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Ikpeazu cancels Emir Of Aba coronation, says no emirate council in Abia

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3 years ago

February 9, 2023

The Abia State Government in Southeast Nigeria has ordered the immediate cancellation of a proposed coronation of one Sarki Shehu Bello 11 as the Emir of Aba Emirate Council by the Hausa community in Aba.

The directive was contained in a statement issued by the Secretary to Abia State, Mr Chris Ezem on Wednesday, insisting that there is nothing like Aba Emirate Council in the state and that no such coronation will hold.

According to the statement obtained by AkoniTV on Thursday morning, Governor Okezie Ikpeazu-led government warned those involved in the proposed coronation to desist forthwith or be ready to face the full wrath of the law.

The statement reads, “The attention of Government of Abia State has been drawn to a proposed coronation of one Sarki Shehu Bello 11 as the Emir of Aba Emirate Council without recourse to Government.

“Government wishes to warn all involved in this unauthorised and illegal coronation to stop forthwith or be prepared to face the full weight of the law.

“Government hereby directs the immediate cancellation of the proposed illegal coronation as there is nothing like Aba Emirate Council in the State.

“Government further warns all residents in the state especially those residents in Aba to be law-abiding.

“Law enforcement agents have been directed to swing into action and ensure that no such event capable of breaching the existing peace in the state takes place in Aba or any part of the State.”

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Blue Lagos Facilitates INEC Continuous Voter Registration Across Riverine Communities

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2 days ago

July 17, 2026

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Blue Lagos is pleased to inform residents of riverine and coastal communities across Lagos State that officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) will be conducting the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) Exercise in selected communities from Thursday, 16 July to Sunday, 19 July 2026.

This intervention is part of INEC’s ongoing Nationwide Continuous Voter Registration exercise, which has been taking place across various communities in Lagos State.

Through the engagement and advocacy efforts of Blue Lagos, the exercise is now being extended to additional riverine and coastal communities to ensure that more residents have convenient access to voter registration services.

The exercise will cover communities in Badagry, Epe, Eti-Osa, Ojo, Amuwo-Odofin, Apapa, Ibeju-Lekki, Ikorodu, Kosofe, and Lagos Mainland, with dedicated registration centres established within or close to the affected communities.

Eligible residents are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity.

Residents of the Riverine areas should visit the designated registration centre closest to their community on the scheduled date indicated by INEC.

Kindly refer to the attached schedule for the list of dedicated registration locations, dates, and communities covered under this phase of the exercise.

For further information, please contact your community leaders or follow Blue Lagos communication channels.

Blue Lagos – No Community is Left Behind

Prince Adewunmi Aroyewun
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For: Blue Lagos