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GOOD GOVERNANCE: OWERRI ZONE PASSES A VOTE OF CONFIDENCE ON UZODIMMA

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In an unprecedented move aimed at boosting good governance in Imo State, leaders and stakeholders from Owerri zone have passed a vote of confidence on Governor Hope Uzodimma, affirming him as a development oriented leader.
The leaders and stakeholders from the nine local government areas that make up Owerri zone cut across various political parties .
The member representing Owerri Federal Constituency, Hon Tochi Okere moved the vote of confidence, which was seconded by the member representing Ahiazu Mbaise State, Constituency, Hon Samuel Otuibe. It received unanimous approval by those present at Executive Council chamber, venue of a courtesy call on the governor.
Earlier, the leader of the delegation, Captain Emmanuel Iheanacho, commended the governor for the wonderful works he is doing in Owerri Zone. He said that “the governor is performing absolutely well, especially in the quality of road constructions going on across all zones of the state.”
Captain Iheanacho recalled that in 1999, Nigeria had experienced a transition from military rule to civil democracy. He said it was most fair to recognise based on the Charter of Equity, that Owerri zone produces the next governor after Uzodimma.
Other leaders in their contributions like Amb. Kema Chikwe and Gen. C.R.V. Ihekire equally thanked the governor for the opportunity given to them to come and interact with him and reaffirmed that Owerri zone in general believes in the Charter of Equity.
Amb. Chikwe particularly noted that the meeting was important to the extent that those in attendance cut across Party lines and are happy with his performance, which is an indication that “everybody endorses His Excellency’s sense of equity and justice.”
The Hon. member representing Mbaitoli/Ikeduru in the House of Representatives, Akarachi Amadi informed the governor that the people of Owerri zone are happy with him because he has shown them unquantifiable love. He promised on behalf of Owerri Zone their continued loyalty and support to his administration.
Hon. Amadi noted that the governor has empowered the zone well by giving them Deputy Governor in his first and second tenures and that through his numerous achievements, the whole Owerri Zone has collapsed into APC.
He further acknowledged that Owerri Zone has benefited immensely in the Governor’s administration both in infrastructural development and appointments to political offices.
Responding, the Governor advised them “to go home, reconcile and unite” themselves, emphasising that they should not overheat the polity so that he can continue to develop Imo State as the Charter of Equity is not to serve individuals purposes but rather the zones.
The governor acknowledged the accolades given to him by the leaders and people of Owerri zone, noting that he would not take it for granted. He said: “I will continue to work hard in order to live up to your expectations.”
He recalled that before his emergence as the Governor Imo State had lost its glory and was faced with insecurity challenges, and expressed joy and gratitude to God that “Imo has been recovered to the glory of God.”
The governor explained that he set up the Imo Elders Council to unite the state. “Two principal reasons informed this decision, first, to unite the state so that Imo people can solve Imo problems. To rise above politics and always speak the truth no matter how bitter, in search for a peaceful Imo State. ” He added that that informed his decision to take a bill to the House of Assembly to pass the Elders Council into law, wherein after it was established.
“Let us separate individual interest from collective interest,” Governor Uzodimma advised.
He noted that what is being practised in Nigeria is partisan politics, maintaining that he will support his Party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), and her candidate when the time to choose his successor comes.
He noted that anyone who will succeed him must be able to drive the people’s agenda and not his own agenda. “I will not solve all the problems of Imo State, but the person coming after me must be able to solve some,” the governor stated.
Uzodimma reiterated that he was not ready to discuss politics at the moment because he still has three years to serve as governor.
He added: ” While respecting the charter of equity, we must also consider merit. Imo State needs a well- focused, bold, and courageous leader. My prayer is that my successor will not be a troublemaker, but someone who will fight if necessary. ”
He therefore enjoined them to play politics in a diplomatic manner and condemned primitive acquisition of wealth as exhibited by some unscrupulous politicians.
He further called on them to reconcile, come together, and work as a team if they are desirous of succeeding in their quest to have his successor come from Owerri zone.
Other prominent Owerri leaders in attendance at the meeting included the Deputy Governor, Lady Chinyere Ekomaru, Chief Lemmy Akakem, Chief Marcon Nlemigbo, Prince Charles Amadi, Dr Ebere Macdonald Kelechi ,the APC state chairman, Chief Henry Njoku and many others.
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Politics
Here are the three bills passed by the Rivers State House of Assembly on March 14, 2025

