Okezie Ikpeazu – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Mon, 23 Mar 2026 17:00:16 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://www.theinfostride.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/cropped-The-InfoStride-Favicon-150x150.png Okezie Ikpeazu – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 Natasha Urges Defected PDP Leaders to Return, Rebuild Party https://www.theinfostride.com/natasha-urges-defected-pdp-leaders-to-return-rebuild-party/ https://www.theinfostride.com/natasha-urges-defected-pdp-leaders-to-return-rebuild-party/#respond Sun, 22 Mar 2026 13:00:07 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=480085 The senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has appealed to political leaders who left the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to return and help rebuild the party. Akpoti-Uduaghan made the appeal while addressing party members during the inauguration of the PDP National Convention Committee in Abuja. The lawmaker said the experience, institutional memory, and commitment of [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/natasha-urges-defected-pdp-leaders-to-return-rebuild-party/feed/ 0 Ikpeazu denies APC defection, says alleged ₦1.9trn diversion report is false https://www.theinfostride.com/ikpeazu-denies-apc-defection-says-alleged-%e2%82%a61-9trn-diversion-report-is-false/ https://www.theinfostride.com/ikpeazu-denies-apc-defection-says-alleged-%e2%82%a61-9trn-diversion-report-is-false/#respond Mon, 08 Dec 2025 12:00:05 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=473280 Former Governor of Abia State, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu, has dismissed reports claiming he has defected to the All Progressives Congress, APC, and was indicted for diverting ₦1.9 trillion during his administration. Ikpeazu, in a statement issued on Sunday by his Media Adviser, Enyinnaya Appolo, described the reports as “inaccurate, misleading and poorly verified.” According to [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/ikpeazu-denies-apc-defection-says-alleged-%e2%82%a61-9trn-diversion-report-is-false/feed/ 0 Abia Government Accuses Ex-Governor Ikpeazu of Breaching Electoral Guidelines, Inciting Political Tension https://www.theinfostride.com/abia-government-accuses-ex-governor-ikpeazu-of-breaching-electoral-guidelines-inciting-political-tension/ https://www.theinfostride.com/abia-government-accuses-ex-governor-ikpeazu-of-breaching-electoral-guidelines-inciting-political-tension/#respond Tue, 17 Jun 2025 09:00:10 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=459946 The Abia State Government has accused former Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of allegedly stoking political tension in the state through his utterances during a recent meeting at his private residence in Umuobiakwa, Obingwa Local Government Area. In a statement issued on Tuesday and signed by the Commissioner for Information, Okey Kanu, the government claimed that the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/abia-government-accuses-ex-governor-ikpeazu-of-breaching-electoral-guidelines-inciting-political-tension/feed/ 0 Ikpeazu Pledges Loyalty to PDP, Urges Members to Stay Committed Ahead of 2027 https://www.theinfostride.com/ikpeazu-pledges-loyalty-to-pdp-urges-members-to-stay-committed-ahead-of-2027/ https://www.theinfostride.com/ikpeazu-pledges-loyalty-to-pdp-urges-members-to-stay-committed-ahead-of-2027/#respond Sat, 01 Feb 2025 11:00:05 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=402224 Former Abia State Governor, Okezie Ikpeazu, has reaffirmed his unwavering support for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), urging members to remain loyal and dedicated to reclaiming power in the 2027 elections. Addressing PDP supporters from Abia South at his Umuobiakwa country home, Ikpeazu dismissed speculations of his defection, vowing to work tirelessly to restore the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/ikpeazu-pledges-loyalty-to-pdp-urges-members-to-stay-committed-ahead-of-2027/feed/ 0 Abia government properties being looted – Alex Otti, LP allege https://www.theinfostride.com/abia-government-properties-being-looted-alex-otti-lp-allege/ https://www.theinfostride.com/abia-government-properties-being-looted-alex-otti-lp-allege/#respond Tue, 02 May 2023 19:00:12 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=346412 Abia State Governor-elect Alex Otti and the Labour Party (LP) have raised the alarm of massive looting of government properties by appointees and civil servants. Otti and his party identified public institutions and government facilities, including the Government House and guest houses. A joint reaction on Wednesday by Otti and LP spokespersons, Ferdinand Ekeoma and [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/abia-government-properties-being-looted-alex-otti-lp-allege/feed/ 0 2023 Elections: PDP Still Consulting On Where To Zone Gubernatorial Ticket – Ikpeazu https://www.theinfostride.com/2023-elections-pdp-still-consulting-on-where-to-zone-gubernatorial-ticket-ikpeazu/ https://www.theinfostride.com/2023-elections-pdp-still-consulting-on-where-to-zone-gubernatorial-ticket-ikpeazu/#respond Sat, 05 Mar 2022 10:00:40 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=319742 Governor Okezie Ikpeazu has stated that the Abia State chapter of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, is currently in serious consultations on the governorship ticket of the party. Ikpeazu assured that the PDP will do what is right for the people of the state, and also restated that