The Commander Who Led The Killing Of Biafrans In Obigbo Dies Of COVID-19

COVID-19: BURATAI REDUCES GUESTS TO SON’S WEDDING FOLLOWING THE DEATH OF THE GENERAL OFFICER COMMANDING OF THE 6 DIVISION, PORT HARCOURT, MAJ.GEN IREFIN WHO DIED OF COVID-19

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✒Maj. Gen. Olubunmi Irefin, Who Eventually Died Of COVID-19 Was The Army Commander Ordered By The Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike To Kill Biafrans/IPOB Members At Obigbo.

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The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai, has announced a drastic reduction in the number of guests at the wedding of his son, Hamisu, on Friday.

Buratai announced this in a statement on Thursday by the spokesman of the Nigerian Army, Brigadier General Sagir Musa, following a positive test of an attendee at the COAS Annual Congress, Major General Olubunmi Irefin, who eventually died.

Irefin was until his death the General Officer Commanding of the 6 Division of the Nigerian Army, Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

Musa said in the statement on Thursday: “The Chief of Army Staff, on behalf of his family, feels honoured to sincerely appreciate, thank and welcome all dignitaries and invited guests to his son’s wedding slated for Friday, December 11.

“However, due to the resurgence of the Pandemic in the FCT, Buratai will be unable to personally attend to, receive, or meet you at the event. All inconveniences are hereby regretted please.”

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Ebonyi APC Now Look For Opportunities To Harvest People’s Details And Signatures, PDP Alleges

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EBONYI APC NOW LOOK FOR OPPORTUNITIES TO HARVEST PEOPLE’S DETAILS AND SIGNATURES, PDP ALLEGES

…Warns Ebonyians To Be Careful!

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Below Is A Press Release Made By The PDP As Regards The Allegation::

PDP EBONYI STATE PRESS RELEASE

A CALL FOR EBONYIANS TO BE EXTRA VIGILANT WHILE SIGNING ANY DOCUMENT

DESPERATE TIMES, CALLS FOR DESPERATE MEASURES – BEWARE OF SIGNATURE ALLOCATION

It has come to our attention that the All Progressives Congress (APC) will be engaging in membership registration across the nation, including Ebonyi State.

Ordinarily, we will not dissipate any energy contemplating what the party could achieve in Ebonyi State as we know that they have no members to register here. However, with the recent evidence of signature harvesting that took place in the State High Court premises for the purpose of manufacturing a communique, it has become necessary to warn our teaming supporters, members and well-wishers of the danger of completing any form during this period.

Subterfuge strategies will.be deployed to conflate and confuse unsuspecting members of the public into unknowingly registering as members of the All Progressives Congress.

Ebonyians are called on to be careful while completing any form that may be referred to SME application form or any other form that will require the disclosure of personal details and signature.

This warning became urgent as appointees of the State government are now under pressure to register members at their wards or loose their salaries and other emoluments.

We reiterate that while parties are free to work towards recruiting membership in their fold, such an exercise must be carried out with sincerity and devoid of compulsion or deception.

We thank you for your usual cooperation and support. Together, we will overcome.

Thank you.

Barr. Silas Joseph Onu ,MCIArb (UK)

Publicity Secretary,
PDP EBONYI STATE.

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Ebonyi PDP Caretaker Committee Chairman Drags Chief Judge Before CJN, NJC

EBONYI PDP CARETAKER COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN DRAGS CHIEF JUDGE BEFORE CJN, NJC

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Chairman of the Caretaker Committee of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ebonyi State, Elder Fred Udeogu has dragged the State Chief Judge, Justice Anselm Nwigwe before the National Judicial Council (NJC) and Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) over allegations bothering on obnoxious ex parte injunction in the suit challenging Governor Dave Umahi’s decision on the suspension of the PDP’s State Executive Committee.

