Our Obi didn't say we are descendants of Ndị Benin. He clearly stated we already Igbos living in Benin.

Where we came from before going to Benin is a story he couldn't finish but historians should do that.

Don't distort our history.

spearman:




So you know his own history better than him - the great Zik of Africa and you know their history better than the grandmother, Who do Ibo people this thing?


Obi of Onitsha nkor?
The people of Onitsha are from the Benin Empire (Edo Kingdom). Obi of Onitsha.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrxQKyPh7I8

Chrishertz8:
Please has anyone heard from Vamia?

My friend was invited for an interview. She is still waiting for their feedback.

Hotnun:
I also applied to Vamia college. I pray to get accepted. The only issue I have with the residence permit issued for vocational school is that, it’s residence permit B, which doesn’t count towards permanent residence, unlike residence permit A which is given when you’re studying in a university to get a degree, and A counts towards permanent resident.

Please have you gotten a response from them?

Aemmyjah:


In all the hundreds of stupid comments you dropped
Nothing is even convincing that Jesus NEVER existed
What does Wiki says

Just leave that human being. Na confusion full im head.

Owopariola001:


If only you studied Geography in secondary school.

Answer the question or shut up!

Owopariola001:


I know you're dumb. But as a fellow Nigerian, it is my responsibility to cure your ignorance.

One of these maps is from Google Maps. The second one is from Institute for Security Studies. issafrica dot org.

Did this person lie too?

According to Professor Umar Maryah of University of Maiduguri, the forest covers an area stretching approximately 60,000 square kilometers across the north east from Borno, Yobe, Gombe, Bauchi states along the Darazo corridor, Jigawa and right up to some parts of Kano State in the far north.

We are very proud of Mr Governor's first steps in fulfilling his campaign promises, part of which is hitting the ground running from day one and timeously appointing his team. These actions have increased our faith in his promises enshrined in "the People's Manifesto".

We will continue to provide support until our Homeland becomes Liveable and Prosperous for Ndi Anambra and beyond.

May God continue to order the steps of our leader in this onerous task of redefining our great State.


*Dr Nelson Omenugha*
Convener, YESS Anambra

braindee:
I can do that for you if it's Africard.

Is this still available?

VALENTINE OZIGBO AND THE CHALLENGE OF CHARACTER

It’s funny that Valentine Ozigbo should be challenging the election via the back door. He accepted the results and didn’t go to the tribunal, congratulated Soludo but now wants to see if he can use another “technical” window to resurrect his dead ambition. When he congratulated Soludo, everyone cheered that he was following the statesmanly footsteps of Soludo who similarly congratulated Peter Obi in 2010 and walked away. So far everyone in PDP has congratulated Soludo— the chairman and DG of his campaign accepted defeat; his godfather Peter Obi and entire PDP in Anambra congratulated the winner. Anambra and indeed the entire Nigeria have been celebrating the election outcome.

For Ozigbo, it is a test of character. Nothing reveals the true character of a person than adversity. He still can’t believe that he won only in one local government and just 40% of Soludo’s votes—- Even in his own local government, he secured abysmal 19%, totally run over by Soludo. He secured 25% only in a handful of local governments— without even one of the conditions to be declared winner. Anambra people roundly rejected him, even in his godfather’s local government. Everyone expected him to join hands with Soludo. With his zero experience in public service, Soludo could give him an opportunity to grow and perhaps still run for another office in the future. Note that he lost in ALL the local governments in his senatorial zone.

Deception and double-face are part of the loathsome character of some street urchins parading as politicians. We thought that Valentine could be different. Sadly, we are learning better! Andy Uba is proving to be a better character. Can you imagine the comparison? At least Uba is man enough to come out frontally to pursue his ill-fated legal challenge. Valentine Ozigbo would rather present the now infamous Greek smile in the day while viciously working in the dark to steal the election. He wasn’t even man enough to put his name but hiding under “PDP” when everyone knows the sleepless nights he spent marauding around—-what a slimy, vicious crook!