every segment and zone of the state has [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/2023-elections-pdp-still-consulting-on-where-to-zone-gubernatorial-ticket-ikpeazu/feed/ 0 2023: Gov Ikpeazu Endorses Anyim For President https://www.theinfostride.com/2023-gov-ikpeazu-endorses-anyim-for-president/ https://www.theinfostride.com/2023-gov-ikpeazu-endorses-anyim-for-president/#respond Mon, 03 Jan 2022 10:00:21 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=315916 The Governor of Abia State, Chief Okezie Ikpeazu has endorsed the former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Sen. Anyim Pius Anyim for President in the forthcoming 2023 general election. Ikpeazu advocated the need to allow Igbos to produce the next president of the nation and vowed to galvanize support to ensure total [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/2023-gov-ikpeazu-endorses-anyim-for-president/feed/ 0 Abia: APGA’s Nweke Lauds Ikpeazu On Infrastructural Development https://www.theinfostride.com/abia-apgas-nweke-lauds-ikpeazu-on-infrastructural-development/ https://www.theinfostride.com/abia-apgas-nweke-lauds-ikpeazu-on-infrastructural-development/#respond Sat, 14 Aug 2021 10:30:43 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=303816 Chief Ahamdi Nweke, a member of the national Board of Trustees of the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA), has applauded the developmental strides of Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia state. Nweke said Ikpeazu’s tremendous gains in the infrastructural development of Abia surpassed that of his predecessors. He regretted that infrastructures in Aba had suffered gross [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/abia-apgas-nweke-lauds-ikpeazu-on-infrastructural-development/feed/ 0 Abia 2023: My Successor Must Be Humble, Selfless — Ikpeazu https://www.theinfostride.com/abia-2023-my-successor-must-be-humble-selfless-ikpeazu/ https://www.theinfostride.com/abia-2023-my-successor-must-be-humble-selfless-ikpeazu/#respond Sun, 25 Jul 2021 18:00:06 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=301968 Ahead of 2023 general elections, Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia State, has disclosed that only God would decide his successor. Ikpeazu assured people of the state that he would be neutral in the decision of who succeeds him as governor. The governor, however, pointed out that he would prefer a successor with passion, humility and [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/abia-2023-my-successor-must-be-humble-selfless-ikpeazu/feed/ 0 2023: Don’t Overheat Polity, I Am Still In Charge – Governor Ikpeazu Tells Politicians https://www.theinfostride.com/2023-dont-overheat-polity-i-am-still-in-charge-governor-ikpeazu-tells-politicians/ https://www.theinfostride.com/2023-dont-overheat-polity-i-am-still-in-charge-governor-ikpeazu-tells-politicians/#respond Fri, 25 Jun 2021 10:30:16 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=298450 The Governor of Abia State, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu has expressed deep concern at the current exchange of political brickbats by politicians and groups over who succeeds him in 2023, describing such exchanges as unnecessary, premature and capable of distracting his administration. This was contained in a statement issued on Friday by Sir Onyebuchi Ememanka, the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/2023-dont-overheat-polity-i-am-still-in-charge-governor-ikpeazu-tells-politicians/feed/ 0 PDP Slams APC Over Comment On Ikpeazu, Asks Party To Apologize To Nigerians https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-slams-apc-over-comment-on-ikpeazu-asks-party-to-apologize-to-nigerians/ https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-slams-apc-over-comment-on-ikpeazu-asks-party-to-apologize-to-nigerians/#respond Mon, 31 May 2021 19:00:10 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=295518 The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP in Abia State has asked the All Progressive Congress (APC) to stop chasing shadows and hide its face in shame for causing pain and agony to Nigerians. The party said the APC lacked moral justification to query Governor Okezie Ikpeazu for non-composition of the full State Executive Council, warning it [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-slams-apc-over-comment-on-ikpeazu-asks-party-to-apologize-to-nigerians/feed/ 0 Governor Ikpeazu Justifies His Six Years As Abia Governor https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-ikpeazu-justifies-his-six-years-as-abia-governor/ https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-ikpeazu-justifies-his-six-years-as-abia-governor/#respond Sun, 30 May 2021 11:00:14 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=295308 Abia State governor, Okezie Ikpeazu, yesterday, assured his people of his resolve not to relent in the reconstruction and provision of critical infrastructure across the state. Giving account of his six years in office, the governor implored the people to look forward to 500 kilometres of roads that would be constructed across the state in [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-ikpeazu-justifies-his-six-years-as-abia-governor/feed/ 0 May 29: Saraki Congratulates PDP Governors https://www.theinfostride.com/may-29-saraki-congratulates-pdp-governors/ https://www.theinfostride.com/may-29-saraki-congratulates-pdp-governors/#respond Sat, 29 May 2021 11:00:03 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=295175 Former Senate President, Bukola Saraki has congratulated