“THERE IS NOTHING CALLED UNKNOWN *GUNMEN* BUT THREATENED OPPOSITION ELEMENTS “ - GOV. UZODIMMA

His Excellency, Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodimma today, addressed Imolites over the recent attacks by bandits in Imo State as he further disclosed that there is nothing called unknown gunmen but opposition elements threatened by the successes of the Shared Prosperity Government in the State.

Governor Uzodimma at the Imo State Government House Chapel on Sunday, appreciated Imolites for their support to his administration, and reaffirmed that his actions will not disappoint them.

The Governor stated that intelligence and surveillance reports are already at hand as Government continues to track the criminals and their political sponsors who are supposedly respected.

“We are tracking them and also *being* careful of shedding blood but the people we are dealing with are mindless criminals beheading innocent people, burning down Police Stations and Local Governments but we are on them *and* above all, the God of Justice will not let them go free”. Gov. Uzodimma stated.

THE WOMEN OF HOPE NEW AND ELECTRONIC MEDIA CENTRE


As we mark the end of this month set aside to celebrate Women globally, we wish to celebrate specially our Women, of great intellectual capacity and resilience.

We insist that Woman have vital roles to play in society, homes, governance, the professions, and in all walks of life. Luckily for us as a centre, we have a Woman as a team lead, who has overtime displayed unparalleled maturity, grit, steadfastness and professionalism in coordinating the team to making striding accomplishments.

It is our wish and prayers that our Women remain steadfast in their chosen vocations and continue to be role models to the younger generation, praying God to grant them peace, joy and satisfaction, as we celebrate them today and always.

Dr. Ezeafurukwe Paul Ihunanya
(DG Hope New Media Center)

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APC Convention: Democracy In Action, Governor Uzodimma Declares


Imo State Governor, Dist. Sen. Hope Uzodimma and the Chairman, Technical Committee of the 2020 All Progressives Congress National Convention has described the atmosphere at the Eagles Square, FCT Abuja, venue for the convention as a textbook example of democracy in action.

The Governor who spoke earlier to the media, expressed delight that all arrangements and activities around the convention are on top gear, signaling the commitment and dedication of the members and leadership of the party to electing a new National Working Committee (NWC) to saddle the activities of the party.

“As you can see and witness, members of the party are in very high spirits and it simply shows that democracy is at work in the All Progressives Congress”, he said.

The sea of heads, colourful and the sonorous environment here at the convention arena goes to buttress the point countlessly made by Gov. Uzodimma, that the APC remains the party to beat come 2023 general elections as well as being the largest political party in black Africa.

As at press time, the President and other National Leaders of the party are yet to arrive the venue of the convention neither has any other opening ritual taken place to mark the kick start of activities lined up for the convention.

ROCHAS OKOROCHA SHUNS HIS CONSTITUENTS AT THE ONGOING APC NATIONAL CONVENTION

- As Ararume, Ohakim, Others Show Solidarity To Imo Delegations


The Senator representing Imo West in the National Assembly and former Governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha has shunned and distanced himself from his constituents at the ongoing APC National Convention holding today at Eagle’s Square, Abuja.

Rochas Okorocha who was sighted at the venue of the convention accompanied by his children and some other persons singing to his glory as he goes about greeting delegates from other states decided to feign ignorance of his constituents on citing Gov. Hope Uzodimma who doubles and the Charmain Technical Committee breezed out through the large crowd of Imo contingents to other other states.

It was gathered that the likes of Sen. Ifeanyi Ararume and others in the camp of the embattled former Imo State Governor, took turns to identify and show solidarity to Imo delegations as they exchanged pleasantries with the State Governor.

The action of Rochas Okorocha may be linked to the outright refusal of his purported delegate list from his camp that was rejected by the NWC of the APC as that of Gov. Hope Uzodimma prevailed coupled with the fact that none of his people made it to the state contingent.

The former Governor had in past weeks declared to run for the number one office in the country and his actions has clearly showed that he may be interested in the support of other states rather than his own state and constituents. This action has been condemned by Imolites and Nigerians as they say that charity begins at home.

Some of the leaders seen in the Imo State contingent includes, His Excellency, former Governor of Imo State, Ikedi Ohakim, Sen. Ifeanyi Ararume, Sen. Frank Ibezim, Amb. Greg Mbadiwe, Chief Tony Chukwu, Chief Marcon Nlemigbo, Hon. Ebere Macdonald (APC Chairman, Imo State), Nze Chinasa Nwaneri. Others are IMHA Speaker, Rt. Hon Kennedy Ibeh, Deputy speaker, Rt. Hon. Amara Iwuanyanwu, Hon. Ekene Nnodumele (Orsu), Hon. Eddy Obinna and a host of other lawmakers, commissioners, appointees of Government and members of the party in the state.

GOV. UZODIMMA TO SUPERVISE APC CONVENTION

HEADS TECHNICAL COMMITTEE

As the National Convention of the All Progressive Congress (APC) gets underway in Abuja, the Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma is to head the technical committee to oversee the conduct.

Senator Uzodimma is heading 34 other eminent party leaders to monitor and supervise the convention.

In a letter addressed to the Governor, the chairman of the Caretaker committee and Extraordinary convention informed Senator Hope Uzodimma that his committee is responsible for the smooth conduct of the convention.

The Imo State Governor was further informed that he was selected as the chairman based on his track record of service and commitment to the party.

