2023: Eze Hails the Appointment of a Maverick Politician, Deacon Austin Umahi as Ebonyi APC Campaign DG.

 2023: Eze Hails the Appointment of a Maverick Politician, Deacon Austin Umahi as Ebonyi APC Campaign DG.

Please, Press Release From Chief Eze C. Eze for immediate release and publication

Eze Describes Gov. Umahi as Nigeria's Empowerment Governor after Empowering Over Forty Thousand Ebonyians

 Eze Describes Gov. Umahi as Nigeria's Empowerment Governor after Empowering Over Forty Thousand Ebonyians 

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NDDC: We Will Take Development To Rural Communities - Dr Samuel Ogbuku

NDDC: We Will Take Development  To Rural Communities - Dr Samuel Ogbuku

Managing Director designate  of the Niger Delta Development Commission;  Chief Dr Samuel Ogbuku has said , the incoming board will take development to rural communities  . Speaking to journalist after his screening by the National Assembly, He said " I cannot thank President Buhari enough for trusting us to pilot the affairs of the Commission at this point in time, the mandate of the NDDC is to develop the  region and for me , that will be our focus, as we will take development to the Niger Delta people especially those in rural communities because many communities still lack basic amenities and it's our responsibility to give it to them "

Dakuku Tasks Experts To Monitor Likely Threats Of Bioterrorism

Dakuku Tasks Experts To Monitor Likely Threats Of Bioterrorism

Turnaround Expert and former DG/CEO of Nigeria Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr Dakuku Peterside has advised biosafety professionals to keep an eye on the possibility of terrorists in the country resorting to bioterrorism to achieve  their wicked objectives. 

30 Verifiable Achievements of Amb. Oji Ngofa as Chairman of Eleme LGA

30 Verifiable Achievements of Amb. Oji Ngofa as Chairman of Eleme LGA

1. He Established the Eleme Development Authority to manage Eleme Development Trust Fund with special focus on drastic alleviation of illiteracy. The bye-law for the establishment of the Development Authority was also sponsored by him. 

Don't Plunge Rivers into Crisis Over Crude Implementation of your Infamous Executive Orders 21 and 22 ~ Eze Tells Wike

 Don't Plunge Rivers into Crisis Over Crude Implementation of your Infamous Executive Orders 21 and 22 ~ Eze Tells Wike 

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Complacency Is Not An Option - Dr Dakuku Peterside charges Journalists

 Complacency Is Not An Option - Dr Dakuku Peterside charges Journalists 

Complacency Is Not An Option - Dr Dakuku Peterside charges Journalists 

Incoming NDDC Boss Bags PhD In Development Studies

Incoming NDDC Boss Bags PhD In Development Studies

By 

Martins Ogolo 

Amb Oji Ngofa Takes Message Of Hope To The Ancient Lewe And K-Dere Communities Of Ogoni

Amb Oji Ngofa Takes Message Of Hope To The Ancient Lewe And K-Dere Communities Of Ogoni

Saturday 3rd December witnessed further rounds of consultation to Constituent communities within the Gokana LGA of Rivers South-East Senatorial District by Chief Hon. Ambassador Oji Nyimenuate Ngofa, APC Senatorial Candidate for the 2023 National Assembly Election. 

Eze Frowns as CJN Frolics With Wike, G5.

 Eze Frowns as CJN Frolics With Wike, G5.

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Profile of His Excellency, Chief Hon. Amb. Oji Ngofa:

 Profile of His Excellency, Chief Hon. Amb. Oji Ngofa:

Profile of His Excellency, Chief Hon. Amb. Oji Ngofa

Eze Celebrates The Wedding Anniversary of Amaechi And Judith

 Eze Celebrates The Wedding Anniversary of Amaechi And Judith

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Amb. Oji Ngofa Engage With Some Young Intellectuals

Amb. Oji Ngofa Engage With Some Young Intellectuals

Former Nigerian Ambassador to the Royal Kingdom of Netherlands and the Candidate of the APC for Rivers Southeast Senatorial District, His Excellency, Chief Hon. Amb. Oji Ngofa, today engaged with some young intellectuals selected from the various LGAs of his Senatorial District.