the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Governors on their administration’s anniversary. Bukola Saraki in a tweet on Saturday congratulated Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia State, Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State, Governor Udom Gabriel Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom State, Governor Bala Muhammed of Bauchi State, Governor Samuel Ortom [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/may-29-saraki-congratulates-pdp-governors/feed/ 0 Orji Uzor Failed To Develop Abia, Okezie Ikpeazu Doing Better — PDP Chieftain, Ukasanya https://www.theinfostride.com/orji-uzor-failed-to-develop-abia-okezie-ikpeazu-doing-better-pdp-chieftain-ukasanya/ https://www.theinfostride.com/orji-uzor-failed-to-develop-abia-okezie-ikpeazu-doing-better-pdp-chieftain-ukasanya/#respond Fri, 14 May 2021 19:00:41 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=293527 Elder statesman and Pioneer chairman of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Abia State chairman, Chief Tony Ukasanya has lambasted Senate Chief Whip, Orji Uzor Kalu for allegedly failing to lay a solid foundation for the infrastructural development to thrive in the state when he held sway as Governor of Abia between 1999 to [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/orji-uzor-failed-to-develop-abia-okezie-ikpeazu-doing-better-pdp-chieftain-ukasanya/feed/ 0 Ukeje’s Return Will Reposition PDP In Bende — Governor Ikpeazu https://www.theinfostride.com/ukejes-return-will-reposition-pdp-in-bende-governor-ikpeazu/ https://www.theinfostride.com/ukejes-return-will-reposition-pdp-in-bende-governor-ikpeazu/#respond Wed, 12 May 2021 19:30:02 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=293284 Abia State Governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu, has commended the people of Bende Local Government Area for honouring their daughter and former member representing Bende Federal Constituency at the House of Representatives, Hon. Nnenna Elendu-Ukeje. The Governor made the remark on Wednesday during a civic reception organised in her honour at the Bende LGA headquarters. According [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/ukejes-return-will-reposition-pdp-in-bende-governor-ikpeazu/feed/ 0 Abia Belongs To PDP, Ikpeazu Has Performed — Party Chairman, Okere https://www.theinfostride.com/abia-belongs-to-pdp-ikpeazu-has-performed-party-chairman-okere/ https://www.theinfostride.com/abia-belongs-to-pdp-ikpeazu-has-performed-party-chairman-okere/#respond Sat, 03 Apr 2021 19:00:12 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=289248 The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Abia State has commended Aba residents for trooping out en mass to appreciate Governor Okezie Ikpeazu’s developmental strides through their vote for the PDP and her candidate, Chimaobi Ebisike. The Abia PDP described the gesture as a sign of confidence the electorate has in the leadership of Governor Ikpeazu and [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/abia-belongs-to-pdp-ikpeazu-has-performed-party-chairman-okere/feed/ 0 PDP Has Come To Stay In Abia-party Chieftain, Nwachukwu https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-has-come-to-stay-in-abia-party-chieftain-nwachukwu/ https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-has-come-to-stay-in-abia-party-chieftain-nwachukwu/#respond Thu, 01 Apr 2021 20:00:58 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=289094 A Chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party PDP, Onwa Innocent Nwachukwu, has said the recent victory of the party in the just-concluded Aba North and Aba South federal constituency election was a clear manifestation of Governor Okezie Ikpeazu’s developmental strides in Aba and the state at large. Nwachukwu claimed that the PDP administration in Abia [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-has-come-to-stay-in-abia-party-chieftain-nwachukwu/feed/ 0 Governor Ikpeazu Blasts Kalu For Saying FG Paid For Infrastructure In Aba https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-ikpeazu-blasts-kalu-for-saying-fg-paid-for-infrastructure-in-aba/ https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-ikpeazu-blasts-kalu-for-saying-fg-paid-for-infrastructure-in-aba/#respond Tue, 23 Mar 2021 19:00:04 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=288172 Governor Ikpeazu Okezie has taken a swipe at Senator Orji Uzor Kalu for claiming that the infrastructure currently being executed in Aba is being done by the federal government. Kalu, who represents Abia North at the Senate was accused of deliberately spreading falsehood to sway victory for his younger brother, Mascot even when he truly [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-ikpeazu-blasts-kalu-for-saying-fg-paid-for-infrastructure-in-aba/feed/ 0 Hundreds Of APC, APGA Women Defect To PDP, Laud Ikpeazu https://www.theinfostride.com/hundreds-of-apc-apga-women-defect-to-pdp-laud-ikpeazu/ https://www.theinfostride.com/hundreds-of-apc-apga-women-defect-to-pdp-laud-ikpeazu/#respond Fri, 05 Mar 2021 11:00:53 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=286528 About 700 women from the All Progressive Congress, APC, and the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, in Ndume Ibeku, Umuahia North Local Government Area of Abia State, Thursday, defected to the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. The defected women were led into the ruling PDP in the state by former Umuahia East constituency APC Woman Leader, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/hundreds-of-apc-apga-women-defect-to-pdp-laud-ikpeazu/feed/ 