According to the letter "Your selection is in consideration of your track record of integrity and firm commitment towards the ideals and development of our great party"

While the Education Minister, Adamu Adamu is the secretary of the committee, other members include the governor of Nasarrawa state, Abdulahi Sule, Justice Minister, Abubakar Malami and Aviation Minister Hadi Sirika.

Uzodimma and other members of the committee have since resumed duties at Abuja.

DAN NWAFOR AND CO LOSES OUT AGAIN

- As Court Gives Declaratory Judgment


The High Court sitting in Owerri has given a judgement that Dan Nwafor and Co were rightfully dissolved and should cease to parade themselves as Chairman and member of the Executive committee of the APC in Imo State.

Delivering the judgement Suit No:HOW/745/2020, Justice T.N. Nzeukwu ordered that Dan Nwafor and Co by the declaration of the court should not parade or hold out themselves as Executive committee members of the party or function in any form or manner as such Executive Committee members.

The court further ruled that Dan Nwafor and Co having duly and lawfully dissolved by the NWC of the party are hereby perpetually restrained from parading or holding out themselves or in any manner functioning as members of the Executive committee of the APC in Imo State.

This judgement is coming at a time when the APC is building its house to come out formidable as one united party ahead of its Saturday 26th March, 2022 National Convention as instructed by President Muhammadu Buhari.

This is indeed victory for democracy and a big win for Imo APC as the judgement has finally brought to an end the overstretched legal battle by the embattled Dan Nwafor camp against the duly and legally recognised state working committee of APC in Imo State.

APC NATIONAL CONVENTION: see list of delegates as approved by the APC CECPC for the 26th March National Convention

GOVERNOR UZODIMMA TURNS IMO PDP INTO EMERGENCY GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTANTS, AUDITORS AND FINANCIAL ANALYSTS


By Ogu Bundu Nwadike, M.A


"Uzodimma Borrowed Over N53b In Less Than A Year"! That was the title of the reaction by Imo PDP via their New Media Office to a supposed statement of debts by respective states in the federation.

The statement went on with characteristic Imo PDP lamentation spree thus: "Imo State debt profile rose from N151. 31b to N205. 18b being an increase of N53. 87b just between October to December 2021"!

According to the Imo PDP alarmist: "This does not include over N30b received from the Federation Account for the State and LG over the same period of 3 months. Cumulatively between October and December 2021, Imo received over N80b"!

The actual grouse of the fully frustrated party is their question: "Can anyone see where N53b (which amounts to 10 months allocation from the federation account to Imo) in the State?"

The party's state and condition of confusion can be seen and not be imagined. According to Imo PDP, the state got N30b in three months as allocation from the federation account, but got N53b in ten months from the same federation account! Confusion nawa!

Governor Uzodimma has successfully turned Imo PDP into emergency government accountants and auditors, financial experts and analysts, turning and tumbling over figures with the facts!

I don't fish in strange waters. I don't know much about government financing, accounting and auditing.

But I know that the kind of people-oriented projects that Governor Uzodimma has been doing across Imo State, particularly in the past six months or thereabouts, are of high quality and should obviously cost much money.

Recently, in a national television interview, the governor stated that the 35km Orlu-Owerri Road alone has gulped N35b! And it's very believable, considering the quality of visible great work going on there.

Interestingly, similar good work is ongoing at the 57km Okigwe-Owerri Road. It won't be out of place if multiples of billions of naira have been put into the project.

The 12km Awo-Omamma - Okwudor Road is under construction. Just as many roads in Owerri Municipal Council, including World Bank, MCC etcetera.

Governor Uzodimma approved the construction of 135km of rural roads at the ate of 5km per local government area. That projects will cost billions of naira too!

That's for roads. The governor approved the renovation of all primary health care centres in the 305 wards of the State. That will no doubt cost a lot of money.

The governor pays salaries and pensions. He provided free staff buses for Imo workers. He provided free lunch programme for Imo workers.

The war against insecurity in Imo State costs a lot of money. Governor Uzodimma provided a lot of security vehicles to the security service in the State. He ensures they lack nothing that will enhance their herculean task, duties and responsibilities.

The point is that Imo PDP develops assorted cataract and glaucoma at the people-oriented projects that Governor Uzodimma is doing in Imo State.

Even when Imo PDP leaders and members drive on solid smooth roads, they still ask "can anybody see where Imo money is spent?"

Fortunately, the matter is before Ndimo and not Ndi Imo PDP! Ndimo who drive on good roads, receive treatments at the primary health care centres, enjoy safety, security and peace, etcetera can see where Imo money is spent.

Ndimo are happy that for the first time in decades a governor has emerged who utilizes Imo money for the development of Imo State and empowerment of Imo people.

And repeatedly, Governor Uzodimma reassures Ndimo that he didn't come to enrich himself and repeatedly swears that he won't steal a kobo from Imo State.

And to crown it all, Governor Uzodimma challenges everyone to be on the look out for anything that will implicate him for taking Imo money and make such available to the appropriate law enforcement agencies.

He says he won't build or buy houses, hotels or illegally acquire land, because all he has come to do is to share prosperity through recovering, rehabilitating and reconstructing Imo State for the period he will be in office.

Truth is sharp and straight. Governor Uzodimma has spoken the truth about his vision and mission to Imo State. And Ndimo believe him because seeing is believing!

The borderline is that Imo money is in Imo State for Imo people, with Governor Uzodimma dispensing it with probity, transparency and accountability.

It's only blind opposition of Imo PDP that will continue displaying their frustration in repeated loss, defeat and failure to Governor Uzodimma and his APC that will continue looking for what was never lost! It's too late!

