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Obi odidika could you please write your words, as there's tendencies that in this global village there could be some who are deaf and dumb here who can neither hear you not make voice notes.

Obi odidika your activities are orchestrated by the following;
1. You are piper: your pay Masters dictate your tone. Thus he who pays the Piper dictates the tone.
2. You have been lodged and fed just to steer up waters in okwuabala. He a contractor for local fueling of disunity in okwuabala of which whenever there's no quarrel in okwuabala you starve. No wonder you shamelessly shout by 8am every morning when they ring the bell for your feeding like children living in dormitry.
3. You don't live in okwuabala. You neither have house here or perform any burial or marriage with anyone here in okwuabala that's why you sworn to destroy okwuabala.
4. You are the epilepsy in this community. Have you not bordered why no one will have anything to do with you in okwuabala?
5. You are an African traditional worshipper and a native doctor who claims to cure madness but hasn't cured his own madness yet in your deep folly chose to blasphemously call an ordinary pastor and servant of God "The Jesus Christ of our time" yet no one in your camp has told you to withdraw that word because of the fear of losing what they gain in praise singing.
6. N'ezuzu onye iberibe.... I have no time to make jest with palace clown and a clout chaser. You don't even exist in okwuabala and you can never be.
Refrain from blaspheming the entire Christendom and the entire okwuabala. You are above 50 years but couldn't take an ordinary chieftaincy title yet you continuously put mouth in royalty a cristal and renowned ofeke.

Any time you use that your smelling bucal cavity to call yourself the mouth piece of the gods that your mouth will rotten. How will the gods speak through an ofeke and an alien.

Even the person you are supporting becomes the Eze, he would be mentally ill to appoint you anything more than ordinary community village coordinator or provost marshal. That's your greatest ambition. Body guard for two decades yet still proud to remain. Ocha ka omaka...Ajo nwa siri owerre ba nne ya afo...

Elders In Council of Okwuabala Welcome Bore Hole Project By A Philanthropist...

Another remarkable project have been proposed by a philanthropist who out of love has concluded an arrangement to dig a bore hole in the land of Okwuabala.

This was made clear two days after the inauguration of Six member council of the the town union ably led by Nze Dr Osborn Okuma as the Acting President General of Okwuabala Autonomous Community Orlu.

He posited that as soon as rain subsided the project will commence effectively without delay and every arrangement had been put in place. He noted that the Philanthropist had visited the sight for on the spot assessment with some youths and the elders in council

Ag PG Okuma urged everyone to remain calm, peaceful, productive, shun violence and love one another. Dr Okuma further extend hands of fellowship to other spirited individuals to reciprocate the gesture by coming down to develop the community.

If executed, the bore hole will be the second bore hole Okwuabala had dug while the first one had gone moribund due to lack of maintenance. He promised to fast track some projects which the community will benefit from.

Chukwuka Agukwe
Financial Secretary Okwuabala Community Council

Elders In Council of Okwuabala Welcome Bore Hole Project By A Philanthropist...

Another remarkable project have been proposed by a philanthropist who out of love has concluded an arrangement to dig a bore hole in the land of Okwuabala.

This was made clear two days after the inauguration of Six member council of the the town union ably led by Nze Dr Osborn Okuma as the Acting President General of Okwuabala Autonomous Community Orlu.

He posited that as soon as rain subsided the project will commence effectively without delay and every arrangement had been put in place. He noted that the Philanthropist had visited the sight for on the spot assessment with some youths and the elders in council

Ag PG Okuma urged everyone to remain calm, peaceful, productive, shun violence and love one another. Dr Okuma further extend hands of fellowship to other spirited individuals to reciprocate the gesture by coming down to develop the community.

If executed, the bore hole will be the second bore hole Okwuabala had dug while the first one had gone moribund due to lack of maintenance. He promised to fast track some projects which the community will benefit from.

Chukwuka Agukwe
Financial Secretary Okwuabala Community Council

OKWUABALA Gets a town union leadership.

The people of Okwuabala in Orlu LGA of imo state has being urged to live in peace with one another and shun hatred and in- house fighting in the course of producing a New Eze in the community.The Chairman,Okwuabala Elders Council,Justice FC Abosi (Rtd)gave this advised while inaugurating the acting President General and it's council members at OPU hall in Okwuabala community on 29 of October 2024.

Justice Abosi explained that with this inauguration today,a new set of leaders has emerged and expressed his confidence in the qualities of the appointees,why urging them to work as a team.


Rtd Justice FC Abosi whom is a formal President of imo state customary Court of appeal,further advice the people of Okwuabala to countinue to live in peace and harmony until the emergency of a new traditional ruler.

He urged the new town union executives to work in collaboration with the council of elders,which is the highest decision making body in Okwuabala autonomous community in other for them to produce a new Eze as soon as possible.

It will interest us to know that Okwuabala is one of the communities in imo state whose traditional stool is still vacant as a result of the death of their traditional ruler.

He further explained that it's only government that gives staff of office and letter of recognition stressing that all the Eze Elect will be given equal opportunities until the governor decides to hand over it's favorite candidate.


