Columnist Chido Nwakanma analyses significant policies and projects that signal what he sees as an awakening by the Southeast governors
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The lone PDP Southeast voice in the Senate
The burdens of Engr Osita Ngwu, a lone PDP voice from the Southeast in the Senate arm of the 10th National Assembly.
Anambra is most gender-friendly in politics
Southeast voters elected only four women to the National Assembly following INEC’s published list of winners of 25 February vote.
APC, Labour conquer Southeast in Senate vote
The ruling APC and Labour share equal number of Senate seats as they conquer Southeast in the 25 February elections.
Southeast fragments into 4-party Region
Southeast – home to the Igbo – sets national record as it fragments into a 4-party region following 18 May governorship elections.
Southeast House of Reps winners in 2023 – Full list
The list of southeast winners of House of Reps positions released by INEC shows that only four women made it in the region.
Southeast political scavengers
BENJAMIN ACHI frowns at those he calls political scavengers of the Southeast because they enable continued marginalisation in the region.
INEC captures sudden rush of Igbo voters in Southeast
INEC moves to capture sudden rush of Igbo voters in the five Southeast States as well as similar surges in Lagos and Kano States.
Beyond quota in presidency quest by the Southeast
Chido Nwakanma outlines various routes that presidential aspirants may travel, beyond asking for quota in the quest for the presidency.
Kalu, Umahi join APC race from Southeast
Sen Orji Uzor Kalu and Governor Dave Umahi join 2023 Presidential race yesterday, 11 January, and changed the selection dynamics for the APC.