Without equivocation, I want to take a stand on one of the issues that provoked this piece. And that is Governor Rochas Okorocha’s consistent authoritative submission that Senator Ifeanyi Godwin Araraume “will never become Imo Governor”. To me, it is an overstatement which smacks of pride and places God on relegation from control over the affairs of men. There is no ambiguity in the above introductory scripture. It is simple and self explanatory. But for some who are not conversant with their Bible, there might be a reason to ask…
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Murder: Supreme Court affirms death sentence on Imo teacher
The Supreme Court sitting in Abuja has affirmed the death sentence on a primary school teacher in Imo State, Mrs. Chifoanu Virginia Okorie, over her involvement in the gruesome murder in 2005, of a community leader and retired police officer, Nze Dominic Ohamadiaku Duru in Izombe, Oguta Local Government Area of Imo State. Delivering judgment in suit number: SC/640/2014, between Chifoanu Okorie and the State, John Inyang Okoro, leading other four justices of the Supreme Court, dismissed Mrs. Okorie’s appeal to have the decision of the Owerri Court of Appeal…
Read MoreOnyewuchi, best for Owerri Zone Senate
It is very rare to see the electorate react positively when politicians declare intention to run for elective offices. Most often, people don’t show interest and when they do it is often in the negative. You will hear them say things like “Wetin concern us, if they are running na for them pocket, ” hmmm, let them declare now are they not contesting to make money? ” Don’t mind them, when we vote them into power, they would change their phone numbers and forget us” These are just few examples…
Read MoreImo 2019 opinion polls: Why Okey Ezeh tops chart
By Collins Opurozor: A reputable Imo news blog recently released the outcome of a survey it conducted about the 2019 Imo governorship election. It was the first in a series which the administrators said would aid a better understanding of those who seek to lead the State. The exercise was open and participatory and so its result deserves attention and analysis. More so, it came from a non-partisan platform that is genuinely committed to a better Imo State and which assiduously garnered the views of over fifty-three thousand people by…
Read MoreIhedioha and rule of law; The Imo perspective
Rule of law refers to the action of government as dictated by the laws of the land. This means that government is bound to act within the confines of the law and not to act arbitrarily or misuse power. According to Professor A V Dicey (1885) the chief proponent of the Principle of rule of law,the rule of law also applies to the governed or citizens of the state. It stipulates their rights and duties within the constitution. The rule of law ensures that both the people in government and…
Read MoreA cattle government in Nigeria?
It is an indomitable fact that truly change did take place in Nigeria. The present era of the President Muhammadu Buhari (PMB) and the All Progressive Congress (APC) as the ruling party has indeed wrought a remarkable change in all the. aspects of this country. In fact, most of the recorded changes are purely negative going by the majority of the accounts given by numerous public opinion analysts and some social critics. This administration has consciously reverted the fundamental reformations which the erstwhile ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) began before…
Read MoreEmeakaroha: A phenomenal personality
By Joseph Nwachukwu: The spiritual life of Chief Barrister Kelechi Emeakaraoha is almost a mirror image of the inspirational and legendary St. Joan of Arc. Like St. Joan who embraced Christ at an early stage in her life. Chief Barrister Kelechi Emeakaraoha, a strong aspirant to Ihitte Uboma State Constituency, made Christ the cornerstone of his life by helping people from all walks of life. Like St. Joan, who despite persecutors, hardship and all manner of difficulties, strived for the betterment of the Christians within her country and beyond, Chief…
Read MoreMadumere: Best bet for Imo guber
As we gravitate to Nigeria’s general elections in 2019, some people in Imo state have already started forming political structures that will eventually translate to campaign organizations for purposes of contesting the governorship stool of the Igbo Heartland state. The moves cut across the three geopolitical zones of Orlu,Owerri and Okigwe. While Orlu zone with 12 local government areas to their credit seems to be more politically active in the scheming, Okigwe with only six local government areas is also fighting for accommodation in the race to the Government lodge…
Read MoreOkey Eze and APGA faithful testimonies
Chief Tony Gray Okpe, is a leader of All Progressive Grand Alliance APGA, in Owerri West LGA. So, he was on ground the day the party’s sensitization train ably driven by Barr Peter Ezeobi, the state chairman arrived his council during the last statewide sensitization tour. During proceedings at the well attended rally, chief okpe was accorded the privilege to speak as one of the leaders of APGA in the council.He spoke well to the admiration and applause of all. Then before concluding he became nostalgic and said :” Who…
Read MoreImo 2019: Okorocha must be careful
By Nwabueze Nwoko This Igbo adage that says; “ofu onye anaghi eshi nri oha na – eri”, meaning that an individual doesn’t cook food for the entire society, has a lot to do with this moment Imo State is passing through socio-economic and political turmoil. Since the inception of the Rescue Mission Government’s second tenure led by, Owelle Rochas Anayo Okorocha, the State seems to be sitting on a keg of gun powder trying to explode. And, it will be very disastrous if such explosive device id allowed to devastate…
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