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Taking Development to the People: Abia Lawmaker Erondu Jnr. Deepens Grassroots Impact With Mega Empowerment | #NwokeukwuMascot

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  News   Hon. Erondu Uchenna Erondu Junior is a seasoned public servant whose life has been shaped by service. Born into the family of the late Deacon Lazarus NMEREUMANA Erondu of AZUOGWUGWU Umuaro Village in Obingwa Local Government Area , he grew up in a rural community where discipline, hard work, faith, and communal responsibility were core values. He attended Ntigha-Umuaro Community Primary School and Mgboko UMUANUNU Comprehensive Secondary School , before proceeding to Abia State University, Uturu , where he earned a degree in Estate Management. Driven by a passion for justice and governance, he later obtained a Law degree from the same institution, graduating as the 6th best student out of 236, a remarkable academic feat. His public service journey includes serving as Chairman of Obingwa Local Government Area in 2003, as a Director on the Enyimba FC Management Board during the club’s historic back-to-back CAF Champions League victories, and later as Personal Assis...
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Rivers Assembly Speaker Directs Chief Judge To Set Up Committee To Probe Governor Fubara, Deputy | #NwokeukwuMascot

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  Politics   The Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly , Martins Amaewhule , on Friday called on the Chief Judge of the state to immediately establish a seven-member committee to commence impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu . The directive came during plenary.  Addressing his colleagues, Amaewhule cited constitutional provisions that guide the process of investigating allegations against public office holders. He said, “Distinguished colleagues, let me read what is provided in the constitution. It states within 14 days of the presentation of the notice to the Speaker of the House of Assembly, whether or not any statement was made by the holder of the office in reply to the allegation contained in the notice, the House of Assembly shall resolve by motion, without any delay, whether or not the allegation shall be investigated. “Pursuant to this section of the Constitution, I secretly and repeatedly put this to vote ...
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BREAKING: Four Rivers Assembly Lawmakers Reverse Call For Reconciliation, Insist Impeachment Process Against Gov Fubara, Deputy Must Continue | #NwokeukwuMascot

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  News   Four members of the Rivers State House of Assembly have made a U-turn on their earlier call for reconciliation, declaring that the impeachment process against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu , should continue. The lawmakers stated this on Friday during a press conference in Port Harcourt , the state capital, in a video seen by SaharaReporters . They said their initial appeal for a political solution had been ignored by the governor, accusing him and his deputy of encouraging attacks against the House of Assembly through their media aides. One of the lawmakers said, “Good morning, members of the press. You will recall that on the 12th day of January 2026, myself and my colleague addressed the press wherein we made a plea with our colleagues to seek a political solution to this impasse that is going on between the Assembly and the Governor of Rivers state . “During the pendency of this appeal, we found out that the Governor and the Deputy Governo...
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Abia Lawmaker Erondu Jnr Reaffirms Commitment to Constituents, Bags Vote of Confidence | #NwokeukwuMascot

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  News   The lawmaker representing Obingwa West State Constituency in the Abia State House of Assembly , Erondu Uchenna Erondu Jnr., has reaffirmed his commitment to effective, people-oriented and sustainable legislative representation. Erondu Jnr gave the assurance during a meeting with stakeholders, constituents and party faithfuls across Obingwa West , held at Osaa Ukwu , Obingwa Local Government Area (LGA), Abia state . The gathering brought together key stakeholders, members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the Igodo Foundation and the PDP United Front . The meeting provided an opportunity for the lawmaker to review his legislative activities, outline future plans and strengthen engagement with his political base. Addressing the gathering, the former Chairman Obingwa Local Government Area (LGA), expressed gratitude to his constituents for their unwavering support and confidence in his leadership, describing their encouragement as a major source of motivation in h...
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Abia Lawmaker Erondu Jnr Felicitates Obi Cubana Chieftaincy Title In Anambra | #NwokeukwuMascot

