The Executive Chairman of Nkanu West Local Government Area, Hon. John Ogbodo, has assured that the people of the area will repay Governor Peter Mbah’s goodwill and developmental strides with unwavering political support in the 2027 general elections.

Speaking during a civic engagement forum in Agbani, the council headquarters, Ogbodo praised Governor Mbah’s leadership style, describing it as “purposeful, people-centred and transformative.”

He said the governor’s commitment to grassroots development has not gone unnoticed, especially by the people of Nkanu West.

“Governor Mbah has redefined leadership in Enugu State. His projects are speaking for him, from road infrastructure to healthcare, education and water projects. In Nkanu West, we are seeing the results of a government that listens and delivers,” Ogbodo said.

According to him, the governor’s efforts, particularly in tackling insecurity and war against illiteracy, have won the admiration of the people who now feel included in the state’s development agenda.

“Gone are the days when communities were remembered only during elections. Today, under Governor Mbah’s administration, our villages are feeling the impact of government every day. Our people are watching and come 2027, we will speak with one voice, with our votes, to say thank you,” he added.

The chairman also lauded the state government’s investment in agriculture and youth empowerment.

He emphasized that the loyalty of Nkanu West to the governor is not based on political sentiment but on visible and measurable progress delivered by his administration.

“Our support is not based on promises, but on what we are seeing and experiencing. Our people are wiser now. They reward performance and Governor Mbah has performed beyond expectations,” he said.

The Enugu West stakeholders meeting with Governor Peter Ndubsi Mbah held on 4th October 2025 in Enugu brought before the people, the realities in the saying that ‘deviance is the mother of change’ and that ‘Change’ in itself, is the only thing permanent’ in the phenomenal life of man.

By his mantra of “disruptive innovation…”, the Governor of Enugu state, Barr. Dr. Peter Ndubisi Mbah has no doubt placed the state under a process of social, political and economic transformation targetted at changing the tempo of development from the immediate past system of administrative politicking to that of impactful governance where equity and balance is supreme.

Judging from strides already made within the past two years, Enugu state is occupying the prime front seat among the federation units that have peformed well viewed from both the national and international prism.

As a matter of fact, the 4th October 2025
Enugu West Senatorial meeting with Governor Mbah was assessment oriented and provided avenue for direct contact with the man so much talked about in recent time.

This is a man who has taken steps to turning felt adversities to visible prosperity and in a clime where great number of deviants and doubting Thomases never sieze to exist.

The forum provided the much needed vista to enable His Excellency the Governor speak oh his disruptive innovation which until that fateful had been a remarkable deviation from staus-ante.

Viewed critically, that 4th October 2025 outing also was incisive and direct as it optimally addressed areas in the agenda of government which the opposition clandestinely turned upside down with clauses of misinformation, misperception, misbranding as a means to creating lines of incongruities against genuine efforts of Governor Peter Mbah the state to better their lot.

Sounding soft but with deep eloquence, Governor Peter Ndubisi Mba clearly reeled out his record of service in the past two years and satisfactorily placed before his Enugu west audience his well researched eight year socio-economic development blueprint for Enugu state.

Opening up on the health sector, the state’s number one citizen assured that Enugu would in no distant time become the grand destination for persons seeking world class medical attention.

According to him, work is progressing on the world-class health facility sited in the state capital which upon completion would end the reign of foreign health tourism by Nigerians.

Governor Mbah told participants at the meeting that expert support is being sort from foreign medical giants for the facility while the 260 type 2, hospitals at the ward level is recieving due attention.

He announced in addition that the 21 functional medical centers are also due for upgrade under his health system improvement program.

The state Chief Executive took his audience made up of distinguished professors, erudite legal personnel, Engineers and professionals through the mind buggling journey of industrial and infrastructural development going on across sectoral divides in the state and while not claiming 100% perfection in all the steps taken, he classically enumciated reasons behind noticeable delay in the actualisation of his total dream on water supply.

