Enugu-based Non-profit organisation, South East Development Initiative has petitioned the Governors of Ebonyi, Enugu and Anambra states to within 21 days commence the probe of multi-million-dollar water and electricity contracts awarded to a local firm. The group in a statement issued by it’s President Engr. Joseph Onwe, Deputy President Barr. Ikem Onwudiwe and Mr Chukwuemeka
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Umahi Rejects New Police Zone-13, Wants Ebonyi Back To Zone 9
Governor Dave Umahi of Ebonyi has rejected the new arrangement which included Ebonyi in the newly created Police Zone 13. Umahi who lamented the increase in crime in his state expressed surprise that Ebonyi was joined in the new Zone. He therefore rejected the Ukpo arrangement insisting Ebonyi be returned to Zone 9 Umuahia. The
Read moreEbonyi Set To Implement Community Policing As Gov Umahi Appoints Advisory Committee
The Governor of Ebonyi State, David Umahi, has moved to appoint traditional monarchs, and heads of security agencies in the state to kick-start community policing in his domain. This was made known in a statement, signed and made available to journalists on Thursday in Abakaliki by the State Commissioner for Information and State Orientation, Barr.
Read more2023: I Will Not Choose My Successor – Gov Umahi Declares
Gov. David Umahi of Ebonyi says he will not choose his successor in the 2023 governorship election in the state. Umahi made the disclosure on Saturday while addressing party faithful during the People Democratic Party (PDP) state congress, to elect the party’s leaders at the state level. The governor said that nobody will be stopped
Read moreGov Umahi Frown At NASS Call for Sack Of Service Chiefs
The Ebonyi State Governor, Chief David Umahi yesterday faulted the opinion given to the President Muhammadu Buhari by the National Assembly in order to sack service Chiefs. He went ahead to advocate for more funding, provision of adequate logistics and regular meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari. Governor Umahi disclosed this in Abakaliki during the ground
Read more2023 Presidency: God Will Determine Whether I Should Rest In 2023 —Umahi
The Governor of Ebonyi State, David Umahi, made a response to speculations that he was eyeing the presidency in 2023. Umahi, who spoke with journalists on Thursday after inspecting the Ebonyi Airport, International Shopping Mall and the Executive Chambers at the Government House, however, said God would determine his next adventure after leaving office in
Read moreNo amount of EFCC, ICPC can stop Nigerian leaders from stealing —Gov Umahi
Ebonyi State governor, David Umahi has openly lamented the stealing of public funds by Nigerian leaders. The chairman of the South-East Governors’ Forum and Ebonyi State governor said that the menace had got to a level that no amount of anti-corruption agencies, including Economic Financial Crime Commission (EFCC), the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related
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