Politics
Alleged age falsification: ‘Sack Chief Judge Chikeka’ — Imo Assembly urges Gov Uzodinma
The Imo State House of Assembly has urged Governor Hope Uzodinma to sack the Chief Judge of the state, Justice Theresa Ebere Chukwuemeka Chikeka, from office following her indictment by an ad hoc committee set up by the House to investigate the petition against her over an allegation of age falsification.
The members have overwhelmingly, voted in favour of the recommendations of the committee asking Governor Uzodinma to remove her from office for misconduct, pursuant to Section 292 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria as amended.
The House also moved that its resolution on the committee’s recommendations be forwarded to the National Judicial Council, NJC, for further necessary action.
The House had earlier set up a four-man ad hoc committee for proper investigations and detailed reports, following a petition brought before it, titled “Petition Against The Chief Judge of Imo State, Hon Justice Theresa Chukwuemeka Chikeka For Age Falsification Which Is A Grave Criminal Offence And An Act For Which Many Other Judges And Justices Have Been Summarily Dismissed And Some Are Currently Being Prosecuted By The Independent Corrupt Practices Commission, ICPC.”
The House Committee report on the matter indicated that the chief judge had adjusted her date of birth from October 27, 1956, to October 27, 1958. This action was described by the committee as misconduct and unbecoming of a public officeholder.
The House, in its resolution, stated: “Following the recommendation of the Committee and in keeping with the provisions of Section 292 (a)(11) of the 1999 Constitution as amended, which lists misconduct as one of the grounds on which a Governor, supported by a two-thirds majority of the House of Assembly, can remove the Chief Judge of a state. The Imo State House of Assembly has authorized the Governor to remove Hon. Justice Theresa Ebere Chukwuemeka-Chikeka from office as Chief Judge of Imo State.”
The committee, in carrying out its assignment, invited relevant persons and institutions who made oral and documentary submissions, upon which the committee made recommendations that were considered by the House’s Committee of the Whole.
According to the report, Justice Theresa Chikeka refused to honour the committee’s invitation.
The investigating committee, to ensure transparency in its task, invited the petitioners, Civil Society Engagement Platform, CSEP, which put up an appearance through its director of investigations, Ndubuisi Onyemaechi, and owned up to the petition. Also invited were Imo State Head of Service; secretary of Imo State Judicial Council; and Director of Administration of the Nigerian Law School. They were all contacted by the ad hoc committee to find out the actual date of birth the chief judge filled out on her form when she was admitted into the Nigerian Law School.
The Secretary to Imo Judicial Council, the Director of Administration at the Nigerian Law School as well as the Imo State Head of Service sent written responses to the ad hoc committee.
The submissions by all persons and institutions invited proved that Justice Chikeka adjusted her date of birth from October 27, 1956, to October 27, 1958.
Based on the finding, the four-member ad hoc committee concluded that her action amounted to misconduct.
Falsification of age is an act of gross misconduct for which several judges and justices, among other public office holders, have been removed from office in Imo State and other parts of the world.
Politics
Breaking: Diri Orders Autopsy on Bayelsa Deputy Governor’s Death, Warns Against Politicisation
Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has ordered an autopsy to determine the cause of death of the state’s Deputy Governor, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo.
Governor Diri gave the directive on Saturday while receiving former President Goodluck Jonathan at the Government House in Yenagoa.
Reacting to the incident, the governor condemned what he described as widespread misinformation and speculation on social media, warning against any attempt to politicise the deputy governor’s death.
“I want to make an appeal. I have seen people politicise his death. In Ijaw land, there is no enmity in death. Let nobody politicise the passing of our dearly beloved deputy governor,” Diri said.
“If anyone truly loves him, this is the time to show it. I have directed that an autopsy be carried out to reveal the cause of his death. There is a lot of nonsense going on on social media.”
The governor further urged the public to focus on mourning and honouring the late deputy governor, noting that the state government had declared three working days of mourning in his honour.
“If anyone is issuing statements to eulogise him, let it end there. Let us mourn him because Bayelsa State is in a mourning mood,” he added.
Governor Diri also called for unity and love among the people, reminding them of the inevitability of death.
Speaking during the condolence visit, former President Goodluck Jonathan described the late Ewhrudjakpo as a committed and dedicated individual who played a key role in the activities of his foundation.
“For me, he was someone my foundation and I will never forget. He represented the governor in all our programs,” Jonathan said, adding that Ewhrudjakpo worked tirelessly in that role, even more than when he served as deputy governor.
The founder of Living Faith Church, Bishop David Oyedepo, has said he will never take part in partisan politics, not for even billions of naira.
He stated that no amount of money, including “$1 billion,” (1.4 Trillion naira) would make him join politics.
Oyedepo made this known during an impartation service at Shiloh 2025 held at the church’s headquarters in Canaanland, Ota, Ogun State.
He explained that partisan politics is not part of his life’s calling and that is why he has chosen to stay away from it.
In his words: “In 2015, I warned the church that trouble was coming. Didn’t trouble come?
“Partisan politics is off my calling. If you give me $1 billion to join politics, I won’t, because it is off my course.”
The bishop also said the world is in urgent need of God’s intervention because of the times we are living in.
According to him, believers are being trained as an end-time army to bring solutions to national and global problems, similar to what biblical figures like Joseph and Daniel did.
President Bola Tinubu congratulates Chief Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), on his birthday, December 13.
President Tinubu celebrates with the Minister and former governor of Rivers State, giving thanks to God Almighty for enriching him with a life defined by purpose, service, and courage.
The President describes Chief Wike as an audacious top performer who defies obstacles and delivers results.
President Tinubu acknowledges the ongoing transformation of the Federal Capital Territory through infrastructure expansion, highlighting the Minister’s recent intervention that broke the 14-year logjam in the construction of the Apo-Karshi road.
The President commends Chief Wike for his resilience, can-do attitude, and commitment to excellence in all assignments.
President Tinubu thanks the Minister for his consistent efforts in delivering results and wishes him a happy birthday and strength to further his good work in the FCT.
“Nyesom Wike has been one of the shining stars in the cabinet, an exceptional performer, developing infrastructure in the Federal capital as never seen before and proving that his moniker as ‘Mr Project’ is not limited to his home state of Rivers.
“I commend him for being one of the champions of our Renewed Hope Agenda, even though he belongs to another party and wish him well as he marks another year in his life journey”.
Bayo Onanuga
Special Adviser to the President
(Information and Strategy)
December 13, 2025
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