NDDC: Ogbuku’s Appointment as NDDC MD Heralds a New Dawn

NDDC: Ogbuku’s Appointment as NDDC MD Heralds a New Dawn

By Willie Etim

APC Chieftain Says Rivers Under Siege Ahead 2023, Reacts To Oshiomhole's Outburst

 APC Chieftain Says Rivers Under Siege Ahead 2023, Reacts To Oshiomhole's Outburst

Please, Press Release From Chief Eze C. Eze for immediate release and publication

Ebonyi 2023: Eze Appeals to APGA and its Gubernatorial Candidate not to Succumb to the Use of Propaganda to Set Ebonyi State on Fire

 

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                 PRESS RELEASE

Ebonyi 2023: Eze Appeals to APGA and its Gubernatorial Candidate not to Succumb to the Use of Propaganda to Set Ebonyi State on Fire ...Says Effort to Discredit Umahi is an Excerise in Futility ...Describes Umahi as a Trailblazer who Has carved a Niche for Himself in Leadership and Stands Out as a Shining Star from the East

Erstwhile National Publicity Secretary of the defunct New People’s Democratic Party (nPDP) and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, Chief Eze Chukwuemeka Eze says the use of smear campaigns by opposition political parties in Ebonyi as a scheme to discredit and taint the image of the state Governor, Engr. Dave Umahi and the APC is a crude ploy that will definitely not see the light of day.

Reacting to the series of TV interviews granted by the Governorship Candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Prof. Bernard Odoh, where the later spewed uncharitable invectives at the personality and achievements of the State Governor and Chairman, Southeast Governors Forum, Dave Umahi, Chief Eze said it is shocking to see how people throw courtesy and caution to the dogs and descend to the gutters to scamp for issues rooted in falsehood to sell to the public in a bid to score cheap political points and curry some temporary relevance.

“I listened to comments Prof. Odoh’s interview in various national Televisions where he tried so hard but failed to rubbish the good records of Gov. Umahi especially his achievements in security. The APGA guber candidate did his best to describe Ebonyi as very unsafe and blamed the establishment of Ebubagu Security outfit as a culprit in this regard.”

Describing the unfounded narrative peddled by the guber candidate of APGA as a cocktail of lies, Eze revealed that in all the five States of the South East, Ebonyi State is the only State where the Monday Sit-at-home order sanctioned by IPOB is not observed.

Similarly, while high profile killings, kidnapping and assassinations are reported on a regular basis the South East states, Ebonyi State Government under Umahi deployed technologically advanced security techniques to curb insecurity, crimes and criminality and ensure that the lives of citizens and inhabitants are safe. It is therefore uncharitable for a political leader like Prof. Odoh to present a different picture of the state of affairs in Ebonyi where he previously served as Secretary to Government under the current administration, just get some political sympathy to further his governorship ambition.

Again, in furtherance of their cocktail of lies against Governor Umahi, Eze said APGA and it’s candidate had through their Publicity secretary, Mr. Nwanchor Chibuike Nwanchor, alleged that the APC has begun to buy-off PVCs from voters in Izzi, Ebonyi, North and Ezza South Local government areas in the Central Senatorial district and other parts of the state.

APGA alleged that the victims who are predominantly illiterate and uninformed voters are offered from between N5,000 to N10,000, depending on the bargain to offer their PVCs to the APC agents.

Without any intendment to join issues with a political party that doesn't have any strong footing, Eze it is better  for APGA and its guber candidate to stay out of issues that that has the capability of bringing them to public odium and sending them to premature political oblivion.

Dismissing the claim which has its root in the pit of hell, Eze said Umahi, the APC and its candidates in Ebonyi need not do much to win the 2023 elections in a landslide given that the Governor has endeared himself to the people through the numerous people-oriented projects he has executed in the book and crannies of the state.

