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INEC Releases List of Guber Candidates for 2027 Polls
Former Ministers Abubakar Malami (SAN), Michael Andoakaa (SAN), Isa Ali Pantami and Uche Nnaji are on the provisional list of governorship candidates released by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) at the weekend.
Governorship elections will take place in 28 states on February 6, 2027.
On that same day, election into the 36 Houses of Assembly will hold.The provisional list of candidates for the lawmaking body in states were also released at the weekend.
Also on the list of governorship candidate are Great Ogboru, Senator Aishatu Dahiru Ahmed, popularly known as Binani, who left the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to pick the ticket of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) in Adamawa State.
As the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate in 2023, she lost to Governor Ahmadu Fintiri, who has since defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the APC.He is a senatorial candidate.
Malami, who served as Attorney-General of the Federal and Minister of Justice minister between 2019 and 2023, is running on the platform of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Kebbi.
He is challenging Governor Nasir Idris of the APC, who is seeking a second term.
Malami recently temporarily forfeited 48 properties linked to him to the Federal Government, following the court order granting the application by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), which complained that they were not lawfully acquired.
He has challenged the order at the Court of Appeal.
Pantami, who left the APC having discovered that he would not be able to secure the ticket, moved to the PDP in Gombe State. He got ticket after a bitter contest between him and another aspirant, Khamisu Mailantarki.
Nnaji, who was dropped as minister over allegations of document falsification, picked the PDP ticket to challenge Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah, who is seeking re-election on the platform of the APC.
Nnaji is facing charges having been arraigned for allegedly forging a degree certificate and the NYSC discharged certificate.
According to INEC, Aondoakaa, Benue PDP candidate, is challenging Governor Hyacintch Alia of the ruling APC.
In Lagos State, ADC candidate Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour and his PDP counterpart, Adedeji Doherty, are challenging the APC candidate, Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat.
Rhodes-Vivour, who was the Labour Party (LP) candidate in 2023, defected to the ADC along with the 2023 LP presidential candidate, Peter Obi.
However, when Obi ported from ADC to the NDC after a few weeks, Rhodes-Vivour declined to following him.
In Ogun State, APC candidate Senator Solomon Adeola (Yayi) will not just face an opposition from PDP candidate Ladi Adebutu, but on the INEC’s list is Jimi Lawal, a long-time associate of former Kaduna State Governor Nosiru El-Rufai, who is the ADC candidate.
In Jigawa, Mustafa Lamido, son of former Governor Sule Lamido, is the candidate of the PDP. He is challenging Governor Umar Namadi of the APC.
Mustafa and his dad have a subsisting case before court, having being charged by the EFCC for alleged mismanagement of public fund.
In Delta State, Governor Sherif Oborevobore, who is seeking a second term, is being challenged by Ogboru, candidate of the ADC, who is contesting for governor in the state for the sixth time.
In Rivers State, INEC unveiled Kingsley Chinda as APC candidate, Dr. Gabriel Pidomson as ADC candidate and Dumo Lulu-Briggs as NDC standard bearer.
Also, 16 other candidates were unveiled as candidates in the race to succeed Governor Siminalayi Fubara.
In Oyo State, Abimbola Adekanmbi is listed as the candidate of Allied Peoples Movement (APM), the party being promoted by Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde and Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed.
Makinde is the Presidential candidate of the APM.
Adekanmbi will be in battle against APC candidate Senator Sharafadeen Ali and others.
No fewer than 10 governorship candidates were unveiled in Yobe State.
They are Baba Malam Wali (BMW) (APC), Adamu Umar- (Action Peoples Party), Jonga Yahaya Gabakau- (NDC), Bagare Umar Nyako (Action Alliance), Kassim Gaidam (ADC), Mohammed Nasiru Saleh (Action Democratic Party), Ibrahim Idrissa Madaki (Allied Peoples Movement), Dawud Muhammad (Young Progressive Party), Usman Abdullahi (PDP), Abubakar Bakura (Zenith Labour Party), and Abbaganna Grema Muhammad (National Rescue Movement).
Apart from Rev.Fr. Alia and Aondoakaa, other candidates in Benue State are Professor Terhemba Shija (NDC), Dr. Mathias Ibyuan (LP), Herman Hembe (ADC) and Professor Hon Sebastine (SDC).