Udeogu had in the 4-page petition dated 7th December, 2020 addressed to the NJC and CJN called for “immediate investigation into the quick re-assignment of the case by the Chief Judge of Ebonyi State, to himself after the visit of the Governor of the State, Chief Dave Umahi.”

He observed that Hon. Justice Ngene recused himself from hearing the matter following the objection raised by one of the respondents, that he had a blood relationship with Ebonyi State Governor, who had shown more than passive interest in the matter, adding that the case was therefore subsequently remitted to the Chief Judge for re-assignment on the said 2nd December, 2020.

Udeogu however expressed shock that, the Chief Judge who met with the Governor on the 4th December, 2020, who is sponsoring the Plaintiffs in the said matter for his political gains, quickly assigned the matter to himself.

He further observed that, sequel to the meeting between the Chief Judge and the Governor on the 3rd December, 2020, at about 1pm, I got information that the Chief Judge of Ebonyi State, who had assigned the after to himself after the meeting with the Governor, sat and granted an ex parte application restraining the Caretaker Committee from acting.

He further argued that the “application was heard in an empty courtroom with only a seat for Mr. Roy O. Umahi Nweze, the younger brother to the Governor, and another table and seat for the Chief Judge, as no other person, including members of the public could gain entrance into the Court, as the seats in the Court were all removed preparatory to the legal year fixed for the next day.”

While describing the action of the Chief Judge as “very disappointing”, he called for the Council’s intervention, stressing that: “If nothing is done urgently to forestall future occurrences, and correct the bad impression, given by the conducts of the Chief Judge of Ebonyi State, the image of the Judiciary in the State, will be exposed to public ridicule.”

According to the petitioner: “The matter was remitted for re-assignment on the 2nd of December, 2020, the Chief Judge re-assigned it to himself and granted and ex parte order on the 3rd December, 2020.

“I further urge you most respectfully Sir, to investigate the circumstances surrounding the sitting of the Court in a day, when there was absolutely no seat in the Court, consequent upon the leak year which was coming up the next day.

“I respectfully further urge you to investigate the circumstances surrounding the speedy grant of an ex parte order on the 3rd of December 2020, behind the back of parties who were in Court, on the 2nd of December 2020, the previous day, without as much as, putting them on notice,” he noted.

He also underscored the need for the Council to take urgent steps to redress the obvious travesty of Justice so as to sustain the hard-earned confidence the Judiciary enjoys as the last hope of the common man in the society,” the petition read.

Udeogu further observed that Hon. Justice Ngene recused himself from hearing the matter following the objection raised by one of the respondents, that he had a blood relationship with Ebonyi State Governor, who had shown more than passive interest in the matter, adding that the case was therefore subsequently remitted to the Chief Judge for re-assignment on the said 2nd December, 2020.

He however expressed shock that, the Chief Judge who met with the Governor on the 4th December, 2020, who is sponsoring the Plaintiffs in the said matter for his political gains, quickly assigned the mater to himself.

Udeogu added that, sequel to the meeting between the Chief Judge and the Governor on the 3rd December, 2020, at about 1pm, I got information that the Chief Judge of Ebonyi State, who had assigned the after to himself after the meeting with the Governor, sat and granted an ex parte application restraining the Caretaker Committee from acting.”

In the same vein, Elder Udeogu in a petition titled ‘Urgent need to recuse yourself from proceeding with the conduct of the case in Suit No: HAB/161/2020 and dated 9th December, 2020; between Chief Barr Onykachi Nwebonyi & 2 Ors V Peoples Democratic Party & 11 Ors, addressed to the State Chief Judge, Justice Anselm Nwigwe, argued that justice would not be served.

“I am one of the defendants in this matter which you just recently reassigned to your Court and granted and ex parte order in favour of the Plaintiffs.

“I write to your esteemed office sequel to my earlier petition to the Chairman National Judicial Council, in respect of your handling of this matter.

“My Lord, the impression on any ordinary bystander, watching the proceedings in this matter, notwithstanding the petition, pending against your person at the National Judicial Council, would be, that justice will not be served in this case against the Defendants.

