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*CLARIFICATION ON THE DISTRIBUTION OF CHRISTMAS RICE IN AHIAZU MBAISE/EZINIHITTE FEDERAL CONSTITUENCY*

The Office of Rt. Hon. Emeka Martins Chinedu, Member representing Ahiazu Mbaise/Ezinihitte Federal Constituency, hereby clarifies misleading accounts circulating on social media concerning the distribution of rice during the recent Christmas season, ensuring that the public is accurately informed.

For the avoidance of doubt, two full trailer loads of rice, each comprising six hundred bags, were provided, one trailer for Ahiazu Local Government Area and one for Ezinihitte Local Government Area.

The distribution was carried out in strict accordance with constituency consensus and coordinated through autonomous community structures. At Ezuruezu Mbaise, the leadership oversaw the distribution of rice to the Presidents-General of each autonomous community, ensuring fairness, transparency, and equitable allocation.

It is on record and has been formally confirmed by the leadership of Ezuruezu Mbaise that each autonomous community received nothing less than twenty bags of rice. The exercise was structured, verifiable, and executed entirely through established community institutions.

The Office is fully aware of the source of this mischief. It appears that the individual who circulated the misleading video may have intended to manipulate the situation to shortchange the community entitled to receive the rice. Such actions are deliberately misleading, factually incorrect, and entirely unacceptable.

Rt. Hon. Emeka Martins Chinedu remains committed to inclusive, accountable, and orderly representation, and will continue to engage communities through recognized institutions that reflect the collective will of the people.

Members of the public are urged to verify information through credible community leadership and official channels and to disregard misinformation that serves no constructive or communal purpose.

Signed
Nnamdi Ukasanya
Special Adviser on Media and Publicity
Office of Rt. Hon. Emeka Martins Chinedu
Member representing Ahiazu Mbaise/Ezinihitte Federal Constituency

Date: 12/01/2026


*PRESS RELEASE*

*Date: 23rd December 2025*

*RT. HON. EMEKA MARTINS CHINEDU ANNOUNCES CHRISTMAS RICE DISTRIBUTION ACROSS AHIAZU MBAISE/EZINIHITTE FEDERAL CONSTITUENCY*

The Member representing Ahiazu Mbaise/Ezinihitte Federal Constituency, Rt. Hon. Emeka Martins Chinedu, extends warm Christmas greetings to the people of the constituency and announces the provision of two trailer loads of rice for the festive season, in furtherance of his enduring commitment to the welfare of constituents.

Each trailer contains 600 bags of rice, with one trailer allocated to Ahiazu Mbaise and the other allocated to Ezinihitte.
Rt. Hon. Chinedu emphasized that the distribution will be strictly non-partisan, affirming his resolve to promote fairness and inclusiveness across the federal constituency, irrespective of political affiliation.

The Honourable Member has decided that constituents should determine the most appropriate method for distributing the rice, so that it reaches every autonomous community in Ahiazu Mbaise and Ezinihitte. Constituents are encouraged to submit suggestions on the best framework for the exercise.

Once a particular method is adopted, the date and venue for the distribution will be formally announced.

He expressed appreciation for the patience, understanding, and unity of the people of Ahiazu Mbaise/Ezinihitte Federal Constituency, and reaffirmed his resolute commitment to people-centred representation and responsive leadership.

Signed
Nnamdi Ukasanya
Special Adviser, Media and Publicity
to the Rt. Hon. Emeka Martins Chinedu, MHR

The projects he attracted are numerous to mention.

TokunboCarsOnly:
No my brother, I have raised a concern. I am not based at home so the normal and easiest thing to do for me would be to mention at least 3 things I can call home to ask of.

Remember, you are supporting and marketing him. You want us to know he is working and so believe in him. You don't do that by asking me to keep in touch with home. That's not a good marketing strategy.

Like I said, validate him before me with at least 3 confirmable projects he has done.

I'm humbly waiting

AHIAZU PDP STAKEHOLDERS PAY COURTESY VISIT

Stakeholders and members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ahiazu Mbaise on January 8 paid a courtesy visit to the Honourable Member representing Ahiazu Mbaise/Ezinihitte Federal Constituency, Rt. Hon. Emeka Martins Chinedu, at his residence.

Happy New Year my brother.

Please try and keep in touch with home, you can start it from this year 2026.

TokunboCarsOnly:
I am from Ezinihitte Mbaise, you guys are not serious. What has Chinedu done in Ezinihitte to warrant vote of confidence?

Please point me to his achievements in the LGA.