Apart from Governor Idris and Malami, other candidates in Kebbi are Umar Faruku (SDP), Basiru Musa (LP) and Umar Usman Besse (NDC).
Among the 12 Akwa Ibom candidates unveiled are Governor Umo Bassey Eno (APC), Emem Coffie (PDP), John James Akpanudoedehe (ADC), Michael Babata Enyong (NDC) and Michael Bush (LP).
Other Rivers candidates and their running mates are: Ejekwu Samuel Soni and Ehuwa Kabaka (PDP); Chibuzor Rani and Davies Ikubogh (Accord); Tata Kenneth and Dappa Kelvin (APP); Lawson Angel and Azunwena Regina (ADP); Benjamin Oli (BP), Warighani Zebulum and Joseph Udo (DLA), Minaibim Harry and Iwedi Ogonda Ada (NRM); Azimiku Gidiom and Ogochukwu Hekerem (SDP); and Kiegha Nature Dumale and Membere Deborah (PRP).
Others are Harry Victor Godwin and Agumba Nnamdi (ZLP), Obu Omangima and John-Woke Geraldine (APGA), West Ivy and Eletuo Ijendu (AAC), Eke Benjamin Israel and Awortu Charles (AA); Abiye Georgewell and Gbimadee Raymond (NNPP), Johnbull Obrasu and Taagaloobari Celestine (YPP), and Whyte Churchill and Bardom Zaavalo (APP).
INEC also displayed the Forms EC-9 of the House of Assembly candidates with few parties fielding candidates for 32 state constituencies in Rivers.
While the PDP, the NDC and ADC produced candidates for all the constituencies, other parties such as AA had 29; APP, 29; NRM, 15; ZLP, 20; BP, 3; AAC, 1; LP, 13; YPP, 26; PRP, 13; DLA, 20; SDP, 31; ADP, 14 among others.
Kaduna NDC candidate challenges governor to debate
Kaduna NDC candidate Mohammed Sani Abbas has challenged Governor Uba Sani and other governorship candidates to a public debate ahead of the election.
Abbas, who spoke shortly after his emergence as candidate, said he was ready to engage his opponents in a debate at any venue, including the House, market or other public places.
“I will challenge you to a debate for us with all the candidates. We are ready today, here, tomorrow, in the House, in the market, anywhere we are ready, including the current governor,” he said.
He said the debate would provide an opportunity for candidates to present their programmes and allow Kaduna voters to assess the alternatives before them.
Abbas said his campaign would focus on poverty, good governance and the economic hardship confronting Nigerians, adding that the level of poverty in the country required urgent attention.
He said Nigeria’s economic challenges were largely the result of mismanagement, corruption and poor governance, stressing that Kaduna needed leadership capable of addressing the concerns of its people.
Fifteen governorship candidates and their running mates are on the provisional list displayed by Enugu office of INEC.
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Mbah, who became governor on the platform of the PDP, is seeking re-election for a second term in office under the banner of the APC.
Those jostling to unseat him are: Uchechukwu Geoffrey Nnaji of the PDP; Chinyeaka Christian Ohaa (NDC); Okwudilichukwu Ugwu (LP); Obodoeze Chukwuma Ocho (ADC); Jehu Onyekwere Nnaji (NNPP); Udeani Anthony Ifeanyi (YPP); Afamefuna Samuel Ani (APP) and Alor Edwin Ikechukwu (Accord).
Others are: Ugwoke Elvis Chinazam (ZLP); Ogbodo Patience (SDP); Omeje Nnamdi Samson (ADP); Nnamani Obioma Nnaemeka (BP); Ikeh Ken (APM) and Ugwu Nnamdi (DLA).
In Gombe, Pantami will lock horns with Jamilu Isiyiaku Gwamna of the APC and Bala Bello Tinka of the ADC.
Governor Oborevwori will be battling with 15 candidates to retain the Delta Government House for the APC.
The contenders are: Great Ogboru (ADC); Mrakpor Peter Adogbejire (PDP); James Esther (LP); Yovwaye Chris (NDC); Obi Ijeoma Frederick Accord; Nkwoala Emeka Mathias (ZLP); Henry Francis Ofubu (NNPP); Itokwe Simon Ekaghogho (AA); Ndudi Andrew Chukwudi (APM); Okaegwu Peter Isioma (APP); Denila Joshua Akporowho (YP); Obuseh Felix Ogechukwu (SDP); Eshor Omozojie Isaac (AAC); Adeyanju Beatrice Ofuzim All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) and Aboh Oghenenyerhovwomen Bethel Kajovo (YPP).
