Tag: Umahi
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BREAKING: Governor Umahi sacks over 1000 board members, aides
The Ebonyi State Governor David Umahi has dissolved all boards and commissions in the state with immediate effect. The governor announced this during his 2021 anniversary day address to the people of the state. Also sacked are management Committee members, liaison officers and local government advisory committee at all the 64 local government areas and…
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It’s foolish to insult Buhari, Umahi tells S’East youths
Ebonyi State Governor, Dave Umahi, on Thursday assured irritated youths that the South-East governors would join their agitation if the reasons for such protest were not addressed after six months. Umahi gave this assurance while participating in the Presidential Ministerial briefing organized by the Presidential Communications Team at the presidential villa, Abuja. He, however, demanded…
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Umahi queries Commissioner, SSA, two LG chairmen over attacks on INEC offices in Ebonyi
The Ebonyi State Government on Wednesday queried some of its officials over the burning of two Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) offices in the state, on May 18, by hoodlums. Mr Uchenna Orji, state Commissioner for Information and Orientation, disclosed this in Abakaliki while briefing newsmen on the outcome of the state Executive Council meeting.…
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Ebonyi National Assembly members allege threat to lives
Senators and House of Representatives members from Ebonyi State on Tuesday claimed that Governor David Umahi was after their lives. The Peoples Democratic Party lawmakers revealed this at a press conference addressed on their behalf by their caucus Chairman, Senator Sam Egwu. They claimed that Umahi was fueling insecurity in the state with hoodlums The…
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Bandits are our children, we should empower them – Umahi
Governor of Ebonyi State, David Umahi on Friday said bandits are ‘our children’, and called for their empowerment. Umahi spoke in Abakaliki at the presentation of 40 Toyota Sienna vehicles and 20 Hilux vans to security agencies for enhanced operations in the state. The governor declared his intention to negotiate with bandits to ascertain their…
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Insecurity: Ebonyi orders native doctors to register with govt, police
Governor Dave Umahi of Ebonyi has directed all native doctors and traditional medicine dealers in the state to register with the state government and the police within seven days. Umahi gave the directive on Wednesday after the weekly state security council meeting in Abakaliki. “There would be an executive order to this effect and anyone…
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Umahi gives native doctors ultimatum to register with govt, police
Gov. Dave Umahi of Ebonyi has directed all native doctors and traditional medicine dealers in the state to register with the state government and the police within seven days. Umahi gave the directive on Wednesday after the weekly state security council meeting in Abakaliki. “There would be an executive order to this effect and anyone…
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Umahi speaks as herdsmen attack, kill 15 in four Ebonyi communities
Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi has condemned the attack on some communities in Ishielu Local Government Area of the state by suspected gunmen. The attack took place on Monday night in Nkalaha, Obegu, Amazu, Nkalagu and Umuhuali Autonomous Communities. At least 15 persons were reportedly killed during the attack, allegedly carried out by herders. Umahi…
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It’s time to curtail Umahi’s civilian dictatorship in Ebonyi – CSOs
A Civil-Society Coalition, made up of Human Rights/Media Organizations, Labour/Professional Unions and Student Groups have signed up to come together and use all legal and legitimate means to checkmate the excesses of Enugu State Governor,David Umahi. A statement released by Abia Onyike, Co-ordinator, Coalition of Civil Society Groups on the Ebonyi Project said Umahi’s abuse…
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Remove your minds from politics, Umahi tells Ebonyi youths
Ebonyi State Governor, Dave Umahi, has cautioned youths of the state against indulging in politics, telling them to be successful first. The governor gave this directive on Wednesday during an Ebonyi State #EndSARS Summit hosted by the state government in Abakaliki. Umahi said, “Remove your minds from politics and succeed first. Those who are manipulating…