Thanks

AHIAZU PDP STAKEHOLDERS PAY COURTESY VISIT

Stakeholders and members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ahiazu Mbaise on January 8 paid a courtesy visit to the Honourable Member representing Ahiazu Mbaise/Ezinihitte Federal Constituency, Rt. Hon. Emeka Martins Chinedu, at his residence.

The engagement was cordial and forward-looking, marked by sincere interactions that further strengthened the bond between the federal lawmaker and party stakeholders.

Rt. Hon. Chinedu warmly received the delegation and expressed appreciation for their steadfast loyalty and sacrifices. He used the opportunity to clarify that he remains the party’s standard-bearer and leader in the constituency, having neither defected nor abandoned the platform that brought him to office. He further assured the stakeholders that they would be duly informed should any such intention ever arise.

In response, the stakeholders expressed satisfaction with his leadership and reaffirmed their readiness to stand with him at all times, noting that whenever he calls, they will answer.
The meeting ended on a high note, with members visibly delighted and encouraged. In keeping with the spirit of the season, the Honourable Member extended seasonal goodwill and support to party members, a gesture that further deepened the atmosphere of appreciation and unity.

Those in attendance included Hon. Mike Ehirinwa, LGA Chairman; Hon. Paul Ogbonna, Former TC Chairman, Ahiazu; Nze Richard Iwu; Hon. Andrew Ogbuaku, LGA Secretary; Chief Mmegwa; Mrs. Stevena Okoro, LGA Woman Leader; Hon. Marcelinus Opara; as well as other LGA Executives and Ward Chairmen.

Reported by
Nnamdi Ukasanya

*EZINIHITTE YOUTH LEADERS PASS VOTE OF CONFIDENCE ON RT. HON. EMEKA MARTINS CHINEDU AND CALL FOR CONTINUITY*

Ezinihitte youth leaders recently paid a strategic visit to the Honourable Member representing Ahiazu Mbaise and Ezinihitte Federal Constituency, Rt. Hon. Emeka Martins Chinedu, to formally express confidence in his leadership and urge him to offer himself for another term.

The visit was neither ceremonial nor exploratory. It was driven by careful observation and the conviction that effective representation should be sustained rather than disrupted. The youth leaders maintained that continuity at this stage is a matter of wisdom and strategy, not sentiment.

In articulating their position, they invoked the Igbo proverb, “A sị, E meemaa onye akịdí, ya a gwọta ọ̀dọ̀,” highlighting the belief that once a capable hand who understands the path has been found, it is unwise to abandon experience for trial and error. According to them, Mbaise has already identified a representative who does not only have his people at heart but also understands the system and has demonstrated the capacity to navigate it effectively.

They noted that representation under Rt. Hon. Chinedu has been defined by presence, accessibility, and purposeful engagement. These qualities, they observed, have restored confidence in governance, particularly among young people, and deserve consolidation rather than needless experimentation.

Beyond continuity, the youth leaders emphasized the importance of positioning Rt. Hon. Chinedu for greater responsibility within the legislature. They argued that political influence is built over time through consistency, relationships, and institutional knowledge, and that Mbaise requires a strong and steady presence within the system—one capable of growing with contemporaries and translating that maturity into tangible benefits for the constituency, as evident in other areas where legislative continuity has yielded strategic advantage.

The delegation, led by Comr. Chidubem Ajaegbu and Comr. Jackson Okedumnaka, affirmed that the youth are united and prepared to stand firmly behind Rt. Hon. Chinedu whenever the need arises, describing their position as reflective of prevailing sentiment across communities.

In his response, Rt. Hon. Chinedu expressed appreciation for the confidence shown and the thoughtful manner in which the youth articulated their concerns. He commended their engagement and sense of responsibility, reaffirmed his commitment to focused, policy-driven representation, and assured them that their request would receive due consideration.

The meeting concluded on an encouraging note, marked by shared optimism and renewed purpose, reinforcing the simple truth that when leadership delivers, loyalty follows naturally.

~Nnamdi Ukasanya
SA, Media & Publicity to Rt. Hon. Emeka Chinedu (MHR)

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A Black 2015 Toyota Rav 4 snatched at gun point along Eke Amuzi - Ihenweorie Road Ahiazu Mbaise, Imo State, between the hours of 7 to 8 PM today 24/12/2025.

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Please anybody with useful information should report to the nearest police station

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Please, how much is fuel sold in your area following the reduction of fuel price by Dangote and private petrol marketers of Nigeria.