According to the INEC list, Jigawa APC candidate is Governor Namadi, with Aminu Usman as running mate.
His main challenger is Mustapha Sule Lamido, with Muhammad Tahir Inuwa as running mate.
The ADC candidate is Muhammad Sabo Nakudu, with Ya’u Musa Balabare as deputy governorship candidate.
Other candidates on the list include Isah Bello Adamu (Accord), with Fatima Yakub as running mate, and Ismail Usman of the Action Alliance, pairing with Mustapha Tujani.
APGA) is fielding Ahmed Yaro, with Musa Isyaku as deputy, while the APP has Mubarak Musa and Abubakar Suleiman as governorship and deputy governorship candidates.
Other candidates and running mates are Ahmad Umar and Usman Lawan (APM) and Ibrahim Sulaimanand Ali Ahmad (ADP) and Aminu Sani Dutse and Haruna Babangida (NDC).
Others are Hassan Aminu Ibrahim and Abbas Bala (NRM), Adamu Ahmed Kaugama and Ibrahim Muhammad (PRP) and Aminu Abdulaziz Liman and Muhammad Aliyu (APM), Musa Garba Namadori and Yusuf Akilu (LP).
ADC kicks over Ebonyi list
Ebonyi ADC kicked against the list of candidates, alleging candidates listed did not emerge from the primary.
The ADC State Chairman, Dr. Jennifer Adibe, said the party was surprised to find a different name listed as its governorship candidate instead of Rigi Tobias, whom she said won the primary.
Adibe said the party conducted its primary on May 21 and 22 under the supervision of an electoral panel sent from the party’s national headquarters in Abuja.
She said INEC officials also monitored the party’s presidential, governorship, senatorial, House of Representatives and State House of Assembly primaries.
INEC’s list showed the PDP presenting Chief Ifeanyi Chukwuma Odii as its governorship candidate, with Charles Tochukwu Stanley as running mate.
The APC listed Governor Francis Nwifuru as its candidate and Patricia Obila as deputy governorship candidate.
The LP listed Splendour Eze as governorship candidate and Nwede Joshua as running mate, while the SDP is fielding Agbo Kingsley Obinna and Udeogu Susan.
Other candidates on the list include Nwofe Boniface and Nwakpa Darlington of the NDC; Ukpai Mbah Udeh of the ADC; Agbo Kingsley Obinna of the SDP; Ifeanyi Stephen of the NNPP; Nwogbala Mercy of (YPP); Orogwu Blessing of Accord; Okorie Ogochukwu of the Action Democratic Party (ADP); and Nwankwo Martha Ebere of the Action Peoples Party (APP).
The ADC list, as published, contained no deputy governorship candidate.
Senator Aisha Dahiru Binani (NDC) is taking another shot at the exalted office.
She has APC’s Tijjani Ahmed Galadima; Senator Ishaku Abbo (LP); Hamman Tukur Modibbo Ribadu of the ADC; Maurice Michael Vonobolki (PDP) Nathaniel Christopher (SDP); Wafarininyi Theman Dalatu (YPP) and Bala Abubakar Naibi (NNPP) to contend with.
In Bauchi, former Governor Muhammad Abdullahi Abubakar (SAN) of the APC, two serving senators and many other political figures are among the 19 candidates on the INEC provisional list.
16 candidates for Oyo poll
The Senator representing Oyo South District, Sharafadeen Alli (APC), former Commissioner for Finance Bimbo Adekanmbi (APM), business guru and Ibadan Chief, Adegboyega Taofeek Adegoke (ADC) and Hazeem Gbolarumi (PDP) are candidates listed by the Commission to contest the Oyo poll.
Other candidates are: Yinusa Kazeem Ayandare (PRP), Olasupo Olalekan Abdulsemiu (AAC), Salami Gbolagade (APGA), Aderoju Okunlade Michael (SDP), and Hassan Waheed Olanrewaju (ZLP)Olatunji Kunle James (ADP), Kareem Thomson Sola (LP), Tijani Ismaila Akinbode (APP), Yusuf Akim Adebola (NDC), Adebiyi Adedapo (NNPP), Afolabi Taofeek Adedamola (NRM), and Taiwo Ibiyemi Otegbeye (NDP).
