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  Opinion   Governor Alex Otti and Transactional Relationships: The Access Bank Example By Ucheoma Uchendu | #NwokeukwuMascot File Image A transactional relationship is defined by mutual exchanges where each party expects something in return. It embodies the essence of give and take, often with an implicit quid pro quo. Relationships, including friendships, naturally evolve and mature over time. Individuals often invest in these connections even when immediate benefits are not apparent or anticipated. However, our Governor appears to be driven solely by transactional motives. His banking background seems to influence the way he navigates relationships. Currently, he has neglected and forgotten those who fought for him during the last election. Instead, he is preoccupied with forging new friendships, having discarded the old allies who sacrificed for his success. This raises concerns about the lack of significant stakeholders who have consistently supported Governor Otti from 2014 to t

  News   File Image The Abia State chapter of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has released guidelines for the upcoming Local Government elections, following the inauguration of the newly appointed Caretaker Committee, as announced by the party’s National Working Committee. The party had previously declared its intention to participate in the Local Government elections scheduled for November 2, 2024. In a press release signed by Jude Ndukwe, Media Adviser to the Abia PDP Caretaker Committee, and titled “Abia PDP Caretaker Committee Inaugurated, Decides on Forthcoming LGA Elections in the State,” the committee called on stakeholders to prepare for the primaries across Local Government Areas (LGAs) and wards in the state. The primaries, the statement noted, could be conducted either through direct primaries or by consensus. The release reads: “The Caretaker Committee of the Abia State chapter of the People's Democratic Party, PDP, was inaugurated on Wednesday, September 25, 2024,

  News   Abia Speaker Confirms No Plans for Employment, Validates NBC Unemployment Reports | #NwokeukwuMascot File Image The Governor Alex Otti-led administration of Abia State, which has laid off thousands of civil servants, has admitted it has no plans to address the rising unemployment crisis in the state. Rt. Hon. Emmanuel Emeruwa, Speaker of the Abia State House of Assembly, made this revelation in a viral video, stating that the government has no plans to create jobs. His remarks have drawn widespread attention, particularly as they align with the recent National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) report that ranks Abia as the state with the highest unemployment rate in Nigeria. The video, which quickly circulated online, has sparked reactions as many attribute the growing insecurity in the state to the economic hardship brought on by the administration's policies. In his native dialect, Speaker Emeruwa stated, "There is no budget for employment in 2024." The NBS report, w

  News   File Image The People's Democratic Party (PDP) in Abia State has confirmed its participation in the upcoming local government elections, set for November 2, 2024. This announcement was made by the Chairman of the PDP Caretaker Committee, Rt. Hon. Allwell Asiforo Okere, during a stakeholders' meeting at the party's secretariat in Umuahia. In his remarks, Asiforo reiterated PDP’s enduring influence in Abia politics, referring to the party as the "beautiful bride" and the one to beat in the forthcoming elections. He urged party members interested in contesting the election to visit the party secretariat to obtain their nomination and expression of interest forms. According to reports, the nomination form for chairmanship candidates is priced at ₦200,000, while the form for councilorship candidates costs ₦25,000. In a bid to promote female participation, women candidates are entitled to pay only 50% of the form fees. This election marks the second time the PD

  News   PDP Chairman Appoints Special Advisers on Media and Legal Affairs Following NWC's Caretaker Committee Announcement | #NwokeukwuMascot File Image Following the recent announcement by the National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) regarding the appointment of a Caretaker Committee for the Abia State Chapter, the committee’s chairman, Rt. Hon. Alwell Asiforo Okere, has made strategic appointments to further strengthen the party in the state.  In a press release captioned, “ Appointment of Special Advisers on Media Matters and Legal Affair”  Rt. Hon. Okere announced the appointment of Mr. Jude Ndukwe as Special Adviser on Media Matters and Chief Henry Balogu Esq as Special Adviser on Legal Affairs, highlighting their critical roles in rebranding and guiding the PDP’s activities in Abia State during this transitional period. His words: “ It is with great pleasure that I announce the appointment of Mr Jude Ndukwe as Special Adviser on Media Matters an