In infrastructural revolution, the party Chief said with the construction of an International Airport, One of the best Malls, concrete roads, over sixteen flyovers, modern market,  one of the best Government Houses in Nigeria etc, Umahi needs nothing further to prove that he is far ahead of all so far as love for humanity and vision for the emancipation and development of Ebonyi State is concerned.

On empowerment and human capital development, thousands of Ebonyians are beneficiaries and proud owners of healthy startups and business ventures.

Admonishing Odoh and his APGA to be civil in their public engagements, Eze recalled that the APGA candidate never campaigned for Umahi to be Governor of Ebonyi State yet, out of his love and unparalleled magnanimity, he appointed him Secretary to the Ebonyi State Government. He said it is grossly unfair for Odoh to veer off into politics of smear campaign to taint the public image of Umahi, his benefactor on the mere ground that he wants to be governor, contrary to the State Charter of rotation of governance in the State as agreed by the founding fathers of the State.

Eze, a member of the APC Legacy Projects Media Team appealed to the political class in Ebonyi State to do their best to play politics with human face knowing very well that as Christians, everyone will be judged accordingly by the Almighty.

Ends

Signed

Chief Eze Chukwuemeka Eze,

APC Chieftain, member of APC Legacy Projects Media Team & former National Publicity Secretary, nPDP

17 – 11 – 22

I Have Never, Won't Run My Administration On Religious Bias, Tinubu Assures CAN

I Have Never, Won't Run My Administration On Religious Bias, Tinubu Assures CAN

...says choice of Shettima has nothing to do with religion

Women Are Vessels Of God's Honour ~ Amb. Oji Ngofa

 Women Are Vessels Of God's Honour ~ Amb. Oji Ngofa

Women  of  Christ  Army Church, Eeken, Khana LGA, Rivers State, have honoured the Senatorial Candidate of the Rivers South-East Senatorial District, Chief Hon. Ambassador Oji Nyimenuate Ngofa. The mothers also declared in faith and committment to prayer, to stand spiritually behind the politician, who they all decribed as a God-fearing political leader from the Ogoni political bloc.

Leadership Is Key To Unlocking Nigeria's Growth Potential

Leadership Is Key To Unlocking Nigeria's Growth Potential 

By

Dakuku Peterside PhD 

2023: I Will Be A Governor For Rivers People - Pastor Tonye Cole

2023: I Will Be A Governor For Rivers People - Pastor Tonye Cole 

 2023: I Will Be A Governor For Rivers People - Pastor Tonye Cole 

NDDC Donates Essential Drugs to Imo State Govt

NDDC Donates Essential Drugs to Imo State Govt

The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has handed over essential drugs to the Imo State Government for distribution to health centres in communities affected by flood, as part of measures to ameliorate the suffering of the people in the Niger Delta region.

Rivers 2023: Amid High Court Ruling, Eze insists Brick House is for APC

 Rivers 2023: Amid High Court Ruling, Eze insists Brick House is for APC

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                 PRESS RELEASE

Rivers 2023: Amid High Court Ruling, Eze insists Brick House is for APC....Urges APC Faithful to Remain Calm, Focused ...Says Judgment Only a Temporary Hiccup...Dismisses Insinuation that Amaechi's Leadership of Rivers State is the Cause of the Present Setback. 

Pained by the recent Court judgment which nullified all primary elections conducted by the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State, a chieftain of the party has urged members to remain ready to work for victory in 2023, not minding temporary setbacks.

The primaries produced the party’s candidates for the 2023 general elections. The erstwhile National Publicity Secretary of the defunct New People’s Democratic Party (nPDP) and chieftain of the APC, Chief Eze Chukwuemeka Eze, has thus called on party faithful and candidates to remain focused and continue with every legitimate engagement with stakeholders and electorate from all strata to seal the victory of the party ahead of the elections.

In a statement made available to media houses in Port Harcourt, Eze said the Ruling by the Federal High Court was based on a suit instituted by one George  Orlu and five other persons in Suit No: FHC/PH/CS/87/2022 where the Plaintiffs claimed they were unlawfully excluded from the Congresses conducted to elect delegates to the party primary.