Please, how much is fuel sold in your area following the reduction of fuel price by Dangote and private petrol marketers of Nigeria. I bought #830 per liter yesterday in Asaba along Asaba Benin Express before Airport. We pray that it will continue to come down to reflect in prices of goods in the markets.

This is a very good development from the house of Representatives, Nigerians will be grateful if the cbn respects the order.

eddie7:
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Op, this is just your imagination, you would have said it from the beginning of your post. I think the meeting was held in your house and no media was invited. Please you people should leave south east alone, south east is not landlocked and when state creation is due, it will come from entirely south east to make up for the 6th state from the south east. We don't need Anioma state for south east.

Masterstroke4:
State Creation: Ohanaeze Commends South East Governors For Endorsing Anioma As 6th State.

ABUJA — The apex Igbo socio-cultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has praised the South East Governors for endorsing the creation of Anioma State, describing the decision as a step rooted in viability, historical justice, and the pursuit of Igbo unity.

In a statement issued by the Forum of Ohanaeze State Presidents, the group said the development marks “a new dawn for Ndigbo,” and commended the South East Governors and National Assembly members for what it called their forthrightness and patriotism.

The statement—signed by Mazi Chukwuma Okpalaezeukwu (Anambra), Chief Benjamin C. Igumbor (Delta), Barr. Justice Ọkoha (Ebonyi), the President of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Imo, and Livingstone Wechie (Rivers)—called on all Igbo groups and patriots within Nigeria and in the diaspora to support the Anioma State creation effort.

“Ohanaeze Ndigbo has expressed total solidarity with the South East Governors for endorsing Anioma as the 6th South East state,” the statement read.

The endorsement followed a meeting of South East National Assembly members convened by the Deputy Speaker, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu, during which the legislators consulted their respective governors. The voting outcome was as follows:


Ebonyi: 1st choice – Anioma; 2nd choice – Adada

Abia: 1st choice – Anioma; 2nd choice – Adada

Enugu: 1st choice – Adada; 2nd choice – Anioma

Imo: 1st choice – ANIM; 2nd choice – Anioma

Anambra: 1st choice – ANIM; 2nd choice – Adada


Anioma ultimately emerged the preferred option, securing two first-choice votes and two second-choice votes.

The governors reportedly agreed that Anioma stands out in terms of viability, adding significant landmass, population, human capital, and economic potential to the South East—advantages the other proposals did not provide.

They also emphasized Anioma’s long-standing quest for statehood dating back to 1939, as well as the historical importance of addressing the trauma of the October 1967 Asaba massacre and the longstanding identity challenges faced by Anioma people.

The statement further highlighted the broader unification implications for the Igbo nation, noting that:

The election of Senator John Azuta-Mbata, an Ikwerre man, as Ohanaeze President General has strengthened the recognition of Rivers Igbos within the Igbo fold.

The creation of Anioma State would likewise reinforce the integration of Anioma communities and counter prolonged identity suppression affecting groups such as the Igbanke people of Edo State.

“This is indeed a new dawn for Ndigbo,” the Forum declared, urging all Igbo organizations and individuals to support the Anioma State project as “a call of duty.”

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geoworldedu:
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They have never won it before, but Messi took them all the way and won the MLS CUP.

Messi had 2 assist.

If this story is true, Abians must vote out Alex Otti from the Government house, this is wickedness.

This will put more fear to investors.

Naijafrontpage:
The Abia State Government on Saturday 29/11/25, began the demolition of Abia Hotels Ltd., Umuahia, a facility built and managed by a private investor under a valid 25-year lease agreement with the state.

Barr. Randie Ukanwoko, whose company, Investment Guarantee Ltd., constructed and manages the hotel, narrated to journalists on phone from his hospital bed in the United States that the crisis began soon after he joined the APC. He recalled that some government officials called him to ask him why he chose to join the APC instead of their own party knowing that he is handling an asset that belonged to the government of which he told them that he has a right to associate and to make his own decisions.

