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                 BY EWA  NWORIE It is no longer news that the 2023 general elections in the country has come and gone.      What,perhaps,constitute news is that some candidates who lost in the general elections are now in tribunals to reclaim what they termed their stolen mandate,even though it was clear that,the electorates had spoken with their votes.    Those that lost the election want the tribunal or court to upturn INEC results and declare them winners.     However,to approach the court of competent jurisdiction or electoral tribunal over allege ringing of elections is not strange in democracy even in the civilized world,but,it is pertinent to call on the politicians seeking redress to conduct themselves with utmost decorum or exhibit the spirit of sportsmanship by coming out to congratulate their winners.      This,indeed is the unique feature and beauty of democracy.     However,what is most important to note is that in every contest,there must be winners and losers

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, CFR, has directed the Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of the Department of Finance and Administration to coordinate the Force Secretary for the setting up of Departmental Selection Board (DSB) for thescreening and selection of deserving members of the Inspectorate cadre for recommendation to the Police Service Commission for promotion to the rank of Assistant Superintendent of Police II (ASP II). Simultaneously, the DIG DFA has also been charged with mandating the Commissioner of Police (Welfare) to compile a list of members of the rank and file who are due and deserving of elevation to their next ranks. The Inspector-General of Police, while noting that regular and timely elevation of deserving officers to their next ranks would boost the morale of officers and men of the Force, charged the officers to be exemplary and exhibit professionalism in order to sustain the manpower development drive of the NPF.

As  the euphoria for the overwhelming victory of APC in Ebonyi state is being consumated by the APC Party members,the people of Eka- Awoke ward in Ikwo local government area, Saturday,25th,March 2023 gathered in their  great numbers at Nwafia Egunkwo to sing songs of praises to God for the victory of chief Ogbonna Nwifuru,as the next governor of Ebonyi state.       In their songs of praises,they thanked the Almighty God for answering their prayers for the victory of Nwifuru,whom they described as their beloved in-law.      They also thanked God for the victory of all other APC candidates, starting from Bola Tinubu,the president- elect of Nigeria,the member,representing Ikwo/Ezza federal constituency,Comrade Chinedu Ogah,OON,the Senator elect for Ebonyi central, Engr. Ken Eze,and house of Assembly APC candidates who won in their various constituencies.   Addressing the APC members,the co ordinator,APC campaign council in Eka-Awoke ward,chief Daniel Ogiji,who was

The people of Umuekumenyi,made up of 8 local government areas in Ebonyi state,have adopted the APC Gubernatorial Candidate,chief Ogbonna Nwifuru as their sole governorship candidate for the forthcoming gubernatoral elections.      Moving a motion,the Leader of Ebonyi State House of Assembly, Hon.Victor Chukwu,seconded by the Senator elect in Ebonyi North Senatorial zone, Barr. Onyekachi Nwebonyi,called on the people of Umuekumenyi to adopt chief Ogbonnia Nwifuru as their sole candidate.  This was put to voice vote by chief Boniface Chima  and it was generally accepted.      Reading a communique by Prof.Eugene Nweke of Ebonyi state university,after many stakeholders, including,the council chairmen,took their turn to speak on the leadership engenuity of chief Ogbonnia Nwifuru to occupy the position as the next governor of Ebonyi state,the people of Unuekumenyi made the following resolutions:   "That the Unwuekumenyi has noted with accolade the peaceful co-exi

By  Ewa N. Ikwo local government area is the largest and most populous local government area in Ebonyi state.     Ikwo is made up of five principal autonomous communities,namely, Unweke, Alike, Echara,Mgbabo, Okpuitumo.     It has twenty two INEC wards,in consonance with it's large population of about 1,000,000(one million) people.    Ikwo local government is not taken for granted  or a push over in the area of politics,hence,has produced notable politicians that has held various top political positions in the state,Nigeria,and beyond,even as ambassadors  In Ebonyi state,Ikwo people must be consulted if victory must be ensured in any political contests,especially,as it concerns governorship and senatorial positions.     The people of Ikwo are very hospitable,industrious,peace loving,intelligent,and born leaders.     These unique features made Ikwo local government to consecutively produce governor in the name of Chief Martin Nwancho Elechi,and deputy governo

        Chief Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru     It is now clear that All Progressive Congress(APC) will remain in power for the next 8 years as a ruling political Party,unless God speaks otherwise.    This is because,the last Saturday's presidential election results,has been declared with Asiwaju Ahmed Bola Tinubu of APC emerging victorous,against the wishes of some people who wanted their preferred candidate,like Peter Obi of Labour Party,or Atiku Abubarka of People's democratic Party to emerge.     However,since the wish of man is not the mind of God,it now beholds on the people of Ebonyi state to vote massively for the emergence of  APC gubernatoral candidate,chief Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru in the March 11 gubernatoral elections,to remain connected at the centre,so as to continue to salvour the benevolence of the presidency in developmental agenda of the state through robust mutual relationships.     Of a truth,Ebonyi state as a developing state cannot afford to play opp

I am delighted together with my family to congratulate the Governor of Ebonyi State and Senator-elect, Federal Republic of Nigeria *His Excellency, Engr. Chief David Nweze Umahi FNSE, FNATE CON, GGCEHF* on his landslide victory at the National Assembly polls of 25th February, 2023.   Your Excellency our dear Governor and mentor,   we thank God Almighty whose faithfulness to you is everlasting. You have worked very hard to lift the face of Ebonyi State and prosper the inhabitants. You have satisfied the calling of your anointing which is to maintain the presence of God in the administration of Ebonyi State through compassionate service delivery that will change the ugly narrative of a hitherto forsaken State.   Your Excellency, you have so performed that even when men are silent to speak about your good works, stones will stand up in loud praise for the testimony of the developmental wonders witnessed in Ebonyi State under your reign as Governor. Your victory at the polls as