By God's grace, Imo State is being rehabilitated, reconstructed and recovered by Governor Uzodimma!!

GOV. UZODIMMA VISITS PRESIDENT BUHARI, BRIEFS JOURNALISTS ON THE UNITY OF THE PARTY MEMBERS AHEAD OF THE NATIONAL CONVENTION

His Excellency, Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodimma today, visited Mr. President at Aso Rock Villa on matters relating to security and other developmental opportunities for the State.

Briefing Newsmen after the visit, Governor Hope Uzodimma reassured the unity of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Governors and other party members in preparation of the National Convention, slated this Saturday, 26th March 2022, as activities are on top gear towards ensuring the success of the exercise.

The Governor further disclosed the serenity of peace and success while stating that they all remain optimistic of a productive exercise as the party grows from strength to strength.

*Imo Remains Peaceful Despite Failed attacks by the Enemies of the State*

Few days back, Imo state Governor; Dist. Sen. Hope Uzodimma was a guest on a live TV program; Politics today, a program aired by the Channels Television.

He made many statements of facts as it concerns the State. He shared with the world, Nigerians and Imolites in particular how Imo has fared under his watch.

He pointed to major cardinal projects his administration has embarked on, particularly the ones he has completed and the ongoing ones.

He said *"Even the opposition now know and believe that something good is happening in Imo state"* Of a Truth, Imo has experienced great changes since the inception of this administration despite all the disturbances it has encountered.

The Governor also informed all imolites on how secured Imo has become after experiencing some pockets of politically contrived violence in the form of insurgency which is evident in resurgence of investors in the state, a fit the the enemies of the state was never comfortable with thus their horse kicks few days in the state.

They set their misguided followers up to wreck havoc on the hapless citizens but unknowing to them that the state now has more efficient, high moral and well motivated security personnels.

Umuguma Police Divisional Headquarters was their first point of call, they were repelled and roundly humiliated.

They limped to Omuma Divisional police headquarters, They were met with superior fire powers, by the vigilant security personnels there and four of their comrades were neutralized and was summarily sent to the judgement throne of the Almighty while others had no option than running while scampering for safety with various degrees of life threatening bullet wounds, some has been reined in by the police while some are still on the run which am sure that they will be apprehended or neutralized in the nearest future.

There's no gainsaying the fact that it was same gang of bandits that attempted to over run the Umuguma police station were the same people that met their Waterloo in Omuma because it was same mode of operation they exhibited in both places....

The Camera footage gotten from the Umuguma police division showed clearly the faces of the Four villains that succumbed to the more fire force of the security agents stationed at Omuma Police division an indication that the rest will be caught because their Facial ID has been been gotten, all thanks to the CCTV footages gotten from both divisions.

The government of Imo is poised to protect the law abiding citizens of the state while advising the hoodlums, their sponsors and cheerleaders to relocate to another place for Imo will never be comfortable with them.

As a Concerned Imolite, I will advice all youths to avoid the temptation of being used as cannon fodder by those who does not mean well for them. It will be appropriate to request their kids to lead in all the violent actions because both of you passed through the same process of birth and they also have blood running in their veins.....

AUSTIN AMADI IKOKWU

Imo State Government Special Announcement

This is to inform all indigenes and residents of imo state that Government has not authorised any public holiday or sit at home across the state,either today, Monday,March 21,2022 or any other working day

Consequently, everyone is advised to go about his or her normal duties.

Civil servants are particularly advised to ensure that they are in their offices discharging their responsibilities. Those who abstain from duty without authorisation will be sanctioned accordingly

Government hereby assures all indigenes and residents of adequate security as they go about their lawful activities.

Hon Declan Emelumba
Commissioner for Information and Strategy.

Uzodinma blames bombing of Obiozor's home on politicians

Imo State Government has condemned the early morning raising of the home of the President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Prof George Obiozor by those it described as political bandits.

In a statement he personally signed, the state GOVERNOR, Senator Hope Uzodinma regretted that desperate politicians who believe in violence were yet to sheath their swords inspite of repeated appeal to that effect.

Uzodinma described the attack on the country home of Prof Obiozor as cowardly and height of desperation.

He vowed that the government was already working in concert with security agencies to identify and punish the perpetrators.

He bemoaned the incessant resort to violence in settling political differences by some politicians in the state, and warned that the government would no longer condone such banditry.

According to him, The time of those who unleash this kind of mayhem in the state is over. We shall hunt them down to face the full weight of the law".

Uzodinma wondered why the bandits should attack the home of a man who is not a politician but a statesman working for the good of the entire Igbo race.

He said it was shameful that both the sponsors and perpetrators of the violence deployed their malicious attack on an innocent man.

While commiserating with Prof Obiozor on the burning of his home,he assured imo people that Government will continue to do all within its Constitutional power to protect lives and property in the state.

Uzodimma fulfills pledge to sponsor brilliant student abroad for studies

Imo state government has fulfilled its pledge to sponsor a student from the state to any University of her choice after she recorded 9 As in last year's SSSCE examination.

The girl, Miss Confidence Chinasa Nwaozuzu from Amuzari in Isiala Mbano LG of the state secured admission to study medicine in Georgia University,Eastern Europe.

Apart from her tuition and accommodation the state governor Sen Hope Uzodimma, yesterday, paid for other expenses that would make her studies smooth.

A statement by the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Hon Declan Emelumba, said the governor fulfilled the scholarship pledge to encourage other brilliant Imo students to excel in their studies.

