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WHY NDI ANAMBRA MUST GET THEIR PVCS

One of the major confirmations of an individual's attainment of full citizenship rights is his ability to vote and be voted for in the electoral process of any country.  The right to vote is quite often referred to as the Universal adult suffrage.  Yes, the right to vote of every citizen of every country that is of legal age. In Nigeria and many other counties, Universal adult suffrage is pegged at the age of 18 years. However like in the coming of age rites and initiation in Igboland, one is required to fulfill certain conditions in order to fully exercise the right to vote - You have to be registered in order to be able to vote.

At no time is this important requirement imperative for all adults in Nigeria and indeed Anambra State than now. Graciously, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) graciously extended the deadline for the collection of Permanent Voters Card (PVC), from the previous January 31st to Sunday February 8, 2015 to enable registered voters yet to collect the PVCs, the opportunity to do so in readiness for the February 2015 general elections. What this simply means is that those who are of age and are not registered have lost the opportunity for now until after the elections, but those already registered can collect their card in readiness for voting on the election days.

LETTER TO NIGERIANS: Before we go to the polls

BY ORJI UZOR KALU
I sat ensconced in my sofa a week ago ru­minating on all what had happened to our dear country since independence. I had thought about the 30-month civil war and its aftermath – the hues and the cries – the poverty and penury. I had thought also about the journey we have made as a nation since then – the lost op­portunities, the failed and failing infra­structure, the broken promises. Above all, I had spared a thought for millions of our compatriots suffering from one form of deprivation or another, caused by the mindless behaviour of the politi­cal class. Grieved and overburdened by the thoughts I decided to write this letter to all Nigerians as we draw closer to the elections.
The main reason for writing you at this critical time of our national history stemmed from the fact that we have failed to learn any lessons from the sordid experiences of our past. It is sad that we have continually failed to appreciate the abundant talents God has given to each of us to develop our country and make it the dreamland we have always craved for.

OBIANO APPREC IATES PENSIONERS, GIVES OUT RICE

Anambra State Governor, Chief Willie Obiano has distributed the first set of 2,660 bags of rice to pensioners in the State. Performing the function at Independence Square, Amawbia, Governor Obiano said the welfare of pensioners, who served the State faithfully in the past, would remain a priority throughout the life span of his administration. 

The beneficiaries are retired primary school teachers and local government workers from Anaocha, Awka North, Awka South, Dunukofia and Njikoka local government areas.

The Governor recalled that on inception his administration offset N1.8b pension arrears and had since maintained regular monthly payment in line with his promise to deliver on physical and human infrastructure. He restated the resolve of his government to give Awka a befitting capital status and announced that work would soon commence on the Ukwu – Oji Isi – Agu road.

North rejects election postponement

 

Prominent northern groups and individuals on Friday opposed calls for the postponement of the forthcoming general elections while they also vowed to resist any attempt by the Federal Government to sack Professor Attahiru Jega as the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission.

In separate interviews with Ashiwaju,org those who spoke lambasted the Southern Nigeria Peoples Assembly led by Ijaw leader, Chief Edwin Clark, for seeking the postponement of the polls.

They also condemned the Assembly’s call for the sacking and arrest of Jega for allegedly conniving with northern leaders to rig President Goodluck Jonathan out of office.

The SNPA, at a press conference on Thursday, threatened that elections would not hold in the southern part of the country should the commission decide to go ahead with the exercise as scheduled.

North rejects election postponement

 

Prominent northern groups and individuals on Friday opposed calls for the postponement of the forthcoming general elections while they also vowed to resist any attempt by the Federal Government to sack Professor Attahiru Jega as the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission.

In separate interviews with Ashiwaju,org those who spoke lambasted the Southern Nigeria Peoples Assembly led by Ijaw leader, Chief Edwin Clark, for seeking the postponement of the polls.

They also condemned the Assembly’s call for the sacking and arrest of Jega for allegedly conniving with northern leaders to rig President Goodluck Jonathan out of office.

The SNPA, at a press conference on Thursday, threatened that elections would not hold in the southern part of the country should the commission decide to go ahead with the exercise as scheduled.

Inside story: Brains behind poll shift

 

Pressure mounted by President Goodluck Jonathan’s loyalists and service chiefs on the Independent National Electoral Commission led to the postponement of the 2015 general elections Ashiwaju,org has learnt

The polls were billed for February 14 (presidential and National Assembly) and February 28 (governorship and House of Assembly).

Jonathan, candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, is contesting against retired Gen. Muhammadu Buhari of the All Progressive Congress and 12 other candidates at the presidential poll.

Those who pushed for the postponement, despite the opposition from the All Progressives Congress and many Nigerians, include the Presidency; the Peoples Democratic Party Jonathan’s loyalists; the National Security Adviser, Colonel Sambo Dasuki; the Chiefs of Defence, Army, Naval and Air Staff, among others.

Two weeks ago, Dasuki, while speaking at a forum at the Chatham House in London, asked INEC to postpone the elections, saying the shift would allow for proper preparations and distribution of PVCs by the electoral body.

Ekwunife is not electable,says ex NBA boss.

Former Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association(NBA), Onitsha branch, Obele Chuka, has described the candidate of the People's Democratic Party(PDP) for Anambra central senatorial district,Mrs Uche Ekwunife, as an opportunist who has no interests of the people at heart.
Chuka who spoke with the New Telegraph in Awka said since the Mbadinuju administration, Ekwunife had been hoodwinking the people of the state and making fortunes from their commonwealth,noting however that the Anambra voters had become wiser this time and would pay the PDP candidate back in her own coins.

How Governor Dickson was booed during Jonathan’s rally in Bayelsa

Governor Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa was humiliated Thursday at the Samson Siasia stadium at the Yenagoa venue of the presidential campaign rally.
The governor almost received the treatment meted out to former Governor Timipre Sylva, who was stoned with sachet water at the same venue some years ago, but for the proactive move of the security agencies, who ensured that sachet water, often used as missiles by the crowd, was not allowed into the venue.
The crowd at the capacity-filled stadium had enthusiastically received Mr. Jonathan amidst singing and dancing. But the joyful atmosphere was fouled when the president tried to urge them to cooperate with Mr. Dickson
Due to repeated threats by some youth groups barring the president’s wife, Patience, from attending the rally, security operatives were on their toes to block any attack on the First Lady.
As the president made the call of support for Mr. Dickson, the crowd responded with loud shouts of No! No! No!.

WATCH : How Brig. General Momoh Was Bullied By Obanikoro, Fayose, And Omisore To Rig Ekiti Election In 2014--Sahara Reporters Media

 

Brig. General Momoh and Capt. Koli Sahara Reporters Media Obanikoro, Fayose, Omisore, and Brig. General Momoh succeeded in rigging the Ekiti State election with victory in all the 16 LGAs. These feat in Ekiti really inspired the crew as they went with euphoria to do the same in Osun State. In preparation of the plans, they confirmed the posting of the the army commander, (Brig. general AA Momoh) and task him to prepare for Osun State election (remember that Osun State is not part of 32 Artillery Brigade Area of his operations) but they ordered the Nigerian Army Construction Engineers Commander, Brigadier General Adeyemi to proceed for 3 weeks on compulsory leave until after the election just to pave way for General Momoh to repeat the same dirty work that he has done for them in Ekiti State.