By Dr Chiamaka Durunwa The healthy political arrangement between Isu and Orsu clans that make up Orlu state constituency in respect of the House of Assembly seat in the area is being threatened because of the inordinate ambition of one man. As the countdown to the 2023 general elections begin in earnest, there are spoilers who are warming up for a showdown with their people to torpedo the existing peace in their constituencies just because of their greed and their ill-gotten wealth which they believe they can use to hoodwink…
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Imo APC : SO FAR SO GOOD WITH MACDONALD EBERE
The foresight of Senator Hope Uzodinma evident in the emergence of Sir MacDonald Ebere as state chairman of Imo APC, in 2021 has no doubt, being a blessing for the party in the state. A once crisis riden -party before Governor Uzodinma’s emergency in two years ago, has unarguably found its ridden culminating in a resounding electoral victory for APC in the just concluded Ngor Okpala state constituency bye -election. Calm but focused, MacDonald has in a very short period, demonstrated uncommon capacity in piloting the affairs of the great…
Read MoreI will defeat APC if PDP gives me presidential ticket, says Wike
By Onyinyechi Nwankwo Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, has urged the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to give him its presidential ticket if the party truly wants to defeat the All Progressive Congress,APC, in the race, saying he is the only person who has the political capacity and moral strength to defeat the APC in the 2023 general election. Wike said this yesterday when he addressed Imo PDP members at the party’s state Secretariat in Owerri . Urging the party to discard the recycling of old presidential candidates who he…
Read MoreUmuohiagu Community pays solidarity visit to Ngor Okpala IMC chairman
The leaders of Umuohiagu Autonomous Community have paid solidarity visit to the Chairman of the Interim Management Committee, IMC, of Ngor Okpala LGA in Imo State to demonstrate their willingness to partner with the committee and Governor Hope Uzodinma’s ‘Shared Prosperity Agenda.’ The high-powered delegation had in attendance, Eze-elect Chief Donatus Nzeribe Nwachukwu, Chiefs, Ndi Nze Agu, Leadership of Umuohiagu Development Union, Union, UDU, Elders and some other notable personalities, who were at the office of the Ngor Okpala Council boss Tuesday. Welcoming the delegation, the chairman of the council,…
Read MoreVeteran Unionist Iwu, Elected Chair Imo Joint Service Negotiating Council
Veteran labour leader, Comrade Basil Iwu has been elected chairman Imo State Council of the Joint Public Service Negotiating Council, JPSNC. Comrade Iwu was elected alongside Comrades Lekia Gbenekane Mamah, Vice Chairman, Uche Nwigwe Secretary, James Chukwudi Assistant Secretary and Rosemary Ukpabi Treasurer, in a keenly contested election. Comrade Tommy Okon, National Vice Chairman Joint Negotiating Council, JNC, and National President Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria, worked as returning officer at the election and also inaugurated the new executive. The election was observed by representatives of the Office…
Read MoreImo Assembly Speaker’s Aide Never Beat up Any staff, Not to talk of Escaping death-PASAN
The attention of the Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria, PASAN Imo State House of Assembly chapter has been drawn to a malicious publication on the front page of Weekend Trumpeta of Friday 8th April, 2022, an Owerri based tabloid,with the caption “Imo Assembly staff escapes death in the hands of speaker’s aides”. The malicious story had it that one Mr Williams Onuoha a chamber staff of Imo State House of Assembly escaped death by whiskers from the hands of some security aides attached to the speaker of the House, Rt.…
Read More2023 OGUTA ASSEMBLY
PRINCESS ANENE SHOCKS SUPPORTERS, RETURNS FROM CANADA TO SERVE. The persistent call from array of political supporters across Oguta Local Government Area for a popular Canadian based Women and Child rights Campaigner, Princess Calista Anene- Ahmed to contest for the coveted seat of Oguta State Constituency in the Imo State House of Assembly seems to have yield fruit with the unannounced return of the Oguta Ameshi- born Humanitarian turned politician. She surprised members of various voluntary support groups that congregated at Owerri, penultimate Thursday to draw a campaign action plan…
Read MoreNigeria Newspoint Reporter Loses Mother
The remains of Late Mrs Justina Onoihu Ohiri, mother of Mrs Ijeoma Ohiri, a reporter with Nigeria Newspoint Newspaper, Owerri, will be laid to rest in her hometown, Nkahu City, Umuokpoko, Isuokporo, Isu LGA of Imo State, on Thursday April 21, 2022. The burial arrangement released by her family reads in parts”, Wednesday, 20th of April, 5pm: Vigil Massass at her residence, Nkahu City, Umuokpoko, Isuokporo, Isu LGA. On Thursday, 21 of April, 7am: Body leaves Divine mortuary to her compound, Isu LGA. 8:30am: Lying in State at her compound,…
Read MoreMbagwu defects to PDP
There was palpable jubilation in Owerre Nkwoji, Nkwerre LGA Wednesday as the immediate past Executive Chairman of Nkwerre Local Government, Barrister Augustine Agugua Mbagwu dumped the All Progressives Congress (APC) and defected to the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). Speaking during a well attended political meeting held at Ward 6 Owerre Nkwoji, Barr Mbagwu stated that after a thorough review of the political and economic situation within Nkwerre LGA and Imo State, he had come to the full realization that PDP is the only party with the best manifesto and leadership…
Read MoreOWERRI ZONE SENATE RACE THICKENS, AS ODIUKO PICKS APGA FORM.
The race to the Red Chambers of the National Assembly of Nigeria, in Owerri Zone has gathered more vibe as one of the astute politicians and humane philanthropist cum notable Stakeholder in Imo politics, Barrister Chyma Anthony (Odiukonamba, Ugo – Ikeduru), has joined. Odiuko has picked the Expression of Interest and Nomination forms of the All Progressives Grand Alliance,APGA, to be in contention for the Owerri Zone Senatorial contest, come 2023. Odiuko, who contested for the Owerri Zone Senate position, under the Action Alliance,AA in 2019, is certainly the one…
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