Emelumba recalled that when Uzodimma heard of Nwaozuzu's exploits in the WAEC examination,he immediately invited her to Government House to celebrate her as a pride of the state.

"The governor was very excited and he promised to train her in any University of her choice whether in Nigeria or abroad. As God would have it, she secured admission to Georgia and His Excellency has accordingly redeemed his pledge",he explained.

The commissioner urged Miss Confidence Chinasa Nwaozuzu to represent the state well by excelling in her studies.

According to him," the governor expects this academic prodigy who came third in the WAEC examination nationally to keep high the flag of Imo state in Georgia.

He noted that the prosperity Government of Senator Hope Uzodimma not only encourages academic exploits among the youth but dedication and hardwork.

He said the state will be responsible for the entire duration of Nwaozuzu"s six year academic programme and wished her success and good health in Georgia

HON. PHILIP EJIOGU APPLAUDS GOV. HOPE UZODIMMA'S COMMISSIONING OF ACHARAUGBO FARM


Hon. Philip Ejiogu who is the Member Representing Owerri North State Constituency at the State House of Assembly has showered encomiums on Gov. Hope Uzodimma on the Commissioning of the Acharaugbo Livestock farm in Emekuku.

The Emekuku born PDP lawmaker spoke without sentiments. He said that since he was a child he had always wished that the farm will one day become operational and lauded Gov. Uzodimma for the taking the bold step towards reviving the farm.

Hon. Ejiogu made it clear that as an opposition lawmaker, it is right to stand on the path of truth and will always appreciate Gov. Hope Uzodimma for the good things he has been doing irrespective of party affiliation.

The lawmaker extolled the political maturity exhibited by Gov. Hope Uzodimma since he assumed office, saying that any other person would have politicised the farm and allow it go into extinction but against all odds he allowed the true desires of the people to prevail.

He added that since the Governor had taken it upon himself to deliver on what he, as a lawmaker promised his people, he will therefore, ensure the provision of local security for the farm.

He further thanked the Governor for attracting the Federal Government project to his hometown despite his political affiliations.

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GOVERNOR HOPE UZODIMMA COMMISSIONS ACHARAUBO FARM ESTATE

....partners with NALDA as FG approves N18b investment in the reactivation of Songhai Farm in Imo State.


The Shared Prosperity administration of His Excellency the Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodimma has yet again, proven his dedication and commitment in his industrialization policy in Imo State through economic diversification into Agriculture as he commissions the Acharaubo Farm Estate today, at Emekuku in Owerri North Local Government Area of Imo State.

The Project which is in partnership with the National Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA), a Federal Government agency, is and investment of the State that had been abandoned for over 30 years now.

With over 35 hectares of land, the Acharaubo Farm Estate currently has six poultry houses with 18 pens that contain about 10,000 birds, three goat houses with 196 goats, three pig houses containing 108 pigs, three solar-powered boreholes, access roads and drainage, as well as solar-powered street lights. Just like other NALDA farm estates, the target of the Acharaubo Farm Estate is to create job opportunities for the youths and women of the community.

This and other endeavors of the Imo State Government in economic diversification into Agriculture, would no doubt complement existing State policy on Agriculture and boost economic activities in the State.

Speaking during the inauguration, the Chief Executive of NALDA, Prince Paul Ikonne, commended the Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma for partnering with the agency in this unprecedented achievement which would in turn create employment for the host communities and the State at large.

On the same note, it was made clear that the President has approved an investment of N18 billion in the reactivation of Songhai Farm Project in Imo State. The industrialization drive of the Shared Prosperity administration is gradually gaining momentum with these monumental records in Agricultural investments.

His Excellency, the Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodimma expressed appreciation, on behalf of the State, to His Excellency President Muhammadu Buhari for aiding the harnessing of great Agricultural potentials in the State towards economic growth. The Governor reassured the people of Imo State, his administration's continued strive for a better Imo State.

MCC ROAD CONSTRUCTION WORK IN PROGRESS

The MCC/Uratta Road in the Owerri Capital City of Imo State has been experiencing massive construction away from its previous deplorable state, which had exerted untoward hardship on the residents and road users.

The contractor handling the project continues to deliver quality work at a steady pace. The dual carriage road now has an effective drainage system to curb erosion control.

Upon completion, the rehabilitation of this road would improve economic activities and urban development from the Headquarters of Owerri North LGA to Owerri Metropolis.

This is one of the landmark signatures of the aggressive Urban Renewal programme of the Shared Prosperity administration of His Excellency, Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodimma. The programme is geared towards restoring the beauty of Imo State and improving on its economic activities.

FMR PRESIDENT OBASANJO COMMENDS GOV. UZODIMMA ON DEVELOPMENTAL STRIDES

Nigeria's former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, GCFR has commended Governor Hope Uzodimma on the laudable developmental strides that Imo State is witnessing under his administration.

*The past President paid the compliment* during his *85th* birthday celebration, hosted by the first family of Imo State at the Banquet Hall of Government House, Imo State.

*Speaking on the sidelines of the celebration, the former President* called for improved engagements with genuinely frustrated militants members of society to de-escalate conflict and promote peace.

Governor Hope Uzodimma on his part, thanked the former President for *his support* and his political journey through the years. "Baba, as he is fondly called, remains a pan-Nigerian who has contributed greatly to the progress, development and unity of our nation."

