By Chidiebube Okeoma Owerri zone can’t be laying claims to the governorship diadim in Imo state in 2028 on the basis of equity when it has deliberately refused to address the unjustly manner and antics in which Okigwe zone was blackmailed out of office in 2011, after all he or she who comes to the equity must come with clean and upright hands. January 2028 is not the political birthright of ndi Owerri zone. On the basis of political Justice, Okigwe zone ranks high above Owerri zone on the arguments…
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Idahosa SAN: Senate’s Disobedience To Court Order In Suspension Of Sen. Akpoti-Uduaghan “Very Damaging” To Its Reputation
By Unini Chioma Criticizes Senate for Denying Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan Fair Hearing in Suspension Dr. West Idahosa, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) and former federal lawmaker, criticized the Nigerian Senate for its handling of the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, describing the Senate’s actions as a blatant disregard for a court order and a violation of constitutional principles. Dr. Idahosa made the comments during Channels TV Politics, where he dissected the events leading to Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan’s suspension and the implications for Nigeria’s democracy. Dr. Idahosa highlighted that the Senate, under…
Read MoreAkpabio, Akpabio, Akpabio, Natasha, Natasha, Natasha!
By Batos Nwadike The rhythm sounds like the song we raise while going to the stream on harmattan mornings in the village to drive away cold and evil spirits as kids during the war. Our elder sisters and brothers taught us that. It used to be very lovely, and by the time we call out the words like ten times each, we are at the stream, warm. In our local parlance, we used to say ” mmiri, anwu, mmiri, anwu, mmiri, anwu” meaning rain, sun, rain, sun, rain, sun! In…
Read More2027: NIGERIANS WILL RESIST DOCTORED RESULTS.
By Anthony Onwuka It was the late Reggae music idol, Robert Nesta Marley better known as Bob Marley who sang in one of his songs: “You can fool some people sometimes, but you can’t fool all the people all of the time”. This demonstrates the limit to how much one can take the people for granted. For far too long, the Nigerian people have been reduced to slaves and used as pawns in the game of political chess. They are considered relevant and needed during elections and thereafter left to…
Read MorePresidency Watch: OPEN LETTER TO NSA, CDS, OTHERS
By Steve Osuji Disturbing Vibes: This is a letter that has to be written. It’s actually about matters concerning the Tinubu Presidency as the column title suggests but EXPRESSO has grown weary beating on an old tired horse. This column has given up on President Bola Tinubu. Most Nigerians too must have lost every hope: this presidency is a NO SHOW. Presidential leadership, its think-tank and cabinet have proved beyond doubt that they have nothing to offer Nigerians beyond pain and hardship. They serve themselves. This column therefore, reaches…
Read More2027 : Nde Owerri Zone, Focus Is The Key.
By James Chinonyerem. I did an Article some time ago where I addressed critical issues Owerri zone must consider as we march forward with greater zeal to realize our ambition to produce the next governor of Imo state. I argued that first and foremost, we must stay focused on the ball with eyes to score the winning goal. To do this, we must avoid distractions from within and outside. While working towards earning the confidence and support of our brothers and sisters in the other two zones, we must make…
Read More2027: Opposition Aim To Recreate History Uncertainty As Opposition Parties Plan Alliance Against APC, Tinubu.
BY FELIX NWANERI writes on the move by chieftains of the main opposition political parties to form an alliance that will unseat the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 presidential election The coming together of a number of political parties in 2013 to form the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2015 general election re-enacted an existing trend in Nigeria’s politics referred to as politics of merger or alliance. APC’s emergence at the time was like a bolt out of the blues not because Nigerians were unaware…
Read MoreTHE DUMBEST IDEA OF AGITATING AND CALLING FOR CREATION OF MORE STATES IN NIGERIA IN FACE OF INJUSTICE, INEQUALITY AND LEADERSHIP FAILURES OF GOVERNMENT .
For the House of Representatives as part of the National Assembly to consider, resolve and pass a bill for the creation of 31 more states in Nigeria, leaves a lot to be desired, beyond the underlying politics, without proper homework and the support of the majority of the people . Is the creation of more states in Nigeria , the most important pressing problem of government ?What’s wrong with our sense of priorities in governance ? Do the political authorities and pestering politicians on their necks , spare time to…
Read MoreIT’S 12 YEARS OF APC CURSE TODAY!
By Steve Osuji FEBRUARY 6TH, 2013: We won’t need a survey to determine that majority of Nigerians are today cursing the day the All Progressives Congress (APC) was birthed in Nigeria. Well, for your information, it happened exactly today, 12 years ago today. Power harlots, strange bedfellows and an assortment of career criminals converge for one purpose: to grab power – by hook or crook. The chief mover was Bola Tinubu, former governor of Lagos State and incumbent president. The arch-kleptocrat wanted presidential power by all means. He corralled a…
Read MoreWhy are you afraid? Have you still no faith?
Are you scared? Can you take a piece of paper to write down your fears? Now, consider what you have written and ask yourself why you have these fears. What if I tell you that your fears are your greatest treasures? Are you wondering how? – Life is a classroom, and your fears are the examination scripts. Naturally, we humans love the place of comfort; we would rather skip the exam and remain where we are, but the truth is that if we truly desire to move to the next…
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