Buhari Arrives Ebonyi For A 2-Day Working Visit. President Buhari was accompanied by Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi among other top government officials arrived in the state at about 11.15 am. EDITOR’S PICK 2023: INEC Reacts To APC’s Call For Change Of Timetable 2023: PDP Govs Reject Atiku’s Plan To Retain Peter Obi As Running … Read more
Umahi joined the APC in November 2020, while Ayade defected in May 2021 Shortly after them, the Governor of Zamfara State, Bello Matawalle, also defected from the PDP to the APC Rivers State State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has urged the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to sue the Governors of Ebonyi and Cross River States, David … Read more
“All government officials in collaboration with the state branch of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) would organise prayer and fasting sessions all through the mourning period. Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi State has declared today, Wednesday, June 23, as a public holiday in Ebonyi to mourn the state’s late Commissioner for Infrastructural Development, Mr … Read more
The outlawed Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB) had in December 2020 launched the ESN, a group established to shield the South-East and South-South region from banditry and terrorists South-East governors had announced the establishment of the region’s security outfit codenamed EBUBE AGU on Sunday Ebonyi State Governor David Umahi, on Wednesday, said bandits are committing … Read more
The Governor of Ebonyi State, David Umahi, has asked Nigerian youths to forget about government jobs which according to him, adds no profit to their destiny. Umahi further blamed the increasing rate of kidnapping, armed robbery, bandits, cultism and killings in Nigeria on youths’ quest for quick wealth. The Governor of Ebonyi State, David Umahi, … Read more
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Charles Akpuenika, Gov. David Umahi Political Appointment Process The Ebonyi commissioner for Youths Development and Sports, Charles Akpuenika, on Wednesday said that Gov. David Umahi has entrenched reward into the state’s political appointment process. Akpuenika made the disclosure in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abakaliki on the complaints from some … Read more
The Southeast Governors Forum have accused desperate politicians of aligning with bandits to destabilise Nigeria. Chairman of the Forum and Governor of Ebonyi State, Dave Umahi, made the comments on Tuesday after a virtual meeting with the five governors of the region in attendance. “The governors are so worried about the killings and kidnappings that … Read more
Defection, Gov. David Umahi A federal lawmaker, Chief Sylvester Ogbaga, says Gov. David Umahi of Ebonyi remains the leader and friend of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state, notwithstanding his defection to the All Progressives Party (APC). Ogbaga, representing Abakaliki/ Izzi Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, stated this at Isu, Onicha … Read more
Gov. David Umahi advised members of the state Executive Council (EXCO) to continue to remain loyal Gov. David Umahi of Ebonyi has advised members of the state Executive Council (EXCO) to continue to remain loyal to his administration and not indulge in any acts of betrayal, in spite of the circumstance. Umahi gave the advice … Read more
Governor of Ebonyi State, David Umahi has sworn in two new judges to join state’s judiciary, urging them to uphold their oath of office. The newly sworn in judges are Nicholas Nwode and Emmanuel Ogbunnefi. While congratulating the appointees on their appointment, Umahi warned them against betraying the trust reposed in them by the public. … Read more
Gov. David Umahi, 2021 budget Gov. David Umahi of Ebonyi on Tuesday signed the 2021 budget of N123 billion into law ascribing the infrastructural transformation of the state to the support from President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration. The governor said that unlike other states, Ebonyi would appreciate the president’s gesture, noting that the state acknowledged the … Read more
Cultists, Ebonyi Gov. David Umahi of Ebonyi, on Sunday declared war on cult groups currently attacking residents of Abakaliki and other parts of the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that several people have been killed and wounded as a result of the alleged cult clashes involving rival groups in the state. The … Read more
Governor of Ebonyi State, David Umahi has sacked most of his political appointees from Ivo Local Government Area of the State. The sack was announced by the Secretary to the State Government and Coordinating Commissioner, Kenneth Ugboala on Wednesday. He said the sack was informed by the Governor’s decision to ensure inclusiveness in governance. A … Read more
Dissolution Gov. David Umahi has disolved all Boards and Commissions untenured by law in Ebonyi. Umahi gave the directive for the dissolution in a statement by Mr Kenneth Ugbala, the Secretary to the State Government (SSG) and Coordinating Commissioner. Read Also: BREAKING: Another Popular Politician Dumps PDP The statement said the dissolution of the boards … Read more
Sack The Ebonyi Governor, Chief David Umahi, has sacked political appointees from Ohaukwu local government Area of the state. Umahi gave the order on Friday in a statement signed and issued to newsmen in Abakaliki by the Secretary to the State government, Mr Kenneth Ugbala. Read Also: BREAKING: FG Offers N65bn To End ASUU Strike … Read more
NOVEMBER 19, 2020 Leaders of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) are currently in Ebonyi State as Governor David Umahi officially defects to the party. Eko Hot Blog gathers that his Deputy, Eric Igwe at the event announced that he will be joining his principal in the APC. “Where you go I will go, where … Read more
Gov. David Umahi of Ebonyi has told individuals aspiring to take over from him in 2023 that only a digital candidate with pedigree will succeed him. Umahi made the assertion on Thursday in Abakaliki during the grand finale of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Local Government Area elections’ rally at the Pa Ngele Oruta stadium … Read more
Gov. David Umahi of Ebonyi has rejected the transfer of the state from the Nigeria Police Force Zone 9 Division, Umuahia, Abia to the newly-created Zone 13, Dunukofia, Anambra. Umahi spoke on Thursday in Abakaliki while inaugurating the Ebonyi Policing Advisory Committee and the Ebonyi Community Policing Committee. Read Also: US Visa Ban: We’re Working … Read more
Gov. David Umahi of Ebonyi on Monday announced that he would dissolve some categories of Aides, numbering more than 1,000, on Aug.1, due to non-performance in their duties. Umahi made the announcement in Abakaliki during a virtual swearing-in of some Special Assistants and Caretaker Chairmen of Local Government Areas (LGAs), among others. He noted that … Read more