Some lawyers and “advisers” have positioned to take full advantage of Valentine’s desperation, and they are determined to bury him politically. Tragic! The Appeal Court today gave Valentine a bloody nose, and more disgrace to follow. Hopefully it won’t be late for him to realize that the election is won and lost. God has spoken on the Anambra election and the people are rejoicing...


-- Mazi Ejimofor

*A Divine Journey Whose Time Has Come*


_Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR_




*_Acceptance Speech following the Declaration of the Results of the Anambra State Governorship Election, November 2021, by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC): November 10th, 2021._*
***********************************************************************

With utmost humility and gratitude to God, I accept the results of the 2021 Anambra Governorship election as declared by INEC. This reflects the supreme will of the almighty God, and an overwhelming sacred mandate of the people. For 12 years since the massive clamour by the people of Anambra for us to serve them, we persevered to this Divine moment. This is a divine journey whose time has come. To God be all the glory and adoration!

We have a very long list of persons whom God used to make this moment a reality. In particular, we thank all members of APGA especially our national leader, HE (Sir) Willie Maduaburochukwu Obiano, our national Chairman, Ozonkpu Victor Ike Oye, members of the BOT, NEC, state Exco, etc for availing me the opportunity to fly the APGA flag and the cohesive party support. Many thanks to our able Campaign Committee, our first rate legal team, and all other stakeholders who worked tirelessly and informally to see us through. We are grateful to all the stakeholders of the Anambra project--- the clergy and the church, traditional rulers, ASATU, labour, market, trade and professional unions, youth and women organizations, non-indigene associations, businessmen and captains of industry, the Diaspora community, persons with disability, etc.

We thank all our donors, especially the hundreds of thousands of members of the 41 self-funding support groups who, for two years, put in their sweat and personal funds to propel this project. Never mind that all of you could not vote. The limited number that voted is still representative of the wishes of the people.

We are humbled by the massive support of stakeholders and Nigerians across the entire country. Your donations and goodwill are treasured. In particular, I thank my wife, Queen Frances Nonye Soludo, and children: Ozonna, Ifeatu, Chinua, Ekene, Oduko and Zikora for their love and sacrifices. Despite your deep reservations, you still allowed and supported me to step out in the service of our people. As I promised, I will work hard every day never to disappoint you.

At this moment, we must remember and will continue to remember all those who died in the course of this movement, especially the three policemen who were killed by unknown gunmen during our town hall meeting with youths in my ward. May God continue to grant their souls eternal rest.

The run up to this election and the election itself tested the resilience and integrity of our federal institutions. Many times there were tensions especially as one party boasted that it must “take” or “conquer” Anambra by all means. Our institutions proved again and again that this country can achieve eminent greatness when our institutions rise up to the occasion.

The judiciary, led by the President of the Court of Appeal and the Chief Justice of Nigeria, stood for the integrity of the judiciary. We salute the eminent justices of the Anambra High court, Court of Appeal and Supreme Court for standing up for justice. Your names will be written in gold. We thank President Buhari, the presidency, and our security agencies for ensuring a level playing field. We must particularly commend the Chairman, Management and staff of INEC for systematically striving to bequeath a legacy of free, fair and transparent electoral system to Nigeria.

The use of Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) represents a massive improvement over the Card Reader and manual accreditation system. With a continuous refinement of the technology, upscaling of the skills of its operators, collaboration with telecommunication companies, improvement in logistical deployment and security, and stringent punishment for anyone involved in electoral malpractice, Nigeria will be on course to a robust and exemplary electoral system. Aside from the initial glitches in the operations of the BVAS machines in some places including at my polling unit, the election has been adjudged as the most peaceful, free, fair and credible. There is joy in the land. Kudos to INEC!

To my fellow candidates in the election, I wish to congratulate you for the gallant contest. Our people have spoken overwhelmingly, and surely that loud voice is the voice of God. The ultimate winner is Anambra people: we are all winners. I hereby extend my hand of fellowship to all of you. I need all of you to succeed. Politics aside, we are all brothers. Let’s come together for the “Project Anambra”.

