Ebube Mbah Calls on Uzodinma to Account for 140 Billion LGA funds.

..Reels out Ihedioha's achievements in the LGAS

This Director General of Ihedioha New Media Center, Prince Ebube Mbah has asked the Government of Senator Hope Uzodinma to give account of over 140 Billion Naira accrued to the 27 Local Government areas of the state in the last 34 Months of his administration.

Mbah, who was a guest on NTA Owerri TV program "60 Minutes Live" made the call while reacting to questions on the preparedness of political parties ahead of the 2023 general and Imo governorship elections.

Prince Ebube Mbah, a member of the People's Democratic Party New Media Committee, stated that under six months of the PDP Government of RT Hon Emeka Ihedioha, the LGA system was revived.

"When my principal, Rt Hon Emeka Ihedioha was in office, there was a total revival of the LGAs, they received there money and executed flagship projects. Ihedioha's administration revived Imo Rural Road Maintenance Agency (IRROMA), LGAs procured one motor grader and one payloader per local Government for grading of Rural roads, Clock-In technology systems were introduced to checkmate laxity of workers, vehicles were purchased for principal officers of the LGAS, awareded the construction of Secretariat and Stadia to explore the untapped sporting skills in the rural areas, and even invested in what people call "stomach infrastructure".. today, those graders are no where to be found.. what has Uzodinma done with local Government funds in the last 34 Months..." Mbah queried.

The State Publicity Secretary of APC, Mr Cajetan Duke, who spoke on the side of the government, stated that with the Construction of Owerri-Orlu and Owerri-Okigwe roads, Gov Uzodinma has scored a passmark to deserve re-election. He however said the Uzodinma's administration is "conservative" in reeling out their numerous achievements to the public.

In the a swift response, Prince Ebube Mbah dismissed the credit of Owerri-Orlu and Owerri-Okigwe roads as the only major achievements of the Uzodinma's administration in 34 months.

"When they talk about Owerri-Orlu and Owerri-Okigwe roads, what they refused to tell us is that 55 Billion Naira was spent on 92 kilometres of roads, what this means is that they spent almost 600 Million Naira for one kilometre, an outrageous sum. And this is the only thing they can boast of in 34 months. Under six months, Gov Ihedioha awarded over 35 critical roads across the state, he also awarded 400 kilometres worth of RAMP roads across the 27 Local Government areas. It is shameful that Uzodinma is struggling to state his achievements in 34 Months with the FAAC allocation, Oil Derivatives, IGR, LGA funds and the heavy Debt profile he is leaving behind even as the 3R regime has started to wind down" Ebube Mbah Concluded.

WHEN SILENCE IS NOT GOLDEN

Since 14th January 2020 when the Supreme Court of Nigeria supplanted the electoral will of the good people of Imo State by removing me from office, I have maintained a studious silence, refusing to join issues with malcontents who orchestrated the judicial heist despite all the provocations.

I consciously yielded to the maxim that silence is golden, so as not to inflame passion in our Dear State. But there comes a time when silence is no longer golden. That time is now. It appears that some people are not satisfied with their stolen mandate. They want to drag me out by an orchestrated campaign of lies. And those carrying out this campaign of calumny against my person are doing so at the behest of the same man who was imposed on Imo State.

But I understand their dilemma.
Having succeeded in their evil plot of removing me from office, they realized that the bigger battle was winning the hearts and minds of the people. And that is proving difficult. That they have failed to endear themselves to the good people of Imo State in the last 34 months is why they are now desperate. And also becoming dangerous. So dangerous that they are now working with political renegades across party lines.
While in office, Emeka Ihedioha was their nightmare. But they have also realized to their utmost chagrin that even out of office, I have remained a bigger nemesis hence the unceasing campaign of calumny with the sole purpose of damaging my reputation and putting a wedge between me and Imolites. In doing this, there are no off-limits. They have forged documents, concocted voice messages, perjured and maximized the social media in throwing mud to see if anyone sticks.

They use issues that are very dear to our people in this nefarious project.
Two of such devious acts were a purported voice of me making threats and a letter, also purportedly written by me to the Honourable Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, advising him not to honour the Appeal Court judgement that discharged and acquitted Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra so as not to imperil the 2023 elections.