A few weeks there after, he was invited by a team led by the general manager of Umuahia Capital Development Authority ( UCDA ) Kingsley Agomuo for the review of the Lease Agreement between his company and Abia State Government. He obliged and supplied them with all the relevant documents they requested. A few weeks later, he was invited to another meeting and was told that the Governor has decided to recover the property insisting that he wants to build a 5 star hotel there. He sought to know why and was told to find out from the governor whose instructions they were acting on. He wrote to the governor severally requesting for an audience but was denied though he read the messages. When it became obvious that he had no choice, he obliged and advised them to be guided by the terms of the Development Lease Agreement which granted his company 25 years binding and duly registered contract which contains among several provisions Viz: 1. A refund of his investment should the government wish to take over at any time before the expiration of his 25 years binding tenure provided it was confirmed by a credible valuation company. 2. 40% equity holding after the lease period. Consequently, they engaged one Mr Ahaoma Ucheagwu. After he submitted his report, they summoned him to a meeting where they made a ridiculous offer of 150m. He asked to see the valuation report but was denied. He said that he could not negotiate blindly and subsequently engaged mssr Jide Taiwo and co who valued his fixed assets to a forced sale value of #708m. Based on this report they moved their offer to 450m but he refused and sought to see the governor for further clarification on the status of his 40% holding but he was denied. He also specifically pleaded that the entire transaction be strictly confidential for his safety and that of his family as well as a period of 6 months to enable him reinvest into another hotel so as to retain the trust of his creditors and also accommodate the 52 work force most of whom are students of Michael Okpara and Abia state Universities as well as 8 NYSC members who were passing out in March next year. He also pleaded to be allowed to carry out December activities since most customers have paid since several months in the past. They requested for time to pass his requests to the governor for approval. As it was taking a long time for the governor's response which was seriously affecting his trip to Houston Texas on medical ground and his hospital was issuing threats about his negligence to show up for his review, he wrote UCDA to notify them of his intention to proceed, leaving a contact number to be reached and nominating his lawyer Barr. Martin Okereafor to represent him should the need arise. To the best of his knowledge, there was an appreciable cordiality in the negotiation until the Hon. Benjamin Kalu, Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, hosted President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Partners program on the hotel premises.

According to Ukanwoko, three of his kinsmen who serve in Governor Alex Otti’s administration called him late at night shortly after the event and sought to know why he allowed the venue to be used for the Tinubu aligned program and that Rt. Hon. Benjamin kalu is the No1 enemy of the state.

He said he explained that Abia Hotels is a public business facility open to all customers who pay the stipulated charges, adding that Rt. Hon. Kalu paid ₦500,000 for the event. He reminded them that even during Otti’s years in the opposition, he was given access to host his political programs in the same hotel without harassment.

They told him that the governor was very unhappy at Exco over the incident. Later that day, the Commissioner for Information released a highly injurious article where he described the hotel "as moribond, dilapidated and derelict project on the verge of being recovered by the government. We quickly issued a rebuttal.

Three days later, Ukanwoko received a call from Kingsley Agomuo inviting him to a mandatory meeting by 3pm the following day on the instructions of the governor. He reminded him that he was not in Nigeria. He told him to direct his lawyer to represent him. At the meeting, the lawyer met correspondents of 6 media companies with camera men. Upon inquiry, he was told that the governor has decided to pay him immediately so as to hand over and vacate the premises immediately. That the event was to be covered by the media outfits. He told them that it was outside his instructions and left.

He was reinivited and apologized to. He was persuaded to write an application for the payment of 450m to Barr. Randie Ukawoko's personal account.They promised to appeal to the governor to upwardly review the amount. He obliged but refused to execute any agreement in lieu of the purported payment.

Two days later, McDonald Uba called him and informed him that there was some money (₦450m) approved for him by the governor as compensation for his investment in Abia Hotel on condition that he MUST open an account with Signature Bank Umuahia. He told him that the lease document did not talk about compensation but a refund and his money is way above that amount. Later in the evening, the manager of Signature bank, Jonathan Obileye called him with the same information and he bluntly rejected his demands. To his shock, they went ahead and deposited the money into his account without him executing any agreement.

Two days after, they started threatening him to vacate the property within 48 hours. In consequence, he approached the court and served them duly and effectively. The matter is scheduled for hearing on Tuesday, 2/12/25. Last week Saturday, they came to the hotel and sealed it with the state vigilante men (Bakasi boys) and chased away all the guests including a lady who was to have a wedding in one of the tents. They barred all his staff from assessing the premises since then causing the company loss of a lot of valuable properties due to this inhuman action.

On Friday McDonald Uba, the SA on security to Abia state government came to inform his security men who converged outside the compound that the governor had instructed them to demolish the hotel with all the properties inside. This wicked machination was carried out on Saturday As they were doing this, a man was busy assembling all the Air-conditioners insisting that McDonald had agreed with him to buy them because the governor has paid for it. There is no where in the world where movable assets are included in valuation of fixed investment.