He however assured the Stakeholders that all observed setbacks impeding progress in that sector are being sorted out as water would soon be reticulated to homes as pledged.

He did not hesitate in taking a swipe at those looking down on the green smart schools projects noting that the growth and development of any country’s economy greatly depends on the number of digitally equipped productive population.

According to him, by deliberately making a total of 33% budget allocation to the education sector this year, the smart school project has been inaugurated and would facilitate the state’s smooth trajectory towards a digital and technological takeoff just as he highlighted the fact that the development of any economy is greatly hinged on the availability of skilled and smart man-power population.

He cited the examples of China, Japan and other nations in the Asia Tiger region pointing out that they took advantage of advanced digital technology to become the envy of the Western world today especially in the areas of high-tech-innovations and manufacturing of exportable products.

The governor remarked that although his administration may not be there to see the initial harvest of maiden products of this huge investments beung made in the smart schools, records would forever be there to prove him right in due time.

All through his 45 munutes straight address bridged by intermittent ovations, Governor Mbah resonated the consciousness of the people when he announced the decision of his administration to institute a viable and functional tourism and hospitality industry in Enugu state.

He pointed at landmark locations within Enugu West where advanced moves had been successfully initiated to ensure immediate flag off of projects associated with the new concept.

In the same vein, he took time to speak on hotel and hospitality subsector and told his audience that work is equally ongoing on a standard hotel complex beside the International Conference Center, Independence layout Enugu which would on completion complement services rendered by the imperial Presidential Hotel in the center of Enugu capital territory.

As a matter od fact, many present at the meeting who had come believing it was an opportunity to throw political punches got disappointed because they coud not see in Governor Mbah the character and personality for that.

Yours sincerely who had been watching on the sideline since May, 2023 took the opportunity of that gathering to reconnect with friends I had not sighted for long owing to unwarranted divide insuanated through personal interests of those in power.

Now, today, the flood has come and gone leaving the surface dry. No more smokescreen iand all can now see clearly so one can comfortably say: “Physician heal thyself”.

May I say to my friends, welcome to the house and for those who missed that 4th October speech by His Excellency, I humbly urge you to queue in and never be left out anymore “maka na mmiri-ezogo-gbachaa”.

Call me an Aposle of PNM and see if I won’t answer Yesss !

These are: My Views:My New Mindset.

Ndewoonu !!!

A civic advocacy group, the International Society for Civil Liberties and Rule of Law (Intersociety), has called on the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Ojo Amupitan, to use the upcoming November 8 governorship election in Anambra State as a turning point to restore public trust in Nigeria’s electoral system.

In a statement issued in Enugu, Intersociety noted that electoral credibility in Nigeria has steadily declined since the return to civilian rule in 1999.

The group argued that no INEC chairman in the democratic era has matched the standards set by Prof. Humphrey Nwosu, who oversaw the acclaimed 1993 presidential election.

According to the statement signed by Intersociety’s chairman, Emeka Umeagbalasi, the country’s electoral processes have suffered due to poor leadership and alleged manipulation under successive INEC administrations.

“Nigeria has yet to produce a consistently competent and credible electoral umpire since 1999,” Umeagbalasi stated.

“In contrast, the military-era electoral bodies showed better professionalism, especially under Prof. Humphrey Nwosu, who remains the most effective electoral commission chairman in Nigeria’s history.”

The group was especially critical of the last three INEC chairmen.

Prof. Attahiru Jega (2010–2015) was accused of overseeing a voter register allegedly riddled with underage and non-Nigerian entries, especially in northern Nigeria, while systematically excluding eligible voters in the south based on ethnic and religious bias.

Prof. Maurice Iwu (2005–2010) was alleged to have maintained a voter roll filled with fictitious entries, including inanimate objects, human skulls, studio photos, and even images of foreign nationals.

Prof. Mahmood Yakubu (2015–2025) was described as presiding over the “worst-managed elections” since Nigeria’s return to democracy, despite having access to modern digital tools and innovations that could have transformed the voting process.

