The Imo State General Purpose Committee on Festivals and Cultural Events has started its assignment with a visit to Arondizuogu to observe Ika Ikeji 2022, to interface with the Arondizuogu Patriotic Union regarding Ikeji Festival, and to look at some monuments and places of historical interest in the community. The Committee led by its Chairman, Mrs Josephine Oguike, started with a courtesy call on Eze Ozuomba of Awa Izuogu Autonomous Community, HRH Eze Oliver Dike 111. The Committee observed Ika Ikeji, an annual ceremony held at Obi Iheme, the ancestral…
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2023: Odiuko Urges Southeast Voters To Reject PDP, If Party Jettisons Zoning.
In spite denial of jettison zoning by the Benue State Governor and chairman, Zoning Committee of the PDP, Dr Samuel Ortom, an Abuja based lawyer and former Senatorial candidate for Imo East in the 2019 general election, Mr Chyma Anthony has urged voters in the southeast of Nigeria to reject the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) if it does not zone the presidential ticket of the party to the south.
Governor Ortom who recently reacted to backlash over the purported throwing open the PDP presidential ticket, reiterated that his zoning committee will present the report to National Executive Committee (NE of the party. Saying it is the NEC that has the final authority on the zoning of positions.
Read MoreFUTO LAND: JUSTICE MUST BE DONE FOR HOST COMMUNITIES, SAYS ANOKAM
The Attorney of the FUTO Host Communities, Chief Sam Anokam has stated that they will actually acquire justice at the end of their matter with the Federal University of Technology Owerri (FUTO). He made this known to newsmen while clearing the air in some certain issues recently.
Read MoreFinancial expert wants political office holders’ salary slashed by 70%
Mr Opara who was an aspirant in the recently conducted Ngor Okpala State Constituency bye election made the call in a statement he issued in Owerri, Imo State capital.
According to him salary and other allowances of political office holders should be slashed by 70%, noting that they do little but receive full salary.
Akuebuka Extols APC For Successful Convention
A Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC in Imo State, and Ihitte Uboma Assembly Hopeful, Hon Vitalis Akuebuka, has commended the national leadership of the party for organizing a successful convention, which according to him, has re-positioned the ruling party ahead of 2023 general elections.
Read MoreOwerri West APC Chieftain Glamour, Calls on Uzodinma to Run for 2nd Term
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Ihiagwa, Owerri West Local Government Area, Imo State, Hon Bright Agu, Glamour has called on Gov Hope Uzodinma to seek for second term in 2023. Hon. Agu who spoke to journalists in Owerri recently, added that he was making the call as a patriotic indigene of the state who is concerned about its progress and sustainable development. According to him, Gov. Uzodinma has laid strong foundation for the sustainable development of the state in the first three years of his administration…
Read MoreMicheal Ugorji’s Murder: Family, NGO insist on justice, task police on suspect Ugorji’s prosecution …Say: Suspect will kill them, if released
The family of slain Mr Ubanna Henry Iroegbu of Mbamara Ikoro Umueleagwa Onicha in Ezinihitte Mbaise Local Government Area of Imo State, has called on the authorities of the Nigeria Police to ensure the prosecution of Mr Micheal Aguwa Ugorji from the same community over his alleged murder of the victim last December. Joined in the call for the suspect, Ugorji’s prosecution was a non-governmental organization, Grooming Leadership Network, which said it was pushing for justice to be done. Speaking to newsmen on the development Tuesday, in Owerri, Okey Anyanwu…
Read MoreOwerri Zone Senate: Organize Debate For Senatorial Aspirants, Separate Alpha Male From The Pack, Chukwueke’s DG Tells APC.
The Director General of Jerry Chukwueke Campaign Organization ,Dr. Iyke Njoku made the call on Tuesday during a campaign rally at Ahiazu Mbaise APC headquarters to introduce, Chief Jerry Chukwueke to the party leadership in the LGA. The Director General , who was a Commissioner for Environment in Imo State told his kith and kin from Mbaise to give Chief Chukwueke a block vote and hold him responsible if promises made to them were not fulfilled.
Dr. Njoku also stated for the records, that he has never lost any election and definitely will not lose this most important Senatorial contest for Owerri Zone. He said he would not go to Abuja with Chief Chukwueke if he wins as a Senator, but will work at the party office to ensure that all the promises made by his principal are fully implemented.
Read More2023 Senate: Chukwueke Blames Mbaitoli Erosion On Poor Representation Of Owerri Zone.
A front-line aspirant for the 2023 Owerri Zone senate seat, Chief Jerry Chukwueke has attributed the spate of Erosion menace in Mbaitoli area of Imo State to poor performance and lack of voice on the part of those representing the zone in the senate in Abuja.
Chief Chukwueke who took his on-going sensitization tour of Owerri Zone to Mbaitoli Local Government Area, Saturday, told the leaders and APC faithful at Orodo, that the time has come for a paradigm shift in the choice of who would go to Abuja on behalf of the zone.
Read MoreImo Lawmaker-Obiefule Debunks Alleged Comment Over Egwim’s Disappearance.
The members representing Isu state constituency in the Imo State House of Assembly, Hon Ngozi Obiefule has debunked a publication by an Owerri based Newspaper (not Nigeria Newspoint), alleging that she had raised an alarm over the purported missing of the member, representing Ideato North in the state legislature, Hon. Arthur Egwim and also attributing the disappearance of Egwim to suspension by House leadership and masterminding all suspensions.
Hon Obiefule who addressed newsmen in Owerri on Tuesday, March 22, stressed that she had been shocked at the publication having never granted any interview to the said Newspaper or any other as regards any issue on Hon. Egwim or related matters.
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