"As he continues to enjoy the blessings of God with longevity, we will continue to tap from his wisdom in nation building and economic growth," *the Governor added.*

GOV. UZODIMMA ATTENDS THE 1ST 2022 CATHOLIC BISHOPS CONFERENCE OF NIGERIA PLENARY MASS

His Excellency, Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodimma today attended the Opening Mass for the First 2022 Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria Plenary Mass at St. Gabriel Catholic Church within the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria, Abuja.

The theme of the Conference this year is Fratelli tutti: path to Building Human Fraternity and sustainable Peace in Nigeria.

The conference brings together Catholic Bishops around the Country to pray for the purification of the Church and for the country’s rebirth.

SEN. FRANK IBEZIM CARRIES OUT MEDICAL OUTREACH IN OKIGWE LGA

Sen. Frank Ibezim who is representing Imo North Senatorial District in the National Assembly has matched his words with action as the 6-day medical outreach was kick-started today in Okigwe Local Government Area at the designated centers across the local government.

The medical outreach which was carried out simultaneously at Amosu Health Center, Umualumoke Health Center and MCH Health Center all in Okigwe LGA witnessed an influx of men, women and children in their various age groups who were attended to by trained medical personnel in different areas of health as prescribed drugs were given to them free. The medical practitioners took their time to listen and attend to the various health challenges of the people as well as used the opportunity to educate them on healthy living.

The beneficiaries of the free medical outreach from the area couldn’t hide their feelings as they appreciated Sen. Frank Ibezim for delivering on his campaign promises and described the medical outreach as timely, especially for the elderly who may have some underlining sicknesses without adequate resources to seek for medical attention.

The 6-day medical outreach is slated to run from today 1st to Sunday, 6th March, 2022. With Okigwe LGA taking the lead, other LGAs in the zone will follow thereafter, with ihitte uboma being the next in line.

GOV. UZODIMMA RECEIVES NGOR OKPALA PEOPLE ON A SOLIDARITY VISIT & PRESENTATION OF NEWLY ELECTED IMHA MEMBER

His Excellency, Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodimma, today, received the Ngor Okpala people on a solidarity visit and presentation of the winner of the Imo State House of Assembly Bye-Election, Hon. Blyden Amajirionwu at the Sam Mbakwe Chamber, Government House, Owerri.

The revered Chamber was indeed heated up by excited men and women of Ngor-Okpala for Governor Hope Uzodimma, creating the enabling environment to exercise their civic rights for their liberation.

His Excellency, Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodimma in his address expressed his joy to God for harkening to the supplications of the reasonable people of Ngor-Okpala.

Governor Uzodimma stated that the labour of the people of Ngor-Okpala will not be in vain. He added, "I will send an executive bill to the Imo State House of Assembly to add Ngor Okpala to ISOPADEC."

The Governor charged the leaders of Ngor-Okpala to remain united and revisit him with a comprehensive development plan for Ngor-Okpala. He added, “with the new commitment and passion, I see a new Ngor-Okpala”.

The leader of the delegation, High Chief T.O. Ekechi commended the Governor for being a true father to the party and availing the enabling environment for the liberation of the age-long imposed Ngor Okpala people.

A number of the leaders of Ngor-Okpala present were: Hon. T.O.E Ekechi ( High Chief); Okenze Blyden Amajirionwu; Bar. Eche George E.U; Barr. Enyinnaya Onuegbu; Prof. Boniface G. Nworgu ( Hon. Commissioner); Hon. Mayor Obinna Nweke ( IMC Chairman); Atty. Dr. Mathew Nwogu; Hon ( Chief) Ekeh Chidi; Ethelbert Okere; Engr. Benard Nnaji; High Chief Val Okere; Pastor. Tony B. Azuh; Hon. V. Gozie Nwachukwu and many more.

Key Government officials present were: the Deputy Governor, Prof. Placid Njoku; Deputy Speaker, Hon. Amara Chyna Iwuanyanwu; Chief of Staff, Sir Barr. Anyaehie, Commissioner for Information, Hon. Declan Emelumba; SA on Special Duties, Nze Chinasa Nwaneri; SA on New And Electronic Media, Mrs. Nneamaka Okafor; SA on Youth Affairs, Hon. Eric Uwakwe and many more.

VICTORY AND POWER RETURN TO NGOR OPKALA PEOPLE AS INEC DECLARES APC CANDIDATE WINNER

Yesterday, the battle between imposition and democracy ended with a victory for Democracy at Ngor Okpala following the declaration of Amajirionwu Blyden Okanni of the All Progressives Congress (APC) by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), as the winner of the just-concluded Ngor-Okpala State Assembly bye-election.

It was indeed a clear victory for Hon. Amajirionwu Blyden Okanni of APC who polled 9,248 to defeat Jeff Nwachukwu of the PDP who polled 7,071 votes.

The joint security forces are to be commended especially following the continuous patrol of the Police Commissioner, CP Rabiu Hussaini who ensured the peaceful conduct of the election with no violence or casualty recorded.

The Eleven (11) registered political parties that participated in the election were: the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), All Progressives Congress (APC), All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Labour Party (LP), the Young Progressives Party (YPP), Zenith Labour Party (ZLP), National Rescue Movement (NRM), New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Allied People’s Movement (APM), Action Democratic Party (ADP) and the Social Democratic Party (SDP).

IMOLITES REPLY WIKE, DELIVER APC


Anyone following political events in and around Nigeria must attest to the fact that the Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike has always dished out unprovoked tackles on the Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma. Most of the unprovoked attacks are not based on issues of governance but on political party differences.

