By Louis Amoke He became governor of Enugu State in 2015 when Enugu’s purse grew leaner and Nigeria’s economy was in recession as federal allocations dwindled to an all-time low – a major setback his predecessor, Mr. Sullivan Chime acknowledged during a thanksgiving Mass to commemorate the end of his administration. His administration was receiving…
The United States Ambassador to Nigeria, Mary Beth Leonard, has said that the presidential polls of February 25 failed to meet the expectations of Nigerians. The ambassador acknowledged that many are angry and frustrated with the results, while some others are celebrating victories they believe were hard-fought and well-earned. She, however, commended Nigerians for demonstrating…
The Sunday Back Page Column 19th February 2023 “Global Square” with Dr. Kenneth Okonkwo. February 25, 2023 is the date for the presidential election in Nigeria. The Nigerian president is regarded as one of the most powerful presidents on earth because of the enormous powers invested on him by the Constitution. This may not be…
The Sunday Back Page Column 13th February 2023 “Global Square” with Dr. Kenneth Okonkwo. The Supreme Court (SC) is the apex court in Nigeria. It’s the court which takes final decisions on all issues brought before it. Because its decisions are final, it’s a policy making court as its decisions shape society’s social order. Decisions…
My Dear Compatriots, I have found it necessary to address you today, on the state of the nation and to render account on the efforts of our administration to sustain and strengthen our economy, enhance the fight against corruption and sustain our gains in the fight against terrorism and insecurity which has, undoubtedly, been impacted…
The Nigeria’s 2023 Presidential Election is shaping to be an exciting race, with Peter Obi of the Labour Party leading with 37%, followed by the PDP with 27% and the APC with 24%, according to the latest poll by Nextier SPD, an African-based international development consulting firm. The poll, released on Saturday, February 5, 2023,…
The Presidential Spokesperson of Peter Obi’s 2023 Presidential Campaign Organisation, Barr. Kenneth Okonkwo of the Labour Party Bags Leadership SCORECARD ANNUAL LECTURE AWARD 2022 AS THE “BRIDGE-BUILDER OF THE YEAR… Conferred on him in Abuja on Thursday 19th January 2023, in recognition of his cerebral and quintessential representation as most outstanding Presidential Campaign Spokesman of…
Amid ongoing public reactions surrounding the appearance of the Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Gregory Obi at the prestigious Institute of Foreign Affairs, popularly known as Chatham House, renowned political analyst, Dr. Sam Amadi has come out to assess the impact of the just-concluded event on the minds of some electorate who are yet to…
“We noted that we were in opposing political parties and in response to my direct question as to how I might help him, he requested that I should just ensure a “level playing field” and let the people decide” (Charles Chukwuma Soludo) After begging him to come to your party and collect the Presidential ticket…
~ TIMELY NECESSITY IN MOVING OUR DEAR STATE TO THE NEXT LEVEL On Wednesday the 9th of November 2022, *ENUGU CONCERNED CITIZENS INITIATIVE (ECCI) FOR GOOD GOVERNANCE* arising from their inaugural outing, endorsed the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic (PDP) *Dr Peter Ndubuisi Mba* and his running mate *Barr Ifeanyi Ossai* for the 2023…