There is enough room for everyone to contribute in the service of our homeland. On February 7th, 2010, INEC declared as winner of the Anambra governorship election a candidate who had described the election as a sham on Channels TV and refused to vote in protest. Two hours after the declaration, I addressed a press conference and congratulated him, and walked away without a legal challenge. I was probably the first candidate of a major political party to do that in Nigeria. In Anambra, we fight hard during elections but meet the next weekend at traditional weddings and funerals and throw banters and share drinks.

That’s the Anambra way! Let’s keep the “spirit of Anambra” alive and strong, and with it, collectively take our homeland to the moon. So far and even before the official declaration, I have received congratulatory messages from thousands of Ndi Anambra and Nigerians from around the world including some of my fellow candidates. I deeply treasure the massive goodwill.


To the estimated 17 million Ndi Anambra within and outside our homeland (state), this is your moment, seize it! This victory is your victory. My role will be that of your chief servant, and I will work every minute of the day with you to make you profoundly proud. I will need the guidance, advice and contribution of everyone to succeed. Our state is one of infinite possibilities and humungous opportunities. Working in collaboration with other states, the federal government, and the international community, we have all that it takes to make our state whatever we collectively will that it can be. As we transit to a post-oil world and into the 4th Industrial Revolution, let us work together to build upon the foundations of our founding fathers and predecessors to create that livable and prosperous homeland that is the industrial, technology and leisure hub of West Africa. This is our manifest destiny, and collectively we shall get there!


Finally, let us work together to support our ably working Governor, Akpokuedike Aguleri, to finish very strong. Together, we can, and by the grace of God, we will!


Long live APGA!
Long live Anambra State!
Long live the Federal Republic of Nigeria!

*YESS Anambra Celebrates Soludo's Outstanding Victory*

* This is victory for the people - Omenugha

* The future will be driven by technology, people and youths - Soludo

Members of the foremost Youth based sociopolitical advocacy group, Youths Earnestly Seek Soludo (YESS), led by Dr Nelson Omenugha, paid a solidarity visit to her Principal, Prof Soludo at his Isuofia countryhome.

The team came to congratulate Prof. Soludo ahead of his imminent declaration as the Winner of the 2021 Anambra Gubernatorial election by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Speaking on behalf of the group, Dr Nelson Omenugha expressed deep gratitude to God Almighty for a hitch free election, stating that the people, indeed, have made a choice to elect Soludo as the next Governor of Anambra State.

Responding to the young people, Prof. Soludo thanked the leadership and entire membership of YESS Anambra for displaying true Apostleship in the last 2 years and more. He further lauded the stakeholding philosophy of YESS describing it as a departure from the negative norm. He assured the young people of his resolve to build a Liveable and Prosperous Homeland, charging them to remain partners in progress. ‘The future will be driven by technology, the people and the youths’ he concluded.

The meeting ended with the presentation of a cow gift to Soludo by members of YESS Anambra.

*©️ YESS Media*

The roving tirades to spin a statement that projects Anambra as a land of Excellent people out of context is an exciting exposé into the quality of mind of the spinners and the subject they seek to project.

First, a typical onye Anambra is not known to be apologetic about Excellence. In every sphere of human endeavour they present the best of stalks capable of causing positive disruptions that outlive them.

For anyone to think that a State that provided Nigeria with the first graduate commissioned Milirary officer, First Indigenous Vice Chancellor of a University, Writers of International repute, Diasporans of enviable standing, a robust and enlightened business class, will lower the standard when it comes to her political Leadership, the person must be the grand Patron of Mediocres.

If Soludo's statement yesterday does not challenge you to dream about actualizing Excellence, then you may need to question the Anambra spirit in you.

Excellence is a Virtue lived out by Ndi Anambra.

You remember the spurious purported Criminal proceedings initiated against Soludo alleging his failure to declare an unverified property in London?

Read the ongoing outcome;

The High Court of FCT has granted Prof Charles Soludo leave to apply for Judicial Review by way of Order of Certiorari to quash the purported Direct Criminal Complaint filed, albeit maliciously, at the Upper Area Court Abuja. The Honourable court further granted stay of all further proceedings at the said Upper Area court pending the hearing and determination of the application for Judicial Review.

