After Losing Senatorial Election, PDP's Gov Ikpeazu Orders Mass Promotion of Civil Servants

After Losing Senatorial Election, PDP's Gov Ikpeazu Orders Mass Promotion of Civil Servants

  • For the governor of Abia state, Okezie Ikpeazu, the interest of his people tops the list of his agenda
  • This is evident in his latest move, as Ikpeazu ordered the immediate promotion of Abia state civil servants
  • The governor, while confirming this development, noted that he is more concerned about his people's welfare despite losing the senatorial election

Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia State has directed the immediate promotion of all workers at various levels to increase productivity days before the 2023 governorship election.

On Wednesday, March 8, the governor issued the directive during an interactive session with the Nigerian Union of Local Government Employees, NULGE, at the Ochendo International Conference Centre in Umahia.

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Governor Okezie Ikpeazu approves the mass promotion of civil servants a few days before the guber election. Photo credit: Okezie Ikpeazu
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Ikpeazu approves mass promotion for Abia civil servants

Ikpeazu stated that his administration employed over 5000 workers despite the advice of some people to lay off workers.

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The governor added that he understands the implications of laying off workers, hence his decision to employ more workers, a report by Vanguard newspaper confirmed.

March 11 Election: Obi reschedules campaign visit to Abia, gives reason

In another development, the scheduled visit of Peter Obi, the Labour Party presidential candidate, to Abia state on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, has been postponed.

Obi was billed to be in the state to campaign for the LP governorship candidate Chief Alex Otti.

A statement signed by the special adviser to Otti on media and publicity, Ferdinand Ekeoma, confirmed the postponement of Obi’s visit to The PUNCH on Tuesday, March 7.

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The 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, blasted the members of the G5 governors for gloating over his loss at the just concluded poll, Sahara Reporters says.

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The PDP's presidential campaign council spokesperson, Dino Melaye, warned the governors not to rejoice over Atiku's loss because they also lost their bid for senatorial seats.

Melaye also noted that the governors could not claim glory for Atiku’s loss since they failed to deliver their senatorial election.

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