After administering the oat of office to the acting President General and it's members,one of the the legal Adviser's of Okwuabala Autonomous community,Bar Chinedu Okwe advised them to carry every faction along, emphasizing that what Okwuabala was looking for might come through them and appealed everyone to be peaceful and go about their normal businesses without fear or favour.

The new acting President General of Okwuabala Autonomous community, Nze Dr Okwuoma Osborn Chukwuebuka, thanked everyone for coming together to reclaimed their community and for allowing Peace to come back to Okwuabala.He promised to guard and guide the community jealously,

Why promising that the sacrifices of the founding fathers of Okwuabala shall not be in vain.

he equally promised to be neutral in the Ezeship tussle and allow the government to select from the list of the four Eze Elects whom have gone to the local government council for their presentations.He posited to achieved the following,(1) peace and progress of Okwuabala and her people (2)human and materials development (3)education(4)skill acquisition and youths empowerment.

In her own speech,the woman leader,Lady Chioma Ukwe,on behalf of the woman folks expressed their happiness over the event,why disclosing that the women wing on their own side are working tirelessly to contribute to the development of Okwuabala and appealed for peace to enable them carry out their projects. She congratulated the new acting President General and it's members and prayed God to give them wisdom to pilot the affairs of the community.

In his own Contribution,Nze Adinigwe Tobias thanked Justice Abosi immensely for acting fast to salvage the community that had almost fallen apart as a result of Ezeshi struggles,he attributed the problem of Okwuabala to non representation and lack of government interface because of the former president general and it's leadership style. He thanked the prime Minister(special duty) for standing firm while calling on the elders council to countinue to guid the community against those that want to cause crisis in the community.

Other remarks where taken from the youths and a representative of council of Chiefs among others.

Meanwhile,everyone present highlights on peaceful coexistence, sharing with one another and freedom of speech.

The event where witness by a large crowd of elders council members,kindred Chiefs,youths and women.

The Newly National Executive Council members are.

1, Nze Okwuma Godson Osborn Chukwuebuka - PG
(Okwanwoke Village)

2, Chibuzo Ozuo Secretary
(Umundum Village)

3, Comrade Chidozie Anuebu,PRO (Umudim Village)

4,Chukwuka Agukwe financial secretary
(Umuegere Village)

5,Odinaka Ememe,Provost
(Umudim Village)

6,Ikenna Okwe treasurer
(Ebenezer Okwu)

What comes to mind is the administrative control over many reported issues bordering on advancing the course of championing the 3mantra of the present administration. Ozuomee the unchallenged candidate of APC. has shown the world his managerial skills having assumed many offices both at the state level and local level.

Born of Ihioma, the clan that has not occupied the seat as the executive chairman of Orlu made it easier to represent and control.

Now old Tinubu

Is this man alright or what. You have messed up with Nigeria and you shall regret

[quote author=chatinent post=121962218]It's funny how the APC as a party strategically convinced some Yorubas that the Igbos wanted to overtake Lagos through another Yoruba man in 2023.


APC 10 - 0 Hungry vulnerable Nigerians[/quote



It's a pity

Taaaa go and rest. Since 1999 you have been in power

Your number wasn't going

What is a Successful Leader?
Here are 10 qualities of good leaders. They:

1. Possess Self-awareness
One of the most important qualities of a good leader is self-awareness. The leader needs to be constantly aware of how they are acting, what they are saying and what message their nonverbal communication is sending. Although they may not always realize it, team members constantly observe leaders and model their actions and reactions by how they see the leader react.

This is especially important in times of change or extreme stress. Employees will look to the leader for formal and informal guidance on how to react to the change or stress and consciously or unconsciously react in the same way.

Think about how you respond in situations of unexpected change or stress. Is this the way you want to respond?

2. Garner Credibility
Research by James M. Kouzes and Barry Z. Posner suggests that credibility, or the ability to be trusted, is one of the most important characteristics of a good leader. Leaders gain credibility and team members’ trust by doing what they say they will do, holding themselves accountable for their words and actions, and putting the needs of the team before their own.

Gallup reports that employees who don’t trust their leaders are more likely to leave the organization than those at organizations with a high trust culture, making credibility one of the most important qualities of a good leader. When leaders are not credible, team members are not likely to trust them.

How can you demonstrate to your team that you are credible? How do you earn their trust?

3. Focus on Relationship Building
Early management researchers assumed that the most important element of the workplace was the work itself. They conducted studies and developed systems meant to increase employee productivity but did little to address the human elements of employees. Contemporary leadership theories take a more holistic approach to the workplace and include the human elements of employees, including their need to form relationships with team members.

As human beings, employees are not able to bring only the part of them that does the work to their organizations. They bring their entire selves which is why leaders need to be excellent relationship builders in all areas of the organization.

Think about your current workplace relationships. Who else can you connect with?

4. Have a Bias for Action
There are some leaders who talk a good game but never do anything other than talk. Good leaders are those who talk about what needs to happen and then do something about it or have a bias for action.

Leaders with a bias for action do not freeze in times of uncertainty or when a decision needs to be made. They courageously decide and act and hold themselves accountable for their decisions and actions. Someone has to take the first step, and these leaders are the ones taking it.