By this Order, the Honourable court has effectively put an end to the politically motivated and malicious criminal prosecution instituted against the APGA candidate, Prof Charles Soludo.

Somethings are politically unnecessary, and where they are forced into existence they either remain dysfunctional or function in mismatch. This is the story of APC in Anambra State.

The constitution of the National campaign Council of the APC wherein a paltry 5% or less of its membership was selected from Anambra, with over 95% of same coming from "known and unknown forces", in fulfilment of an earlier assertion by Senator Hope Uzodimma who, quite unfortunately, now heads the council, is a testament to the fact that only mercenaries can do the "magic" for APC in Anambra State.

Again, there is a sad reality about the APC candidate in the forthcoming Anambra gubernatorial elections, he is a Veteran in electoral heist. He prides in his unmatched ability to manipulate the electoral umpire -- INEC -- citing the judicious use of his time as the Chairman, Senate Committee on INEC. According to sources close to him, they continue to tell anyone who cares to listen that "INEC is in Andy's pocket" and will do his bidding.

This is the type of undemocratic character that has gone across Nigeria to assemble equally devious elements who pride in either having unusual control of the Judiciary or a subversive stronghold on Security Agencies. Beyond the phoney tale of "connecting Anambra to the centre" there is nothing in the kitty of the man whose 8years in the Senate was characterised by utter darkness and retrogression for the people of Anambra South, so much so that in 2019 the people revolted with the ballot and voted him into a state of political coma.

The current effort to resuscitate him would only amount to a waste of scarce "political oxygen", with Senator Hope Uzodimma leading the APC "paramedics", one can only pray that he doesn't lose so much oxygen himself, as he would need a lot of it in his efforts to keep Imo State stable.


*-- Mazi Ejimofor*

*APGA AND ỌZỌNKPU DR. VICTOR IKE OYE WIN BIG AS COURT OF APPEAL KANO SETS ASIDE JIGAWA HIGH COURT JUDGMENT*

... re affirms Oye as substantive and incubent National Chairman of APGA.

It was a well considered and thorough judgment of the Special Panel of the Court of Appeal Kano Judicial Division,today August 10, 2021.

The 3 man Special Panel, led by Tsammani JCA, began by holding that the suit at the trial Court was a leadership tussle in APGA.

Accordingly, by the clear provisions of Section 285(14)(a)-(c) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended); the suit is not a pre-election matter.

The Court of Appeal relied on the binding recent decisions of the Supreme Court delivered on March 5 2021 in *IGO AGUMA v APC* and *APC v. DELE MOSES* which arose from APC crisis in Rivers State, to firmly hold that the suit at the trial Court which led to the instant appeal, was never a pre-election matter as defined by the Constitution and upheld by the Supreme Court.

On that premise, the purported Preliminary Objections of the 1st and 2nd Respondents, one Garba Aliyu and his co-traveller, one Jude Okeke were dismissed as grossly misconceived.

Not being a pre-election matter, the Court found the arguments of the 1st and 2nd Respondents that the appeal of APGA and Oye was filed out of time, to be grossly misconceived.

Moving on, the Court of Appeal excoriated Musa Ubale J. of Jigawa State High Court for exceeding his territorial jurisdiction and dabbling into APGA matters that arose outside Jigawa State.

For denying APGA and Oye fair hearing by hearing the suit behind their back, the Court of Appeal held that the judgment of Musa Ubale of Jigawa State High Court, was unconstitutional and a complete nullity.

The Court of Appeal further relied on the APGA Constitution 2019 to find as a fact that Oye remains the incumbent National Chairman of APGA having been re-elected on May 31, 2019 at APGA National Convention in Awka for another 4 year tenure.

The Court of Appeal also took Judicial Notice of the judgment of Anambra State High Court, delivered on November 18 2020, which affirmed the validity and subsistence of APGA National Convention of May 31 2019 in Awka.

All the 5 Issues for Determination, formulatd by the Appellants were resolved in their favour, leading to the appeal being wholly allowed.

The proceedings and judgment of Musa Ubale J. of Jigawa State High Court was declared a nullity and accordingly quashed.