It is laughable and preposterous, knowing my background and predicament that I will be writing to the Honourable Attorney General of the Federation, asking him to continue to illegally hold on to Nnamdi Kanu even after a court of competent jurisdiction had discharged him. What benefits will such a letter confer on me in a matter of such public concern, sensitivity and volatility. How does that make sense?

If anyone should be afraid of a free Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, it is Hope Uzodimma. The fact that he and fellow characters will concoct such a letter shows the level they are prepared to go in order to hang on to the power they acquired through dubious means. While Nigerians are aware that those who can forge polling results for manufactured votes can forge anything, I have decided not to keep silent again in the face of this criminal defamation of my character because as we inch closer to the 2023 elections, the evil machinations will intensify.

I am not unduly worried, though, because our people know better. But we can no longer allow criminality to reign supreme. I therefore urge the security agencies to investigate those behind this blatant forgery and bring them to justice. Criminality should not be elevated to an art of governance. Imolites deserve better.

Hon. Emeka Ihedioha CON.

IGBOS ARE NOT SABOTEURS - Ihedioha

... Says Peter Obi has raised the odds for Ndi-Igbo

The former Governor of Imo State, Hon Emeka Ihedioha has debunked the news making rounds that he called Igbos who are not supporting Peter Obi Saboteurs. While addressing Newsmen yesterday at Akanu Ibiam International Airport Enugu, Ihedioha stated that the reports was the handiwork of mischief makers who use every opportunity to tarnish his soaring image.

“In my speech, I made mention of two political parties, PDP and the APC, I said that the presidential candidate of my party the PDP, stands a better chance to win the presidential elections. Nigerians have suffered a lot of evil from the APC administration and anybody supporting the APC to return to power is a saboteur to the progress of Nigeria” Ihedioha said.

He continued.. “Anybody who said I called those supporting Peter Obi saboteurs should produce the video clip. Peter Obi is my good friend for over two decades now, despite our current political differences, I am happy for what he’s doing because he has raised the odds for Ndi-Igbo, his aspirations have proven that indeed, Igbos are not second class citizens in Nigeria, even though I had wished he remained with us in PDP which is a mainstream party that has presence in every pulling unit across Nigeria, but I wish him well.”

“I am a pan-Igbo, nobody loves the Igbos more than I do. When I was the Governor of Imo State, you would recall that I revived the Ahiajuko Lecture Series which united the entire Igbos to collectively chart a cause for our interest in the Nigerian State. There is no way I could have called my brothers who desire good governance saboteurs”.. he said.

The former Deputy Speaker was at the Enugu Airport to receive the PDP Presidential Candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubarka for a South East PDP Stakeholders meeting which took place at the Base Event Center, Enugu

- _News Agency of Nigeria_

3 More APC House of Reps members Dump Party for PDP

Three more members of the House of Representatives on Thursday dumped the ruling All Progressives Congress , while another lawmaker defected from the Peoples Democratic Party.


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A Federal High Court sitting in Owerri, has today, rejected the motion on application of amendment

Samdady's led counsel confirmed to the court also that the ₦300,000 fine imposed on them in the last court has been paid to the defendants.

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For me, Nigeria’s greatest tragedy is that in the year 2018, its only validly realistic options for president are Buhari and Atiku. These are clearly not the best, or even the third best, Nigeria—or even northern Nigeria-- can offer. However, given Buhari’s irreparably manifest incompetence, I was willing to tolerate an Atiku presidency. Unfortunately, I’ve seen no indication that Atiku wants to be president. He is his own worst saboteur. Here are five quick reasons for my conclusion.

One, Atiku chose Dubai as his venue to hold a strategy meeting

Two, he said he would sell off the NNPC if he becomes president.

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Chairman of the Cross River State chapter of the All Progressives Congress , Dr . Mathew Achigbe , is dead .
Achigbe died in an auto crash along Afikpo Road in Ebonyi State in the early hours of Saturday while on his way back from a church programme in Enugu State .

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Ohanaeze N’digbo has denied adopting any candidate for the 2019 presidential election.