Do difficult situations or decisions cause you to freeze, or are you an action-taker?

5. Exhibit Humility
Humility is a word that is easily misunderstood. Individuals who have humility tend to not be overly proud of their work and accomplishments and do not believe they are better than others. In other words, humility is not thinking less of ourselves, but thinking of ourselves less and of others more.

Humble leaders are not likely to take credit for others' work. They put the needs of the team before their own, and they are strong advocates for what their team members need. By focusing more on others than themselves, humble leaders gain the trust of followers and help them develop and grow beyond what they may have thought possible.

How much attention are you giving to the needs and accomplishments of others?

6. Empower the Team
A leader who empowers others unleashes their ability to act on behalf of their area of work or expertise and provides them with an opportunity to grow and improve. When a leader empowers a team member, they give them a set of guidelines to work in and then leave them alone to do their work.

For example, you may have had the experience of speaking with the customer service department of a store about a purchase you were unsatisfied with. When the customer service agent can give you a refund or discount on a future purchase without first checking with their manager, they have been empowered in their role.

Who are you empowering, either in or outside of work? Who can make some decisions without checking with you first?

7. Stay Authentic
Authenticity is acting in a way that represents who we truly are rather than trying to act like someone else. Leaders who act authentically show their true selves to their team members, and, over time, team members come to rely on the leader acting in certain ways.

For example, if one of the characteristics of the leader is patience, every time that leader demonstrates patience to team members, they are acting authentically. The more team members see the leader being patient, the more they will come to expect that no matter what they bring to the leader, the leader will respond with patience. Acting authentically is also a great way for leaders to build trust with team members.

Do you speak and act from the core of who you are, or do you try to act like someone else?

8. Present Yourself as Constant and Consistent
Good communication is key in a work environment, yet 18% of employers find their manager's biggest weakness is being a bad communicator, according to The Predictive Index.

Leaders whose words and actions are similar every time enable the team to not have to wonder or worry about how the leader is going to respond. Like with authenticity, leaders who speak in a constant and consistent way almost become predictable over time. The team comes to rely on the leader’s predictability which builds trust and reduces stress in the workplace.

How well are your teammates, friends and family able to predict your reactions?

9. Become a Role Model for Followers
Although they may not realize it, leaders are constantly being observed by followers. Team members watch to see how the leader responds to messages or events and model their own responses from what they see the leader do.

Good leaders are those who are aware that they are being observed by the team and set an example for them to follow. For example, if leaders respond in support of unexpected changes, over time team members will start to do the same.

Whether or not you are in a formal leadership role, you are likely a leader in some area of your life. What kind of role model are you for observers?

10. Be Fully Present
This one can be tough for leaders since they are often pulled in many directions at the same time. Being present for team members means that the leader is fully focused on what team members are saying, what they are doing and the work itself. Leaders who are not present are those who appear distracted by other things and do not give team members their full attention.

When leaders are present, they demonstrate their value of team members. There is nothing more valuable that leaders can give team members than their time, which can be done by being fully present.

To be continued...

Am so touched after watching the video where the lady was calling the lecturer daddy while trying to unclad her. A matter the lecturer should settle for both of them and make peace or beat the girl and let her go

Peter Obi’s acceptance speech as labour candidate.

Let Us Return Nigeria to Their Rightful Owners


I thank Nigerians; especially members of the Labour Party who have gathered here since yesterday to partake in the primaries to choose the person that will fly Labour flag in the forthcoming National election to choose the President of Nigeria.

History beckons. Nigerians remain hopeful for a national rebirth, which implies returning Nigeria to Nigerians – farmers, teachers and students, lecturers, artisans, workers, pensioners and over a hundred million poor Nigerians who are not sure where their next meal will come from.

Therefore, what you are doing today is a patriotic duty towards seeking the desired political emancipation of our dear country, which stands wounded by many years of cumulative leadership failure.

Painfully, our current dysfunctional system rewards unearned income and conspicuous consumption; allows university lecturers to remain on strike for months; keep our youths at home; and owe pensioners, who gave their patriotic sweat and their youthful energy to serve this country.

The despicable contrast is that those responsible for the mess -those elected to take care of them - have abandoned the national currency and are living in opulence and like kings, spend dollars to buy delegates as well as houses all over the world.Meanwhile, they owe most workers, lecturers and retirees.

Yes, our country stands hijacked by forces of retrogression. We are almost zero in all indices of development. As a result, our future, especially those of the youth and generations unborn is in ruins. We have become a laughing stock among other nations, including African countries where we were once revered.

As a party that represents the workers and masses of this great nation, we are people organised and working for our economic rebirth. As I am nominated today, I humbly proclaim that the journey towards the emancipation of the country has begun.

I note with humility that the journey is going to be a collective one that will certainly require the cooperation of critical stakeholders in our country, especially the youth, whose future has been thoroughly degraded.

I therefore thank all of you and call for your sustained support towards returning Nigeria to Nigerians from forces of bad leadership and retrogression. Such a noble tasks brooks no conscientious objectors.

I hardly use war metaphors for political analysis due to my belief that politics is not adversarial and not war. However permit me a little indulgence here, to relate what we are embarking on to the ancient battle of Thermopylae, where the Greek forces, conscious of fighting for the life of Greece held on against great odds in the defence of their country.