Regarding the sister appeal numbered as Appeal No. CA/KN/121/2021, which the 1st and 2nd Respondents (Aliyu and Okeke) filed to perpetuate their Jigawa black market judgment, the Court of Appeal determined that the appeal is spent. It was deemed superfluous and an academic sojourn, undeserving of precious judicial time.

The appeal was accordingly struck out vide a Judgment delivered by Maiwada Abdullahi JCA.

In today's proceedings, APGA and Oye were represented in Court by Chief Steve Nwoga and Ifeanyi Mbaeri Esq. as Counsel.

The National Vice Chairman South East of APGA and the party's Senatorial Candidate in Enugu East Senatorial District in the 2019 general election, Chief Uche Nwegbo, stood up in Court as representative of the 1st Appellant, APGA.

*THIS IS THE LAW*

The Court of Appeal, Awka Division presided over by His Lordship, Hon Justice C Nwosu-Iheme and other Justices this morning dismissed with heavy costs various applications filed by Chief Edozie Njoku, Jude Okeke and one Hon Wilson Onyekwelu challenging the judgment of His Lordship, Hon Justice C C Okaa of the Anambra State High Court.

There shall be no room for Injustice, justice for all.

Details later!!!

*No Other Candidate Has This...*

Politics is a networking business. What this means is that every good Politician must strike a balance between knowing the Stakeholders and knowing the Voters.

Often times, Voters are controlled by influential Stakeholder (s) and some other times Stakeholders pander towards the yearnings of the Voters. In the most exciting way, the Soludo project has seen the coming together of both major Stakeholders and an organic swell of Anambra voters ready to go all out to actualize the project.

On every known scale Soludo scores right in the average expectation of the Anambra Electorate. This is largely because he is running on a record of Excellent public service, plus a clear vision of a *"Prosperous Homeland"* ndi Anambra will be proud of.

For a Greater Anambra, Think SOLUDO!

*#Ifeanacho2021* | *#SoludoSolutions*


*-- Mazi Ejimofor*

NOW THAT UMEOJI IS UNABLE TO DEFINE HIS ABSURDITY... What Next?


Last night on Channels TV, we saw how clearly facts stood against gross contraptions.

Sly Ezeokenwa reeled out his facts in a way that sound Benchers would find exciting. Unlike Chukwunyere who showed manifest confusion, stuttering like a terrified imp with zilch knowledge of his own mischief.

Same yesterday, I read another flawed argument from Umeoji's media marauders wherein they begrudged the APGA Leadership for what they termed "fraud". They further defined their crooked legal subterfuge as "karma". Laughable!

For clarity, let's establish this nexus. I wrote my O'levels examination 3 times. I succeeded at the third attempt before proceeding to write JAMB to seek admission into the University. Now, for the 3 times I sat for O'level exams I paid the examination body -- WAEC -- and was issued forms and subsequently examined.

By Umeoji's definition, I deserve to pass because I "paid" for the examination. Or if they (WAEC) knew I would fail, they should have told me or even refunded my money. Now that they have not done any of those, I have created my own WAEC Registrar, examined myself and passed the said examination. I am in court now and must get justice, which must come in the form of recognizing my newly created examination body.

Wow!

If this is not absurd, then I think there must be a new meaning to absurdity.

-- Mazi Ejimofor

The term *"Criminal Conspiracy"* is in the Law for a reason. The 11th Commandment is also clear on how not to be a criminal irrespective of the circumstance that gives rise to the substance of your crime.

Umeoji, Jude Okeke and anyone aiding and abating them have failed the 11th commandment so cheaply. This is Nigeria! They may actually evade the Law and not go in for their criminal conspiracy and premeditated act of misleading the Court. But, there is one inescapable punishment they will never avoid -- the hammer of natural justice and public ridicule.

The *Jigawa heist* has once again shown how unintelligent Criminals can be. It has proven that nothing good comes out of desperation. Now, the once quiet and overrated Umeoji has lost years of honour to the putrid lure of ambition -- in a game that he is merely a pawn.


Too bad!