“Prof. Yakubu had the advantage of modern technologies like electronic transmission of results and biometric verification, yet these tools were either misused or not implemented effectively,” the group added.

Intersociety stressed that with the exit of Prof. Yakubu, Nigeria now has an opportunity to rebuild confidence in its electoral system, starting with the Anambra governorship election.

The group called on Prof. Amupitan to demonstrate impartiality, professionalism, and a genuine commitment to free and fair elections.

“This election must be a benchmark for a new era. It is time for INEC to reclaim its integrity and deliver credible outcomes that truly reflect the will of the people.”

In furtherance of government’s intervention in the microeconomic indices Enugu state government under the leadership of Governor Peter Mbah has built and repaired over 293 roads statewide in places and areas the government has never seen intervention before.

From the abandoned Emene roads to Umuchu street, to coal camp roads to Emeka Ebili to Mbanugo to Achara layout to Odudukoko are filled with expansion of infrastructure and upgrading of road networks which has kept caterpillar parts owners busy. Caterpillar owners have expanded their businesses by buying new machines.

The government due to the over 2000 projects ranging from 260 smart schools, 260 type 2 health centres and 260 farm estates has swallowed over 1500 caterpillar machines, over 20,000 workers thus boosting local economic activities across the state.

The government has invested in the microeconomic level putting money into the local economy and helping productive ventures and skilled workforce to earn higher wages.

A typical caterpillar owner rents an excavator or a dozer for over 300,000 per day and an operator makes 20,000 per day(8 hours of work).

The government through these projects in agriculture with over 52000 farmers and over 1000 extension workers expected to be busy boosting food security in 260 farm estates, state owned industries revived and in production, road construction with state owned asphalt plant built and in use, 260 smart school constructions, 8 new technical and vocational education training (TVET) schools and estate development from both government and private sector has improved the microeconomic indices of the populace with estimated 3 million people expected to move into the state in the next 4 years.

This led Enugu State to grow its internally generated revenue to over 180 billion this year which shows there is a high level of productivity going on in the coal city state.

The Enugu State government is establishing the structure and systems that will leapfrog Enugu from a civil service state to an economic hub.

The government is getting Enugu ready to be on a sound pedestal as the nation is migrating from a revenue sharing economy to a tax paying economy from January where every kobo of government is spent wisely and the people demand accountability and support which the government is providing through the citizens charter.

Enugu is building a smart economy and a smart city which will be ready to access the skill set our new educational system is building. Enugu is fast becoming an economic hub and tech capital of Nigeria.

Enugu will become a billion dollar self reliant sub national economy. A modern smart city is emerging.

The government is getting Enugu ready to be on a sound pedestal as the nation is migrating from a revenue sharing economy to a tax paying economy from January 2026 when the new national tax laws will take effect where every kobo of government is spent wisely and the people demand accountability and support which the government is providing through the citizens charter. Enugu is building a smart economy and a smart city which will be ready to access the skill set our new educational system is building.

Enugu is fast becoming an economic hub and tech capital of Nigeria. Enugu will become a billion dollar self reliant sub national economy. A modern smart city is emerging.

Enugu State is taking shape. The government is not claiming perfection. Far from it. They are promising 100 percent effort and commitment to excellence in governance. The sacrifices being made by all are appreciated.

Ndi Enugu are beckoned to support the government, bring their businesses home, protect our common assets and the government of Governor Peter Mbah is committed to use every fibre of their being to give a better future to all irrespective of who they are or where they live.

Ndi Enugu tomorrow is here.

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu, has declared that the All Progressives Congress (APC) is determined to unseat the Labour Party-led administration of Governor Alex Otti in Abia State come 2027.

Addressing a massive rally of APC supporters at the Abia Hotel in Umuahia, Kalu, a prominent member of the APC-led federal government, stated that the party is laying the groundwork for a decisive political takeover in the next election cycle.

