Former Governor of Imo State, Dr Ikedi Ohakim, (l) signing a Memorandum of Understanding, MoU in Cyprus with Dr Gunsel, founder of Near East and Caryina Universities (R), Northern Cyprus, for scholarships for Imo State students. The former Governor of Imo State, Dr. IkediOhakim has secured huge foreign scholarships for students in Imo state who wishes to study abroad. A release by the Chief Press Secretary to the Former Governor, Mr. Collins Ughalaa stated that Dr. Ohakim during his recent trip to Northern Cyprus had signed a Memorandum of…
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Attempted Assault on Archbishop Obinna: Imolites Carpet Okorocha, Nwosu …As Video of show of shame goes viral
Angry reactions have continued to trail last weekend’s attempted assault on the Catholic Archbishop of Owerri Ecclesiastes Provence, Archbishop Anthony AJV Obinna by aides of Gov Rochas Okorocha allegedly led by Mr Jeff Nwaoha. Those who spoke on the issue including prominent politicians not only condemned the act in the strongest terms possible but also reminded the governor that the magnanimity and patience of the state should not be mistaken for cowardice. Meanwhile, the video of the unholy attempt on the man of God has gone viral setting the internet…
Read More2019: Madumere rejects Okorocha’s senate offer …Says: I’ll contest Governorship
Recently, it was reported that Governor Rochas Okorocha asked his deputy to contest for Senate instead of the governorship election to pave way for the Chief of Staff and his son in-law, Uche Nwosu, who he endorsed as his successor. But his deputy Prince Eze Madumere has finally rejected Gov. Okorocha’s offer to him to go to the Senate to represent Owerri Zone. Prince Madumere bared his mind on the controversal issues in a statement signed by his chief press secretary Uche Onwuchekwa wherein, he said he has chosen his…
Read MoreAPC NEC Meeting: Okorocha’s plot to sack party …Hilary Eke votes against him
It was another dismal outing for the governor of Imo State, Owelle Rochas Okorocha who again was at the loosing end when his proposal to have the tenures of ward, LGA and state party officials of APC dissolved, flopped at yesterday’s National Excecutive committee (NEC) meeting in Abuja. His desire to have the officials dissolved could not gain support as those in favour of extension of tenure overwhelmed him. It was learnt that while the APC National Chairman, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun was addressing the National Exco of the party, Okorocha…
Read More2019 Poll: I am best for Imo governorship – Oparandudu …My experience, blueprint will change Imo
Mr Nick Oparandudu, one of the foremost technocrats angling to takeover Imo seat of power from Gov Rochas Okorocha in 2019 has gave reasons why he is best for the seat. Mr Oparandudu who spoke to journalists in Owerri recently on his ambition posited that he decided to join the race because his professional expertise and roadmap would change the Imo narrative if elected. The ex commissioner for Internal Resources and Pension Matters, Commissioner for Economic Planning and Chief Economic Adviser to Gov Rochas Okorocha while shedding light on his…
Read MoreNwulu declares for Imo governorship, come 2019 …Assures: I’ll create job through tourism, security …Provide solid infrastructure
Imo-born House of Representatives member for Oshodi-Isolo Federal Constituency of Lagos State, Hon. Tony Chinedu Nwulu says Imo people should pray and believe that God should give them a quality and responsible leader as governor rather than depending on zoning and political camping. Hon. Nwulu stated this Friday while briefing newsmen on his governorship ambition come 2019. He said the problem with Nigeria has always been too much politicking without good governance, noting that what matters most is to be proactive in solving people’s problems. Nwulu disclosed that it was…
Read MoreNwosu Guber ambition: PDP dismisses endorsement …Says APC divided, can’t win poll …As Orlu APC stakeholders reject Nwosu’s choice …Rochas insist: My Inlaw possesses qualities
The reported endorsement of his Chief of Staff and son in-law, Ugwumba Uche Nwosu by Imo State governor, Owelle Rochas Okorocha for the 2019 Imo governorship election, has been described as inconsequential and a kite that can hardly fly by the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Imo State. Meanwhile it was a rowdy session at Orlu LGA Council hall on Sunday, February 12, 2019, where both the All Progressives Congress (APC) Ward and LGA executives gathered for what appeared to be a town-hall meeting in which one of the apex…
Read More2019 Guber: I’ve blueprint to turn around Imo economy- Ezeh …Says: ‘No investor will come to Imo now’
A governorship aspirant for the 2019 Imo governorship, Mr. Okey Ezeh says he has a transformational blueprint to turnaround Imo economy if elected governor in 2019. Mr. Ezeh made this known while addressing leaders of Orluzurumee People Assembly, OPA, when he visited the socio-cultural organization recently. The Mbaise-born management consultant and ex-banker disclosed that right from his school days, to the days he was a banker, and now that he is a management consultant, his records speak for him as the right man for Imo governorship in 2019. He revealed…
Read MoreOrlu zone has no interest in 2019 Imo guber -Nzeribe
The leadership of Orluzurumee, the apex socio-cultural organization, comprising the twelve local government areas of Orlu zone, have sounded it loud and clear that the zone is not interested in contesting for the Imo state governorship position, in the 2019 general election except when Owerri and Okigwe zones fail to present credible persons from whom the zone will select for the position. They said this, when members of OganihuOwerri led by Chief OrikezeAjumbe and OluOkigwe led by High Chief C.C Anyanwu visited the group at the AwoOmamma residence of Chief…
Read MoreImo Guber: Nwosu’s ambition develops K-leg, as Mbaike, Oguta leaders reject him APC: We’ve not adopted Okorocha’s Inlaw
The gale of endorsements which Ugwumba Uche Nwosu, Chief of Staff COS to Gov Rochas Okorocha rumoured governorship bid has been getting has suffered a serious devastating blow following it’s rejection by APC members in Mbaitoli, Ikeduru and Oguta LGAs. The party members and leaders in the three Council’s who expressed their dissent in various ways and manners have by their actions lent credence to the speculation making the rounds that both Gov Okorocha’s rescue mission agenda family and the APC itself are passing through troubled waters. According to eyewitnesses…
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