Eze said the primaries produced candidates to the various elective positions for the 2023 general elections of the party emerged, but that the Plaintiffs sought among other reliefs an Order of the Court to nullify the Ward Congresses and  the Primaries emanating from the said Congresses. 

They further sought an Order of the Court to restrain INEC from recognizing the candidates of the APC who emanated from the primaries, saying the order has prevented the APC candidates from contesting the general elections.

The tested media fighter said it is painful to learn that despite very clear and convincing evidence led by the APC to establish that Plaintiffs were not members of the party, the trial Judge agreed with those who dragged the party to court. 

Eze said: “The Judge came to his judgment even when the Register of APC members filed with the INEC was exhibited to show that they were not members of the APC. The trial Court, in its wisdom, ignored all the evidence adduced and agreed with the Plaintiffs were neither members of the party nor aspirants to any of the primaries conducted by the APC.”

Describing the judgment as a temporary setback, the party chief expressed confidence that in a matter of time, all hurdles would be removed to clear the coast for the party in her arduous toil to get the Brick House and provide the type of governance that satisfies the yearnings of the suffering Rivers populace.

He said it is settled law in several cases and established judicial precedents that the court is not clothed with the jurisdiction to interfere in the internal affairs of a political party. He argued that affairs of a political party remain the exclusive preserve of every political organization. “It therefore beats ones imagination to learn that the Court could throw established precedent of higher Courts to the dogs to support broad day illegality.

“For instance, in 21st January, 2022 in the case of Anyakorah V PDP (2022) LPELR-56876(SC), the Supreme Court reiterated the law, holding that the subject-matter of the case was non-justiciable and not a pre-election dispute. That means, the court lacks the jurisdiction to entertain the matter. The subject matter was Ward and Local Government Congresses of the Peoples Democratic Party held in Anambra State, which facts were similar to those that gave rise to the matter at hand.”

Eze went on: “In APC V GARBA (2022) LPELR-57513(CA)Pg. 47-57, Paras. D-E, which bothered on the position of the law regarding justiciability of an action bordering on the conduct of Ward, Local Government or State Congresses of a political party, the Court of Appeal opined that it is stripped of jurisdiction to enquire into the internal affairs of a political party.”

He said the position of the law (S 285(14) (a)-(c) was clear to the effect that for the court to be clothed with jurisdiction, the act complained of, must be in relation to the conduct of the "party's primaries" conducted for the purpose of "selecting or nominating its candidates for an election". And in the circumstance, none of the plaintiffs was an aspirant in the party primaries that produced candidates.

Commending the party for appealing the judgment which clearly reflects a travesty of justice, Eze pointed out that given the experience of what the party went through in the hands of those who were afraid of a real democratic contest, those who detest the participation of opponents in a democratic atmosphere, the party and its members and supporters find solace in the Electoral Act 2022.

He said the party was confident that the appellate court would do justice to the case in accordance with the law and judicial precedents by overturning the judgment and consequently restoring the candidates to their status.

Eze further stated that contrary to erroneous insinuation in some quarters that the leadership of the party in the State is the root cause of the nullification, the handiwork of anti-democrats who were said to have engaged in judicial politicking and who felt by using the court contrary to the electoral laws, the influence of Amaechi in the politics of Nigeria would be undermined.

Eze postulated that Amaechi did not impose or recommend any of the candidates canvassing under the party’s platform for the 2023 general. “They were duly elected by party members following the rules and guardianship of the current Electoral Laws of the country.”

The chieftain appealed to party faithful and candidates not to give in to the machinations of those who were fully aware that the days of political manipulation in the politics of Rivers State were over.

He urged them to rather go about the business of ensuring that all candidates of the APC were elected in a landslide come 2023. He said the Brick House was for the APC if the members could remain calm and committed to winning the seat in 2023. 