*-- Mazi Ejimofor*

The latest blackmail in town is to politicize Mazi Nnamdi Kanu’s arrest. Any and every political opponent in the Southeast is accused of “sponsoring” MNK’s abduction.

For any same person to even think of linking Soludo to the incident is a joke taken too far.

Soludo who led 12 prominent Ndi Igbo to visit MNK at Kuje prison in 2017 and addressed a world press conference for his release thereafter, unequivocally stated, in what has become a widely acclaimed maxim, that "Nnamdi Kanu is not above the Law, but should not be placed beneath it".

Subsequently, for this invaluable act of Nationalism MNK called and thanked Soludo after his release and their paths have not crossed again. How anyone would even think that Soludo now has a hand in his re-arrest and extradition is nothing short of insanity!

We call on the reading public and the hundreds of thousands of Soludo supporters to disregard the ill fated publication on Sahara Reporters. Of course we are not surprised and would expect more of such condescending propaganda from persons whose only strategy to winning the November 6 election is to malign Soiudo. Unfortunately for them Soludo is unshaken and resolved to marshal out his campaigns strictly on issues.


Mazi Ejimofor Opara
For: Soludo Media Office.

Prof Chukwuma Charles Soludo does not own any property in London as being alleged

We are not aware of any court summons to this effect.

This piece of news is not only fictitious but totally fake in all its entirety, therefore it should be completely disregarded.

It should also be noted that this is a season of election coming up in Anambra state and all manners of fake and fictitious news abound.

The general public especially the good people of Anambra state should please disregard this misleading information as it lack substance in every material therein.

Thank you

Christian Aburime
Soludo Media Office

There is no rule -- natural or manmade -- that compels siblings to be of same inclination politically or otherwise.

We have within our political circles stories of family members with differing political allegiances. The Bukola and Gbemi Saraki rivalry is still an ongoing thesis. Nearer home, the Andy and Chris Uba scenario is still playing out. In spite of all this, it has not inhibited the individual success of any of these political Actors. More recently, we have also witnessed the diverging political interest of the Etiabas -- while their Mother remains an APGA BOT member, her two Sons are feathering their political nests in two other separate political parties.

Therefore, there is nothing unusual to see Soludo's half brother live out his political convictions however uninformed it may appear. That Obumneme Soludo is spotted somewhere playing out what seem to be his own interest is a testament to the liberal tendencies of the Soludos. A tolerant family founded on the strong virtues of the Christian faith cannot be seen to be gagging the personal freewill of others, including family members.

Right inside the Soludo political camp are Men and Women from what may be considered rival political families. However, we do not make a fuss out of it because it really isn't a novelty deserving of special mention. For Oba and his political choristers to dwell so much on Obumneme's visit is indicative of a group in need of validation. This is exactly what you get from a political stowaway in the crisis of legitimacy.

If he considers this as a major win, I can only say congratulations to him and his group of dissidents. For me and other right thinking individuals, you can't really put something on nothing and expect it to stand. Now, imagine where nothing is placed on nothing.


-- Mazi Ejimofor
For Soludo Media Office.

While others are preparing for a peaceful Ward Congress to nominate the two man Adhoc delegates across the 326 Wards of the State in preparation for the June 23rd APGA primaries, Adaora Umeoji (the Politician in the Banking hall) is gearing up her brother for what she has tagged a "bribe or violence" outing. This is in keeping with her trademark approach to a chequered career in the Banking sector. The idea that she can buy her way through at all times is one of her unfortunate characteristics, and she has boasted that she will buy up APGA's Governorship ticket


People who know Adaora Umeoji closely and her followed her trajectory in the Banking sector understand that the Banker-politician is of easy virtue, and an extreme thinker. She spares nothing for decency, even where it means doing the ungodly.

Sources close to the Politician in the Banking hall politician have disclosed her planned parallel effort against the Party's guidelines for the upcoming ward Congresses.

First, she has printed forged copies of the Certificate of Return for her own long list of delegates, many of whom she has led in a dangerous oath taking Session before a juju shrine. Already, we have a list of Statutory delegates who she attempted to administer this juju oath on. They are willing and ready to testify to the veracity of this gross conduct any day any time. Adaora Umeoji has also contracted one Mr. Angus Okoye from Njikoka and another guy, simply identified as 'Digger' in Obosi, to assemble daredevil thugs with the mandate to destabilise the planned congress in different wards.