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has cleared 11 political parties to contest the Nasarawa State governorship election .
According to the list published by INEC and pasted at the state office in Lafia, the candidates are: Ahmed Aliyu Wadada of the APC; Musa Adamu Angbazo of the, SDP; Dahiru Musa Doma of the APP.
Others are, Jonathan Gaza Gbefwi of the LP; Retired Major General Nuhu Angbazo of ADC; Emmanuel David Ombugadu of PDP; and IIbrahim Kasimu Aboh of APGA.
Also on the list are Christopher Mamman of the ADP; Abdullahi Omame Abisabo of PRP; Abubakar Abdu Giza of ZLP.
The name of former Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Abubakar Adamu, who is contesting on the platform of the SDP is not on the list.
Instead, the commission published the name of Musa Adamu Angba as the candidate of the SDP.
16 candidates in Zamfara
The candidates are Governor Dauda Lawal (APC), Bilyaminu Shinkafi (ADC), Aliyu Bashir (APGA), Salisu Suleiman (APM), Shehu Gusau Ibrahim (PDP), Ali Nakura Muhammad (NRM), Others are Husaini Shehu (AAP), Abubakar Sani (NNPP), Ahmad Shehu Isah (AAC), Abubakar Kamal (SDP), Abdulkarim Abubakar (PRP), Yusuf Musa Garba (Accord), Marafa Kabiru Garba (NDC), Yusuf Sani Dan Masani (LP) and Mu’azu Aminu (APP).
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According to INEC guidelines, political parties contesting the governorship and Houses of Assembly election have until September 19 to substitute their candidates in accordance with Section 31 of the 2026 Electoral Act which provide for a period of 90 days before the election.
Before such substitution, the electoral act provide such candidate to be substituted must first write a letter to his political party and attached a sworn affidavit indicating his intention to withdraw from the contest.
The Section states that “a candidate may withdraw his candidature by notice in writing signed by him together with a sworn affidavit delivered personally by the candidate to the political party that nominated him for the elections and the political party shall convey such withdrawal and the affidavit to the commission not later than 90 days to the election.”
The parties also have until September 26, 2026 to submit a final nomination form for the governorship and state Assembly election to the commission.
Story Culled from The Nation Newspaper
From Yagana Ali, Yola
The Director-General of the Nigerian Technical Aid Corps (NTAC), Rt. Hon. Yusuf Buba Yakub, has called on the people of Adamawa State to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid and other candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections, while reaffirming his commitment to the welfare of his former constituents.
Buba Yakub made the call during an empowerment programme organised by the Rt.
Hon. Yusuf Capt. Buba Support Group in Faci, within the Gombi/Hong Federal Constituency of Adamawa State, where more than 1,000 people benefited from cash grants and other forms of assistance.The programme brought together APC leaders, political stakeholders, community representatives and beneficiaries, providing a platform for grassroots mobilisation ahead of the 2027 elections and renewed engagement with communities in the constituency.
The NTAC Director-General urged residents to support Tinubu’s re-election, citing what he described as the administration’s achievements and reforms in revenue generation, tertiary education, national unity, security, local government autonomy, foreign exchange stability and broader national development.
He also called for support for APC candidates contesting presidential, senatorial, House of Representatives, state assembly and other elective positions in Adamawa State.
According to him, the empowerment initiative was conceived by his support group and endorsed by him as part of his commitment to giving back to the people who elected him to the House of Representatives on two occasions.
He explained that his continued engagement with the constituency was motivated by a desire to sustain the relationship he built with the people during his years in elective office.
Buba Yakub further pledged to deploy his political experience, networks and available resources towards mobilising support for the APC across Adamawa State, stressing the importance of grassroots participation in the forthcoming elections.
He maintained that political mobilisation should be accompanied by sustained engagement with the people and efforts to address their needs.
In his remarks, the Chairman of the occasion and Vice-Chancellor of Modibbo Adama University, Yola, Professor Ibrahim Umar, commended Buba Yakub for maintaining close ties with his former constituency despite his current national assignment.
Professor Umar observed that the NTAC Director-General was not seeking elective office at the moment but had continued to provide assistance to his former constituents through financial support and other empowerment initiatives.
He described the programme as an indication of continued engagement with the people beyond the period of elective service.