“It will be in the best interest of justice that My Noble Lord, recuses himself from further conducting proceedings in this matter pending the hearing and final determination of my complaint already pending before the NJC, in Abuja.

“A copy of my petition to the Chairman of NJC, is attached herewith for your information, my Lord.”

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PDP Coalition Charges Party To Tow Line Of Equity Against 2023

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PDP COALITION (PDPCO) CHARGES PARTY TO TOW LINE OF EQUITY AGAINST 2023

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As permutations and national discourse has continued to build in favour of the argument for Nigerian President of Igbo extraction at this crucial moment in the history of Nigeria, albeit, the dwindling unity, spiraling economic quagmire and total insecurity bedeviling Nigeria.

In a Press Statement issued by the National Coordinator, People’s Democratic Party Coalition, PDPCO, Chief Dr Emeka C Kalu in Abuja, and signed by his Media and Publicity Aide, Comr Amos Kalu, he has encouraged the main party to employ every level of diligence in seeking solutions through actions that will engender equity, unity, purpose and political hope to many Nigerians who has continued to float on uncertainty of possible future for Nigeria.

He argued that the only solution to myriad of Nigeria’s problem is to ensure unity and tranquility returns to the polity as Nigeria can on thrive under peaceful atmosphere, insisting that this atmosphere has eluded Nigerians under the present administration of Buhari and APC. PDP must ensure confidence is restored in the system by laying out actionable processes that tells the people that their mission is to save Nigeria for Nigerians and not just to grab power back in 2023.

“If you look at the national burners, the call for Nigerian President of Igbo extraction has taken the center stage and I believe that only the party that understands this time and key into it will come out more victorious in 2023.

“Above all our challenges, lack of unity and sense of belonging of the South Easterners has remained one of the factors threatening the unity and progress of Nigeria as the cry of marginalization has continued to permeate the very sinuses of our continued existence as a multinational, multicultural and multiethnic nation.

“I will be glad if the People’s Democratic Party understand the times and do the needful by reposing the confidence of Nigerians in the system, essentially the South East people who has so far been denied the opportunity to take a shot at the number one position in the nation.

“I will also advice the South Easterners to as a matter of urgency engage in dialogue and negotiations across every other regions to assure all that the quest for Igbo Presidency will not be an opportunity to revenge or retaliate any perceived wrong doing against the region since 1960, but rather a sign of opportunity for Nigeria to naturally heal and unite for a better future.

“But I know that the party in its wisdom will know what is best for the party and the nation, therefore we will always remain true to her course at all times to ensure that PDP will bounce back to the center in 2023 to rescue Nigeria from further decline” he promised.

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Ebonyi PDP Condemns The Closure Of A School Owned By A PDP Chieftain In Ezza South And Constant Attacks On Its Members By Ebonyi Government

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EBONYI PDP CONDEMNS THE CLOSURE OF A SCHOOL OWNED BY A PDP CHIEFTAIN IN EZZA SOUTH, AND CONSTANT ATTACKS ON ITS MEMBERS BY EBONYI GOVERNMENT

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Below Is A Press Release Made To That Effect::

PDP EBONYI STATE CHAPTER PRESS RELEASE ON SUSTAINED SPONSORED STATE ACTS OF POLITICAL INTOLERANCE

TUESDAY 9 DECEMBER, 2020

Our attention has been drawn to the sudden unwarranted illegal closure of the private School belonging to Barr. Agbom Friday, duly licensed to operate as such, by the Ezza South Local Government Chairman.

Barr. Agbom Friday is the PDP Chairman for Ezza South Local Government Area and has remained resolute on his decision to continue as a loyal member of the People’s Democratic Party in Ebonyi State. This is his only sin – refusal to decamp into the APC.

Suddenly, his business endeavour has suddenly become the target of State as they’ve alleged that the School is a harbour for cultist in the Local Government Area. When did they know of this fact? Was it when he refused to decamp with them?