In the battle to re-take Nigerian, the odds are great and seemingly insurmountable, but with our commitment, patriotism and understanding that we are doing, what we are supposed to do for our country, lest she shall die, we shall move on discontent with what is and focused on enthroning what ought to be. In doing this, our battle cry shall remain: get your PVC and become part of this great libration!
Our governance mission will be twin-tracked. Secure Nigeria in every ramification: national security, human security, food security and tackling insecurity created by unemployment.

We will also seek to unite our nation by pulling our people out of poverty, and creating a new sense of nationalism and patriotism. Nigeria shall rise again: and her people will be proud to claim ownership of her patrimony. Doing so is in our collective national interest.

As I earnestly thank Nigerians for their faith in me. In the days ahead I will publish our governance manifesto, which will spell out our top governance priorities. I assure you that no region; state, local government or communities will be left behind.

I also assure you all that the struggle continues and that victory is certainly in sight towards the guarantee of a meaningful future for our youths and making this country a respected and viable member of a 21st century world, that places high value on production over consumption.


God bless you all and God bless Nigeria.

Peter Obi

A non Non Government Organization known as Catch Them Young has promised to provide necessary tools needed to fast track the method of cleaning homes by young entrepreneur body popularly called SweetHome Industrial Cleaning Services.

The Director of the NGO Mr Austin Chamberlain disclosed this in Port Harcourt while giving out some materials required to clean a house to make it easier and and save time while handling any job.

He called on the government to always spread their empowerment to younger generation who had developed skills and make them useful in order to curb or reduce unemployment in the country and keep youths busy by engaging them in one way or the other.

Some of the equipments received included Industrial airblower, reagents for stain removal and Hot water jugs among others

Your Highness ga nke oma! You would be remembered in this life time by all and sundry that knew you and shall be consumed by history by generations to come and beyond. Hence, we will keep you like lamp that keeps burning, even though that you have burnt part of your incense
We prayed to God to grant the royal family the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.

May his gentle soul rest in peace, Amen
Adieu our Highness

Adieu our Eze.
Adieu our Mentor.
Adieu my Uncle

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U appointed EFCC boss to clamp down corrupt individuals, despite the public outcry that the man was a thief. Have you seen how he looted the country. A hunter has became hunted

OK oo. But you demolished Agbakpa main market without given the original owner their stalls

As part of efforts to reduce maternal mortality and morbidity rate in Nigeria , The church of Jesus Christ of letter day saint in partnership with Uche Elendu foundation has revamped and equipped the moribund Echiele Otanpa community health center to aid women in the community.

Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia State who was represented by his commissioner for health Joe Osuji thanked Actress Uche Elendu and Latter days saint charities for their commitment toward improving lives of the people living in rural area.

Speaking during the commissioning of Echiele health centre and its equipment , Governor Ikpeazu said the gesture by the Two NGOs was a responses to his call for good governance.

Other prominent people in the state Lauded Uche Elendu for her commitment to charity works

"In demonstrating the response of the idea and persistence call by my government for the provision of infrastructural development the call become more expedience when it realized that the global effects of Covid19 pandemic has limited the capacity of the state in meeting her obligation to the people. Therefore commend the Uche Elendu foundation for the purposefulness in seeing those ideas that promote human welfare"

For the actress Uche Elendu it is a dream come true as her long time desired of putting smile on the faces of people finally come to reality.

" we therefore solicit for support in protecting and taking care of this facility. We did not only renovate the Echiele primary health center, we also provided hospital equipment like hospital beds, hospital foams, suction machines, vagina peculm, baby scale, adult scale, baby cut, kidney ditch, thermometer, delivery bed, malaria kits, HIV kits, stabilizer machines, pregnancy test hospital cottons lantern, bed sheets and supply of basic drugs "

The actress also provided potable drinking water for the people of her community and partnership with the latter days saint charities

The gesture according to the church of Jesus Christ of letter day saint will go along way in reducing maternal mortality and morbidity rate not only in the state but across the country.

" I have seen people who are very committed to helping humanity, Uche Elendu talked about the community, we have so many projects lined up but she insisted on Echiele community. It is rare to see this kind of people who worked to better their community with this am so grateful and happy"

The event also witnessed the provision of free medical care across Isukwuato Local Government Area of Abia State.

mine is Abia state

Late Ugoeze Bernadette Obioha inspired in me the benefit of coming closer to God. She was a mother everyone could have because of her advice.

When I heard the news of your demise, I broke up in tears because I promised to visit you.

My prayer for you is to have eternal rest in the Lord. It is heavenly gain, earthly loss.

Adieu Ugoeze
Adieu Mama

The family of Late Hon. Chief Augustine Ekwebelem Egbejimba of Okoroezike Umuezikeodu in Okwuabala Autonomous community console with the royal family of His Royal Highness Eze Richard Akanihu Obioha FNSE. KSM. of Umuegere Umuezikeodu Okwuabala Autonomous Community of Imo state on the cessation of existence of Late Ugoeze Bernadette Akuagwu Obioha nee Olumba.