The Vice-Chancellor noted that the beneficiaries and supporters who attended the event reflected the enduring relationship between Buba Yakub and the constituency he previously represented.
He said the initiative demonstrated the importance of maintaining contact with constituents and responding to their needs even after leaving the National Assembly.
Professor Umar also expressed support for Buba Yakub’s appeal for the re-election of President Tinubu and the election of other APC candidates in 2027.
He urged party supporters to remain committed to the political direction being advocated by their leaders.
Also speaking, the representative of the Adamawa State Governor and Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Bathiya Wesley, called on APC leaders and supporters to strengthen grassroots mobilisation ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Wesley urged party stakeholders to emulate Buba Yakub’s approach to engaging supporters and translating political influence into practical activities at the community level.
He challenged party leaders to work towards securing support for the APC in their respective polling units, wards and local government areas.
According to him, effective grassroots organisation and sustained engagement with voters would be important to the party’s preparations for the forthcoming elections.
The event attracted several prominent APC figures in Adamawa State, including the party’s governorship candidate, Alhaji Ahmed Tijjani Galadima; its candidate for Adamawa Central Senatorial District, Comrade Salihu Mustapha, PhD; the APC National Vice-Chairman for the North-East, Barrister Idriss Shuaibu; and the Adamawa State APC Chairman, Alhaji Hamza Bello Madagali.
Also in attendance were members of the National and State Assemblies representing constituencies across Adamawa Central, including Rt. Hon. James Barka of Gombi/Hong Federal Constituency, Hon. Wakili Aliyu Boya of Fufore/Song Federal Constituency, Rufa’i Umar of Gombi State Constituency and Hon. John Alaba of Uba Gaya State Constituency.
Their participation highlighted the political significance of the gathering as APC stakeholders intensified preparations for the 2027 elections.
The presence of party leaders and elected representatives also provided an opportunity to reinforce calls for cooperation among stakeholders and stronger engagement with supporters across the state.
A major highlight of the programme was the distribution of cash grants ranging from ₦50,000 to ₦100,000 to 565 APC supporters drawn from the 22 wards of the Gombi/Hong Federal Constituency.
According to the organisers, more than 500 additional party supporters received various forms of assistance, bringing the total number of participants and beneficiaries covered by the initiative to over 1,000.
The intervention was designed to provide financial assistance to beneficiaries while reinforcing Buba Yakub’s continued engagement with the constituency.
For recipients, the cash grants and other forms of support represented immediate assistance that could help address some of their financial needs.
The organisers said the programme formed part of the support group’s broader efforts to reach constituents through empowerment activities and community-based interventions.
Beyond the empowerment programme, special interventions were also extended a day earlier to individuals and communities affected by insurgent attacks, as well as people contributing to efforts to address insecurity in the area.
The assistance targeted former constituents affected by recent attacks in communities around Garaha-Dutse, Lhar, Bunya and other locations.
The intervention underscored the continuing humanitarian challenges facing communities affected by insecurity and the need for support for people whose lives and livelihoods have been disrupted.
For affected households, assistance of this nature can help meet immediate needs while communities continue to grapple with the consequences of attacks and displacement.
The organisers said the initiative was part of the group’s engagement with vulnerable residents and communities facing difficult circumstances.
The programme combined financial assistance, community engagement and political mobilisation as APC stakeholders looked towards the 2027 general elections.
For Buba Yakub, the initiative provided an opportunity to reconnect with a constituency he represented in the House of Representatives while calling for support for Tinubu and other APC candidates.
His appeal centred on the argument that support for the party should extend across the various elective positions, from the presidency to legislative seats at the federal and state levels.
However, the administration’s cited achievements and the expected electoral benefits remain positions advanced by the organisers and speakers at the event.
As political activities gradually build towards 2027, the gathering in Faci reflected the growing importance of grassroots engagement, empowerment initiatives and political alliances in Adamawa State.
The programme concluded with a renewed call for APC supporters to remain active in their communities, strengthen party structures and participate in preparations for the forthcoming general elections.
The Grand Patron of the PBAT Door-to-Door Movement, Government Ekpemupolo, has called on the people of Ogun State to massively vote for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027 to continue to enjoy the gains of his administration.
He made the call during the inauguration of the state chapter of the movement and donation of 26 campaign vehicles and other materials in Abeokuta, on Friday.