Just two days ago, His Excellency, Governor David Umahi made an open declaration for peace in Ebonyi State and also directed his subordinates to desist from acts that will advance bitterness in the State. With this brazen act of intolerance coming from the Local Government Chairman of Ezza South and other political office holders therefrom, could the directive of the Governor be a mere window-dressing, designed to deceive while politically motivated attacks are sustained by his appointees and boys?

If the Governor truly meant his directive, then we should see a serious resentment from him regarding this open act of intolerance and psychological violence meted upon Barr. Agbom.

As we have stated repeatedly, it is not a crime to refuse the lure of decamping along with the Governor. Politics is the epitome of freedom of Association as encapsulated in the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and no one can be forced to belong in a Political party that he or she is not interested in.

The action of the Executive Chairman of Ezza South Local Government Area is condemned in totality and he is called upon to immediately re-open that school. It is still the duty of the Nigerian Police to fish out criminals, arrest and prosecute them.

The Governor is called upon, also, to once again admonish his appointees and followers to desist from further harassing or using their office to intimidate citizens simply because they have refused to decamp into APC.

The PDP is compiling records of these abuses and will soon begin publishing same on national dailies and televisions for the whole nation and international communities to see what is happening in Ebonyi State. We will not be deterred by needless intimidation and attacks.

Thank you.

Barr. Silas Joseph Onu, MCIArb (UK)
Publicity Secretary
PDP Ebonyi State.

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Any Igbo Man That Considers The Position Of A Vice President In 2023 Must Be Treated As A Saboteur- NUF

ANY IGBO MAN THAT CONSIDERS THE POSITION OF A VICE PRESIDENT IN 2023 MUST BE TREATED AS A SABOTEUR-  NUF

{…Southeast Presidency In 2023 Is Non-negotiable, Says NUF Boss, Mba}

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The Chairman, BOT of Ndi-gbo United Forum (NUF) Chief Chinedu Mba has reiterated the call for non-negotiability of Nigerian President of Southeast extraction come 2023.

He made the call in Abuja during a strategic meeting he held with a cross section of Northern and Southwest leaders.

Chief Mba who traced the story of Igbo struggle for proper and practical reintegration since after the civil war that produced No Victor, No Vanquish slogan that has not really been activated noted that the Igbos of Southeast have not felt the reign of power democratically especially with the latest 1999-2019 democratic experience and experiment.

He stated that the meeting was one of the steps being taken to build stronger and enduring bridges with a view to letting the rest of Nigeria see reasons and strongly identify with the political desire of Southeast come 2023.
According to Mba , the Presidential election in 2023 should be made to reflect the candidacy of 2019 whereby the two major political parties fielded only Northerners and appreciated the leaders across North and South that has openly spoken in support of the Southeast project of Nigerian President of Southeast extraction noting that with the growing support,  the project was achievable and deliverable.

Chief Mbah further advised the political parties to do all within their powers and structure to ensure that their flag bearers are Igbos of Southeast stressing that anything short of that won’t be acceptable.
On fear of Igbo cohesion and possible emergence of multiple candidates for presidency, he said it’s the best and a sign of seriousness as only one candidate each will be produced by political parties.

He asserted that Igbos will not be the first to have many candidates as “Chief Olu Falae, Chief Obasanjo, Chief Gani Fawehnmi, Chief Bola Ige contested among themselves. Furthermore, President Buhari, Alhaji Atiku, Mr Ndanusa etc also contested amongst themselves”.

With regards to the gale of defections, the Chairman of BOT unequivocally submitted that NUF is unperturbed about who’s jumping ship, who just jumped and those waiting to jump in veiled reference to the recent defection of Ebonyi State Governor, Engr Dave Umahi from PDP to APC.

“The interest of Ndigbo which NUF represent as a sociopolitical organization is to work with and partner with political parties to see to the emergence of Ndigbo as their candidates”.

