There seems to be no end to the crisis rocking the Imo state chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC as the party in the state has commenced the process of expulsion of Gov Rochas Okorocha over alleged gross anti party activities. The move to finally cut the Imo state governor to size in the party is being spearheaded by the disciplinary committee recently set up by the Prince Mercellinus Nlemigbo led Imo state executive of the All Progressives Congress ,APC, headed by former two term lawmaker, Hon Matthew Omegara.…
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Election violence: Okiro moves to save Imo oil communities
Lingering tense atmosphere and ominous signs of political violence, especially in the oil bearing communities of Imo State drew the attention of eminent persons from the area early in the week and compelled them to assemble politicians from the area seeking elective offices in this year’s general elections to sign a peace accord. The areas in question constitute the Oguta, Ohaji/Egbema and Oru West Federal Constituency. Leading the initiative was former Inspector-General of Police and the immediate past chairman of the Police Service Commission, Sir Mike Mbama Okiro, who is…
Read MoreAtiku’s restructuring plan, best for Nigeria-APP
Governorship Candidate of Action Peoples Party APP Imo state Sir Bruno Oparaocha has given a nod to the restructuring plan of the former Vice President of Nigeria and the Presidential flag bearer of the peoples Democratic Party for the 2019. Presidential election Atiku abubakar. Sir Bruno threw his weight behind the PDPs Presidential Candidate during his governorship campaign tour at Iho, headquarters of Ikeduru Local government Area of the state. He described Atiku as a detrabilized Nigerian who is ready to take the country out of the woods of her…
Read MoreAraraume constitutes Onuimo campaign team
The Onuimo Local Government Campaign Council of Sen. Ifeanyi Godwin Araraume, candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, for the March 2 governorship poll in Imo State has been inaugurated with a vow that the sufferings and gnashing of teeth by the people was nearing its end. Speaking through the council campaign chairman Barrister Major Emenike, Sen. Araraume said he was in the race not to be among the pack, but to make the difference through pragmatic approach to governance that will make the state a force to be…
Read MoreNwosu: I support Buhari firmly …Vows: I don’t support Atiku
The Action Alliance, AA, gubernatorial candidate for Imo State, Uche Nwosu has reaffirmed his support for the reelection of President Muhammadu Buhari in 2019 presidential election. Nwosu dissociated himself, associates and supporters from any arrangement brokered by the AA with the Conference of United Political Parties (CUPP) to back the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (POP), Atiku Abubakar prior to his joining the AA. Nwosu’s stance is contained in a statement endorsed by Jj o n e s FCC Onwuasoanya, Director of Media and Publicity, Uche Nwosu Campaign…
Read MoreImo guber war: Okey Ezeh captures Uzodinma’s strongholds
The camp of the APC governorship candidate in Imo State, Chief Hope Uzodinma, has been in disarray following the bold and calculated takeover of Oru East and West LGAs, which are the core strongholds of the APC, by the SDP governorship candidate, Sir OkeyEzeh. Ezeh led his campaign trail to Oru on Saturday to launch what has been described by observers as a decisive onslaught on the APC candidate right in his own constituency. He inaugurated and instantly empowered a campaign council made up of 108 men, women and youths…
Read MoreAPP guber: I’ll revamp Imo economy -Bruno
There were jubilations in Imo State Monday when the governorship standard bearer of Action Peoples Party, APP Sir Bruno Chidiebere Oparaocha flagged off his campaign with a road show on the streets of Owerri the state capital. Addressing the crowd of party faithful that participated in the rally that commenced from Ulakwo, Sir Bruno promised to revamp the economy of the state in all sectors, insisting that poverty must be crushed if he wins the governorship seat of Imo State. He described Dan Anyiam stadium as a junk yard and…
Read MoreNwulu remains UPP guber candidate-Nwosu
Hon. Nkem Nwosu, the Eze Oha 1 of Ohaji/Egbema have described a recent newspaper publication on the Nigeria Newspoint Newpaper as a handiwork of some political marchants whose stock in trade is to malign people without justifications. The publication in contest was made on Wednesday January 9, 2019 edition of the newspaper and appeared on page 9 with the caption “Imo UPP exco rejects Tony Nwulu. Speaking to journalist in Owerri, Tuesday January 15, 2019, Prince Nwosu said he was never privy to any discussion leading to the publication and…
Read MoreSamdaddy, Ihedioha’s case resumes at federal high court today
The Federal High Court, Owerri Division has fixed Wednesday 16th, Thursday 17th, and Friday 18th January, 2019 for the continued hearing of the matter brought by Sen. Samuel Anyanwu challenging the outcome of the October 1st 2018 PDP governorship primaries in Imo State that produced Hon Emeka Ihedioha. This is sequel to the ruling of the Court of Appeal, Owerri Division, which directed the Federal High Court, Owerri, to continue hearing on the matter instituted by Sen. Anyanwu, against Hon Emeka Ihedioha, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and the Independent…
Read MoreImo PDP takes campaign to Mbaitoli
The Peoples Democratic Party, IMO State led by Chief Barr. Charles Ezekwem, Ikemba Okigwe, today flagged- off officially, campaigns for the Gubernatorial Candidate of the Party, His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Emeka Ihedioha, all other candidates of the party across the State and the Presidential Candidate of the Party, His Excellency, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar. The Campaign flag-off which held at the famous St. Mary’s school field in Ubommiri, started with a Town Hall meeting held at Umuechendu Hall, Umueze Junction. At the Town Hall, the Party met with the heads of…
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