0 Apologise To Governor Ikpeazu, PDP Tells Smart Adeyemi https://www.theinfostride.com/apologise-to-governor-ikpeazu-pdp-tells-smart-adeyemi/ https://www.theinfostride.com/apologise-to-governor-ikpeazu-pdp-tells-smart-adeyemi/#respond Tue, 02 Mar 2021 10:30:38 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=286276 Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, South-East zone on Monday urged Sen, Smart Adeyemi to immediately apologize to the governor of Abia State, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu over his unguided verbal attack. The Zonal Publicity Secretary, Augustine Elochukwu who made this known in a statement issued to pressmen after a zonal working committee meeting, disclosed that there was [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/apologise-to-governor-ikpeazu-pdp-tells-smart-adeyemi/feed/ 0 Drunkard Comment: Group Demands Senator Smart Adeyemi’s Resignation Immediately https://www.theinfostride.com/drunkard-comment-group-demands-senator-smart-adeyemis-resignation-immediately/ https://www.theinfostride.com/drunkard-comment-group-demands-senator-smart-adeyemis-resignation-immediately/#respond Mon, 01 Mar 2021 19:00:41 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=286209 Following what it described as “unguarded utterances” about Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia State, the National Democratic Front, NDF, on Monday called on the lawmaker representing Kogi West, Smart Adeyemi, to quit from the National Assembly. Condemning Adeyemi’s outburst, NDF said the Senate is a hallowed place of lawmaking and must be protected from misfits [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/drunkard-comment-group-demands-senator-smart-adeyemis-resignation-immediately/feed/ 0 We Are Proud Of Abia Governor, Ikpeazu — PDP https://www.theinfostride.com/we-are-proud-of-abia-governor-ikpeazu-pdp/ https://www.theinfostride.com/we-are-proud-of-abia-governor-ikpeazu-pdp/#respond Wed, 24 Feb 2021 19:30:05 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=285737 Rt. Hon Asiforo Okere, the Peoples Democratic Party’s Chairman in Abia State, says the leadership of the party is proud of Governor Okezie Ikpeazu’s developmental strides in the state. The PDP Chairman said the Abia Governor has recorded tremendous gains in various sectors of the state’s economy in the last six years of his administration. [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/we-are-proud-of-abia-governor-ikpeazu-pdp/feed/ 0 APC Youths Canvass Support For Governor Ikpeazu https://www.theinfostride.com/apc-youths-canvass-support-for-governor-ikpeazu/ https://www.theinfostride.com/apc-youths-canvass-support-for-governor-ikpeazu/#respond Mon, 22 Feb 2021 09:00:06 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=285539 A group under the auspices of Abia Youth Mandate Initiative (AYMI), an affiliate of the All Progressive Congress, APC, has called on “lovers of democracy and well meaning citizens of Abia State to rally round Governor Okezie Ikpeazu to complete the life transformation programmes of his administration.” At a press conference held in Umuahia, Sunday, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/apc-youths-canvass-support-for-governor-ikpeazu/feed/ 0 Abia PDP Stakeholders Lauds Gov Ikpeazu Developmental Strides https://www.theinfostride.com/abia-pdp-stakeholders-lauds-gov-ikpeazu-developmental-strides/ https://www.theinfostride.com/abia-pdp-stakeholders-lauds-gov-ikpeazu-developmental-strides/#respond Sun, 07 Feb 2021 10:00:44 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=284096 Members of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP from Isiala Ngwa North and Isiala Ngwa South federal constituency in Abia State have staged a solidarity match to Governor Okezie Ikpeazu over his administration developmental strides at the Government House in Umuahia. Receiving the PDP Stakeholders and members at the Government House, on Friday, Governor Ikpeazu pledged [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/abia-pdp-stakeholders-lauds-gov-ikpeazu-developmental-strides/feed/ 0 We Will Keep Working For Abia People — Governor Ikpeazu Tells PDP Members https://www.theinfostride.com/we-will-keep-working-for-abia-people-gov-ikpeazu-tells-pdp-members/ https://www.theinfostride.com/we-will-keep-working-for-abia-people-gov-ikpeazu-tells-pdp-members/#respond Sat, 06 Feb 2021 10:30:07 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=284019 Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia State, has said he was greatly committed to do more work for people of the state in the days ahead. The governor gave the assurance on Friday while addressing stakeholders and members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) who visited him from Isiala Ngwa North and South Local Government Areas. [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/we-will-keep-working-for-abia-people-gov-ikpeazu-tells-pdp-members/feed/ 0 Okezie Ikpeazu Is Coronavirus Negative – John Okiyi Kalu https://www.theinfostride.com/okezie-ikpeazu-is-coronavirus-negative-john-okiyi-kalu/ Sat, 04 Jul 2020 17:52:41 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=258781 Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia State has tested negative to COVID-19. This was recently revealed by the state Commissioner for Information, Chief John Okiyi Kalu. According to him, everyone is happy with the result because it went according to how the governor wished. He added that Governor Ikpeazu is therefore free of the virus according [...]