Late Ugoeze Benedetta Akuagwu Obioha was an epitome of peace love and caring to the community.

She was a mother to all, a mentor, source of support, a social and strong pillar to the community.

Late Ugoeze Bernadette Obioha contributed immensely to the growth of the community through her constant prayers and love for Christ.

Mama, as we bid you farewell, our prayer is for God to reward you abundantly, shower you mercy and give you peaceful place in heaven Amen.

And to the royal family, may you find solace and strength in the Lord to bear the irreparable loss Amen.

Signed
Hon. Chief Richard T. Ekwebelem
Nwajiugo Nna ya of Orlu, for the the family.

16/08/2020. SOLIDARITY VISIT TO ORLU IMC
The people of Okwuabala/Ihioma political ward has paid a solidarity visit to the Interim Management Committee Chairman of Orlu local government area Nneoma Ifeoma Ndukwu at the council headquarters Orlu.

In a solidarity visit led by the APC ward chairman mazi Kezie Okeikpo said the purpose was to appreciate the council boss for a good work and enable her to initiate more projects in the area.

Mazi Okeikpo explained that the people of the area are thankful for her motherly care and to present themselves before her in one voice.

In his speech, The Managing Director of Medifes Surgical and Scientific Resources Limited Comrade Christian Ohakwe posited that the ward recognized the work of Council Boss who got into the office despite the recent economic challenges and political decay has remained the best local government chairman in the state under the able leadership of Senator Hope Uzodinma Governor of Imo state and also recognizing the efforts and selfless service of Hon. Chief Richard T. Ekwebelem to the people of Okwuabala /Ihioma political ward and Orlu in general.

Futhermore,The people of Okwuabala/ Ihioma political ward unanimously passed a vote of confidence to the IMC Chairman of Orlu LGA Nneoma Ifeoma Ndukwu (Ugosinachi) for the following reasons that she is an entrepreneur per excellence and employer of Labour in Orlu LGA.

The people of the ward said she has promoted the affairs of women through the Catholic Women Organisation in Orlu Diocese and has remained the best woman leader in partisan politics in Orlu LGA as well as the former Coordinator for women for change initiative during Goodluck Jonathans administration.


It was a day to remember as the people of the ward handed a gift to the ward LGA leader Hon. Chief Richard T. Ekwebelem also known Prince Nwajiugo Nnaya of Orlu. to present to the Council Boss.

Having presented their gift to the council Boss, they went further to pass a vote of confidence to Hon. Chief Richard T. Ekwebelem at the ward level for his good service to the people.

In his speech, Hon. Chief Richard T. Ekwebelem expressed gratitude to the Governor of Imo State Senator Hope Uzodinma For finding it worthy to appoint Nneoma Ifeoma Ndukwu noting that since assumption of office at the council, peace has since been restored in various wards of APC including Okwuabala/Ihioma ward and assured that the people will reciprocate by given her maximum support she needed to move Orlu local government forward.

He thanked the people of Okwuabala/Ihioma ward for appreciating him and Promised to do more in the near future more especially the change mantra of Recovery, Rehabilitation and Reconstruction( 3R) of the shared prosperity government.

A woman leader in the ward Mrs. Docas Ukwe emphasized that Nneoma Ifeoma Ndukwu as a woman has shown unshakable integrity, hard work, commitment in the midst of others and assured her of continuation in the office.

Responding, the IMC chairman of Orlu local government area Nneoma Ifeoma Ndukwu expressed joy and gratitude to people of Okwuabala Ihioma political ward for supporting the administration of Governor Hope Uzodinma.

She charged them to maintain peace always in the ward as the governor instructed as well have one common goal in the party by working with the leaders of the APC ward.

Nneoma Ifeoma Ndukwu promised to carry everyone along to enable her reach to the people at the localities for more development.

In a vote of thanks, the councillor representing the ward, Hon. Udechukwu Ozoemena thanked the council chairman and ward leaders who visited the headquarters noting that henceforth he will carry the people along in his administrative duties.

The high point of the visit were passing of vote of confidence by Okwuabala/Ihioma APC and some members of PDP and APGA as well as presentation of gift to the IMC chairman.

The visit has in attendance some of the strong leaders of the opposition party's in the ward, that presently joined, The All Progressives Congress (APC), Courtesy of the Good & Quality Leadership of our leader of the party in the Ward, In the Person of Chief Richard T. Ekwebelem.

The visit attracted other members such as Nze Aloysius Nwannam, Obuofor Bright Michael, Mrs Calister Emenike, Mr Obiajunwa Anaso, Obuofor Sylvanus Ezikeuzo Mr Alison Uche, Chibuzor Omeike etc others are Hon. Engr. prince Stanly Nwosu and Nze Okochi.

The ongoing road maintenance work going on at the failed spot of Dikenafai/Urualla road at Umuojishi, Isiekensi Courtesy of Ideato South LGA

I Prince Nwajiugo Nna Ya of Orlu, On behalf of my family and good people of Okwuabala/Ihioma Political ward in Orlu local government area of Imo state joyfully join the rest of the world to felicitate with our amiable working Governor of Imo state HE Dist. Senator Hope Uzodinma on this year's democracy day.

