All the Council Chairmen in Ebonyi State has been given 7 days ultimatum by Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi State, yesterday to fish out the perpetrators of the heinous crimes that took place within their localities during the #EndSARS Protest. He explained that those who would come forward would receive amnesty. According to the Governor
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2023: Umahi finally concurs with youths, Ndi-igbo community should produce next President
The governor of Ebonyi State, David Umahi, on Monday, said that the Nigeria’s 2023 President should rotate to the South East geo-political zone and not to any other Igbo speaking geo-political zone. The Chairman of the South-East Governors’ Forum, further said that the South-East presidency come 2023, was currently the greatest desire of youths of
Read moreEndSARS: Forgive all Nigerian leaders, Gov. Umahi tells Youth
The Governor of Ebonyi State, David Umahi, on Friday pleaded to the youths to forgive Nigerian leaders, saying that the leaders had learnt valuable lessons from the prevailing disturbing situation. Umahi, who made the appeal on a statement during an address to the people of the state, insisted that the country needed to move forward
Read moreEndSARs: Umahi directs dismantling of all police/military road blocks in Ebonyi
The Ebonyi State Governor Chief David Umahi has directed the Ebonyi State Police Commissioner, CP Sule Maku and the Commandant of the Nkwagu military cantonment Abakaliki to ensure the dismantling of all road blocks in Ebonyi State. Governor Umahi gave the directive while addressing #EndSARs protesters who stoomed the Old Government House Abakaliki in their
Read moreReport of my defection to APC not true- Umahi
Governor Dave Umahi of Ebonyi has personally dismissed the report of his purported defection to the All Progressives Congress, APC. The report was almost given credence by a statement issued by member representing Ezza South/Ikwo federal constituency, Ebonyi state in the House of representatives, Hon. Chinedu Ogah. The Reps member had in a statement made
Read moreIgbo Sons And Daughters Must Return Home To Invest – Umahi, Ohanaeze Ndigbo
The apex-Igbo social-cultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo and chairman, South-East Governors Forum, David Umahi, on Tuesday called on all Igbo sons and daughters to come back and invest in the region. Governor Umahi and President of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief Nnia Nwodo, gave the advice in Abakaliki, the Ebonyi State capital during the Ebonyi Business Forum and
Read moreWhy I Signed New Investment Law In Ebonyi — Umahi
Ebonyi State Governor, Dave Umahi, has said he signed the new investor’s protection law to encourage and protect investments in the state. The governor noted that one major hurdle investors faced was policy summersaults associated with frequent changes in government, stressing that with the new law; investors would have no fears doing business in the
Read moreOhanaeze Berates Alaigbo Foundation Over Attack On Gov Umahi
The Leadership of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide OYC at the weekend described the recent media attacks on against Ebonyi State Governor Chief David Umahi by the spokesperson of Alaigbo Development Foundation Chief Abia Onyike as calculated attempt to incite and instigate Ebonyi people against the Governor. Ohanaeze Youth Council stated that those making the
Read moreEbonyi Politicians Unite In Abuja, Hail Gov Umahi’s Achievements
It was a rare reunion at Abuja where top politicians from Ebonyi state met in a get-together to review the state of affairs in the state. Convened at the instance of Governor David Umahi the meeting cut across all political parties. Gov Umahi exchanging pleasantries with Sen. Obinna OgbaIn attendance were past governors, member of
Read moreProbe Claims Of Sale Of Ebonyi Properties, Onyike Tells Umahi
FORMER Commissioner for Information in Ebonyi State, Abia Onyike, has called on Governor David Umahi to act on allegations of “possible sale of some landed properties and houses located in Lagos or any other properties belonging to Ebonyi State Government in any other part of Nigeria.” Onyike pleaded with Umahi not to sweep this allegation
Read moreEbonyi Criminal Justice System Should Be Watched Critically -Reps To Umahi
The Governor of Ebonyi State, David Umahi, was told by the Federal House of Representatives to look into the State’s criminal justice system, especially as it concerns awaiting trial of inmates. The Chairman, House Committee on Reformatory Institutions, Hon. Anayo Nwonu, stated this when his Committee members paid a courtesy call on the State Governor,
Read moreEbonyi LGA Elections: “God Foiled Our Enemie’s Ambush”-Umahi
Gov. David Umahi of Ebonyi has said that God foiled the possible litigation ambush laid by his government’s enemies in the course of conducting the Local Government Area (LGA) elections. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the election was held on Aug. 29, after being shifted twice from April, 25, due to the rampaging
Read moreNigeria Must Adopt E-voting To End Killings, Other Electoral Violence——-Gov Umahi
The Ebonyi State Governor Chief David Umahi yesterday said that unless Nigeria adopts the E-voting system of electoral process, desperation, political violence and rigging will persist. Governor Umahi made the disclosure at the Pa Ngele Oruta township stadium Abakaliki Ebonyi State during the grand finaly of the People’s Democratic Party PDP State Local Government election
Read moreUnderaged Herders Caught Rearing Cow In Ebonyi Will Be Arrested — Umahi
Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi State has banned the activities and operation of underaged herders in the State. He warned that underaged herders caught rearing cattles in the State will be arrested while the Chief Herdsman in charge of such underage herder will be arrested and prosecuted. These were part of the Communique issued at
Read moreGov Umahi Suspends Council Boss Over Indecent Behaviour
The Ebonyi state Governor, Chief David Umahi yesterday suspended indefinite the Development Centre coordinator of Ishielu DC, Mr. James Abba over alleged indecent behaviour and acts inconsistent with his office. In a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, SSG, Dr. Kenneth Ugbala and made available to Leadership Weekend adviced theembattled council boss
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