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March 15, 2025By
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1. Rivers State House of Assembly (Powers and Privileges) Bill, 2025
Purpose: To grant the House powers, privileges, and immunity to perform its legislative duties.
2. Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) Bill, 2025
Purpose: To repeal the existing State Electoral Law of 2018 and re-enact a new law to establish, define the composition, and outline the functions of the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission.
3. Rivers State Local Government Bill, 2025
Purpose: To repeal the State’s Local Government Laws of 2018, 2023, and 2024, and re-enact a new law for the administration of Local Government Councils.
These bills were passed during the 136th Legislative Sitting and have been forwarded to the Governor of Rivers State for assent.
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VIDEO: Fubara is already down, more to come for him — Wike boasts

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March 15, 2025By
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The minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and immediate past governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, has declared that Governor Siminalayi Fubara is already losing political ground in the state.
Wike, speaking at a grand reception held in his honour by the Kalabari people in Abalama, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, on Saturday, criticised the governor’s choice of allies, saying that Fubara is surrounded by individuals who had previously harboured governorship ambitions.
According to him, he refused to approve Fubara’s alliance with those individuals because he knew they had no good intentions for the people of Rivers State.
The minister declared that Governor Fubara was already down politically and boasted that more setbacks were awaiting him.
He said, “You (Fubara) surround yourself with people who wanted to be governor, to whom I said ‘no, these people don’t mean well for Rivers State.’ They are the ones surrounding you, giving you advice.
“Do you think you will succeed? They will give you bad advice and look at what bad advice is doing to you. You are already down 2-0, and there’s more to come. I have never seen this type of politics where you surround yourself with those who want your seat.”
This comes a few days after Wike said nothing catastrophic would occur if the Rivers State House of Assembly, led by Martins Amaewhule, proceeds with the impeachment of Governor Siminalayi Fubara.
Speaking during a media parley in Abuja on Wednesday, Wike stated that there was nothing unusual about a state legislature removing a sitting governor over alleged impeachable offences, including claims that Fubara withheld lawmakers’ salaries for several months.
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) stalwart said, “If you have committed an offence to be impeached, what’s wrong? Is it a criminal offence? It’s provided in the constitution. Am I a member of the Assembly?
“If you have committed an infraction of the constitution and the Assembly deems it fit to say, you should be impeached.
“I have heard people say: ‘Oh, if they impeach him, there will be a breakdown of law and order. ’ Rubbish! Nothing will happen.”
Wike also dismissed suggestions that the Assembly was acting in bad faith, noting that if the lawmakers were not interested in peace, they would have embarked on a six-month recess after the Supreme Court’s verdict on the state’s political crisis.
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“I’m not a fraudster”, Hope UZODINMA media aide Ambrose Nwaogwugwu affirms

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March 15, 2025By
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Governor Hope UZODINMA Senior Special Assistant on creative media have narrated part of his history and travails in politics and media, in his Facebook page he stated “I joined Facebook in 2010, started following current affairs in 2011, and began writing about politics in 2012. Since then, I have remained consistent to this day.
I was awarded “The Most Vibrant and Social Media Informer of the Year” by Imo Social Media Searchlight Concept, an event organized by Mc Tboy Samuel and his boss, MC Banana Mouth….the first in Imo state social media community.
Same year, April 2014, I received my first political appointment as a media consultant to the Speaker of the Imo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Uwajumogu (may God continue to rest his beautiful soul).
This marks 15 years on Facebook and 13 years of political engagement here. And in all these years, not a single person can claim that Ambrose Nwaogwugwu has defrauded them of even 1 kobo.
When you mention my name, people may call me all sorts of things—praise singer, sycophant, data boy, or even Uzodimma’s slave—and I wear these names as a badge of honor. However, no one can associate my name with any form of scam or fraud.
Were it not for politics, my name would have remained completely unblemished. But in life, one must be known for something. Nevertheless, if my name is mentioned in my absence, it will never be linked to fraud or dishonesty.
You are defined by how people speak of you in your absence, not by what they say when you are present.
I urge young people to be cautious in their dealings and avoid anything that could tarnish their reputation. There are individuals whose names, when mentioned, immediately bring to mind multiple accusations of fraud and scam—and when several people say the same thing, they can’t all be wrong.
Young people must do better.
I was raised with the fear of God, and I have always refrained from anything that could bring dishonor to my name. While growing up, my mother constantly reminded us that our name is NWAOGWUGWU, a prestigious name that must never be stained….that out name is not good in mkporo ghieghie (whilstling). She emphasized that stealing, fraud, and deception are not in our lineage—a principle I uphold to this day.
Apart from politics, no human born of a woman can accuse me of any wrongdoing.
Young people must strive for a better way of life.
Yes, times are tough, but there is dignity in honest labor. Defrauding and scamming others is not labor—it makes you nothing but a thief.” he said

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