Governor Uzodimma known to be reserved and with measured with his words, has continually refused to join many other politicians in the country to trade banters in the media.

Known to make appearences or statements only after perfecting plans and arrangements for any endeavour, Gov. Uzodimma has continued to shame his detractors with his approach to issues.

Sincerely, it is counterintuitive to expect an emperor to be happy with the strongman and tactician who took away 43 oil wells from him. This is exactly the foundation of Nyesom Wike's hatred towards Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State as far as common sense goes. 17 of the wells currently under litigation with Imo State securing victory at the Federal High Court and Appellate Court now await final ruling by May, 2022 at the Supreme Court of Nigeria.

For many years, some oil wells in parts of Oguta, Ohaji/Egbema and Ngor-Okpala LGAs of Imo State have been credited to Rivers State, until the emergence of Governor Uzodimma who has now taken the bulls by the horn to recover them and set records straight. The National Boundary Commission have long done all the necessary assignments and with the imminent victory on the litigation, Imo is sure to have her Revenue Allocation reviewed upwards and stand a chance of making it to the big four in oil and gas production in the country. Unprecedented.

Wike had on Wednesday 23rd February 2022 said it would be a mistake for the Imo electorate to allow the current governor of Imo state, Hope Uzodimma, to return to power the second time, as governor in 2023. He said this in Owerri, during the reception organized by the Peoples Democratic Party PDP in the State, to welcome home the National Secretary of the party, Senator Samdaddy Anyanwu, along with the National leadership led by the National Chairman, Iyorchia Ayu.

He described the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, as unfit to rule the states and the country at large. According to Wike, “Nigerians are angry and frustrated because the APC has failed them and we should all unite and push them away and reclaim our positions both at the national and state level". He went ahead to declare that PDP will take over Imo State and should expect defeate in the Ngor-Okpala State Constituency By-Election.

These statements of Wike were however replied by Governor Hope Uzodimma who spoke through the Information Commissioner declaring that the re-election of Gov. Hope Uzodinma will be done by the people of Imo state who will not be influenced by rabble-rousers like Nyesom Wike. Imo Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Hon Declan Emelumba reacting to the statement credited to Wike noted that if the performance of Wike was an indices of the strength of PDP, then the party will never dethrone Uzodimma because the Rivers state governor is synonymous with unmitigated failure and crass recklessness even as he is a colossal failure and a megalomaniac whose posturing has left Rivers State poorer in the last seven years. He is a complete failure in governance and leadership and therefore is unfit to assess Uzodinma, Emelumba said.

For me, the king of all replies is the recent outcome of the Ngor-Okpala State Constituency By-Election which took place yesterday, the 26th of February, 2022 where the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) recorded a resounding victory with a win margin of over 2,000 votes. An election adjudged to be litmus test for the coming 2023 general elections giving the recent passage of the Electoral Act Amendment Bill by President Muhammadu Buhari and the Bimodal Verification Authentication System machines innovation of online transmission of result by the electoral umpire, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

Governor Uzodimma had months ago delivered APC the last two By-Elections that took place in the state (Okigwe Federal Constituency and Imo North Senatorial District) but the historic thing about the 2022 Ngor-Okpala State Constituency By-Election is that with the exception of 2011 elections, it was first time the People's Democratic Party would be defeated in a resounding manner. The Saturday election marked the first time defeat of the PDP since our nascent democracy of 1999 in many polling units of the Local Government Area. It's outcome has sent strong and shocking signals down the spines of the opposition PDP in the state.

Governor Hope Uzodimma recently announced that Ngor-Okpala has been earmarked for the Special Agro-processing Industrial Zones Project of the African Development Bank, a multi million naira Agro-processing project in partnership with the Federal Government of Nigeria billed to create thousands of job and produce export compliant Agro produce for the betterment of the Imo economy. Hope has demonstrated uncommon love for the people of the Local Government by meaningful inclusion in his government and determination to site projects that will turn around their socioeconomic circumstances being one the largest council areas of the state. This is even as Uzodimma has undertaken very many infrastructural development projects in the state, especially the roads, flood and erosion control projects, civil service reforms, agro revolution, fight against insecurity and so many others that have endeared him to majority of Imo people of goodwill.

Wike, Ikpeazu, Ihedioha, the PDP and their sympathizers have once again been shamed and defeated and have only resorted to cheap lies and propaganda on media spaces suggesting that the election was marred by violence and bloodshed as against the reality on ground which resonates a clear and keen contest devoid of violence which did not go their way like the yesteryears. It is also pertinent to point out the commitment, dedication of the APC, her leaders and members who campaigned vigorously to ensure the victory of Amajirionwu Blyden Okanni, the candidate of APC in that election and now the Member-Elect for the Ngor-Okpala State Constituency seat in Imo State House of Assembly. Imo people and Ngor-Okpala electorates have succinctly replied rabble rousers in the opposition, especially the drunken emperor.


Martin Okorowu is a Public Affairs Analyst and writes from Owerri.

APC WINS NGOR-OKPALA BYE-ELECTION IN IMO

The All Progressives Congress (APC) cruised to victory at the Ngor Okpala State Constituency Bye Election which held across the Local Government Area, with an early lead that was sustained till close of voting.

The election which started early hours of 26th February, experienced peaceful conduct across the various polling units, with few distortions which were controlled by the security operatives on duty.

The candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the election, Blyden Okanni Amajirionwu polled 9,248 number of votes as against he closest rival from the People's Democratic Party (PDP) who got 7,161 number of votes.