As demolition is still ongoing this morning, Ukanwoko still recovering from major surgery abroad made a distress call to “good-spirited Nigerians,” insisting his only offence was allowing the Deputy Speaker to use the premises for the launch of President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.

The incident has sparked outrage across Abia State and beyond, with many branding it a ruthless abuse of executive power, a direct attack on political pluralism, and a dangerous precedent for property rights under the Otti administration.

Breaking News!!!

Nnamdi Kanu: 44 Federal Lawmakers write Tinubu, want Nnamdi Kanu released, Seek political solution for south east challenges



In a new twist to the growing call for Nnamdi Kanus release , a group of 44 Serving Federal lawmakers from different regions in Nigeria both north and south have written a two page letter and resolution to President Tinubu urging the President to invoke his constitutional powers and release Mazi Nnamdi Kanu from detention and convene an all inclusive political Roundtable with all parties to the challenges to find a lasting solution via a political window

44 members of the House of Representatives have appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu release the leader of Indigenous People of Biafra, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu from custody.

The Lawmakers under the aegis of concerned federal lawmakers in a letter addressed to the President urged him to as soon as practicable, direct the Attorney-General of the Federation to exercise his constitutional powers and discontinue the prosecution of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.

The letter addressed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was signed by Hon. Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere, Hon. Obi Aguocha, Hon. Murphy Osaro, Hon. Peter Akpanke, Hon. Mudshiru Lukman, Hon. Paul Nnamechi
Hon. Barr. Sunday Cyriacus, Hon. Obed Shehu, Hon. Engr. Dominic, Hon. Chief Ugwu Emmanuel, Hon. Daniel Asama Ago
Hon. Chike John Okafor, Hon. Adam Ogene Ogbaru.

Others are, "Hon. Emeka Martin's Chinedu
Hon. Chimaobi Sam, Hon. Alex Mascot Ikwechegh, Hon. Donatus Matthew
Hon. Ibe Osonwa, Barr. Okey-Joe Onuakalusi, Hon. Mudashiru Lukman
Hon. Thaddeus Atta, Hon. Udema H. Okonkwo, Hon. Cyril Godwin, Hon. Princess Chinwe Nnabuike, Hon. Kana Nkemkama
Hon. Peter Aniekwe, Hon. Gwachem Maureen, Hon. Onwunka, Hon. Anayo Onwuegbu, Hon. Nwobosi Joseph, Hon. Amobi Godwin, Hon. Blessing Amadi, Hon. Anthony Adebayo Adepoju, Hon. Dr. Joshua Audu Gana, Hon. Chris Nkwonta, Hon. Emeka Idu, Hon. Peter Ifeanyi Uzokwe
Hon. Matthew Nwogu, Hon. Tochukwu Okere, Hon. Benedict Etanabene, Hon. Godwin Offiono, Hon. Ngozi Okolie and Hon. Nnamdi Ezechi.

The lawmakers called for discontinuance of the prosecution, and initiation of constructive dialogue, aimed at seeking a just political solution of the matter.

The letter read in part, "Dear Mr. President, THE NATIONAL INTEREST DRIVEN RESOLUTION BY CONCERNED FEDERAL LAWMAKERS ON THE ISSUE OF MAZI NNAMDI KANU CONTINUED DETENTION. after a closed door strategic meeting of the following federal lawmakers committed to promotion of national unity and stability; and after extensive consultations across all party lines and different ethnic groups, we hereby wrote and subscribe to this Letter to Mr. President, concerning Mazi Nnamdi Kanu: Driven by the abiding and urgent need for national reconciliation and healing; and Having noted the Federal Government’s open negotiations with militants and different agitating groups in different parts of Nigeria; and in view of the insecurity that has pervaded Southeast since late 2015 and which spiked since 2021; andIn the realization of the many domestic court and international tribunal pronouncements in favor of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu; and In the face of the growing national groundswell supporting the release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu and for the discontinuance of his prosecution.

"We, the within-named federal lawmakers, hereby respectfully and earnestly request our dear President, His Excellency, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, as follows: To, as soon as practicable, direct the Attorney-General of the Federation to exercise his constitutional powers and discontinue the prosecution of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu; and To, pursuant to the discontinuance of the prosecution, initiate a constructive dialogue, aimed at seeking a just political solution of the matter.We are grateful to you, our dear President, for Your Excellency’s prompt consideration of our request; and please be assured of our continuing respects for your high office."

Haaland will get my vote.

Haaland qualified Norway for 2026 world cup, i see Haaland winning Balon Dor this 2025 and 2026.
I congratulate him in advance.

Winterhaven:
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