Imo State Governor, Owelle Anayo Rochas Okorocha has said that he would work and continue to inspect projects till May 29, 2019, when his Successor is expected to take over. The Governor also said that he has retired Politicians like Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, Arthur Nzeribe, Chief Achike Udenwa, Chief Ikedi Ohakim and will by 2019, retire the likes of Senator Ifeanyi Araraume and Co, so that the young ones would come up. He made the claim when more than three thousand Ideato North people, including their Chiefs and leaders came…
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Ngor Okpala Youths petition Rochas
Youths of Ngor Okpala LGA, operating under the ageis of Onyeaghalanwanneya Youth Movement OYM, Imo Airport Landlord Youths have cried to Gov Rochas Okorocha over the destabilizing activities of Okenze Sylvester Obinna, a chieftain of APC in the LGA, in the affairs of the body. The youths who called the attention of the governor to their problems in an open letter signed by their president Alvan Ahaotu Opara and Secretary Stephen made it categorically clear that the man has planted a seed of hatred and crisis in the area which…
Read MoreTwo wedding guests killed by policemen in Imo
There was pandemonium in Anara , in the Isiala Mbano Local Government Area of Imo State on Sunday as two policemen allegedly shot two persons during a traditional wedding. The development, our correspondent learnt, made guests to abandon the ceremony and run for dear life . The two policemen, whose identities had yet to be ascertained as of press time, were said to have escorted two prominent persons to the event . Our correspondent gathered that the trigger-policemen were whisked away by members of the bride ‘s family who prevented…
Read MoreOkorocha’s proposed LG election is a Ruse, says Ekechi
As the proposed July 14 local government election in the state draws closer, convener of the Imo APC Restoration Coalition and the former state Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Hon. Theodore Ekechi, has described the forthcoming exercise as a ruse. Hon. Ekechi who spoke to journalists recently in an interview wondered why the governor who sacked democratically elected Chairmen under the administration of former governor Ikedi Ohakim, would in turn talk about conducting an election almost at the twilight of his administration. He revealed that the proposed council election was…
Read MoreIsu agog, as Nnadi declares for Reps
A leading legal luminary in Isu Local Government Area, Barrister Kelechi Nnadi has declared his interest to contest the federal House of Representatives for Nkwerre, Njaba, Isu and Nwangele Federal Constituency seat in the National Assembly come 2019 general elections under the aegis of the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA). Barrister Nnadi at Isu Local Government Area in Imo State recently informed the good people of the federal constituency of his intention to retaliate on the marginalization of their localities if given the mandate, which is due to have additional…
Read MoreOkorocha most active in creating pain, misery, poverty – Okey Ezeh
Imo State Governor, Owelle Rochas Okorocha has come under heavy criticism over the strangulation of economic activities, forceful closure of business premises, proscription of movement and wanton harassment of Owerri residents since this week. In a chat with journalists in Owerri on Tuesday, a front line governorship aspirant in the state on the platform of APGA, Mr. Okey Ezeh bemoaned the action of the Governor, saying that the continued neglect of the wishes and feelings of the people by the Governor portends serious danger for the state, and cautioned the…
Read MoreSamdaddy threatens to sack aide involved in hate speech
Senator Samuel Nnaemeka Anyanwu representing Imo East Senatorial District in the senate of the National Assembly has condemned in totality the use of hate speeches in democracy especially in Imo State. Senator Anyanwu during a press briefing at Owerri, stated that he is going to disown any of his supporters who engaged on the use of hate speech against any of his fellow aspirant or their supporters with effect from the day of the briefing. He said he has been moved to address the thorny issue which is slowly and…
Read More2019 Governorship: “I will not be stooge to any body” …Imo should give me a chance, I’ve better experience …Says: APC, most democratic party
The Deputy Governor of Imo State, Prince Eze Madumere has said that All Progressives Congress remains the most democratic political party that has remained consistent in its stance for democratic ideals. Prince Madumere made the assertion while fielding questions from newsmen shortly after arriving Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport, Owerri, addingf that he will not be anybody’s stooge if elected next governor The Deputy Governor advised those advancing campaign of calumny against the party to have a rethink, saying the party is blessed with patriots and unrepentant democrats who are…
Read MoreAPC Announces Sen. Uwajumogu Secretary National Convention, Congress Committee
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has constituted its National Convention, Congress Committee, appointing the Senator representing Imo north in the National Assembly, Distinguished Senator Benjamin Uwajumogu the committee secretary. The party on Sunday, April 15, released a list of its members to serve in its committees, drawn from different hierarchy and positions in the party. The convention committee includes governors, senators, members of the House of Representatives and other caucuses in the party. The list release by the party leadership revealed that the main committee has 47 members with the…
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