Since assumption of office, you have showned capacity, doggedness, commitment and focussed despite the challenges you met on ground more especially the way you are repositioning the roads, tackling security, making health a priority in the midst of covid 19

Sir, I don't have doubt in my mind that you are the the savour in human nature, you have come to work to make Imo a better state. Bravo!!!

God bless Nigeria
God bless Imo State
God bless Orlu LGA
God bless Okwuabala/Ihioma Political Ward

*FAKE NEWS: WHAT SEN. UZODINMA SHOULD HAVE DONE*

*_BY NWADIKE_*

Great leaders are respected, honoured, admired, not feared. In Imo state, those hangers on the Imo Governor Uzodinma calling out with threats, Intimidations and harassments on perceived opponents of his administration are the real enemies of the governor attracting him more hates.

It was on the Facebook page of the Chief Gadfly of Imo state, Dr. Modesty Virus M. Ezenwa that I first read the now ascribed "fake news" of the purported attempt, allegedly through a Bill sent to the House of Assembly by the governor of Imo state to regulate the Social Media in the state.

Thereafter, I also stumbled on other posts opposing the alleged Bill, including those with screenshots of the so-called Press Release purportedly written by the governor's Chief Press Secretary on the said Bill.

Following, posts and counter posts have taken over the Social Media highway with yours sincerely also wondering, if Mr. Ambrose Nwaogwugwu, the one being accused and detained as the master forger of "fake news" and "Press Statements" in the name of the CPS to the governor of Imo state, had been released from detention.

It's of note that the Imo State House of Assembly also issued a disclaimer to the so-called Bill, and I must say that I am glad the various reffutals from government quarters against the allegation.

"Fake news" anywhere should not be encouraged because it also endangers the citizenry. It makes it difficult for us to know when truly we should be on the run, or stay at our homes. The story in one of Chief Osadebe's musical album is worth referencing here. The character keeps deceiving his people with the shouting of Agu (Lion) invasion in the land when there was none available. But the day the lion eventually attacked, none of his kinsmen believed his alarm. The lion feasted on him.

I had previously opined in my previous article that arresting and prosecuting suspected "fake news" peddlers at this stage in his administration's life by Sen. Uzodinma was not the best move for a government still struggling with brand design. I remember warning that those who advised the governor to tow this line ill-advised him. But what I get for voicing out was threats and profiling of my Facebook account by agents of the government. Some had even threatened to send thugs after me as if dead and life rest in their hands.

The truth is that I do not wish another failure for my Orlu kinsman Governor. To continue to chase after Social Media ranters at a time he should be after the provision of good governance would amount to unnecessary exhibition of brutish tendencies. And will there be opponents, critics, "haters"? Sure, nobody can stop Imo youths from ventilating their problems on the social media. Infact, many eat from this street, and I had suggested that the Governor creates more jobs by employing more hands for his own image promotions on same street if he can't stand their heats.

Fact is that when you arrest one Ambrose Nwaogwugwu, you only cowed some people momentarily, but encourages more to hide under whatever means to continue to hit and attack negatively on the system.

Against the risk of being further threatened by those who are causing more image harms to the governor in the name of protecting him, or even being tagged one of the suspects "at large", I stand to urge that the Director-General of the PDP New Media, Mr. Ambrose Nwaogwugwu be released and continuation of his trial be suspended forthwith by the Uzodinma's administration.

Let's not pretend that all is well with the state at this moment. Some of us may appreciate reasons, especially at this Covid-19 pandemic burst, but certainly not all would see reasons not to grumble over the non payments of salaries to Civil servants, pensioners, contractors and even Government appointees.

Explaining these should concern the Uzodinma's administration most. Grumbling begets rumours, hence "fake news", propaganda and blackmails as weapons in the hands of opponents and aggrieved persons, including victims of these plagues are well naturally situated.

What the aides and image handlers of the Government may do, is to approach this problem of "fake news" (yes, it's a huge problem to the system) from more liberal dispositions. Arrange and organize Public Lectures, Hearings, Seminars, Shows, etc.through select government arms in the state ,where this problem will be discussed in a more friendly outmosphere without the usual military commands and warnings.
Who says Government in power and Shadow Government cannot sit and talk?

The Social Media has become a leveler where everyone who knows how to read and write is now referred to as a journalist, yet there is no doubt most writers do not really understand basic implications in most of what they write. Would it be something difficult to organize a workshop where select popular writers/social media influencers in the state, irrespective of political party affiliations, are hosted to basic tutorial on this vexed issue? Sure, the Attorney-General, the Information Commissioner and other resource persons can be invited to make presentations.

To reduce "Fake news" in the state, Government officials and information handlers must, themselves, first reduce the lies they dish out to the public. They should be more of diplomatic in their conducts. Diplomacy here, is the ability not to lie, but at the same time not to say the entire truths in most cases. When the people are adequatey informed, they would automatically decode "fake news" when they see one.

Similarly, synergies must be created amongst the various information leads of the Government which we all know are currently lacking. These heads are strange bed fellows mixing reggae dance steps with the Atiliogwu steps. The output has been disasterous and killing.