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]]> Don’t Panic For Me, Coronavirus Is Not A Death Sentence – Okezie Ikpeazu https://www.theinfostride.com/dont-panic-for-me-coronavirus-is-not-a-death-sentence-okezie-ikpeazu/ Mon, 08 Jun 2020 10:54:51 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=256734 Abia State governor, Okezie Ikpeazu has come out to reveal that he remains stable and in high spirits despite testing positive for coronavirus. He recently revealed that he decided to go for a second test to clear all doubts about his status after testing negative initially. According to him, as a governor, he has a [...]

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]]> Late Solomon Ogunji Was Okezie Ikpeazu’s Loyal Compatriot – PDP https://www.theinfostride.com/late-solomon-ogunji-was-okezie-ikpeazus-loyal-compatriot-pdp/ Mon, 25 May 2020 22:07:17 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=255863 The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is currently mourning with Gov. Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia State over the demise of the state’s Commissioner for Environment, Mr. Solomon Ogunji. PDP had its say via a condolence message signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Mr. Kola Ologbondiyan. According to the party, the deceased was the governor’s best friend [...]

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]]> 700,000 New Jobs Will Be Created To Battle Insecurity In Abia State – Okezie Ikpeazu https://www.theinfostride.com/700000-new-jobs-will-be-created-to-battle-insecurity-in-abia-state-okezie-ikpeazu/ Mon, 24 Jun 2019 00:36:47 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=235153 Abia State governor, Okezie Ikpeazu has vowed that 700,000 new jobs will be created in the state before 2030 as part of conscious efforts to tackle insecurity and socio-economic unrest. He disclosed this when he answered questions from State House correspondents on Sunday in Abuja bordering on President Muhammadu Buhari’s inaugural speech at the National [...]

