Tag: Umahi
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Appeal Court nullifies sack of Ebonyi gov, Umahi, Deputy
The Court of Appeal, on Friday, vacated the High Court judgment sacking Gov. David Umahi of Ebonyi and his Deputy, Dr Eric Igwe, following their defection to the All Progressive Congress, APC. The appellate court, in a unanimous decision by a three-man panel led by Justice Haruna
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Gov. Umahi suspends traditional ruler indefinitely
Gov. David Umahi of Ebonyi has suspended the traditional ruler of Isinkwo community in Onicha Local Government Area, Mr Josephat Ikengwu over on-going killings in his domain. Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Dr Kenneth Ugbala, stated on Sunday
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2023: INEC clears Umahi, 79 others for NASS elections in Ebonyi
T he Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Tuesday published the list of 80 successful candidates, including Gov. David Umahi, for the 2023 National Assembly elections in Ebonyi. The state Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Dr Joseph Chukwu, disclosed this at a news briefing at the INEC headquarters on Tuesday in Abakaliki.
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Umahi receives national taskforce, expresses worry over arms proliferation
Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi State has expressed worry over the proliferation of small arms and ammunitions in the country. The Governor expressed the worry while receiving the Director General of the National Task force/National Commission on Proliferation of Small Arms and Ammunitions, Baba Muhammed, and his team in Abakaliki, Monday.
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Ebonyi: Why Umahi is afraid of losing APC senatorial ticket
Princess Ann Agom-Eze, who is challenging Governor David Umahi’s emergence as the APC Ebonyi South Senatorial Zone candidate, on Sunday, said the governor is afraid of being defeated by a woman. Agom-Eze made this known while responding to her alleged sack from APC by the party’s zonal leadership at Afikpo North Local Government Area headquarters.…
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APC expels Umahi’s opponent for senatorial ticket
The All Progressives Congress (APC), Ebonyi South Senatorial Zone has expelled Mrs Ann Agom-Eze from the party over alleged rebellious and unruly behaviours. This is contained in a statement issued in Abakaliki on Sunday by the party chairman in the state, Mr Stanley Okoro-Emegha.
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Market: Umahi bans selling, buying of lands, shops in Ebonyi
Gov. David Umahi of Ebonyi has warned against illegal selling and buying of lands and shops at the popular Kpirikpiri market in the state. This is contained in a statement on Wednesday in Abakaliki by the state Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Mr Uchenna Orji.
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Agom-Eze actually withdrew from Ebonyi South race for Umahi – APC chairman
The Ebonyi chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Chief Stanley Okoro-Emegha says Mrs Ann Agom-Eze actually withdrew from the Ebonyi South race for Gov. Dave Umahi, contrary to her claim. Okoro-Emegha said this on Tuesday in Abakaliki when he reacted to Agom-Eze’s claim that she did not withdraw from the race. He said that…
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2023: Dave Umahi loses APC senatorial ticket
A Federal High Court in Abakaliki on Friday, dismissed suit filed by Gov Dave Umahi seeking the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to accept him as the Ebonyi South Senatorial candidate for 2023 polls. The court also recognized Mrs Ann Agom-Eze, who came second in the May 28 primary of the APC in the state…
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Ebonyi gov, Umahi carries out minor cabinet reshuffle
Gov. David Umahi of Ebonyi has carried out a minor cabinet reshuffle in his effort to ensure good governance for the people. The state Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Mr Uchenna Orji, made this known while addressing newsmen after the state weekly executive meeting and the swearing-in of the new members in Abakaliki on Thursday.