Opposition politicians cannot not oppose. If opposition does not oppose a government in power, what then should it do?. And anyone telling the governor that he can shut up the opposition is sure deceiving him.

But opposition can be managed when politicians in power see others as part of them, not as enemies as it's currently the trend in the state.

The governor should also look inward his political party and among his aides to critically ascertain where some of these fake news are coming from. A political party in power that has opposition "parties" within itself will sure have purveyors of "fake news" within it. PDP is not the only opposition party against the Government of Sen. Uzodinma. The APC is also in major opposition to itself in Imo.

The ideal thing at this stage is to release Nwaogwugwu and reduce opposition's strength by presenting positive and verifiable achievements, logic and saleable communication skills, not threats, intimidations and arrests against perceived opponents. Bruises are best to be treated gently.

*_Greg Nwadike GOC writes from Abuja and can be reached via WhatsApp only +2348099088443_*

PRINCE NWAJIUGO NNA YA OF ORLU COLLAPSED ALL THE PARTIES IN OKWUABALA/IHIOMA POLITICAL WARD TO ONE FORMIDABLE AND UNITED APC IN HIS RESIDENCE AT OKWUABALA ORLU.
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A stakeholder in Orlu politics Prince Nwajiugo also known as Chief Richard .T. Ekwebelem has collapsed all the political parties in Okwuabala/Ihioma Ward and make them as one formidable APC. He has also called on those parading themselves as Apex leaders in Orlu LGA politics to desist from such selfish act, noting that governance comes after any form of immoral political structures.

Prince Nwajiugo stated this in his home town Okwuabala during an APC meeting with party faithfuls and the decapees from other parties on how to move the party forward for the betterment of our people in the area.

He said a situation where the meeting of Okwuabala/Ihioma Political Ward was not called or signed by the member representing the ward in Orlu LGA should not be honored, pointing out that the Apex Leader in Okwuabala/Ihioma APC is Hon. Anthony Udechukwu.

"at this juncture, I want to plead to those who are causing more problems in Orlu local government to stop.if you truly love the Governor Most Distinguished Senator Hope Odidika Uzodinma the Executive Governor of Imo State you must believe and work with his template, be law abiding imolites and support the Governor HE. Gov. Hope Uzodinma in this shared prosperity government to move the state forward"

Prince Nwajiugo emphasized that the party has opened a new office to enable them carry out effective discussion and that many defectors from other parties has indicated interest to join the party (APC).

He urged everyone to shun politics of bitterness, blackmailing, acrimony and hate speech. He pleaded for them to love one another and come together to support this present administration of Senator Hope Uzodinma for the betterment of the political ward, communities and state at large.

Prince Nwajiugo called on them to get prepared for the upcoming congress in the state where men and women of proven integrity will be filled as the party holders.

He praised senator Hope Uzodinma for the fight against Covid-19, advising everyone to maintain social distancing, always watch their hands with running water, use of nose masks and hand sanitizers.

He also thanked the governor for working hard to restore the lost glory of the state which was eaten by the previous administrations especially the recent bill signed by stopping payment of pension to former governors, deputy governors ,speakers and deputy speakers.

Chief Richard Ekwebelem thanked Hon. Paschal Okorie, member representing orlu state constituency for his effective representation. He appreciated him for promising the ward a two million naira worth project due to massive support he got during an election

Hon. Chief Mrs Nneoma Ifeoma Ndukwu, SSA and IMC Chairperson Orlu LGA was not left out for her good job in bringing back peace in Orlu politics

At the venue, there were large turn out by those who graced the meeting despite the imprompt nature of the meeting. The meeting was attended by the member representing Okwuabala/Ihioma Ward in Orlu Local Government Area Hon. Anthony Udechukwu and some other leaders.

An Eagle Eyes News een, reports that the people commended prince Nwajiugo for saving the party at ward level from collapsing and from the hands of ungrateful politicians in the Community/LGA.

An Academician Mr Abumchukwu Nwokeji gave his support to the party and to Senator Hope Uzodinma for making good difference in Okwuabala, Orlu LGA and Imo State in general.


Chief Richard .T. Ekwebelem.
(IKENGA OKWUABALA)
AKU NA ESI OBI IKE.
NWAJIUGO NNA YA OF ORLU.

*THEY HAVE MISLED THE GOVERNOR*

*_BY NWADIKE_*

Throughout the weekend, a hitterto towering former Senator of my zone now the Imo governor has been trending on the cyber news world as a "Supreme Court Governor now in Imo state to gag the press, intimidate dissenting voices, cow opposition and suppress democratic institutions"

At the same time, and suddenly, a not too-well-known young man already described as a loafer by the government agents, and who just assumed office as the DG of the New Media directorate of the state's PDP has started gaining recognition as "the hero of free speech, defender of the press, mouth of the masses and promoter of democracy"

Imagine a boy they called a common "loafer" now trending along side an Executive Governor of my state, and possibly soon; just very soon, both shall be appearing before a court to argue on rights and authorities of Rights - Imo State Government VS Ambrose Nwaogwugwu!

In summation, all liberal dispositions known before now around Sen. Uzodinma have just been lost and completely thrown into a traditional pit toilet.