He disabused the notion that Igbos lack deep political assimilation and cohesion and challenged Nigerians and political parties to throw the bones to the dog and watch how it would do justice to the bones.
Chief Mba warned that no Igbo man or woman should ever and even consider position of Vice-president as it’s not part of the deal in any form and cautioned about the dire consequences of such move “because such fellow will be treated as saboteur and will never have a landing right or a place called home in Igboland”.

“All efforts and energy are geared towards Presidency and not Vice-presidency because NUF will mobilize Igbo Youths against such sacrilegious act of subversion”.

Chief Mba assured at the meeting that NUF and other organizations will mobilize Igbos during registration exercise with a view to massively turning out to vote during elections and also urged political and opinion  leaders to intensify consultations in this respect.

Responding on behalf of the stakeholders, Alhaji Mustapha Umar advised Igbos to put out their best for the contest, educate her people against voting apathy and carry other sections of the country along.

He pledge the support of the groups for Nigerian President of Igbo extraction come 2023 and urged Nigerians especially the political class to support Igbo President Project in the interest of justice, equity and fairness.

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Hoodlums Attack Noyo Police Station,Ikwo, Burn Patrol Vehicle, Cart Away Rifles

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HOODLUMS ATTACK NOYO POLICE STATION, IKWO, BURN PATROL VEHICLE, CART AWAY RIFFLES

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Noyo Police Station in Ikwo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State was on Monday night attacked by hoodlums.

According to the DPO of Noyo Police Station, Mr.Danjuma Dantata, “the hoodlums came to the Police Station on Monday night, attacked me, inflicted injuries to my men, burnt our patrol vehicle, set the police station on fire, broke the cell/armory and made away with our rifles”.

Some of the attacked police officers are now receiving medical attention in the hospital.

Meanwhile, the Executive Chairman of Ikwo Local Government Area, Elder Stephen Orogwu has paid a visit to the police station, to ascertain the level of damage done by the hoodlums.

The Chairman who was accompanied by the Coordinator of Ikwo East Development Center, Hon. Emmanuel Ekuma and his SA on Internal Security, Apostle Emmanuel Mbam, condemned the attack, and also called on Security Agencies to carry out a thorough investigation into the matter.

Elder Orogwu, however asked for the immediate transfer of all the injured Police Officers to a better and more equipped hospital, Alex Ekwueme Federal Teaching Hospital, Abakaliki for proper Medicare and treatment, as he also promised to take care of everything spent on the treatment of the police officers.

His words: “I came because of the distress calls I received last night over the attack on Noyo Police Station.

“I have gone round the station and saw the burnt vehicle. I have seen their attempt to burn the main police building, and how they vandalized the offices.

“I have done the assessment and I will report back to His Excellency, the Governor of Ebonyi State, Engr. Chief David Nweze Umahi for his quick intervention on the matter. Though I have sent him message last night concerning the attack, but I needed to be here this morning to ascertain the level of destruction.

“I condemn the bastardized act and urge the Security Agents both police, DSS and community vigilante to do their job by giving a full investigation on the matter and bring the perpetrators to book”.

The Council Chairman enjoined youths to do themselves good by queuing into State Government empowerment programs than involving themselves in all forms of criminality. He thanked the Security Agencies and Joint Community vigilantes for their prompt actions during the attack yesterday and enjoined the good people of Ikwo LGA especially Noyo Community to go back to their normal businesses as the Security Agents and community vigilantes have been strategically put in place to safeguard and protect lives and property of the people in that axis.

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Ohaneze Ndigbo Intervenes In The Clash Between Anyim And Umahi, Sets Up Committee

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OHANEZE NDIGBO INTERVENES IN THE CLASH BETWEEN ANYIM AND UMAHI, SETS UP COMMITTEE

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The apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohaneze Ndigbo has set up a three member committee to  wade into the feud between Governor David Nweze Umahi of Ebonyi State and former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen Anyim Pius Anyim.