“We have come to take over. There is no going back. APC will take over Abia so that what comes from Abuja will be more impactful,” Kalu said to a cheering crowd brought in from the state’s 17 local government areas.

He described the event as a preparatory rally ahead of a larger statewide mobilisation on December 29, 2025, which will reportedly feature a visit from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

The president, whose planned visit in early October was postponed, is expected to attend the December event in a show of support for the party’s growing presence in the state.

Kalu emphasized that the APC’s mission is to “rescue” the state, criticizing Governor Otti’s use of federal allocations, which he claimed range between ₦38 billion and ₦40 billion monthly.

He alleged that past governors achieved more with less.

“Abia has done well, but not enough. The people deserve better from a government receiving this level of funding,” he said.

In a swift and strongly worded response, Ferdinand Ekeoma, Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to Governor Alex Otti, dismissed Kalu’s remarks as “misleading” and “uninformed.”

“Benjamin Kalu needs tutorials more than he needs a microphone,” Ekeoma stated in a press release titled “Governance in Abia: Benjamin Kalu Needs Tutorial More Than He Needs a Microphone.”

He challenged the figures cited by Kalu, noting that Abia’s total FAAC allocation for the year-to-date (January–August 2025) stands at ₦125 billion, far below the annualized total that would result from monthly ₦38 billion allocations.

Ekeoma further argued that inflation, currency devaluation, and rising import costs have significantly eroded the real value of federal allocations.

He also highlighted substantial reforms introduced under Otti’s leadership, including raising the minimum wage from ₦30,000 to over ₦70,000, doubling the state workforce from 31,000 to over 67,000 verified staff, excluding newly hired teachers, and restoring dignity to thousands of previously marginalized workers.

“Thousands of Abians were denied salaries for years under past administrations. Governor Otti’s administration has brought them into the fold and is paying them fairly,” Ekeoma said.

He questioned Kalu’s silence during the tenure of previous PDP administrations when many of these issues persisted, accusing him of political opportunism.

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has signed a N695 billion supplementary budget into law for the 2025 fiscal year.

The bill, recently passed by the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, aims to bolster the implementation of key government programmes and projects across the state.

Following the signing ceremony at Government House, Uyo, the Governor reiterated his administration’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and people-oriented governance.

“I appreciate the leadership and members of the House of Assembly for their prompt passage of this important bill,” Eno stated.

“This supplementary budget further energizes us to deliver on our promises and meet the needs of our people with integrity and purpose.”

To expedite project delivery, the governor also announced the immediate release of N60 billion to contractors whose Interim Payment Certificates (IPCs) have been approved.

The move is aimed at accelerating ongoing infrastructure and development projects across various sectors.

In response, the Speaker of the State Assembly, Hon. Udeme Otong, praised the governor’s leadership and governance style, describing it as inclusive and impactful.

“We’ve never seen such a thorough delivery review in Akwa Ibom. It’s giving us clear insights into the progress of government efforts. This is what true oversight looks like,” the Speaker remarked.

The signing of the supplementary budget reflects the state government’s drive to ensure robust budget performance and improved service delivery for Akwa Ibom residents.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has officially sworn in a new caretaker committee for its Enugu State chapter, following the dissolution of the previous executive over internal wrangling and persistent factional disputes.

DAILY GAZETTE reports that the swearing-in ceremony, which took place at the party’s national secretariat in Abuja, marks a fresh chapter for the APC in the state as it seeks to reposition itself ahead of upcoming political realignments and potential defections.

The newly inaugurated caretaker committee is headed by Dr. Ben Nwoye, a former state chairman of the party, who has been tasked with stabilizing the chapter and leading reconciliation efforts.

Also sworn in was Dr. Eugene Odoh, a former Speaker of the Enugu State House of Assembly, who will serve as the committee’s secretary.

Other members of the committee include Ambassador Fidelia Njeze, Comrade Petercash Chime, Dr. (Mrs.) Oby Ajih, Dr. Chidozie Nwafor, and Engr. Emma Eke.