I do expect sincerely, someone to dispute my opinion here because that is the beauty of democracy, but suffice to state that I also have some knowledge of the governor and his public relationship with the press right from his days as a senator representing me at the Senate of the NASS. Sen. Uzodinma then was not easily given to media fliers around him.

I once had the opportunity of contributing to his media world while he was still with us at the PDP. In 2015, I was appointed as the Director of Media in his Campaign Organization (HUCO) in Orlu LGA.
While at the Senate, my two publications (Abuja Exclusive newspaper and Profile International Magazine) were regularly featuring his contents which he frequently obliged me, as if he was the publisher of those publications. He would simply smile over what the press wrote against him and moved on.

There was a certain activist who held him down in the media for several years. Someone else would have plotted to eliminate that writer for brandishing the senator of snatching and infecting his late wife with a certain disease. But Uzodinma ignored him and did not harm him.

I am also aware that some prominent names today in his cabinet had at most times led and sponsored dangerous media war against Uzodinma but he never as much as gave them audience. Today, they are even at the major front of misleading Uzodinma into fighting with a toddler. They have hijacked the Senator's brain box and like the goat set on the butcher's table for slaughter, they have started reeping him off in parts.

Perhaps this is where Sen. Okorocha is smarter than Uzodinma. Okorocha as a governor never allowed anyone to steal his shine. He often ignored those who dared and stooped to conquer them. He smartly avoided dignifying his pen opponents knowing that doing so would make them shine.

I had posited that arresting the PDP's New Media Director-General was ill-advised. The implication of that singular art is that the governor must now get ready to carry out more arrests. Opposition has now been emboldened, and like the popularity (Or should I say notoriousity) which the killing of the leader of the Boko Haram suddenly gave the group; like the popularity which the arrest of MNK by PMB also gave the Biafran agitation, the arrest of the PDP New Media DG is going to further give a major boost to the art of oppositions against the Uzodinma's administration in Imo state, and Nigeria in general.

How is it possible that Sen. Uzodinma was not fully prepared for opposition after desperately attempting the office of the governor for more than three times since 1999 and at a point led the most visible opposition against Chief Achike Udenwa in 2003? We were not blind at some of the strategies used then.

Who was not in the state when the former governor Ikedi Ohakim was called all sorts of names and many media lies and propaganda forged to discredit him? He was called Ikiri and his voice often cloned to produce what he never said. Who was not here when Okorocha was being called Okoroawusa? Okorocha simply responded by employing master propagandists to return media attacks for media attacks and the duo of the _Onwu_ writers matched the opposition.

Who was not here when lies and unverifiable trashes against Sen. Ifeanyi Ararume was trending? Have we even stopped running our fingers across our necks to signify a murderous ingenuity against his brand that we can't prove?

Who was not here when Uzodinma's boys led by a certain Fabian Ihekweme was issuing out lies and dangerous propaganda against Hon. Emeka Ihedioha and his administration? Did Ihedioha seek to finish the man who Uzodinma has today rewarded with a Commissioner's position? Can Uzodinma in his Catholic Church clothed immaculation vow that he had not sponsored any fake news, Propaganda or documents forgery against any business man or fellow politician?

Who was not here about two months ago when Uzodinma's agent allegedly forged the letter-headed paper of the PDP with the signature of the Secretary, Nze Rey Emeana and used it to issue a statement that the DG of the PDP's New Media team had been suspended? Who was not here when the Commissioner for Information of Sen. Uzodinma went out and told the world that Ihedioha embezzled Local Government allocations amounting to about N19.6b even when no proper investigations had been completed?
Is it not this government that has made itself the Market Master of the Oluwole market from where lies, fakes and forgeries also emanate from?

I should think that a government that is still struggling to win popularity among an injured and aggrieved people who strongly believe that their mandate was robbed would have strove to win love and acceptance through practical positive results, not through force or intimidations.

Reading some statements posted on his Facebook page by the State's Attorney General, Sir COC Akaolisa on the Nwaogwugwu's arrest and the involvement of the government, I have come to the conclusion that the advise to come this low on the Imo opposition may have actually come from the AG.

Chief COC Akaolisa's advise to the governor on this very act is to say the least, polluted with his natural emotional status which I can tell about him as a person, but an advise that is totally demeaning and ill. Akaolisa is a very emotional character that sticks deeply to what he believes in. Here, he is of the firm belief that the law is always applicable in every situation.

But soon, sympathies will continue to rise and praise singers of the governor today will begin to curse-sing him. Soon, freedom shall come the way of Ambrose Nwaogwugwu, Ndimo shall troop out to receive him as their new hero and kid Speaker.

Ambrose Nwaogwugwu shall be set free, either directly from the DSS cell or via the Court. But the governor would have learnt the wrong way that he cannot beat a child and expect him not to cry.

The street of opposition writing in Imo state has remained a hot one. Best way to contend it is by simply engaging your counter team and dismantle all fake news with practical truths, that is if you cannot snub them.

Another way is by shaming them with verifiable achievements as Ihedioha tried to do in his few months in office. Going after opponents with this sledge hammer would be a distraction and counter productive.

*_Greg Nwadike GOC writes from Abuja, and can be reached via WhatsApp only +2348099088443_*