The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has finally put to rest speculations about the authentic governorship candidates of various political parties in Imo state with the release of names of candidates in Owerri, the state capital, weekend. Expectedly, the APC which nomination process has been mired in controversy was the cynosure of all eyes in the state and even beyond when news of the publication broke late last week. After initial confusion regarding whose name was published, it later emerged that the name of Sen Hope Uzodinma which the party…
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2019 Guber: Imolites jubilate over Okey Ezeh’s emergence as SDP flag bearer
Imo State indigenes and residents alike have continued to pour out their heartfelt delight with the publication of the name of Sir OkeyEzeh as governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party, SDP by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC. The people had been thrown into a state of total despair following the quality of candidates earlier produced by the other political parties. The options given to Imo people by those other parties have been described by a public affairs analyst, Mike Ugwu, as the fire, the inferno and the furnace.…
Read MoreAlleged illegal stagnation: Medical student threatens to drag IMSU to court
A student of Medical Studies in the Imo State University Owerri, Mr. Michael Ohaji has continuously lamented on alleged illegal stagnation he is suffering from the Vice Chancellor of the institution, Professor Victoria Adaobi Obasi. Mr. Ohaji told newsmen at Owerri, recently that Prof. Adaobi Obasi has purportedly decided to frustrate him from the completion of his medical studies without any genuine reason of withholding him from the pursuit of the academic courses which will qualify him to be a Medical Doctor. He said though he had issue on his…
Read MoreImo 2019: YPP, Okorie can be credible alternative as next Governor …Imo needs new ideas, …fresh breath, super economy
Imo governorship election for 2019 is gradually taking shape with the primaries of political parties now over. However, events after the primaries have shown that the ‘old brigade’ appear bent on consolidating on their grip of Imo State especially, when one looks at the candidates of the acclaimed big political parties who have just emerged from the exercise. The implication of the seeming vice grip on power in Imo State by these old war horses can readily be seen on the palpable state of affairs in the state evident in…
Read MoreIMHA appeals court judgement on suspension of members
The Imo State House of Assembly has filed and served a notice of appeal against the judgement of Owerri High Court on suspension of five of its members. The House also filed a – stay of execution of the same judgement of Monday November 5, 2018 nullifying the suspension order of the members. In a Press briefing at his official residence, the Speaker, Imo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon Acho Ihim said the house was not satisfied with the said judgement, hence reason for the appeal. According to Hon…
Read MoreYouths raise fund for UPP’S Nwadike
Coalition of Imo youths under the auspices of Imo Youths for Good Governance, have resolved to organize a fund raising dinner for the senatorial candidate of United Progressive Party (UPP), for the 2019 election, Comrade Precious Nwadike. Addressing journalists shortly after their meeting in Owerri yesterday, Coordinator of the group and National President of Owerri Young Patriots Assembly, Prince Chidi Obi, said, Comrade Precious Nwadike represents the yearnings and aspirations of average Imo youth, hence “it is important that we give him our maximum support”. He stated that one of…
Read MoreAPC loss of 5m votes: Rochas doesn’t know he’s unpopular -Uzodinma
The persistent claim by governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) will lose elections in the state and also lose over 5 million votes in the South East because of the failure of the party to give the gubernatorial ticket to his son – in – law, Uche Nwosu, has been dismissed as an empty boast and the wishful thinking of a man who underestimated his unpopularity. A statement in Owerri by the director of Media and Special Duties to the APC governorship candidate…
Read MoreOnyekachi emerges Imo IPAC chairman…Assures level play ground
Members of Inter-Party Advisory council (IPAC) Imo State Chapter on 6th November, 2018 elected Hon. Duru Benneth Onyekachi of Nigeria Elements Progressive Party (NPPP) as the new Chairman of IPAC in the State and seven others as their new Executive. The seven others are: Nkeonye Okeke, NUP Deputy Chairman, Ijeoma Onwubuariri V, NLDP Secretary, Iwuanyanwu Isaac, NPCAsst. Secretary, Sam Iweho,NCP Treasurer, Diala Victor ,YPP P.R.O, Ejike Azubuike,YDP Organizing Secretary and Ezirim Ernest, APP,Financial secretary. The election which was conducted by the 4-man Electoral Committee set by the National Executive of…
Read MoreOlu- Owerri hosts APGA Senatorial candidate, Nwachukwu
The Owerri Zone Apex Sociocultural union, Olu Owerri today played host to the cerebral Senatorial Candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Chief Mike Nwachukwu. The Owerri North born Ex Banker used the parley to unveil his programmes for the good people of Owerri Zone and sought the support of the group. He lauded the leadership and members of the organization and assured of his willingness to partner with the group. Prominent members of the organization from the nine LGAs of the zone graced the occasion. The President General…
Read More2019 Imo Guber: Uzodinma’s home turns Mecca for aggrieved Agburu APC members …As impeachment scare forces Speaker Ihim to adjourn Assembly sitting
In the wake of his emergence as the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, for Imo State, the homes of Sen Hope Uzodimma in Abuja and Imo have reportedly turned Mecca of sorts for aggrieved members of Gov Rochas Okorocha’s Agburu camp. While this is going on, the much anticipated reconvening of the State Assembly last Tuesday began on a shaky ground following the abrupt adjournment of sittings by the Speaker, Rt Hon Acho Ihim citing non formation of quorum as reason for his action. According to sources…
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