Having fulfilled the requirements as stipulated by law, the Returning Officer declared the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate's winner and returned him elected.

https://www.akelicious.net/apc-wins-ngor-okpala-bye-election-in-imo-state/

The Imo State INEC REC's allegations of wide spread violence in the Ngor Okpala IMHA bye-election (which include abduction of electoral officers and snatching of sensitive materials) is only being spreaded by some particular persons and you don't need to wonder why it is so.

APC clearly won this election but the drowning PDP as usual, will always look for something to hold on to. Prof. Chukwuemeka Francis Ezeonu is a well known ally of the Chief from Mbutu and is only doing what he is being paid for.

Good enough, he has also said that vote collated from unknown places will not count and that number of acredidated voters must tally with total number of vote cast as shown by the BVAS. We now wait on INEC to announce the authentic results in their possession.

-Obinna Kesta Anum

INEC Cautions PDP on Mutilating and Importing Anambra Result Sheets for Ngor-Okpala IMHA By-Election

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Saturday 26th, February 2022


The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has cautioned the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on its deceptive and anti-democratic act of mutilating and importing result sheets used in the last Anambra State gubernatorial election for the ongoing Ngor-Okpala State Constituency By-Election in Imo State.

Speaking to our correspondents in one of the polling units in Ngor-Okpala LGA, Imo State, an officer of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) stated that the activity of the media handlers of the PDP participating in the ongoing by-election has become an act of stupidity and sabotage of electoral processes in the ongoing State Assembly Constituency by-election in Imo State.

"We are disappointed in the disgraceful act of mutilation and fraudulent importation of election result sheets by the Peoples Democratic Party in this election. What we have seen is a situation where result sheets used in the last Anambra State gubernatorial election were mutilated and fraudulently imported to peddle propaganda in the ongoing by-election here in Ngor-Okpala. It is childish and we warn them to desist from it." - INEC

Reacting to the electoral process of the ongoing by-election in Ngor-Okpala LGA, a voter Mr. Nnamdi Okeh said the process is going well. "The election is going on fairly and peacefully" said Mr. Nnamdi Okeh

Other voters also said in unison that the election is going on well without any form of intimidation nor violence. They also thanked the Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma for not interfering in the electoral processes of the election but worked to provide a conducive environment for the by-election.

Imo By-Election: APC in early lead as results trickle in.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Imo State is leading across polling units based on results released so far.

The APC has been projected by Wazobia Politics to clinch victory in the highly consequential Ngor Okpala By-election.

Today’s election will not only decide the new occupant of the Ngor Okpala State Constituency seat at the Imo House of Assembly but finally settle the popularity contest that had raged between the APC and the PDP in the State since the emergence of Governor Hope Uzodimma.

Polling results so far released are:

ELELEM/OBIKE/OBIOMA WARD 2;

Unit 002:
APC 70
PDP 45

Unit 014:
APC – 68
PDP – 26
ADP – 1

OZUZU WARD 3

Unit 009
APC – 89
PDP- 49

Unit 017:
APC – 68
PDP – 46

EZIAMA/OKPALA WARD 4

Umuokoro Amato Hall (Unit 016)

APC – 96
PDP – 27

IMERIENWE/UPE WARD 5

Unit 002;
APC – 71
PDP – 28

Unit 003:
APC 61
PDP 20

Unit 009:
APC – 79
PDP – 68

Unit 011A and 011B:
Reg Voters- 938
Accredited- 167
PDP- 61
APC- 88

Unit 013:
APC – 67
PDP – 3

OHEKELEM/NNORIE WARD 8;

Unit 003:
APC 93
PDP 66

OBIANGWU WARD 10

Unit 004:
PDP – 41
APC – 98

Unit 008
APC – 61
PDP – 31

UMUOHIAGU/LOGARA WARD 11;

Unit 002:
APC 59
PDP 45
APGA 10

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STATE POLITICSImo By-Election: Voting Begins Early, As PDP falters

Published 22 mins ago on February 26, 2022By Admin

The By-Election to fill the vacant Ngor Okpala State Constituency seat at the Imo State House of Assembly began as scheduled at 8am across the constituency.

The early voting is credited to the early arrival of election materials by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

As of 7am Wazobia Politics observed the arrival of materials across most polling units with INEC staff setting up polling booths for the most anticipated election of the year in Imo State.

The by-election is being viewed as a litmus test of the popularity of incumbent Governor Hope Uzodimma and his Party, the All Progressives Congress (APC) following his ouster of former Governor Emeka Ihedioha of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) by a landmark judgement of the Supreme Court on the 14th of January 2020. The PDP has since then accused the Governor of being unpopular.

The main contestants in the today’s By-Election are Amajirionwu Blyden Okanni of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Emeka Nwachukwu of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Christopher Nwaiwu of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA).

Based on feelers from the ground, early voting and barring any issues, Wazobia Politics projects Amajirionwu Blyden Okanni, the candidate of the APC to carry the day.

Reports from the camp of the PDP as widely reported in the Constituency suggest that the fractured relationship and leadership tussle between chieftains of the PDP in Imo State, former Governor Emeka Ihedioha and Sen. Samuel Nnaemeka Anyanwu, the current National Secretary of the PDP may take a toll on its performance at today’s election.

Unconfirmed reports indicate that a faction of the PDP has endorsed and thrown its weight behind the candidate of APGA Christopher Nwaiwu. What the outcome of the endorsement will be seen at the end of today’s election.

