“It is with sadness, that I received the news of the brutal assassination of Barr. Oyibo Chukwu, the Enugu East, Labour Party Senatorial Candidate. “Without doubt, this is too painful to bear. “I express my deepest sympathy and condolences to the immediate Family of Barr. Oyibo Chukwu, the good people of Enugu East senatorial zone … [Read more…]
In less than 48 hours, Nigerians will head to the polls to determine who will be the next President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. I have been clear on my preferred candidate from the onset, and my faith in seeing a Peter Obi victory has only grown stronger through the duration of the campaign. … [Read more…]
CAN PRESS STATEMENT February 12th, 2023 1. The attention of the national leadership of Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has been drawn to a purported letter currently in circulation on social media, alleging that a certain sum of N2bn was given by the presidential candidate of Labour party, Mr Peter Obi to Churches under the … [Read more…]
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the strongest terms condemns the attack on President Muhammadu Buhari today in Kano State by miscreants allegedly sponsored by the Presidential Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. This organized attack on the person of the President is outrightly treasonable and a sacrilegious assault on … [Read more…]
TEXT OF PRESS CONFERENCE ADDRESSED BY THE ENUGU PEOPLES DEMOCRATIC PARTY (PDP) CAMPAIGN COUNCIL AT THE CAMPAIGN HEADQUARTERS AT INDEPENDENCE LAYOUT ENUGU ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 10, 2023 Gentlemen of the press, It is no longer news that some members of the Enugu State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), staged a massive protest against … [Read more…]
As we look up to 2023 with renewed hopes and what the new year hold in prospect for our people, I encourage all Nigerians especially our people who have been in prayers for Nigeria in distress, hoping for a new dawn and a national rebirth that ushers in a new Nigeria with a new symphony … [Read more…]
Welcome to 2023, the year where we make a choice for hope, economic transformation, potable and affordable water, good health infrastructure, accountable leadership and the safety of all residents in Enugu State. This is the year we send the old order packing and take back our State for ourselves, for our future and for our … [Read more…]
A Statement by Frank Nweke Jr on the state of Insecurity in Enugu State, released to the Press December 19, 2022. The first duty of government is the security of its people. However, in Enugu State, we are witnessing a consistent breakdown in law and order, with residents living in fear and constant apprehension. The … [Read more…]
One of the phenomenal experiences of the 21st Century is the impact of social media on almost every aspect of our national life. But it is unfortunate that some misguided members of the society have continually hidden under the anonymity of this virtual world to peddle sheer falsehood and utter malicious content. Enugu State is … [Read more…]
My attention has been drawn to the horrific accident that occured on Saturday, November 19, 2022 at the Ugwu Onyeama Enugu Expressway. My heartfelt prayers of comfort go out to the bereaved families and friends and I pray for a full recovery for all those who survived. I was deeply distressed by the gory description … [Read more…]
The Office of former Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, has been inundated with calls since the endorsement of the governorship project of the Enugu State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Dr. Peter Mbah, by Ekweremadu’s political structures, notably Ndi Oganiru Enugu. The attention of the Office has also been drawn to various … [Read more…]
Today, as family, friends and indeed the entire ndi Igbo mark the 89th posthumous birthday of the great Ikemba, Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu-Ojukwu, I took some time to reflect on his life and what makes him our beloved hero. Ojukwu was a man of great intellect, independence of mind, humility, and immense courage. He had many … [Read more…]