This is certainly not the best way to Anambra's till and Adaora must be told to put her desperation in check.

A desperate Adaora Umeoji, has already commissioned a campaign of blackmail on the streets of Abuja against Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo. The recent Atiku/Soludo posters seen on the streets of Abuja and the Childish press Conference broadcast on Local TV stations in the Country are all Adaora Umeoji's machination to get to Anambra's till using Zenith Bank.

Adaora's desperation should not cost the life of any member of our Party. What should be of utmost concern is the safety of Depositor's funds in Zenith Bank recklessly expended by Adaora on this fruitless endeavour.

This is very much unfortunate given that Anambra had gone through similar worse days where her treasury was used as a "play thing" by unscrupulous persons. Adaora Umeoji cannot take us back to where we have left behind as a people. She must be made to know this.


Chukwudubem writes from Umunya in Oyi LGA in Anambra State

Anambra has had her worse days at the onset of this democratic journey -- it was a dark cloud with some silver lining. A learning process that had its fair share of democratic dividends. Talk about the foundations of what is today known as the "Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University" and pockets of other infrastructure sprinkled around the State, we know who to thank. Then came the road revolution and the micro level interventions of two other Anambra greats. The progresses made weren't just appreciable, but also observable.

Then we moved on to the audacity of parsimony -- doing more with less -- occasioned by two successive economic recessions and an all time dip in oil prices. Anambra experienced a macro level intervention in critical sectors that opened up the State to "Akulueuno". Today, there is an International Cargo Airport to show for it, with other notable infrastructure readied for a smooth takeoff to a "Prosperous Homeland".

For a Greater Anambra, think SOLUDO!

#Ifeanacho2021
#SoludoSolutions
#YESSoludo

-- Mazi Ejimofor

The *BIG MOMENT* we've all been waiting for is finally here with us, as Soludo would today pick his Nomination and Expression of Interest forms for the 2021 Anambra Guber race at the APGA National Headquarters in Abuja.

Soludo's entry into the race sparks off conversations around the rebirth of Ndi Anambra, nay Ndigbo.

His vision is simple, yet far reaching. He is here to bring about *THE PROSPERITY OF THE HOMELAND* -- A situation where no child born today in Anambra would find no incentive whatsoever to move out of her shores to seek better livelihoods.

This is exciting!

Indeed, Solution is Here. For a Greater Anambra, think *SOLUDO!*

*#Ifeanacho2021*
*#SoludoSolutions*
*#YESSoludo*

*-- Mazi Ejimofor*

I am forced to do some Economic research this afternoon. More like a comparative analysis of what was before Soludo, during Soludo and after Soludo served as, first, Chief Economic Adviser to President Obasanjo, then as the Defacto Minister of Budget and National Planning, until his ascent as the Country's Apex Bank Governor.

Even as a fairly numerate fellow, I can, at least understand the upward tide of a graph sheet, the accompanying physical experiences of prosperity and the increasing numbers of Soludo's time in the cockpit team of Nigeria's Economy.

To view the evolution of Nigeria's GDP per capita, it is interesting to look back a few years and compare these data with those of 1999 when the GDP per capita in Nigeria was $482.

Note, in viewing the tables below, the figures therein show that the periods between 2003 - 2009 can be classified as the *"golden era" of Nigeria's Economy*. Again, let's note further that the Man at the vanguard of this prosperity -- Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo -- steadily grew from merely advising to planning and then to implementing the great ideas that ushered in the prosperity of the era.

The reason for this exegesis is to help some of our Millennials who may be wrongly guided by mischievous Adults who have decided to play politics with the truth. This was why the Vulture made a simple request from Death. That it should remember to keep one old human being alive who would constantly remind the younger ones that the Vulture is not a bird to be eaten.

Even if we tell a thousand lies against Soludo, history and the figures would constantly vindicate him.

