Tag: Benjamin Kalu

House of Representatives Advances State Police Bill to Second Reading

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In a significant legislative development, the House of Representatives has given a nod for the second reading of a bill aimed at establishing state police. The proposed legislation, sponsored by Honorable Banjamin Kalu, forms part of a broader constitutional alteration initiative. The key provision seeks to relocate the police force from the Exclusive Legislative List to the Concurrent Legislative List. This strategic move effectively grants states the authority to independently manage and control their respective police forces. During the plenary session, Honorable Tolani Shagaya led the debate on the bill,…

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Speaker Abbas Unveils Reps Parliamentary Development Program, Promising Enhanced Legislative Training, Citizen Engagement, and Development Partner Collaboration

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In a move towards enhancing parliamentary engagement and fostering collaboration between development partners and citizens, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has unveiled the 10th House of Representatives Parliamentary Development Program. The initiative is designed to establish a robust foundation for constructive interactions and partnerships. The unveiling ceremony, represented by the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Kalu, highlighted the program’s core objectives. The Parliamentary Development Program aims to provide comprehensive training for newly elected legislative members, elevate research standards, promote active engagement…

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Formal Unveiling of Peace in the Southeast Project (PISE-P) and Grand Reception for Deputy Speaker Hon. Benjamin Kalu Set for December 29, 2023

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The Peace In the Southeast Project (PISE-P) gears up for a momentous occasion to celebrate Deputy Speaker Hon. Benjamin Kalu and advocate for non-kinetic strategies in the region. In a press conference held today, Mrs. Mary Ikoku, Chairman of the Media and Communication Committee of the Peace In the Southeast Project (PISE-P), announced that all arrangements for the grand reception of Deputy Speaker Hon. Benjamin Kalu and the formal unveiling of PISE-P have been successfully concluded. Mrs. Ikoku expressed gratitude for the Deputy Speaker’s commitment to public service and outstanding…

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Bende Federal Constituency: LP Candidate Frank Chinasa Decides Not to Appeal Kalu’s Victory

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Frank Chinasa, the Labour Party (LP) candidate in the February 25, 2023 Presidential/National Assembly Elections for Bende Federal Constituency in Abia State, announced on Friday that he is relinquishing his claim to the seat in favor of the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu. Following the election, Chinasa had filed a petition with the Elections Petition Tribunal in Umuahia, the state capital, seeking to invalidate Kalu’s election due to alleged discrepancies in his name and to assert himself as the rightful winner. However, on…

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Igbokwe Refutes Connection to Petition Against Deputy Speaker Kalu

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…Claims Impersonation, Lodges Complaint with Police and DSS Ifeanyi Igbokwe, the candidate of the Action Alliance (AA) for the Bende federal constituency in Abia State during the February 2023 general elections, has distanced himself from the contentious efforts to challenge the legitimacy of Deputy Speaker Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu’s mandate. The challenge was lodged at the National Assembly Elections Petition Tribunal in Umuahia, the capital of Abia State. Speaking during a radio program in Umuahia after formally requesting the tribunal to withdraw his participation, Igbokwe expressed astonishment that an…

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