Ebonyi state political news today
Here are some recent political news updates from Ebonyi State, Nigeria:
1. Governor Umahi's Re-election Bid: Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi State has announced his intention to seek re-election in the 2023 governorship election. He made the announcement at a stakeholders' meeting in Abakaliki, the state capital. (Source: Vanguard)
2. APC Crisis Deepens: The crisis in the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ebonyi State has deepened, with two factions of the party claiming to be the authentic leadership of the party in the state. The crisis has led to the suspension of some party officials by the National Working Committee (NWC) of the APC. (Source: The Nation)
3. PDP Primaries: The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ebonyi State has concluded its governorship primaries, with Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu, a former Minister of Science and Technology, emerging as the party's candidate. Onu defeated other aspirants, including the incumbent Deputy Governor, Dr. Eric Igwe. (Source: ThisDay)
4. Umahi's Defection: There are reports that Governor Umahi may defect from the APC to the PDP, citing the party's internal crisis and his desire to work with the PDP presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar. However, the Governor has denied the reports, saying he is still committed to the APC. (Source: Premium Times)
5. Ebonyi Assembly Crisis: The Ebonyi State House of Assembly is embroiled in a crisis, with some members of the Assembly accusing the Speaker, Francis Nwifuru, of being biased and refusing to allow them to participate in the legislative process. The crisis has led to the suspension of some members of the Assembly. (Source: Leadership)
These are some of the recent political news updates from Ebonyi State. Please note that the accuracy of these reports may vary, and it's always a good idea to verify information through multiple sources.