The Governorship Candidate of the Social Democratic Party, SDP, Sir Okey Ezeh, has been declared winner of the Imo Governorship Opinion Poll conducted by the Association of Imo Professionals in America, AIPA. In a press statement jointly signed by the President of AIPA, Dr. Desmond Anoruo and and the Secretary, Engr. Peter Obioha, which was made available to newsmen at the weekend, Ezeh won the poll after securing the highest percentages in the five criteria upon which the group had hinged in its assessment of the most credible candidate to…
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Ikeduru traditional rulers endorse Anumudu
In an August and spectacular gathering, the entire traditional rulers in Ikeduru Local Government Area at the palace of the chairman, HRH Eze Marcel, Egemonu, Ebi I of Ebikoro solemnly blessed the governorship candidate of Zenith Labour Party, Barrister Humphrey Anumudu. Presiding over the prayer, Eze Egmonu prayed God to see the illustrious son of Mbike (Mbaitoli and Ikeduru), Humphrey Anumudu through in his honest ambition to govern Imo State in 2019. He eulogized Anumudu for his unblemished character and philanthropy through which he has empowered many indigenes of “Mbike”…
Read MoreAnti-party activities: Rochas, 6 others to appear before APC disciplinary committee
Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo State and six other big wigs of the All Progressives Congress in the state have been invited to appear before a disciplinary committee set up by the state chapter of the party in Owerri, the state capital. The seven men are to appear before the committee on Wednesday. Others invited included: APC candidate for Imo East senatorial district, Mr. Emma Ojinere; House of Representatives candidate for Ezinihitte Mbaise/Ahiazu Mbaise Federal Constituency, Mr. Rapheal Igbokwe; Ehime Mbano/IhitteUboma/Obowo Federal Constituency candidate, Mr. Chike Okafor; state Deputy Speaker,…
Read MoreOhakim will return as Imo governor -Okehie
The immediate past Governor of Imo state and gubernatorial candidate of Accord party in the upcoming general elections, His Excellency Dr. Ikedi Ohakim has been described as the best amongst crowd of candidates jostling for governorship position in Imo state in the upcoming general elections. The assertion was made penultimate Monday by Orlu zone Accord campaign Council Chairman and Apex leader of the party in the zone, Hon Chief Kingsley Okehie (Nnaoma) while fielding questions with newsmen in an exclusive interview shortly after State Campaign Council meeting of Accord held…
Read More2019 Armed Forces day: Ihim extols fallen heroes
Imo State House of Assembly Speaker, Rt Hon (Dr) Acho Ihim has eulogised the nation’s fallen heroes for sacrificing their lives in the defence of the country and her territorial integrity. In a chat with pen-pushers shortly after laying the wreath at the expansive Imo State Heroes Square, the States Chief lawmaker affirmed that the death of the soldiers rather than demoralise personnel of the Nigerian Army has continually spurred them to expose and combat all agents of destabilisation and extremism in the country. Ihim who doubles as the Deputy…
Read MoreAnti-Party: Omegara committee recommends Rochas’ sack from APC“He has been sponsoring A A”
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.…
Read MoreElection 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…
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