It doesn’t matter whether Ebube Agu inspires confidence or not – Umahi David Umahi, governor of Ebonyi state, says some people are trying to destabilise the South East by inciting war in the region. Speaking on Wednesday when he featured on Channels Television’s ‘Sunrise Daily’, Umahi said the purveyors of destruction have no interest in … Read more
There would have been reprisals if not for the swift intervention of the state government – Umahi David Umahi, governor of Ebonyi, has pointed finger of suspicion at herders in the state over the recent attacks in the state. No fewer than 15 people were killed during the attacks by gunmen in some communities in … Read more
Military and police operatives have been deployed to the troubled spots Following the mindless killing of residents in the state, governor David Umahi has ordered a dusk-to-dawn curfew in Effium as part of measures to halt the conflict and violent crisis that betides the area. The the order was contained in a statement by Deputy … Read more
Umahi visited the communities on Tuesday to commiserate with the bereaved families and also ascertain the level of damage by the assailants. Gov. David Umahi of Ebonyi has condemned the attack on some communities in Ishielu Local Government Area of the state by suspected gunmen. The attack took place on Monday night in Nkalaha, Obegu, … Read more
 President Muhammadu Buhari, says the interim leadership of All Progressives Congress (APC), has been able to steady the ship of the party despite finding itself wading through troubled waters. Ekohotblog reports that the president attributed increase in the party’s members and having some of its stalwarts who dumped the party for the Peoples Democratic … Read more
 The Governor of Ebonyi State, Chief Dave Umahi, has decided to sheath his sword and put an end to the rift between him and some major players and political gladiators in the state. Ekohotblog had reported how Umahi defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) last month. The … Read more
Stakeholders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ohaukwu Local Government of Ebonyi State, have described allegations by Governor Dave Umahi against Senator Sam Egwu as unfounded. Senator Egwu represents Ebonyi North Senatorial District in the Upper Chamber of Nigeria National Assembly and hailed from Ohaukwu Local Government Area of the state. The governor had … Read more
David Umahi, Ebonyi governor, says he and Pius Anyim, former senate president, resolved to join the All Progressives Congress congress together but things changed along the line. He said their plan failed to materialise after Anyim withdrew because he sidelined him (Anyim) during his visit to President Muhammadu Buhari. Umahi made this known when he … Read more
EKOHOTBLOG, 23RD NOVEMBER, 2020 The United Kingdom Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) says the entry of Ebonyi Governor, David Umahi proves that Igbos have identified with the party. The spokesman called Umahi’s decision bold, strategic and purposeful. Umahi dumped the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) last week on the grounds of “marginalization”. A statement on … Read more
Governor of Ebonyi state, David Umahi, has continued to wax lyrical following his defection from peoples democratic party (PDP) to All Progressives Congress (APC) Umahi had dumped the major opposition party for the APC last week citing injustice meted to people of South East by the PDP for his move. However, the development has sparked … Read more
Ayodele Fayose, former governor of Ekiti state, says the defection of David Umahi, governor of Ebonyi state, to the All Progressive Congress (APC) is a reflection of the kind of leadership in the country. Umahi, on Tuesday, made public his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to APC. The governor cited “injustice” to south-east … Read more
David Umahi, governor of Ebonyi state, has berated Nyesom Wike, his Rivers counterpart, over the management of the affairs of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Umahi said Wike’s stronghold on the party and his dictatorial disposition has earned him contempt of most PDP governors. The governor was reacting to Wike’s claim hat he left the … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari has heaped praises on David Umahi, governor of Ebonyi state, over his defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC) from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). On Tuesday, Umahi officially announced his defection to the APC after weeks of speculation. The governor said he left his former party because of injustice. In a … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says David Umahi, governor of Ebonyi state, claim that he left the party for the All Progressives Congress (APC), because of injustice of the major opposition party is false. Umahi had on Tuesday officially made known his defection from the PDP to the APC citing “injustice” done to the south-east … Read more
Governor of Ebonyi state, David Umahi, has made official his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). In the past one week, there have been reports on the governor defection from the PDP where he served as deputy governor and was twice elected governor but Umahi has not spoken … Read more
Ebonyi State Governor David Umahi has commenced actions to join the All Progressives Congress (APC) this week. A source said the governor confirmed his defection during a meeting with stakeholders in his Uburu Ohaozara Local Government Area country home on Sunday. The meeting was attended by bigwigs including the lawmaker representing Ezra South/Ikwo federal constituency … Read more
Ebonyi State Commissioner for Inter-Governmental Affairs, Hon Lazarus Ogbee, has resigned his appointment with the state government. In a resignation letter, dated November 12, 2020, titled, ‘Resignation of Appointment As Honourable Commissioner,’ the former commissioner said his reasons for opting out of the Governor David Umahi administration were personal. He, however, noted that he would, … Read more
– Governor Dave Umahi of Ebonyi State has tested negative for COVID-19. – The Governor and her daughter had gone into self-isolation after testing positive for the disease on July 4. The Ebonyi State Governor, Dave Umahi, has recovered and tested negative for COVID-19. The Governor confirmed this in a statement he personally signed on … Read more
Governor of Ebonyi state, Dave Umahi has contracted the deadly Coronavirus. The governor disclosed his status on Saturday in a statement personally signed by him. He said the test conducted for him by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) came back positive. This brings the total number of governors who are on isolation over … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors Forum has condemned the recent raid on the Abuja residence of Gov. David Umahi of Ebonyi State. The forum made the condemnation in a statement issued by its Chairman and Governor of Bayelsa, Seriake Dickson, on Sunday in Abuja. The forum described the raid as an attack on democracy. … Read more