Politics
APPEAL COURT RULING : HONOURABLE UGOCHUKWU AUGUSTINE OBODO SPEAKS
The immediate past member representing Owerri Municipal State Constituency in the Imo State House Of Assembly, Hon. Ugochukwu Augustine Obodo has urged his supporters and formidable socio-political structure to remain calm, peaceful, focussed, law abiding and supportive of the people-oriented leadership of the 3-R Administration of His Excellency Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodimma, despite the ruling from the Court of Appeal.
According to a statement signed by Hon Ugochukwu Obodo, “My dearest constituents of Owerri Municipal State Constituency, both indigenes and non-indigenes, you freely gave me your votes on the 18th of March 2023, so as to offer you effective, efficient and proactive representation in the Imo State House of Assembly. You indeed honoured me with your votes. Unfortunately, my victory was challenged at the Election Petition Tribunal. The Tribunal Judgement which was delivered two months ago was against me. However, not satisfied with the judgement of the Tribunal, my legal team graciously approached the Appeal Court to set aside the Tribunal ruling. We made submissions aimed at reclaiming our mandate. Unfortunately, in their wisdom, the Judges sitting at the Court of Appeal in Lagos, on Thursday 23rd November 2023 dismissed our Appeal and awarded victory to our opponent”.
“Umunnem Na Umunnam, it was a tough battle. Nevertheless, I give Almighty God all the Glory”.
“Within these five months I represented you at the Imo State House Of Assembly, I did not disappoint you. I was very effective. I was very efficient. Indeed, I co-sponsored Bills and Motions that will positively touch the lives of Owerri indigenes in particular and Imo citizens in general. I participated fully in debates in the Hallowed Chamber of Imo State House Of Assembly. My positive contributions to debates propelled the leadership of the Assembly to appoint me, your humble son, the House Committee Chairman On Digital Economy and E-Governance. A very rare privileged position that would have offered me the opportunity to facilitate employment for some of you who are not yet employed. A rare privileged position that would have propelled me to attract unprecedented and unbeatable constituency projects to Owerri Municipal State Constituency”. It is well.
“My dearest people of Owerri Municipal State Constituency, the Appeal Court ruling did not take away or nullify my undiluted loyalty to the 3-R Administration of His Excellency Governor Hope Uzodimma. My continued love, loyalty and confidence to my father and leader, Governor Hope Uzodimma remain unshakable. I therefore enjoin you all to continue to support the administration. I urge you to remain resolute in your love and loyalty to His Excellency, for he means well”.
“I cannot end this without thanking my Distinguished Honourable colleagues in the Imo State House of Assembly, especially, the Speaker, Rt Honourable Chike Olemgbe, the Deputy Speaker, Rt Honourable Sir Amara Chyna Iwuanynwu and others, including our able, proactive and hard working Clerk, Chinelo Adaora Emeghara, Esq. I am indeed grateful for your love and support given to me within this very short period”.
It is not yet over.
To God Almighty be all the Glory, Amen.
Honorable Ugochukwu Augustine Obodo
*Immediate Past Member Of Owerri Municipal State Constituency And Immediate Past House Committee Chairman On Digital Economy And E– Governance, Imo State House Of Assembly*
24/11/2023
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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