Speaking at the event held at the Ikwueke East Ward, Taribo said his decision to join the Labour Party was motivated by Governor Alex Otti’s achievements and his desire to contribute to the Governor’s re-election in 2027.
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Alleged N28bn Diversion: Court orders Abia lawmaker to temporarily forfeit assets
Adenle Ahmed Abiola
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has granted an interim forfeiture order on properties linked to Uchenna Erondu, a member of the Abia State House of Assembly and former aide to a past governor of the state.
The order followed a motion ex-parte filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in connection with an ongoing investigation into alleged financial misconduct involving the diversion of public funds.
Presiding Judge, Justice Emeka Nwite, granted the forfeiture and directed that the order be published in a national newspaper and on the EFCC’s official website.
This publication is intended to notify interested parties and allow them 14 days to present any objections to the permanent forfeiture of the assets to the Federal Government.
According to court documents, the properties in question are suspected to be proceeds of criminal activities involving money laundering, abuse of office, and criminal conspiracy.
The EFCC, in an affidavit submitted to the court, stated that the case originated from an intelligence report alleging economic and financial crimes.
The Anti-graft agency noted that the interim forfeiture is necessary to preserve the assets during the course of the investigation and any subsequent legal proceedings.
The court has scheduled May 26 for an update on the compliance with the publication directive and any responses from interested parties.
The suspension followed the Lawmaker’s (PDP) decision to grant interviews with journalists over the ongoing crisis in the State’s Assembly.
Orji, who presided over the plenary session, announced the immediate suspension of the lawmakers for one month.
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The candidate unveiled his running mate to the media and party members on Saturday in Umuahia, the state capital.
Others summoned by the house leadership are Vice Chancellor of Abia State University, Uturu and Chairman of the Joint Action Committee of Medical Unions in Abia State University Teaching Hospital (ABSUTH), Aba.
Senator Abaribe had on Friday announced his resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party and joining of APGA.
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The Deputy Majority Leader, Chief Paul Taribo, of (PDP–Ukwa East) had moved the motion for the removal of the two principal officers.
Speaking after signing the revised budget at the Banquet Hall of Government House, Umuahia, Governor Ikpeazu thanked the legislators for the expeditious passage of the revised budget.
Dr. Joseph Iloh, the Resident Electoral Commissioner in Abia State, issued the certificates to the two candidates, Dr. Mike Ukoha and Dr. Obinna Ichita, at INEC office in Umuahia on Wednesday.
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The Abia State House of Assembly on Thursday passed two bills during a valedictory session for the sixth assembly.
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The House of Assembly had on Friday passed a resolution suspending Justice Uzokwe as the state’s chief judge
He was sworn in at the Executive Council Chambers of the Governor’s Office on Friday.
The suspension followed a petition presented on the floor of the house on matter of urgent public importance by the member representing Ukwa West Constituency, Mezie Nwubani.