The committee Members Include,  Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, Igwe Alfred Achebe and Sen. Ken Nnamani

The President General of the organisation , Chief Nnia Nwodo announced this at their general meeting ( Ime Obi) held at Nike Lake Resort Enugu.

Chief Nwodo described as unfortunate media  war by the two Igbo Leaders in the past weeks, and charged the committee to stop at nothing to reconcile them.

The Organisation also received and approved the report of Prof Osita Ogbu led Alaigbo Stabilization Fund Steering Committee.

The President General said under the arrangement, Ndigbo Development Foundation and Ndigbo Investment Will be set up to serve as a catalyst for the development of Igbo land.

On the forthcoming General election of the  organisation slated for January 10, 2021, Chief Nwodo announced Electoral committee saddled with the responsibility of conducting elections into various offices.

He appealed to Ndigbo to be diplomatic in all forms of agitations for the sake of national unity.

The Governor of Imo State , Sen. Hope Uzodinma urged the technical committee to come up with implementable proposals that will benefit Igbos at home and in diaspora and assured that Imo whose turn it is to produce next President General will ensure that a credible candidate emerges.

He announced that South East Governors approved a parting gift of a Prado jeep to  Chief Nnia Nwodo, and Igwe Alfred Achebe, the outgoing President General of Ohaneze Ndigbo and outgoing Chairman of South East Traditional Rulers council respectively.

The ” Imeobi” which is the  highest decision making organ of Ohaneze was attended by notable Igbo Sons and Daughters including the Governor of Ebonyi State Engr David Nweze Umahi who was represented by the Deputy Governor Dr Kelechi Igwe.

(Dr. Monday Uzor
Chief press Secretary to the Deputy Governor of Ebonyi state)

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The Attack On Ebonyi Elite; The Last Phase Of Umahi’s Political Hegemony

THE ATTACK ON EBONYI ELITE; THE LAST PHASE Of UMAHI’S POLITICAL HEGEMONY

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Well, this article is not intended to lampoon His Excellency, the incumbent governor of Ebonyi State, notwithstanding, it will let your ‘Yours sincerely’ know that victims of his media opprobrium are Their Excellencies in differing domineering capacities.

The unwarranted media attack has however, spurred outright pother and uproar among professionals. As some argue for, others opine against the moves. But a close examination of all the people who beck the governor’s hebetude has shown that over 60% of them are held by the hook of political appointment. About 20% are hopelessly hoping to catch the bait of same while the remaining 20% are hired praise singers in the guise of aides. All will soon be clear once the mass Exodus begins…

It is quite quizzical that the same men you lambast are people whose beneficence you had erstwhile enjoyed during your journey to the seat you ocuppy today. (Both in cash and kind). The same men you sang hymns on the campaign altars while they sat in solidarity at the front seats; The same men whose characters you told us, are ambrosial. How come did they turn Cultists and IPOB sponsors overnight because of internal fracas? Or does it mean you have been their Chief accomplice in the act throughout all these years of hypocrisy? (So to say). Well, who knows… All we know is that majority of the Ebonyians believed in you because of them respectively.

It was His Excellency President Goodluck Jonathan that said in 2017 thus:” leaders think about the next generation while politicians think only about the next election.” Does it mean you are no leader but a mere politician? We thought we elected a leader but your action has no resemblance of such.

At this point, I don’t think it’s necessary to start fighting for the next election when the mandate for the second tenure has not been attained not even a tenth of it. The only two things we have achieved in your getting to six years in office now are hire and fire appointments and infrastructure. Be applauded for the good job because the hire and fire style of engaging people is really showing that you are running an all inclusive government heavily infested by hunger everywhere.

Yours sincerely, please do lead us, we are tired of politicking.

PDP is not shaken in Ebonyi State but some people will continue to run from pillar to post till January 2022 when the battle line would be obvious…

If I were you, I would let the sleeping dog lie.