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]]> Uche Ogah And Alex Otti Should Join Me To Build Abia State – Okezie Ikpeazu https://www.theinfostride.com/uche-ogah-and-alex-otti-should-join-me-to-build-abia-state-okezie-ikpeazu/ Thu, 28 Mar 2019 11:37:21 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=230017 Incumbent Governor of Abia State and the Governor-Elect, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu has told his rivals at the just concluded governorship election, Dr Uche Ogah of APC and Dr Alex Otti of APGA to join forces with him as he hopes to build Abia State. He disclosed this when he collected his Certificate of Return as [...]

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]]> I Will Recreate Dubai In Abia State – Okezie Ikpeazu https://www.theinfostride.com/i-will-recreate-dubai-in-abia-state-okezie-ikpeazu/ Sun, 30 Dec 2018 21:14:16 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=224428 Okezie Ikpeazu’s zeal to change the narrative of Abia state has increased when he led a high powered delegation to the presidential Villa, Abuja to meet with President Muhammadu Buhari for a deal that would create over 600,000 jobs. Speaking to Vanguard on the project, governor Ikpeazu said: “This city is borne out of a [...]

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]]> We Will Create Jobs In Abia State – Okezie Ikpeazu https://www.theinfostride.com/we-will-create-jobs-in-abia-state-okezie-ikpeazu/ Tue, 18 Dec 2018 05:06:02 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=223555 His determination to change the narrative of the state was taken to a notch higher last week when he led a high powered delegation to the presidential Villa, Abuja to meet with President Muhammadu Buhari for a deal that would create over 600,000 jobs. Outside the drive for the provision of massive roads infrastructure, his [...]

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]]> Our Youths Must Make Meaningful Contributions To The Growth Of The Society – Okezie Ikpeazu https://www.theinfostride.com/our-youths-must-make-meaningful-contributions-to-the-growth-of-the-society-okezie-ikpeazu/ Tue, 14 Aug 2018 13:29:04 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=213416 Gov. Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia has charged the youth of Abia to acquire skills in order to become self-reliant and make meaningful contributions to the growth of the society. Ikpeazu said that the International Youth Day celebration provided an opportunity for youths to engage in sober reflection on the way forward. He urged Abia youths [...]

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]]> Abia Youths Should Take Advantage Of The Skills Acquisition Centres – Okezie Ikpeazu https://www.theinfostride.com/abia-youths-should-take-advantage-of-the-skills-acquisition-centres-okezie-ikpeazu/ Sat, 11 Aug 2018 09:24:48 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=213172 Gov. Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia has charged the youth of Abia to acquire skills in order to become self-reliant and make meaningful contributions to the growth of the society. Ikpeazu said that the International Youth Day celebration provided an opportunity for youths to engage in sober reflection on the way forward. He urged Abia youths [...]

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]]> Ekiti State Will Insist On Internal Democracy- Okezie Ikpeazu https://www.theinfostride.com/ekiti-state-will-insist-on-internal-democracy-okezie-ikpeazu/ Tue, 27 Mar 2018 12:28:29 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=203645 Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia has said he is a promoter of internal democracy in political parties’ activities and will not compromise on it. He was reacting to what is happening in Ekiti where Gov. Ayo Fayose, has declared that his deputy is Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for the July governorship in the state. Fayose [...]

