Imo State is on the cusp of a critical juncture in its political journey. As the 2027 governorship election draws near, the need for Owerri Zone to form a strategic alliance with Okigwe Zone has become increasingly imperative. This alliance is rooted in the principles of the charter of equity, which seeks to promote fairness, justice, and equity among the three senatorial zones in Imo State. The charter of equity was established to ensure that each zone has an equal opportunity to produce the governor of the state. However, this…
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True Federalism, Not Nigeria’s Greatest Threat, But Corruption Is , Says Shettima.
“How judicious resources are utilised should matter most “ Nigeria’s Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, yesterday declared that corruption, not the absence of true federalism, is the country’s major problem. Shettima, gave his opinion as the Keynote speaker at the 17th Edition of the Leadership Annual Conference and Award, held at the State House Banquet Hall, Abuja. The VP also listed the mismanagement of the country’s resources as another factor that has retarded the nation’s progress over the years. He faulted those who believe the nation’s federalism is not working,…
Read MoreStella NJemanze-Nebo To Uzodinma: Owerre Nshi Ise Villages want Re-unification Of Community -Njemanze-Neboh
…Alleges: “Non Owere people, only ones supporting balkanisation Princess Stella Njemanze-Neboh says the villages in Owerre Nshi Ise community are in favour of the re-unification of the community, except for a few whom she described as “non Owere.” Princess Njemanze-Neboh who put the blame for she deemed the disunity in Owerre Nshi Ise at the doorstep of ex-Governor Rochas Okorocha. noted that the former governor did not act alone, but allegedly had the backing of some Owerre people including some “Njemanzes.” She maintained that those who allegedly aligned with the former…
Read MoreAlleged Fraud: Police Arrest,Detain Imo Correspondents’ Chapel Chair-Alozie For Selling Union’s Vehicle Donated By Uzodinma
… Journalists blame Isiguzo,Igwe, Akaraonye, for entrenched stealing Culture in NUJ Barely 5 months Justice Ann Ononaeze Madu of Imo State High Court delivered a landslide judgement invalidating the criminal sale of the Port Harcourt Road Secretariat of Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, the Chairman of Imo State Correspondent Chapel, Comrade Chinonso Alozie was over the weekend arrested and detained like a common criminal for criminally selling a vehicle donated to the Union by the Imo State Government,recently. Alozie, who was arrested at a wedding venue in Owerri, was taken…
Read MoreUgochinyere’s Bill For Mandatory Inclusion Of Youths, Persons With Disabilities In Political Appointments Scales Second Reading.
The House of Representatives at the plenary last Thursday passed through second reading a bill seeking to alter the provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999, (As Amended) to provide for mandatory inclusion of youths and persons living with disabilities in political appointment. The proposed legislation sponsored by member representing Ideato North South Federal Constituency, Hon. Ikenga Ugochinyere, was presented for second reading by the House leader Hon. Julius Ihonvbere. According to the explanatory memorandum, “The Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (With Alterations)…
Read MoreNwachukwu Writes Owerri zone: Forget Charter Of Equity, Shop For Credible Candidate Ahead 2027
…Insists: Owerri/Okigwe must parley Ahead of the 2027 elections, a progressive Owerri North stalwart, Chief Mike Nwachukwu (Mpidike of Egbelu Obube ) has advised the people of Owerri Zone to forget the issue of Imo Charity of Equity, and close ranks in order to support a formidable candidate from the zone. Chief Nwachukwu recalled a recent statement reportedly credited to the Imo State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Chief Declan Mbadiwe Emelumba, to the effect that the Charter of Equity is not what matters, but ensuring that the most qualified…
Read MoreBill For INEC To Conduct All LG Polls Sponsored By Ideato Rep , Ikenga Passes 2nd Reading.
The House of Representatives at the plenary Tuesday passed through second reading a Bill seeking to alter the provisions of the constitution of tgmhe Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 as amended to vest the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) with the power to conduct local government area council elections. The proposed legislation sponsored by Hon. Ikenga Ugochinyere and 26 others was presented for second reading by the House leader, Hon. Julius Ihonvbere. The bills draft states, “The Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999(As Amended) (in this Act…
Read MoreTinubu Declares State Of Emergency In Rivers, Suspends Fubara, Deputy, State Assembly.
…Emergency Lasts For 6 Months. …Nominates Vice Admiral Ibokette Ibas Rtd, Sole Administrator …Panic as explosion Rocks Trans-Niger pipeline in Rivers The president made the declaration on Tuesday in a nationwide broadcast over the political crisis and instability in the state. Tinubu said Siminalayi Fubara, governor of the state; his deputy, Ngozi Odu; and all members of the Rivers assembly are “hereby suspended for an initial period of six months”. “Having soberly reflected on and evaluated the political situation in Rivers State and the Governor and Deputy Governor of…
Read MoreIMO LABOUR PARTY SWC DISOWNS ILLEGAL SUSPENSION OF MEMBERS BY LP STATE CHAIRMAN ,IHEJIAGWA
…Tells Chairman to Answer to Anti-Party Allegations First …As Owerri Stakeholders Condemn Abuse of Power by State Chairman The State Working Committee (SWC) of the Labour Party in Imo State has disowned the purported suspension of party members by the embattled State Chairman, Callistus Ihejiagwa, who has been accused of anti-party activities, abuse of power, and financial recklessness. Speaking to newsmen, the Legal Adviser of the party, Barr. Ihejirika Eze Emeka, stated that “instead of addressing the serious allegations leveled against him, Ihejiagwa hastily convened a meeting of loyalists to…
Read MoreIMHA Moves To Unseat Ndegwu Eze-elect: Malicious, Pre-emptive Reportage Of Assembly Business.
… Public opinion analysts Crack public opinion analysts have described a publication in The PressMan online Newspaper with the headline, ” IMHA Moves To Unseat Ndegwu Eze-elect, Ojinnaka on March 25, 2025 as a publication in bad faith, malicious and shear attempt by mischief makers to expose, ridicule and pre-empt the processes of a highly revered institution such as Imo State House of Assembly. The opinion analysts who voiced strong resentment against the publication which they further, described as premature, childish and witch-hunting exercise, stated , “whereas, the Imo State…
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