(Osita Kalu Ugorji)

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Ebonyi Lawyers Go Political, Give Sen. Anyim Seven Days To Apologize To Gov. Umahi, Same Way He Wrote An Open Letter To Him

Sen. Anyim Pius Anyim

EBONYI LAWYERS GO POLITICAL, GIVE SEN. ANYIM PIUS ANYIM SEVEN DAYS TO APOLOGIZE TO GOV. UMAHI, SAME WAY HE WROTE AN OPEN LETTER TO HIM

{…Openly Apologize To Umahi Or Face Mass Legal Action, Ebonyi Lawyers To Sen. Anyim}

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Below Is The Full Text Of The Communique::

COMMUNIQUE ISSUED BY CONCERNED EBONYI LAWYERS’ FORUM ON THE PROVOCATIVE, INSULTIVE AND INCITING LETTER ISSUED BY OUR COLLEAGUE, SENATOR ANYIM PIUS ANYIM AGAINST THE GOVERNOR OF OUR DEAR STATE, HIS EXCELLENCY ENGR. DAVID NWEZE UMAHI FNSE, FNATE.

CONSCIOUS of the dividends that the prevailing peace and tranquility has brought to our dear State of Ebonyi;

EXCITED at the magical transformation of our dear State by the current administration led by our workaholic and visionary Governor, His Excellency Engr. David Nweze Umahi;

CONSCIOUS of the travails that our State had gone through in the past as a result of the now customized feud between Senator Anyim Pius Anyim with virtually every Administration in our dear State;

WORRIED that the current vituperations and inciting comments coming from this same Senator Anyim Pius Anyim (who ordinarily should be a symbol of peace in our State) could lead to crisis with its attendant human rights violations in our State;

CONSCIOUS that as Social Engineers and conscience of the Society, we as Lawyers ought not to fold our hands and watch our state slide into anomie;

We, the Concerned Ebonyi lawyers Forum rising from our meeting held on 4th day of December, 2020 hereby state as follows:

  1. That we commend his Excellency, Engr. David Nweze Umahi for his dogged commitment towards the transformation of infrastructure and standard of living in Ebonyi since his assumption of Office in 2015.
  2. That we have taken special note of the various measures put in place by the State Government to ensure that Ebonyians live and go about their businesses unhindered and unmolested.
  3. That His Excellency, the Governor of our dear State just like any other Citizen of our State has the freedom of Association including the right to join any political party of his choice as enshrined in Section 40 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (as amended)
  4. That the exercise of that right by our Governor does not warrant the calculated verbal attack and insults coming from Senator Anyim Pius Anyim in his now widely circulated infamous letter published on 30th November, 2020.
  5. That as Lawyers, we know that our Governor while he holds that Office, represents the face and image of our dear State and in particular, every one of us and as such, any insult, disrespect or defamation of his character remains a slap on all our faces.
  6. That as lawyers and Colleagues, we are still in search of the impact which Senator Anyim Pius Anyim has made in our State even after holding the highest Political Position in the South East since the advent of the nascent democracy in Nigeria.
  7. That we view the open letter written and circulated in the media by Senator Anyim Pius Anyim as not only defamatory of our State as a whole but as a precursor to engendering crisis reminiscent of the type generated during His Excellency, Senator Dr. Sam Ominyi Egwu’s Administration which led to unprecedented loss of lives and property in the State.
  8. That we request of Senator Anyim Pius Anyim to retract the libelous publication contained in his letter under reference, offer a written apology to our Governor and the People of Ebonyi State and to give such retraction and apology the same publicity he gave to his defamatory letter within SEVEN DAYS from the date of this Communique or be prepared to face mass legal action.
  9. That we cannot allow anybody no matter how highly placed to truncate the peace and accelerated progress which we are currently enjoying in our State.
  10. That we remain committed to enduring peace, rule of law, inviolability of human rights and a free society anchored on mutual co-existence.

SIGNED BY THE UNDERSIGNED

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