The visit of the presidential candidate of the PDP, Atiku Abubakar, to some Igbo leaders in Enugu was not facilitated by Ohanaeze N’digbo, though the president general and some chieftains of Ohanaeze Ndigbo were present.

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Former Chief of Staff to the Imo State governor, Uche Nwosu, has dismissed the reported endorsement of the Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, and his running mate, Peter Obi, by Igbo leaders at an Enugu summit recently.

He described the endorsement as “a designed plan to deceive the people that the Igbos rest their support with the PDP”.

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Aggrieved All Progressives Congress members of the House of Representatives have resolved to dump the party, following their inability to secure return tickets for 2019

Investigations showed that the resignation would be done in batches , beginning from Wednesday ( today ) on the floor of the House in Abuja .
One member , who has been prominent in the negotiations with the party for a return ticket , Mr Musa Soba , categorically told The PUNCH that the members would leave .

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No hope for Uzodinma, Uche Nwosu...
An FCT High Court, Bwari, on Tuesday adjourned hearing in the Imo state All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primaries tussle indefinitely.

The presiding Judge, Justice Othman Musa announced the adjournment after reading a petition against his proceedings, signed by one Bisike Chinaka, Deputy Chairman of the party in the state.

Like Rivers, Zamfara, APC may not have Governorship Candidate in Imo State with the crisis ongoing

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Breaking: Court Declares Senator Hope Uzodinma Wanted (Photos)

An Abuja Grade 1 Area Court of the FCT had on the 25th of September, 2018 ordered for immediate arrest of Senator Hope Uzodinma and 2Ors over criminal conspiracy, cheating and criminal breach of trust against Chitex Ventures Ltd and Chima Akuzie...

Senator Uzodinma is currently embroiled in a Political war with Governor of IMO State, Rochas Okorocha.

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The Count Charges totalled 11 in all, including Fraud, Theft, Illegal acquisition of Properties etc...

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) will file 11-count charge against Ayodele Fayose, former governor of Ekiti state, on Monday.

The charges seen by TheCable, include receiving illegal monies to fund his 2014 governorship campaign in Ekiti state and benefitting from proceeds of money laundering.
Fayose will be arraigned before a high court in Lagos.

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Sources close to The Leader of the Indigenous People's of Biafra has confirmed to The Eastern Telegraph that indeed Mazi Nnamdi Kanu is alive and will address his Supporters 6 pm tomorrow.

According to Mr. Uko Ugochukwu -Elliot, President of Igbo Youth Congress, Mr. Kanu Called him, thanking him for their prayers and steadfastness and that he would continue to be true to his agitation and never back down

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Osisioma Gas Explosion: Atiku Visits Site, Commiserate with Victims, Abia Government (Photos)

The Presidential Candidate of the People's Democratic Party Alhaji Atiku Abubakar Has Visited the Gas Explosion site in Osisioma Ngwa Local Government Area of Abia State.

Mr. Atiku used the Visit to commiserate with families of Victims of the unfortunate Gas Explosions and assured them of the readiness of the party to work towards alleviating their pains.

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The crisis in the Imo state chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) seems to getting worse

Convener of the APC Restoration Coalition in Imo, Dr. Theodore Ekechi, has said that contrary to speculations, the party is yet to choose a candidate for the 2019 gubernatorial election in the state.

Ekechi, who spoke to Daily Trust in Owerri on Tuesday, October 16, also said that the inability of Governor Rochas Okorocha to have his way in the ongoing political crisis in the state has exposed him as a paper weight in Imo politics.

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Outgoing Ekiti State Governor, Chief Ayodele Fayose, has said that the former Director General of the Department of State Service, Lawal Daura, twice asked him to support the government of President Muhammadu Buhari so that Fayose's party, the Peoples Democratic Party, would retain the control of the state.

The governor, who spoke in Abuja on Sunday night at a send-off party organised for him by his colleagues in the PDP Governors' Forum, said he turned down the request on both occasions.

He said Buhari's time is up

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The watch-list and restriction were put in place pending the conclusion of the cases against those affected.

