Ex-Forbes recipient, Havard-trained entrepreneur, Nwuneli, pulls out of ADC Deputy Governorship race.

African Democratic Congress (ADC) has said it is still consulting widely with stakeholders to get a formidable Anambra State Gubernatorial team that will meet up with the yearnings and aspirations of the people with a view to bringing great progress and development to the state. The party made this view known yesterday as a Havard-trained entrepreneur and 2011 Forbes' Youngest Most Powerful Women in Africa, Mrs Ndidi Okonkwo Nwuneli has announced her unavailability to participate in the race for the Deputy Governorship race on the party's platform.

The media have been awash that Nwuneli was among ten outstanding personalities shopped personalities consulted by the party to participate as running mate to ADC's Governorship candidate for the November 6, 2021 election. But does investigation by our correspondent, showed that Mrs Nwuneli has opted out of the race, but has wished the party epp omits endeavour to capture the state's Government House and improvedl on the lots of the masses.

Confirming the indisposition of Nwuneli to accept the offer to seek for the running mate position , National Director of Communications and Programs of ADC, Ifenla Oligbinde, a lawyer, denied the report in the media that bthr party had lobbied and had ten contenders jostling for the Deputy Governorship position. In a press statement issued by the party's image maker, a copy of which was made available to newsmen, yesterday, Ifenla clarified: "No one has, or will ever lobby or jostle for the Deputy Governor slot in ADC, it is not our style."

The statement noted that though the party's Head of Search Team in the person of the National Chairman, Chief Ralphs Okey Nwosu had reached out to many credible personalities to show accept the offer to run, but Mrs. Nwuneli declined to accept the offer and wished the party well. The party's image maker observed that the Head of Search Team, and National Chairman, Chief Okey Nwosu, in expression of his passion for Anambra State and good governance and commitment to pull the best amongst Anambra youths and persons into governance to give the state its best chance for development, had consulted widely to have persons considered of impeccable character in absolute privacy and confidentiality.

But she asserted: "No one has, or will ever lobby or jostle for the Deputy Governor slot in ADC, it is not our style. We have a value-driven protocol that guides our processes."

Ifenla disclosef that, for the forthcoming Anambra Elections, "there are certain parameters needed to balance the team to be presented for the elections,pointing out that consultations are still ongoing in preparation for the final screening of a candidate. "Whilst it is true that our search team reached out to many persons including Mrs. Ndidi Nwuneli, none of them were or are 'jostling' to be Deputy Governor.

"ADC is known to have transparency and integrity in her DNA as was seen in the emergence of our gubernatorial candidate, Nze Akachukwu Nwankpo, in the most peaceful and credible electoral process.

"The same process will be adopted again, as ADC is 'not for sale' or known for 'money bags' rancorous approach, as is currently being witnessed in other political parties that ought to lead by example. "

Tinubu Appoints Chioma Awuzie Substantive Rector, Fed Poly Oko

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Dr. Chioma Irene Awuzie as the substantive Rector of Federal Polytechnic, Oko, Anambra State. Dr. Awuzie's appointment, which takes effect immediately for a five-year term, follows the recommendation of the Polytechnic's Governing Council, chaired by Sen. Dr. Barnabas Gemade, after a transparent and competitive selection process where she emerged as the leading candidate. Prior to her appointment, Awuzie, who holds a Doctorate Degree in Physical and Materials Chemistry, was a distinguished Chief Lecturer in the Department of Science Laboratory Technology (Chemistry Option) and also Director in-charge of Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) Projects in the Polytechnic. Under her stewardship, Federal Polytechnic, Oko, witnessed unprecedented advancements in infrastructure and institutional transformation. Her leadership facilitated monumental developments across the Polytechnic’s campuses in Oko, ...

#Watchvideo : SECURITY FORCES BURST THE CAMP OF UNKNOWN GUNMEN IN AKOKWA

Security Forces in the state through a coordinated intelligence report has bursted the camp of the unknown gunmen at Akokwa, Arondizuogu after a long gun duel which resulted to the death of some of the criminals and others arrested. These criminal elements have been known to be behind several attacks in the state such as the killing of police men in Mbaise, Aba Branch in Ehime Mbano, burning down of police stations, attack and attempted kidnapping of former Governor Ikedi Ohakim, abduction of Miss. P.P. Johnson, a female soldier in Okigwe and recently the attack in Akokwa that left many dead. It is obvious that these daredevil gunmen have been perpetuating their evil plans unabated until yesterday when their camp was bursted by security agencies. This is another assurance that our security operatives are leaving no stone unturned in the fight against banditry and other related activities. While it has become obvious that the activities of these non state actors are politically motivate...

Valentine Ozigbo Resigns from Labour Party

In a shocking move, against all speculations over the last few days, Valentine Ozigbo, a close ally of Peter Obi, has announced his resignation from the Labour Party (LP). Ozigbo confirmed his decision to Diaspora Digital Media on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, but declined to provide further details, opting instead to share his reasons during an interactive session on X (Twitter) Space. The session, scheduled for 8 PM, will feature Ozigbo in conversation with Anambra's First Son, @uchepokoye, discussing pressing issues affecting Anambra State, including security challenges, societal fabric collapse, and the hope for a better future. Ozigbo's resignation has sparked interest, with many awaiting his detailed explanation for leaving the Labour Party. His decision comes at a critical time for the party, which has been navigating various challenges in recent months. Credit: Diaspora Digital Media

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