Below is the source of the Graph and Tables. You can also check this information out on the World Bank Website.

https://countryeconomy.com/gdp/nigeria?year=2009

Soludo bu IFEANACHO

*-- Mazi Ejimofor*

In a yet another landmark outing, the Youth Earnestly Seek Soludo (YESS Anambra) sociopolitical organization has flaggedoff a two day Entrepreneurship training for her members. The training is a skill acquisition exercise aimed at teaching participants basic skills in the production of household cleaning materials/substances.

Speaking at a brief opening ceremony at the event the Chairman of the occasion, Barrister Maxwell Udechukwu, charged Participants to pay serious attention to the Instructors. He noted that this quality of training can be the life changing encounter that will set them up for better ends in life. According to him, "the 21st century will be run by wealth creators and not job seekers". The Chairman donated a seed capital of N20,000 Naira to help meet the start up need of the most outstanding Trainee.

Speaking shortly after the Chairman's remark, the Convener of YESS Anambra, Dr Nelson Omenugha, thanked the Chairman for his kind words and immense support. Stating further that the fundamental goal of YESS is to build youths who will be ready to take up the challenge of ending the unemployment plague in the country. According to him, "the vision is to have young ndi Anambra with multiple skills fit for 21st century survival needs and appealing to financial agencies or investors".

Recall that Employment/Empowerment is one of the cardinal pillars of the "Youth Smart Pact with Soludo". A policy and programs document developed by members of YESS Anambra and proposed as a working document to her Principal, Prof Charles Chukwuma Soludo.

The training continues today the 13th of March, 2021, by 9am prompt, at the conference Hall of Wintess Hotels and Gardens, Ifite Awka, Anambra State.

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YESS Anambra held her first roundtable discussion ahead of the public presentation of her policy document dubbed "Youth Smart Pact with Soludo".

The document encapsulates proposed youth programs and policies collated from the general public sometime last year. It focuses on four (4) key areas viz: Education, Employment/Empowerment, Political Participation and Social Orientation.

The 62 paged document provides detailed information on these key components. Most importantly, the pact further proposes funding sources that do not impose any strain on Government revenues. This is in line with the modus operandi of Prof. Chukwuma Soludo who continues to advocate for creative disruptions that enhance societal wellbeing, part of which is focusing on the "how" of things in crafting public policy documents.

The Roundtable had youth leaders from religious, voluntary and community based youth associations in attendance. Some of them include, ASATU Youth wing, Scout, Boys Brigade, CYON, AYF, YCP and AYM.

Further consultations will continue with other relevant stakeholders before the eventual public signing and presentation of the document.

For a Greater Anambra, think SOLUDO!

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Politics is Dynamic.


People often say this, not quite descriptive of strategy, but more as a synonym for deception. This is the reason most people believe politicians are not to be trusted. Arguably, dynamism is not synonymous to deception. It is rather very far from it in many ways than one.

The Soludo of 2010 was a right candidate in the wrong Party. Soludo of 2013 was the right candidate at the wrong time. Soludo of 2021 is the right candidate in the right party at the right time. This is the reality that has sent the opposition amok. Note, at all times and even now, Soludo has remained right.

To add salt to injury, the enigmatic Soludo of 2021 has gathered so much moss even without a formal declaration. As at today, there are over 15 groups across the State and beyond championing the Soludo project, with each having massive grassroot following. If Soludo were a volcano, one can confidently say that he has deeply shaken the earth crust and by November 6 the eruption will come with molten magmas never before seen in post Democratic Anambra.

For a Greater Anambra, think SOLUDO!


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-- Mazi Ejimofor

*SOLUDO:* *_An Example in Analytical and Practical Leadership_*


One of the fundamental reasons for the growing call for a Soludo Governorship is his High Execution Capacity as witnessed in the verifiable results of his last held public office.

In a position of trust, Soludo never disappoints!

The efforts by the opposition to infer otherwise is akin to the _augean task_. For the more they brew the falsehoods the more Soludo's outstanding records come to the rescue.

Soludo is practical and analytical. He says what he means and means what he says.

For a Greater Anambra, think *SOLUDO!*


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