Also on the watch list seen last night by The Nation are: ex-governors Saminu Turaki (Jigawa), Murtala Nyako (Adamawa), Adebayo Alao-Akala (Oyo), Gabriel Suswam (Benue), Rasheed Ladoja (Oyo), Orji Uzor Kalu (Abia), Danjuma Goje (Gombe), Attahiru Bafarawa (Sokoto), Muazu Babangida Aliyu (Niger); Chimaroke Nnamani (Enugu); Sule Lamido (Jigawa); Gbenga Daniel (Ogun); and Ibrahim Shehu Shema (Katsina).

The ex-ministers are Nenadi Usman, Bashir Yuguda, Jumoke Akinjide; Bala Mohammed; Abba Moro; Femi Fani-Kayode; and Ahmadu Fintiri. Others including...

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Vice President Position, South East Leaders meeting over Peter Obi ends in Deadlock

The meeting of governors and leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in South East zone of the country ended without any resolution regarding the nomination of former governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi by the presidential candidate of the party, Atiku Abubakar, as his running matter

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There has been Some changes in INEC last night.

INEC Moves Zakari from Operations to Healthcare, Welfare

Meanwhile, INEC yesterday succumbed to pressure by re-organising the chairmanship of five out of its 15 standing committees.

This sudden change saw Mrs. Amina Bala Zakari moved from her position as the Commission’s Chairman on Electoral Operations and Logistics Committee to Health and Welfare Committee.

The commission disclosed this in a statement by its National Commissioner, Mallam Muhammed Haruna, where he also revealed that none of the 89 registered political parties has submitted the list of its sponsored candidate.

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Breaking: FAYOSE in Trouble as EKITI House of Assembly Speaker is Impeached

The Speaker of the Ekiti State House of Assembly, Kola Oluwawole, has been impeached.

He was impeached this morning in a move spearheaded by the three All Progressives Congress’ lawmakers in connivance with some aggrieved Peoples Democratic Party members of the House.

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Imo APC Crisis Escalates As Court Sacks Uche Nwosu, Rochas Okorocha's Faction, Orders INEC to Recognize Hope Uzodinma As authentic Guber Candidate..

An Abuja High Court has restrained the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from accepting the name of any other person except Senator Hope Uzodimma as winner of the Imo State Governorship Primaries of the All Progressives Congress (APC) which held on October 1, 2018.

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I will Leave the PDP If... ~ Gov. Ayo Fayose

Governor Ayodele Fayose threatened to leave the PDP

The outgoing Ekiti governor said he supported Tambuwal’s presidential ambition

Fayose said he was in consultation with some persons before making his decision

Outgoing Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose, has regretted the failure of Sokoto Governor, Aminu Tambuwal, to emerge as the PDP presidential candidate at the party’s national convention held in Port Harcourt on Saturday. He also threatened to leave the party.

Mr Fayose, in a statement on Monday in Ado Ekiti, said he supported his Rivers counterpart, Nyesom Wike, to ensure the emergence of Mr Tambuwal.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), reports that former Vice President Abubakar Atiku picked the PDP ticket for the presidential race after scoring 1,532 votes to floor Mr Tambuwal who got 693 votes.

Mr Fayose, while reacting to the outcome of the primaryelection, said that he was reconsidering his membership of the PDP because of Mr Tambuwal’s loss.

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APC Senatorial primaries: Rochas Okorocha disgraces Hope Uzodinma, Wins landslide in Orlu Zone.

Rochas Okorocha Disgraces Senator Uzodinma, Wins APC Senatorial Ticket

Report reaching THE ESSTERN TELEGRAPH says the incumbent Governor of Imo State Rochas Okorocha has won the All Progressives Congress, APC, ticket for Imo West senatorial district.


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Exit Poll places Former Vice President Of Nigeria, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar as Having won the People's Democratic Party Presidential Primary Election Which held in Portharcourt, Rivers State.

The Former Vice President polled the Highest Number of Delegates Votes to defeat Other Contestants.

He polled the Highest Number of Delegates Votes followed closely by Governor AMINU WAZIRI TAMBUWAL of SOKOTO State who came second.

Below is the Result as announced by Governor Ifeanyi Patrick Okowa, the Returning officer for the Election.

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