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]]> We Are Focused On Building Roads In Abia State – Okezie Ikpeazu https://www.theinfostride.com/we-are-focused-on-building-roads-in-abia-state-okezie-ikpeazu/ Tue, 27 Mar 2018 12:21:03 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=203637 Dr Okezie Ikpeazu has said his administration had constructed 60 roads across the state since inauguration in 2015. According to him, 33 out of the 60 roads constructed are located in Aba, while about 105 construction sites are currently active in the state. “Clearly, Aba has about 33 roads out a total stock of 60 [...]

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]]> I Am A Promoter Of Internal Democracy – Okezie Ikpeazu https://www.theinfostride.com/i-am-a-promoter-of-internal-democracy-okezie-ikpeazu/ Sun, 25 Mar 2018 22:45:46 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=203561 Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia has said he is a promoter of internal democracy in political parties’ activities and will not compromise on it. He was reacting to what is happening in Ekiti where Gov. Ayo Fayose, has declared that his deputy is Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for the July governorship in the state. Fayose [...]

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]]> Abia State Has Seven Neighbours – Okezie Ikpeazu https://www.theinfostride.com/abia-state-has-seven-neighbours-okezie-ikpeazu/ Sun, 25 Mar 2018 22:41:33 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=203549 Dr Okezie Ikpeazu has said his administration had constructed 60 roads across the state since inauguration in 2015. According to him, 33 out of the 60 roads constructed are located in Aba, while about 105 construction sites are currently active in the state. “Clearly, Aba has about 33 roads out a total stock of 60 [...]

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]]> Abia Governor Ikpeazu lauds Security Personnels in the State https://www.theinfostride.com/abia-governor-ikpeazu-lauds-security-personnels-in-the-state/ Sun, 04 Feb 2018 19:49:12 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=198625 The Governor of Abia State, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu, has expressed gratitude to security personnels in the state for the synergy that exists amongst them and which has helped to reduce crime in the state. Speaking at the launch of the Abia Security Fund and unveiling of the Abia Security Card in Umuahia, the Governor commended [...]

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]]> Abia will not cede Any Part of Her Territory as Colony for Cattle – Governor Ikpeazu https://www.theinfostride.com/abia-will-not-cede-any-part-of-her-territory-as-colony-for-cattle-governor-ikpeazu/ Sat, 13 Jan 2018 21:40:04 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=196252 The Governor of Abia State, Okezie Ikpeazu has raised his opposition to plans by the federal government to establish ‘cattle colonies’ across the country, noting that no part of the state will be ceded for the practice. The federal government had proposed the measure to curb the incessant killings in some parts of the country [...]

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]]> We Have Invested N325 million Towards Upgrading Facilities At Enyimba Stadium – Okezie Ikpeazu https://www.theinfostride.com/we-have-invested-n325-million-towards-upgrading-facilities-at-enyimba-stadium-okezie-ikpeazu/ Fri, 05 Jan 2018 23:28:00 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=195330 Okezie Ikpeazu has said he would only seek re-election in 2019, after successful completion of projects initiated by his administration across the state. “There are a few things which I am saying if we are able to finish by the grace of God, in the future I would think that we can answer the call [...]

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]]> Abia Governor Ikeapzu celebrates Rivers counterpart Wike at 50 https://www.theinfostride.com/abia-governor-ikeapzu-celebrates-rivers-counterpart-wike-at-50/ Thu, 14 Dec 2017 11:43:54 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=192648 Abia State Governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu has congratulated his Rivers State counterpart, Barrister Nyesome Wike on his 50th birthday. In a release by his Chief press Secretary Mr. Eyinnaya Appolos, governor Ikpeazu described Wike as “an uncommon achiever”, while thanking God for blessing him with another year. “My brother, God has blessed you with another [...]

