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  Enugwu Agidi Crisis: PG says 34 court cases are political weapons, assures transparent levy reform. BY NKIRU NWAGBO.  Hon. Amb. Ebuka  Onuorah the President-General of Enugwu-Agidi has for the first time publicly quantified the legal onslaught against him at 34 separate court cases,  Speaking from his office in Abuja, Onuorah described the cases; ranging from terrorism allegations to vigilante petitions, as “orchestrated political weapons” deployed by entrenched interests threatened by his levy-collection overhaul and push for village-chairmen elections. “I have never been indicted in any legitimate court because the truth always prevails,” Onuorah declared, producing a certified true copy of a 2024 Federal High Court ruling dismissing a gun-running charge for lack of evidence. The explicit tally of 34 lawsuits marks the first time any party in the Enugwu-Agidi crisis has attached a hard number to the legal barrage. Court registries in Nnewi, Awka, and Enugu confir...

  Ngige Congratulates Soludo Over Deserving Victory  Chineye Okoye Former Anambra state Governor and immediate past Minister for Labor and Employment Sen Chris Ngige has congratulated Governor Charles Soludo over what he described as a well deserved victory in the just concluded Gubernatorial candidate in the area. Ngige who described the first term of Soludo as excellent in the management and provision of fiscal resources of Anambra state noted that the governor was able to cut the size of Anambra according to the size of it's cloth. "I wish to congratulate Governor Charles Soludo over his well deserved victory at the just concluded Gubernatorial election here in Anambra state and his victory is a sound testimony of his good governance and the prudent fiscal management of Anambra resources " "I did same here in Anambra when I was Governor and that was why I succeded and this is a man who achieved  these things without borrowing money and same was my case while I was...

  Gov Soludo receives certificate of return from INEC  NKIRU NWAGBO,  Governor  Charles Soludo of Anambra State and his Deputy, Dr. Onyekachukwu Ibezim who were re-elected on Saturday November 8, 2025 for a second term yesterday, November 11th, received their certificates of return from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). While receiving the certificate from INEC Supervising National Commissioner and Chairman Tenders board Committee, Dr Ken Ukeagu, at the INEC headquarters in Awka, Soludo described the election as free, fair and credible.  The governor thanked all that made it possible especially President Bola Ahmed Tinubu whom he said kept to his words to ensure it was transparent and credible. He said: “I want to assure you that with my Deputy and I and our team, we are going to ensure that Anambra continues to shine. God has been with us and God is still with us. “I want to reassure you that I am not going to fail you, I will work harder in...

  Action Alliance governorship candidate in Anambra State gubernatorial election, Ozo Jeff Nweke BY NKIRU NWAGBO. The candidate of the Action Alliance (AA) in last Saturday’s governorship election in Anambra State, Ozo Jeff Nweke, has called on his fellow contestants to accept the outcome of the poll in good faith, noting that the people of Anambra have spoken decisively through the ballot. Nweke made the call in a congratulatory message to Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, who was declared winner of the 2025 Anambra governorship election by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Sunday morning. Addressing journalists on Monday, Nweke described the election as peaceful, credible, and a true reflection of the people’s will. He commended Anambra voters for their maturity, discipline, and commitment to democracy, noting that the process demonstrated the political awareness of the electorate. “The people of Anambra State have spoken, and they have spoken rightly,” “The...

  Enugwu Agidi Community Celebrates Soludo and Ibezim’s Resounding Election Triumph The President General of the Enugwu Agidi Brotherly Union, Ambassador Honourable Ebuka Onuorah, has joyfully congratulated Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo and his deputy, Dr. Onyeka Ibezim, on their sweeping victory in the November 8 elections.  Describing the win as a clear endorsement of their leadership, Onuorah praised the political maturity of the electorate and the unity displayed across the state. In a heartfelt message, Onuorah thanked the APGA community and the entire Enugwu-Agidi populace for their unwavering support during the polls.  He emphasized how the community’s determination ensured that APGA secured victory in every polling unit, fulfilling the promise made to deliver success for the party and its candidates.  This grassroots loyalty reflects the strength of local engagement in the political process. Onuorah also acknowledged the sterling leadership of Govern...

  *STATEHOUSE PRESS STATEMENT* *PRESIDENT TINUBU: SOLUDO'S RE-ELECTION AFFIRMATION OF HIS VISIONARY LEADERSHIP* I congratulate Professor Chukwuma Soludo on his re-election as the governor of Anambra State. The overwhelming victory he recorded in Saturday's poll has now made him the third governor in the state's political history to win a second term.  I must also congratulate the people of Anambra State, the security agencies and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on the peaceful and successful conduct of the governorship election. Professor Soludo's re-election is a testament to his visionary leadership and the significant progress the state has made under his guidance. Governor Soludo, the Solution, has demonstrated that indeed knowledge is power and that academic principles can be applied in serving the people, undergirding accountability, transparency and prudent management of people and resources. I visited Anambra State in May this year, where I ...

  Anambra Poll; DIG Okolo congratulates security personnel, political parties over peaceful conduct  NKIRU NWAGBO, AWKA. 9/11/2025 The Deputy Inspector General of Police DIG in charge of the just concluded Anambra gubernatorial election DIG Benjamin Okolo has expressed the appreciation of the Inspector General of Police Kayode Egbetoku Adeolu (PhD) (NPM) to  officers and men of all the security operatives that look part in the conduct of the election. Okolo who was deployed to Anambra for the conduct of the gubernatorial election in the area described the election as credible but was quick to add that it doesn't mean that there may have been some pockets of face off that were minimal known to the operatives. "We are happy that elections have come and gone and by and large it was peaceful and security operatives conducted themselves professionally and even the political parties and their candidates displayed spirit of sportsmanship and brotherhood" "We maintained and ...

  Anambra APGA Chairman Obi-Okoye Produces  Two Governors From 2 Parties  NKIRU NWAGBO. Chief Bar Ifeatu Obi-Okoye Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance APGA in Anambra state by the victory of Governor Charles Soludo has  delivered  two Governors from two different political parties, a fit that has never been achieved by any party Chairman in the history of Politics in the area. Obi-Okoye was Chairman of the People's Democratic Party PDP in 2003 that delivered Sen Chris Ngige as governor of Anambra state and 23 years after he delivered Gov Charles Soludo as Chairman of APGA . He had been the National Publicity Secretary of APGA for four years and later became the political adviser to the then Governor Willie Obiano before becoming the Chairman of the party. Speaking to this reporter, Obi-Okoye described the achievement as Devine adding that only God Almighty can do that adding that it is a product of consistency and focus as an experienced politician. ...

  Soludo Wins As INEC Makes Final Declaration   ~ Polls 422,664 Votes To Beat  Ukachukwu, Chukwuma, 14 Others  NKIRU NWAGBO. Governor Charles Soludo of the All Progressives Grand Alliance APGA emerged winner of the November 8th gubernatorial election in Anambra state. Soludo who won 21 out of the 21 local government areas in Anambra state also polled a total of 422,664 votes to defeat  the All Progressives Congress APC candidate Prince Nicholas Ukachukwu and 14 other candidates to emerge victorious. Declaring the final results of the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC  State Collation officer, Professor Edoba B. Omoregie, SAN, the vice chancellor of University of Benin announced the total tally for the election. He said: "Total registered voters in the state is 2,788,864, total accredited voters for the election which held yesterday is 598,229." He also announced total valid votes for the election as 584,054, while ejected votes stood at 11,244,...