Senator Abaribe Enyinnaya Harcourt-Interested, Abia Guber Election

Just in: Abaribe declares interest for 2023 guber election in Abia.

Senate Minority Leader and Senator representing Abia South district, Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe, has confirmed his rumoured governorship ambition in 2023.

Senator Abaribe made the confirmation Monday, while fielding questions from news men after a grand civic reception in his honour by Nzuko Ahiaba la Abayi in Obingwa and Aba North Local Government Areas.

The former Deputy Governor said he had already formerly informed Gov. Okezie Ikpeazu of his ambition to succeed him come 2023.

Senator Abaribe who was earlier conferred with the chieftaincy title of ” Maduforo Nde Ngwa” (We still have remnants), expressed delight over the recognition.

He said the honour would spur him into more patriotic actions for not just his constituency but the state, Ndi Igbo and Nigeria at large.

Senator Abaribe who said he had suffered persecutions because of his stance against injustice and oppression, declared that no amount of persecution would deter him from standing with the truth.

In a remark, Chairman of the occasion and former Senate President, Senator Adolphus Wabara, described Abaribe as a vibrant and seasoned lawmaker.

Wabara acknowledged that Abaribe who succeeded him at the Senate had posted tremendous achievements at the red chamber.

Speaking also, former Senate President and Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator Anyim Pius Anyim, said Abaribe had remained an irrepressible voice at the Senate

Anyim who described Abaribe as a resourceful Senator and an asset said he the Senate Minority Leader could be trusted for any higher responsibility.

Some of the dignitaries at the glamorous event were the Peoples Democratic Party PDP governorship candidate in the November 6 Anambra election, Valentine Ozigbo; former Nigeria Ambassador to Argentina, Ambassador Empire Kunu; and former Minister for Defense, Thompson Aguiyi-Ironsi.

The event also witnessed the presence of federal and state lawmakers as well as politicians from within and outside Abia State.

Enyinnaya Harcourt Abaribe is a Nigerian politician who was elected to the Abia-South Senatorial District of Abia State in the Senate of Nigeria in April 2007.

Culled: Vanguard News

In The Spotlight

Super model Hailey Bieber, wife to mega talented super star musician, Justin Bieber has revealed that she suffered a "small blood clot" to her brain, this follows reports she was hospitalized on Thursday, March 10, after suffering stroke-like symptoms. At the hospital, it was discovered that the 25-year-old model suffered a “small blood clot” to her brain which then caused a lack of oxygen. The model calls it “one of the scariest moments” she’s been through but said her body overcame it on its own. She wrote down these words: “My body had passed it on its own and I recovered completely within a few hours. “Although this was definitely one of the scariest moments I’ve ever been through, I’m home now and doing well, and I’m so grateful and thankful to all the amazing doctors and nurses who took care of me! “Thank you to everyone who has reached out with well wishes and concern, and for all the support and love – Hailey.” 'Do have a full recovery Hailey,'

Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Wins Big In Governor Nyesom Wike's Local Government Area

The presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Asiwaju Ahmed Bola Tinubu, has won the Obio-Akpor, the Local Government Area of Governor Nyesom Wike in Rivers State by a landslide. Tinubu polled 80,239 votes to defeat the Candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, who came a distant second with 3,829 and the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), who got 368 votes.

In a Flash- Nigerian News Dailies

The Guardian: ■ Legal hurdle clouds Olubadan succession. ▪Lekan Balogun not qualified to be Olubadan, ex- Oyo AG writes ▪Ladoja absent as Ibadan chiefs hold meeting at Balogun’s house ▪Elevation of high chiefs to Obas doesn’t alter Ibadan succession process, says Olubadan-in-Council. ■ More players expected as Eagles depart tomorrow. ▪Football-loving Nigerians are worried by the attitude of some Super Eagles players who are yet to join the team’s camp in Abuja less than four days to the kick-off of the African Cup of Nations in Cameroon. ▪The tournament begins on Sunday, January 9, and coach Austin Eguavoen is yet to get a full house in Eagles’ camp. The team is expected to depart for Garoau tomorrow (Wednesday). ■ Labour unions strategise ahead of proposed fuel subsidy removal. ▪ ASCSN begins mobilisation against the move ▪ Coalition plans another Occupy Nigeria Protests on 10th anniversary ▪ Ozo-Eson advocates phased removal ▪ Govt must create enabling environs for youths to excel, E...

Welcome To Echo Blog

Search This Blog