Ends

Signed

Chief Eze Chukwuemeka Eze,

APC Chieftain, member of APC Legacy Projects Media Team & former National Publicity Secretary, nPDP

 

31 – 10 – 22

Eze Celebrates the Unique Wedding of Dakuku and Elima that Knotted Rivers and Cross River States into a Divinely United and Intertwined Pair

Eze Celebrates the Unique Wedding of Dakuku and Elima that Knotted Rivers and Cross River States into a Divinely United and Intertwined Pair

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Eze Congratulates Gov. Umahi for His Well Deserved Recognition as Nigeria’s Distinguished Governor on Project Innovation

 Eze Congratulates Gov. Umahi for His Well Deserved Recognition as Nigeria’s Distinguished Governor on  Project Innovation

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Chief Dumu Lulu-Briggs Condemns No Fees No Exams Policy At Rivers State University

Chief Dumu Lulu-Briggs Condemns No Fees No Exams Policy At Rivers State University 

..... Pays fees for over 200 students 

PDP ‘Six Wise Men’ Returned N180m Housing Allowance. – Orbih.

 PDP ‘Six Wise Men’ Returned N180m Housing Allowance.  – Orbih.

By  Friday Olokor

15th October 2022

Chief Dan Orbih

1. Dan Orbih

ASUU Suspends Strike After Eight Months

 ASUU Suspends Strike After Eight Months

The Academic Staff Union of Universities has suspended its eight-month strike, Pure Reporters can authoritatively confirm this from a reliable source.

Exodus of the next generation; time to be concerned

 Exodus of the next generation; time to be concerned 

By 

Dakuku Peterside .

Peterside Mourns Former NIMASA Executive Director, Fashakin

 Peterside Mourns Former NIMASA Executive Director, Fashakin .

Former Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) and Turnaround Expert, Dr Dakuku Peterside has expressed deep condolences on the passage of his ally and friend, Engr Rotimi Fashakin who served as Executive Director, Operations of NIMASA from 2016 to 2020.

Eze Describes UNIPORT VC, Prof. George Owunari as a Visionary and an Exceptional Administrator as UNIPORT Moves Upward on World Ranking Ladder Of Nigerian

Eze Describes UNIPORT VC, Prof. George Owunari as a Visionary and an Exceptional Administrator as UNIPORT Moves Upward on World Ranking Ladder Of Nigerian 

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Rivers' AA governorship candidate decries insecurity along Emohua-Kalabari route

 Rivers' AA governorship candidate decries insecurity along Emohua-Kalabari route 

PRESS STATEMENT 

We Have Brought 24 Hours Modernized Medical Services to Taabaa, says NDDC Boss

 We Have Brought 24 Hours Modernized Medical Services to Taabaa, says NDDC Boss

By David Ledee Iana, Ekemini Bassey and Anita Onwuka. 

Rivers people are politically sophisticated ~ Dakuku Peterside

 Rivers people are politically sophisticated ~ Dakuku Peterside

Dakuku Peterside , All Progressives Congress, APC, Chieftain and former Director General of Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, Dr. Dakuku Peterside, has averred that Rivers people are politically sophisticated and as such, no one could influence how they would vote during elections. 

OPOBO/NKORO CAN'T PUT ALL HER EGGS IN ONE BASKET - HON BOMA BROWN

 OPOBO/NKORO CAN'T PUT ALL HER EGGS IN ONE BASKET - HON BOMA BROWN

My people, today is historic- for it has finally put paid to the long awaited expectation of so many people. For while many think that we will go the way of the majority, we have decided to take the road less travelled.

Wike in London: Your Globe-throttling in Search of Relevance, a Waste of Rivers Resources -- Eze

 Wike in London: Your Globe-throttling in Search of Relevance, a Waste of Rivers Resources -- Eze

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BOMBSHELL!! Ugwuanyi Squanders Enugu State Funds on Senate Bid

 BOMBSHELL!!

Ugwuanyi Squanders Enugu State Funds on Senate Bid

... The N30 billion 2023 election sinkhole*

A Nation In Chains

 A Nation In Chains 

By
Dakuku Peterside PhD.

