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The ₦8 Billion Double-Vote Heist: How Governor Peter Mbah Duplicated a Five-Star Hotel in the Enugu Budget After Sinking ₦9.73 Billion Into a Bottomless Pit
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The ₦8 Billion Double-Vote Heist: How Governor Peter Mbah Duplicated a Five-Star Hotel in the Enugu Budget After Sinking ₦9.73 Billion Into a Bottomless Pit

The financial recklessness and budgetary sleight-of-hand of the Peter Mbah administration have been blown wide open. Investigative findings by Secrets Reporters reveal a shocking fiscal scandal in the Enugu State 2026 Approved Budget: the exact same five-star hotel at the International Conference Centre was voted for twice under two different ministries, allocating a combined ₦8 billion in one fiscal year—hot on the heels of over ₦9.73 billion already swallowed by the same project with zero public accountability or contractor transparency.

Site manager · Oct 22, 2026 · 3 min read
PDP DEMANDS IMPARTIAL INVESTIGATION, WARNS AGAINST RETURN OF POLITICAL INTIMIDATION IN ENUGU

PDP DEMANDS IMPARTIAL INVESTIGATION, WARNS AGAINST RETURN OF POLITICAL INTIMIDATION IN ENUGU

The reported gunfire and disruption of a PDP ward meeting in Akpugo, Nkanu West, have raised serious concerns over political safety and democratic participation in Enugu State. While responsibility must await the outcome of a credible and impartial investigation, the incident underscores the urgent need to protect citizens’ right to assemble, campaign and express their political choices without fear or intimidation. As the 2027 elections approach, the people of Enugu deserve a political environment where ideas, policies and the ballot—not violence or coercion—determine the state’s future.

Site manager · Aug 30, 2026
AKPUGO UNDER ATTACK: PDP WARD 3 RAISES ALARM OVER ALLEGED POLITICAL VIOLENCE, CALLS FOR JUSTICE

AKPUGO UNDER ATTACK: PDP WARD 3 RAISES ALARM OVER ALLEGED POLITICAL VIOLENCE, CALLS FOR JUSTICE

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Akpugo Ward 3, has condemned the alleged violent disruption of its ward general meeting held on 29 August 2026, describing the incident as a disturbing threat to democratic participation and peaceful political engagement. The Ward leadership has called for a thorough, impartial and transparent investigation by the relevant security authorities, urging that anyone found responsible be held accountable regardless of political affiliation or status.

Site manager · Aug 29, 2026