Professor Soludo’s candidacy ―weighing conceivable chances and challenges

Anambra ElectionsColumnsNigeriaOpinionProfessor Soludo’s candidacy ―weighing conceivable chances and challenges

PilotnewsMay 19, 2021

“It is common for an office-seeker to become a lamb just before an election and then transform into a wolf after his victory. ” ―Ebuka Onyekwelu Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo is a brand name. No matter what reservations anyone may have, the reality is that Soludo is a big name and a brand that has endured for decades. A true example of how the pursuit of knowledge can transform the fortunes of an individual for...

CONTINUE READING
Hon. Nonso Okafor Intensifies Consultation with APGA Leaders in his Governorship Bid

Anambra ElectionsNewsHon. Nonso Okafor Intensifies Consultation with APGA Leaders in his Governorship Bid

Ebuka Onyekwelu (Staff Writer)May 17, 2021

Hon. Nonso Okafor, the member representing Nnewi North Local Government in Anambra State House of Assembly and a Governorship hopeful on the platform of the All Progressives Grand Alliance –APGA, has intensified his consultation with the leadership of his party at the grassroots. Earlier, Okafor announced that he is set to commence his Local Government and ward tour, a major indicator of the seriousness of a governorship aspirant. In the past few days, Hon. Nonso...

CONTINUE READING
Anambra’s Election: How Nigeria’s Pricey Democracy Erodes Development Process

Anambra ElectionsColumnsOpinionAnambra’s Election: How Nigeria’s Pricey Democracy Erodes Development Process

PilotnewsApril 15, 2021

“An anti-corrupt leader cannot possibly emerge through a corrupt electoral process” ―Ebuka Onyekwelu The coming governorship election in Anambra state has once again exposed the relentless odds facing Nigeria’s chances of development. Irrespective of how flattering some economic ideas projected to move the country forward may be, without an advanced political culture, almost nothing can come out of such an economic proposition. The reason for this is not farfetched: politics control economics. Beyond economics, politics...

CONTINUE READING
APGA Executives in Ihiala LGA Meet Hon. Akachukwu Nwankpo, Declares Total Support

Anambra ElectionsNewsNigeriaAPGA Executives in Ihiala LGA Meet Hon. Akachukwu Nwankpo, Declares Total Support

PilotnewsMarch 28, 2021

By Ada Nwanagum, Contributing Reporter The Executive members of All Progressives Grand Alliance APGA from all political wards in lhiala Local Government Area, Anambra State have unanimously declared their support for Nze Akachukwu Nwankpo (Oputa Ifeadi) as one of the leading gubernatorial aspirants of the party. The Ward Chairmen demonstrated their support on Saturday at a solidarity visit to Nze Akachukwu Nwankpo Campaign Office in Awka, the state capital. Hon Gozie Chukwudum, the Party LGA...

CONTINUE READING
Hon. Nonso Okafor Declares Intention to Contest Anambra Governorship Election

Anambra ElectionsNewsNigeriaHon. Nonso Okafor Declares Intention to Contest Anambra Governorship Election

Ebuka Onyekwelu (Staff Writer)March 28, 2021

The Member representing Nnewi North Constituency in Anambra State House of Assembly, Hon. Nonso Okafor, who is well known as “Smart,” has declared his interest to contest the November 2021 Anambra state governorship election. Hon. Nonso Okafor was elected to Anambra State House of Assembly in 2019, amid intense rivalry and contentious electioneering that very easily qualify as the most controversial and heated House of Assembly election in Anambra state. Born into a humble background,...

CONTINUE READING
Anambra Town Union Election Controversy: “Allegations of Government Highhandedness False”- Commissioner for Local Government

Anambra ElectionsLocal GovernmentNewsAnambra Town Union Election Controversy: “Allegations of Government Highhandedness False”- Commissioner for Local Government

Ebuka Onyekwelu (Staff Writer)January 28, 2021

Anambra State Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Hon. Greg Obi has debunked allegations of government highhandedness on town union affairs, describing same as unfounded. In an exclusive interview with the West African Pilot News correspondent, Hon. Greg Obi expressed shock that people are pointing accusing figure at the government. He also stressed that government does not meddle with town union elections as there is no way that was possible, considering that each community...

CONTINUE READING
Gov. Poll : Work Together to Capture Anambra – PDP Aspirant Urges Stakeholders

Anambra ElectionsNewsNigeriaGov. Poll : Work Together to Capture Anambra – PDP Aspirant Urges Stakeholders

PilotnewsJanuary 26, 2021

AWKA — Chief Ugochukwu Okeke, a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship aspirant in Anambra State, has challenged party stakeholders to work together to capture the state in the governorship election slated for Nov. 6. Okeke said this while addressing newsmen after a familiarisation tour of four Local Government Areas in the state on Tuesday. He lamented the abysmal performance of the party in the previous governorship election which saw the party coming third. Okeke blamed...

CONTINUE READING

Newer Posts

WP2Social Auto Publish Powered By : XYZScripts.com