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]]> Okezie Ikpeazu Cancels Curfew In Aba https://www.theinfostride.com/okezie-ikpeazu-cancels-curfew-in-aba/ Sat, 21 Oct 2017 09:41:03 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=186103 Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia has cancelled the 10p.m. to 6 a.m. curfew imposed on Aba on Sept. 12, as a result of improved security situation in the commercial city. Ikpeazu through a statement issued in Umuahia on Wednesday by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Enyinnaya Appolos, praised Aba residents for compliance during the period the [...]

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]]> We Will No Longer Condone Unwarranted Assault On The People Of Abia State – Okezie Ikpeazu https://www.theinfostride.com/we-will-no-longer-condone-unwarranted-assault-on-the-people-of-abia-state-okezie-ikpeazu/ Mon, 16 Oct 2017 22:46:04 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=185549 Okezie Ikpeazu has warned the Army not to maltreat residents. He said “While the state government has always indicated its preparedness to cooperate with all security agencies in their lawful operations within the state, we shall not condone a situation where the presence of the Army in the state becomes a platform to (trample on) [...]

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]]> Rivers State Believes In The Unity Of Nigeria – Nyesom Wike https://www.theinfostride.com/rivers-state-believes-in-the-unity-of-nigeria-nyesom-wike/ Fri, 22 Sep 2017 01:46:26 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=182754 Nyesom Wike has said that the people of the state believe in the unity of Nigeria. Wike also promised to deal with any group planning to attack residents of River state. Wike also said “I am not against anyone who wants to protest any grievance but, there are channels for such protests.” The Northern Governors [...]

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]]> We Are Proud Of The Igbo Nation – Kashim Shettima https://www.theinfostride.com/we-are-proud-of-the-igbo-nation-kashim-shettima/ Tue, 19 Sep 2017 23:14:28 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=182582 Alhaji Kashim Shettima has said that Nigeria leaders have a huge role to play in ensuring peace and stability in the country. Shettima said this on Monday when members of Forum paid Gov. Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia a visit in Government House, Umuahia. “We are working assiduously. We are here to talk to the Northern [...]

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]]> Abia State Government Is Seeking The Public’s Continued Support – Okezie Ikpeazu https://www.theinfostride.com/abia-state-government-is-seeking-the-publics-continued-support-okezie-ikpeazu/ Sat, 16 Sep 2017 18:38:19 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=182144 Okezie Ikpeazu, has added to the days for the dusk to dawn curfew that’s ongoing in the state as a result of clashes between soldiers and members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). The deployment of soldiers in the southeast for Operation Python Dance II has led to clashes this week with members of [...]

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]]> Protesters Taking Over The Streets Will Not Be Tolerated – Okezie Ikpeazu https://www.theinfostride.com/protesters-taking-over-the-streets-will-not-be-tolerated-okezie-ikpeazu/ Fri, 15 Sep 2017 14:17:17 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=182054 Okezie Ikpeazu is ready to meet President Buhari over the military operation in Abia State. This has been made known after the Governor announced that the military will pull out of some cities in the state. Ikpeazu, in a recent statementsaid “With the expected exit of soldiers from the streets, we must warn that we [...]

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]]> Governor Ikpeazu flags off 4 Model Schools, 132 Class Room Blocks across Abia State https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-ikpeazu-flags-off-4-model-schools-132-class-room-blocks-across-abia-state/ Sun, 03 Sep 2017 11:56:40 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=180681 Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia State has flagged off the execution of 136 school building projects across the state. The projects include four new Model Schools, spread across the state, with each comprising of ten classroom blocks, Library, Laboratory, Teachers quarters, Sick bay, 5 secondary and 3 primary classroom blocks, Solar powered water borehole, perimeter [...]

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]]> Abia’s 26th Anniversary: Governor Ikpeazu dedicates it to Late Bob Ogbuagu https://www.theinfostride.com/abias-26th-anniversary-governor-ikpeazu-dedicates-it-to-late-bob-ogbuagu/ Mon, 28 Aug 2017 20:50:14 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=179975 Abia State Governor, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu has dedicated the 26th anniversary celebrations of the state to one of its founding fathers, Chief Bob Ogbuagu, OON, who recently passed on at the age of 93. In a release signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Enyinnaya Appolos, Governor Ikpeazu described the late Dee Bob Ogbuagu as a [...]

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