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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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El-Rufai: Tinubu is going to be removed – SDP chieftain, Adebayo

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The former presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party, SDP, Adewole Adebayo, has claimed it’s already guaranteed that President Bola Tinubu will be removed from power come 2027.

Adebayo also claimed that his party – SDP – will produce the next Nigerian President.

He stated this on Friday while fielding questions on Arise Television’s Morning Show programme.

The statement comes just a few days after the former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, joined the SDP.

Adebayo described El-Rufai as a hard working and patriotic Nigerian, adding that the ex-Governor is very effective in an area where we don’t have effective people in government.

He said: “The reason why I welcome El-Rufai to my party is that I see him as a patriotic Nigerian, hard working, very effective in an area where we don’t have effective people in government, that’s all.

“Tinubu is going to be removed from power, that one is sure, and there will be an SDP president.

As a coalition and all of that, it is not inside our party. Maybe it’s people that are having discussion outside, and after having their discussion, they feel that they can come to the SDP and try to work within the SDP. But in SDP, we are following our program as before.

“We knew that when they were ganging up and going to Chatham House they will not last. We knew that when they started sharing the spoil of office, they will be scattered. We knew that the programs that all of them had will not work for the people out there, they will lose popularity.

“So we started preparing our party. We have no crisis and started managing our party. When they were offering position we didn’t want to join them. We remained where we are, keep talking to the people. Many more will join us as the year goes by”.

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SDP reaffirms Agunloye as national secretary amid El-Rufai’s defection

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The Social Democratic Party (SDP) has reaffirmed Dr. Olu Agunloye

’s position as its National Secretary, dispelling speculations of an internal crisis following the defection of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, to the party.

In a statement released after its National Working Committee (NWC) meeting on Thursday, March 13, 2025, the party leadership clarified that the entry of new members, including El-Rufai, does not pose a threat to its existing leadership structure. The committee dismissed any claims that Agunloye was being forced out, condemning recent protests calling for his removal.

The SDP emphasized that all current NWC members were duly elected at the party’s 2022 National Convention and would serve their full four-year term until 2026 unless removed through a formal convention process. The leadership further stated that no executive member would be displaced due to new entrants joining the party.

Addressing Agunloye’s ongoing legal battle with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over the 2003 Federal Executive Council approval of the Mambilla Power Project, the party reiterated that an accused person remains innocent until proven guilty by a competent court of law.

Speaking on Arise TV’s The Morning Show on Friday, the SDP’s 2023 presidential candidate, Chief Adewole Adebayo, echoed the party’s position, affirming Agunloye’s contributions to the party’s stability and national interest. He recalled that Agunloye, a former National Chairman, had voluntarily stepped down to assume the role of National Secretary in the party’s best interest.

 

Meanwhile, Agunloye has petitioned the Inspector-General of Police over alleged efforts to pressure him into resigning, even as he welcomed El-Rufai’s defection, stating it would add value to the party.

The SDP reaffirmed its commitment to internal democracy and adherence to constitutional provisions, assuring members and the public of its dedication to best democratic practices.

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Sacked Kano SSG, former commissioner meet deputy senate president

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The immediate past Secretary to the Kano State Government (SSG), Dr. Abdullahi Baffa Bichi, and the former Commissioner for Project Monitoring and Evaluation, Muhammad Diggol, recently visited Deputy Senate President Barau I. Jibrin in Abuja.

Barau, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), shared photos of the meeting on his official Facebook page, emphasizing the importance of collaboration for sustainable development.

He stated: “The development of our state and the country is always at the top of our agenda. We will continue to collaborate with other stakeholders to advance our state and nation.”

The meeting is seen as part of ongoing political engagements to shape Kano State’s development, with reactions emerging regarding the APC leader’s interaction with key figures from the ruling New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP).

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