Desperate PDP Agents Disrupt Labour Party Solidarity Rally

 Desperate PDP Agents Disrupt Labour  Party Solidarity Rally 

By Dons Eze

NDDC Director Not Arrested

 NDDC Director Not Arrested

The attention of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has been drawn to a story published by the Vanguard, The Nation, Punch, Premium Times and few other news journals, alleging that the Director, Finance and Accounts of the Commission, Mr. Eno Ubi Otu, has been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, “in relation to a case of alleged diversion of over N25 billion tax remittances.”

Another Failed Attempt To Discredit NDDC Interim Administration Uncovered:

 Another Failed Attempt  To Discredit NDDC Interim Administration Uncovered: 

The attention of the executive management of the niger Delta Development commission, NDDC, has been drawn to a publication in the Guardian of Monday, 22nd August, 2022, entitled : "stakeholders seek sack of NDDC interim boss over alleged plan to extend tenure".

2023: Remove PDP On The Ballot APC Pleades with Federal High Court Portharcourt

 2023: Remove PDP On The Ballot APC Pleades with Federal High Court Portharcourt

There is a clear indication that Rivers PDP May not have candidates in the coming 2023 general election in Rivers state as Rivers APC filed a fresh suit against INEC, PDP, and its Governorship Candidate, Siminialayi Fubara and thirty-one others in the Federal High Court in Port Harcourt on the ground of irregularities.

Bayelsa, NDDC to Partner on Nembe - Brass Road, Bridges

 Bayelsa, NDDC to Partner on Nembe - Brass Road, Bridges

By Botimi Nene Victoria & Boma Bliss Ogbanga 

WhatsApp Numbers Of NDDC Interim Administrator Hacked

 WhatsApp Numbers Of NDDC Interim Administrator Hacked 

DISCLAIMER!

WhatsApp Numbers Of NDDC Interim Administrator Hacked

Rivers APC Reacts To Deaths Of Over 50 Infants, Vows To Unfold Health Sector Roadmap TO Takle Infant & Child Mortality.

 Rivers APC Reacts To Deaths Of Over 50 Infants, Vows To Unfold Health Sector Roadmap TO Takle Infant & Child Mortality. 

PRESS STATEMENT

Rivers 2023: Abe's Formal Entrance into SDP After Many Years of Manipulative Deceit and Treachery Against APC Vindicates Me ~ Eze

 Rivers 2023: Abe's Formal Entrance into SDP After Many Years of Manipulative Deceit and Treachery Against APC Vindicates Me ~ Eze 

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Dark Clouds Over The Economy

 Dark Clouds Over The Economy 

By


Dakuku Peterside (PhD) .

TSO says Tinubu Will Not Play Anti-party In Rivers, Declares Support For Tonye Cole, Other APC Candidates

TSO says Tinubu Will Not Play Anti-party In Rivers, Declares Support For Tonye Cole, Other APC Candidates 

The Rivers State coordinator of the Tinubu Support Organization TSO, Alhaji Faruq Chukwuma has said that the group is determined to work for the victory of all candidates of the All  Progressives Congress beginning from the Presidency to the House of Assembly. 

It's Rude, Un-African of Wike Calling Atiku a Liar, Tagging Babangida, Lamido His Attack Dogs - APC Chieftain

 It's Rude, Un-African of Wike Calling Atiku a Liar, Tagging Babangida, Lamido His Attack Dogs - APC Chieftain 

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MNDA/NDDC TO WORK TOGETHER TO IMPROVE NIGER DELTA REGION

  MNDA/NDDC TO WORK TOGETHER TO IMPROVE NIGER DELTA REGION

… Says new NDDC Board to be announced soon – President Buhari

Eze Celebrates Umahi @ 59: Describes Him as an Exceptional Leader, the Lion, the Iroko and the Great Voice of the South East in the Politics of Nigeria, an Icon, a trailblazer, Unblemished Democrat and Architect of the Modern Ebonyi State.

Eze Celebrates Umahi @ 59: Describes Him as an Exceptional Leader, the Lion, the Iroko and the Great Voice of the South East in the Politics of Nigeria, an Icon, a trailblazer, Unblemished Democrat and Architect of the Modern Ebonyi State.

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