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  News   The lawmaker representing Obingwa-West State Constituency in the Abia State House of Assembly , Erondu Uchenna Erondu Jnr , has joined prominent Nigerians to felicitate the chieftaincy conferment of renowned businessman and philanthropist, Chief Obinna Iyiegbu , popularly known as Obi Cubana , in his hometown of Oba, Anambra State . The Chairman, House Committee on Public Service Matters , Abia House of Assembly, attended the historic ceremony alongside his friend, a former Imo State gubernatorial candidate, Ugwumba Uche Nwosu as Obi Cubana was honoured with the traditional title of Okpataozueora of Oba by the Oba Traditional Council . Speaking on the occasion, the Abia lawmaker congratulated Chief Iyiegbu on the well-deserved honour, describing the conferment as a recognition of his outstanding contributions to community development, youth empowerment, and philanthropy across the South-East and Nigeria at large. CLICK HERE TO WATCH VIDEO The former Chairman , Ob...
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“UKWA LA NGWA” SOCIO-CULTURAL GROUP PAYS SOLIDARITY VISIT TO CHIEF OBINNA ORIAKU | #NwokeukwuMascot

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  News   In a powerful demonstration of unity and resolve, the Ukwa La Ngwa Socio-Cultural Group, representing nine of the seventeen local government areas of Abia State, paid a solidarity visit to Chief Obinna Oriaku (Ekwedike) at his country home in Owerrinta. The visit, according to a statement released by the Ekwedike Media Team, was led by Elder Ogechi Chile. Speaking on behalf of the delegation, Elder Chile explained that the group came to identify with Chief Oriaku in the wake of recent political developments in Abuja, where his name was reportedly substituted despite having received Senate clearance. He described the development as deeply troubling but reaffirmed the group’s confidence in Oriaku’s leadership and political resilience. The delegation expressed support for Oriaku, whom they described as a courageous and consistent voice of the opposition in Abia State. They commended his steadfast commitment to the ideals of justice, equity, and good governance, noti...
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Lawmaker Erondu Jnr Condoles Ekeoba Family as Ma Gold Eleanya Ekeoba Is Laid to Rest | #NwokeukwuMascot

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  News   The Chairman, House Committee on Public Service Matters , Abia State House of Assembly , Erondu Uchenna Erondu Jnr., has condoled with the Ekeoba family of Umukabia , Okpuala Ohuhu , Umuahia North Local Government Area of Abia State, over the death and burial of their matriarch, Late Lolo Gold Chinomso Eleanya Ekeoba . Late Ma Gold Ekeoba, who passed on at the age of 65, was laid to rest at her country home in Umukabia Ohuhu amid tears, prayers and glowing tributes from family members, friends and well-wishers. In a condolence message signed by his spokesperson, George Egejuru, and made available to newsmen, Erondu Jnr., who represents Obingwa West State Constituency , commiserated with the bereaved family and thanked God for the impactful and fulfilled life of the deceased. The former Chairman of Obingwa Local Government Area urged the family not to grieve without hope, noting that the late matriarch lived a life of service to God and humanity and has gone to rest i...
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How Power Struggle Over Isiguzoro’s Emergence as Deputy Chairman Turned Bloody in Obingwa | #NwokeukwuMascot

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  News   The violent clash that marred a Labour Party stakeholders’ meeting in Obingwa Local Government Area of Abia State has once again drawn attention to a troubling pattern of internal violence within the ruling party in the state. What should have been a peaceful and strategic political engagement at the private residence of Hon. Peter Azubuike in Umuogele Ntigha Uzo instead ended in bloodshed, with Mr. David Amaraizu , a former councillor and Personal Assistant to Governor Alex Otti ’s Special Assistant, Dr. Ebere Uzoukwa sustaining a head injury after allegedly being struck with a broken bottle. Disturbingly, this incident is not an isolated case. Rather, it reinforces growing public concern that disagreements among members of Governor Alex Otti’s party are increasingly being settled through violence rather than dialogue. The Obingwa incident reportedly began when Dr. Uzoukwa received a call from Labour Party stakeholders seeking clarification on the circu...
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