*NGOR OKPALA DECIDES*

*PDP BUYING INEC STAFF DISCOVERED*

The public should take note that the People’s Democratic Party in collaboration with some unknown security men with a Hilux van were seen at Comprehensive School Umuhu, at the RAC center sharing envelops containing some amount of money to Inec staff and giving them instructions on how to rig the election today in favour of PDP

The public is hereby alerted to quickly take preventive measures at other RAC Centers.

The stern looking unknown security men did not allow people to come close to the area except you are an PDP official. Even ordinary members of APC were chased away except officials

I have alerted the Director EPM, INEC.

The Police authorities are hereby called upon to fish out these secret security men or we must set the youths after them

#NgorOkpalaDecides

NGOR OKPALA BY-ELECTION: IMO APC STORMS NGOR OKPALA

Ahead of the Ngor Okpala State Constituency by-election slated to hold on Saturday, 26th February, 2022, the good people of Ngor Okpala today received the entire APC leadership and stakeholders at the Community School Ntu for the grand political rally of the APC candidate, Okenze Blyden Amajirionwu.

The mega rally led by the Governor, Dist. Sen. Hope Uzodimma who was accompanied by Deputy, Prof. Placid Njoku, Speaker IMHA, Rt. Hon. Kennedy Ibe, State Chairman of the APC, Dr. Macdonald Ebere and other dignitaries was to show solidarity and support to the party’s flag bearer for the by-election as well as an opportunity to remind the people of the need to vote for APC and its candidate.

Speaking at the event, the Governor, Sen. Hope Uzodimma reminded the people of the biblical story of the lost sheep whereby the shepherd left the 99 sheeps in search of the one missing sheep. This he explained that since the inception of democracy in 1999, the people of Ngor Okpala are yet to enjoy dividends of democracy and that this election will be a turning point for the people.

The Governor explained further that the oil wells in Ngor Okpala was ceded to River State since 1999 which has been left unchallenged until he came onboard and since then has pursued the case up to the Supreme Court which he is very optimistic that the State will get a favourable judgement.

He assured the people of Ngor Okpala of his administration’s determination to use the resources from their land to develop the area and turn it into an industrial hub with the collaborative effort of their representative and promised that a vote for APC and its candidate, Blyden Amajirionwu is a vote for total and uncommon transformation of Ngor Okpala which the people will be grateful for in time to come.
Other highpoint of the event was the burning of the green caps by the former members of Ihedioha Youth Vanguard, Ngor Okpala Chapter. The youths drawn from across the local government said that they left PDP because their parents have decided to join the 3R government and can testify that the Governor is working.

Dignitaries that attended the event were the leadership and Honorable members of the Imo State House of Assembly, Sen. Frank C. Ibezim, Ngor Okpala leaders led by Chief TOE Ekechi, Sir. George Eche, Dr. Ethelbert Okere, Rt. Hon. Chike Okafor, Hon. Princess Onuoha among other personalities.

NGOR OKPALA BY-ELECTION: SEN. FRANK IBEZIM APPEALS TO THE PEOPLE OF NGOR OKPALA TO VOTE FOR APC


The Senator representing Imo North in the National Assembly, Sen. Frank Ibezim has enjoined the good people of Ngor Okpala to support and vote for APC and her candidate Okenze Blyden Amajirionwu on Saturday, 26th of February.

Sen. Frank Ibezim made this appeal at today’s mega rally in Ngor Okpala where he assured the people that Blyden Amajirionwu has all it takes to represent the people and as a man of integrity will put the desires of his people first before any other thing.

He added that Amajirionwu has a long record of selfless service and as a seasoned technocrat and politician he will put to good use these qualities in the business of legislation which will yield positive results for the people and maintained that Amajirionwu will change the tides through quality representation in no distant time if elected on Saturday.

Sen. Ibezim therefore assured the people of the dividends of having their lawmaker from the same party with the Governor as it will attract development and projects to the area as well as making the task easier and called on them to shun playing politics of opposition.

He further encouraged them not to be deceived by the antics of the opposition that has failed them in the past and says that Saturday is another opportunity to right the wrongs of 2019 as he is optimistic that the people will vote for APC.

“WE HAVE RETURNED THE PARTY BACK TO THE PEOPLE”, UZODIMMA ASSURES IMO APC STAKEHOLDERS.

His Excellency, Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodimma has assured Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Imo State of returning the ruling party back to the people.

Governor Uzodimma gave the assurance today, during the meeting held at the State Party Secretariat in Owerri, Imo State.

The Governor said the Gospel of the ruling party, APC, will be marketed based on the Government’s actions and drawn from the accomplishments of its Shared Prosperity mandate. He expressed delight that the Government rose to the leadership and developmental challenges and is working assiduously to address them.

“We will not only market our party as insurance salesmen who only talk. We will market the party from the actions and activities of the Government of Imo State so that the party will be more attractive to other States in the Zone”.

Governor Uzodimma used the opportunity to inform intending party members that the door of the APC in Imo State is open and that the Party is more united than it had ever been.

“Everyone must play the role of moving the party forward, shared prosperity comes with shared responsibility”, said Governor Uzodimma, as he harped on working to bring development to the entire State, including the Ngor Okpala people.

Speaking earlier, the Imo APC Chairman, Dr. Ebere Macdonald, commended Governor Uzodimma for the massive support and unity that he inspires within the Party.

He assured party faithful of a healthy and improved reward system that gave credence to their exceptional contributions to its success.