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By Genesis Ogiri ABUJA — In what political analysts describe as a significant infusion of intellectual gravitas into the emerging senatorial contest, distinguished scholar of International Law and Global Politics, Prof. Jehu Onyekwere Nnaji, has formally obtained the nomination and expression of interest form of the Nigeria Democratic Congress to contest for the Enugu East Senatorial District seat in the National Assembly ahead of the 2027 general elections. His entry into the race is already being interpreted within political circles as a convergence of academia, legal scholarship, and legislative ambition, with expectations that his candidacy may recalibrate the discourse around representation, governance accountability, and constituency development architecture. Speaking with Newsmen at the ongoing National Assembly screening exercise held at Bon Hotel, Abuja, the erudite scholar and legal luminary articulated a deeply structured legislative vision rooted in...

By Genesis ogiri  ABUJA — From the corridors of emerging political recalibration to the intensifying discourse of constituency representation ahead of 2027, Barrister Patrice Eberechukwu Akwara, aspirant for the House of Representatives seat for Aboh Mbaise/Ngor Okpala Federal Constituency, has formally unveiled a sweeping legislative agenda widely interpreted as a structured attempt to redefine the development trajectory of the constituency. With a rare academic constellation spanning Law (LL.B, BL), Public Administration (MPA), Security and Strategic Studies (MSc), Divinity (M.Div), and a doctoral credential in TPMJ, Patrice Eberechukwu Akwara enters the political space with what observers describe as a technocratic blend of legal precision, policy depth, and reformist orientation. His unveiling, delivered as a comprehensive legislative blueprint, signals not only political ambition but a calculated positioning within a constituency increasingly yearning for infras...

By Genesis Ogiri ABUJA — In what political observers are already describing as a deliberate entry into the evolving recalibration of constituency politics ahead of the 2027 general elections, Irene Chinembudu Job has officially obtained the nomination and expression of interest form of the Nigeria Democratic Congress to contest for the House of Representatives seat representing Ahoada East/Abua/Odual Federal Constituency. Her emergence, according to political stakeholders monitoring early realignments within the constituency, reflects a growing wave of civic demand for inclusive governance, gender-balanced participation, and a renewed emphasis on constituency responsiveness in legislative representation. Speaking with Newsway Reporters during the ongoing National Assembly screening exercise at Bon Hotel, Abuja, the aspirant delivered a firm articulation of her political philosophy, stressing that her ambition is not driven by symbolism but by a structured desire to repositi...

By Genesis ogiri  ABUJA — In what observers have described as a strategic political intervention capable of redefining the power equation within Aninri/Agwu/Oji River Federal Constituency ahead of the 2027 electoral cycle, Engr. Okolo Chukwudi Emmanuel has formally entered the House of Representatives race under the platform of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, unveiling a populist legislative agenda anchored on infrastructure renewal, water security, rural electrification, and grassroots-focused representation. Speaking with Newsway Reporters at Bon Hotel, Abuja, during the ongoing National Assembly screening exercise, the engineer and development advocate launched a stinging critique of the current representation in the constituency, accusing the incumbent lawmaker of political dormancy, ineffective advocacy, and failure to attract meaningful federal presence to the area. “The current member has practically abandoned the mandate of representation,” Engr. Okolo declared...

By Genesis Ogiri ABUJA — Barrister Chidi Evans has officially picked the nomination and expression of interest form of the Nigeria Democratic Congress to contest for the House of Representatives seat representing Ohaji/Egbema/Oguta Federal Constituency ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking with journalists at Bon Hotel, Abuja, during the ongoing National Assembly screening exercise, the legal practitioner said his ambition is anchored on the need to provide effective and people-oriented representation capable of addressing the developmental aspirations of the constituency. Barrister Chidi Evans stated that the people of Ohaji, Egbema, and Oguta deserve a representative who understands the legislative process and possesses the competence to attract meaningful democratic dividends to the area. “I am in this race to ensure effective representation for our people and to make sure the voices of our communities are adequately heard at the National Assembly,” he said. ...

By Genesis Ogiri ABUJA — Barrister Orji Ama Onu, aspirant for the House of Representatives seat for Ohafia/Arochukwu Federal Constituency under the platform of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, has declared that the people of the constituency are determined to embrace a new political direction ahead of the 2027 general elections due to what he described as years of inaccessible and disconnected representation. Speaking with Newsway Reporters at Bon Hotel, Abuja, during the ongoing National Assembly screening exercise yesterday, the legal practitioner and grassroots mobilizer said the current representation in the constituency has failed to sustain meaningful engagement with the people, thereby creating widespread dissatisfaction across communities. “What we have in the constituency today is arbitration without effective representation,” Barrister Orji Ama Onu stated. “The current member is not accessible and appears disconnected from the realities and daily struggles of t...