confidence in the administration of Governor Alex Otti, OFR, and reassured of their continued support and solidarity to his administration. The lawmakers equally challenged the Abia State Chapter of the Nigeria Labour Union (NLC) to provide evidence of a bill in a letter they recently wrote to the House of Assembly, alleging that the State Government is planning to seize ninety percent (90%) of the Local Government allocations, leaving the LGAs with ten Percent (10%). Addressing the press on Monday, 28th October after a closed-door meeting with the Governor which…