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Imo State Prepares To Conduct Local Government Elections Within The Next 60 Days

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9 months agoon
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Ekwutos Blog
13/05/24
In a recent press release signed by the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, the Imo State Government has announced its intention to conduct Local Government Elections within the next 60 days. As part of this process, Governor Hope Uzodimma has appointed sole administrators to oversee the local governments until the elections are held.
This move is seen as a significant step towards strengthening grassroots democracy and ensuring that local governments are effectively managed. The sole administrators, who have been carefully selected for their expertise and integrity, will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day affairs of their respective local governments, ensuring that essential services are delivered to the people.
The appointment of sole administrators is a temporary measure aimed at ensuring a smooth transition to democratically elected local government officials. The Imo State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to conducting free, fair, and credible elections, and the appointment of sole administrators is a crucial step towards achieving this goal.
The people of Imo State are eagerly anticipating the local government elections, which promise to bring about a new era of accountability, transparency, and good governance at the grassroots level. With the appointment of sole administrators, the stage is now set for a successful and peaceful electoral process.
Unegbu Victor-Wallace
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The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made this known on Friday during the commissioning of 39 newly acquired vehicles and five bullet-resistant guard booths for the Nigerian Correctional Service in Abuja on Friday.
Tunji-Ojo highlighted that many of the existing correctional facilities, such as those in Suleja and Ikoyi, were established in the 1950s and are outdated.
“Suleja Correctional Centre was established in 1950, Ikoyi in 1956, and we even have facilities dating back to the 19th century. We cannot continue to work with such outdated infrastructure.
“The President has graciously approved for us to start the process of relocating 29 correctional centres,” he stated.
The minister emphasised the urgent need for modernisation to improve conditions for both correctional officers and inmates, noting that the relocation is part of a larger plan to address the infrastructural challenges hindering the effectiveness of the correctional system.
He also reassured the public of the government’s commitment to reform, saying, “We have to solve these problems one by one, and I want to assure you that the process of relocating these correctional centres has already started.”
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The lawmaker representing Kogi Central, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has revealed the reasons behind the scuffle between her and the senate president, Godswill Akpabio.
Natasha clashed with Senate President Godswill Akpabio during a plenary session over a seating arrangement in the Senate on Thursday.
Recall that the altercation started when the female lawmaker discovered that her seat had been reassigned upon resumption of the session.
Refusing to comply with the new arrangement, Natasha challenged the decision, sparking a heated exchange in the chamber.
A viral video clip captured Natasha challenging Akpabio saying, “I’m not afraid of you.”
Speaking during an interview with the host of Brekete Family, a Human Rights Radio and Television program, Ahmed Isah, popularly known as “Ordinary President” on Friday.
She said: “My attention was drawn that you were actually speaking about the issue on your program today, so thank you so much for your concern.
“I have been going through a lot and I have remained quiet because I didn’t want to be interpreted wrongly. I didn’t want any lawsuit against me.
“I just wanted to be given the chance to work. A lot of my previleges have been denied. I have been pulled out of many international activities that I have been part of since that whole night club incident that happened last year.
“Infact, there was even a United Nations event that I was supposed to attend which I was nominated for but my name was struck out. That they would not promote me in any event internationally.
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” I have been going through a lot,”. She added.
“Yesterday, I didn’t speak out of order. He was reading my suspension and I had to invoke Order 10 which is an order of priviledge.”
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