Ekpemupolo, better known as Tompolo, who was represented by the Managing Director of Tantita Security Services, Kestin Pondi, praised Tinubu for his bold policies which he noted, were making Nigeria attractive to investors again and stabilising the economy.
He pointed out that the bold reforms by the Tinubu administration have done away with perennial fuel queues in the country, and ensured more infrastructure development, regular payment of salaries and pensions among others.
“We have a president who said Nigeria must be better. Today, there is no more capital flight, investors are returning and the naira is stabilising.
“Go everywhere and tell them your son, your brother, your father must return to Aso Rock. Make them understand that he’s the best. The reforms have no doubt come with challenges but just like the challenges a woman in labour faces but rejoices at the birth of her child, we shall all be happy,” Tompolo said.
Continuing, he noted that: “Every developed country has gone through this path Tinubu is taking us through and came out stronger. Nigeria will come out stronger with the policies and reforms of Tinubu. Let us keep faith with him. He means well for Nigeria.”
Tompolo reiterated that the movement was in the state to work together with other campaign groups to ensure that the APC wins from top to bottom.
Also speaking, Governor Dapo Abiodun, who was represented by his deputy, Noimot Salako-Oyedele, commended the PBAT Door-to-Door Movement for the support, which she noted, will complement all other campaign efforts.
She said Ogun was ready to support the president as a mark of appreciation for the many good things the state was enjoying as a result of his policies and reforms.
Speaking directly to the electorate, the governor said: “No matter how confident we are, we have to come out and vote. There is no room for complacency, no need to say it is a done deal because the deal can only be done at the polling booth. We have received a lot from the president because we supported him before. If we do it again, it means we appreciate him and we want more.”
APC governorship candidate, Senator Solomon Adeola, said it was imperative to support Tinubu as “he has changed the narrative of our country.”
“For the first time since independence, we are seeing changes in all sectors of the economy. Things are changing for good, investors are coming back, international organisations have acknowledged the positive changes, the macro economy is doing well and the micro economy is picking up and will do better in no distant time” he stated.
While pointing out that Tinubu is their own son and and they had resolved to give him no less than 2 million votes come January 2027, Adeola appreciated the Movement for the donation which he pointed out would aid the campaign.
National Coordinator of the Movement, Sunday Asuku, in a remark, advised the people to be at alert and not allow themselves to be deceived by the opposition who have nothing better to offer and do not mean well for the country.
“The right choice before Nigeria is Tinubu. With President Tinubu, we’re on track. Don’t allow anyone to use you to derail the journey. Come January 2027, vote for Asiwaju,” he said.
Media Unit
By Raphael Atuu, Abuja
Barrister Henry Nnanna Okeke, a member of the Governing Council of Enugu State Polytechnic, Iwollo, has commended. Enugu State Governor ,His Excellency ,Dr Peter Ndubuisi Mbah for clearing verified pension backlogs and approved a ₦32 billion package to settle legacy gratuity arrears dating back to the year 2000 outstanding pension arrears owed to pensioners in Enugu State.
Okeke described the reported development as a significant step towards improving the welfare of retired civil servants who devoted their productive years to the service of the state.
He praised Governor Mbah for fulfilling his promise to pensioners, noting that the payment would bring relief to retirees who depend on their pensions and other entitlements to meet their daily needs.
According to him, pensioners deserve to enjoy the benefits of their years of service without unnecessary hardship, particularly after contributing to the growth and development of Enugu State.
The polytechnic governing council member noted that addressing pension arrears was an important demonstration of responsible leadership and a commitment to the welfare of citizens.
He said the reported clearance of the arrears would help ease the financial burden on affected pensioners and their families, while restoring confidence among retirees who had been awaiting their entitlements.
Okeke further urged the state government to sustain the progress by ensuring regular pension payments and preventing the accumulation of fresh arrears.
He stressed that the welfare of pensioners should remain a priority, adding that retirees deserve dignity, financial security and timely access to their entitlements after years of dedicated public service.
The commendation reflects the importance of policies that place the welfare of citizens at the centre of governance and ensure that government commitments translate into tangible benefits for the people.
Okeke reaffirmed his support for initiatives aimed at promoting good governance, accountability and sustainable development in Enugu State.
He expressed optimism that the Mbah administration would continue to implement policies and programmes that improve the living conditions of residents and strengthen the state’s development agenda.
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