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President Donald Trump has threatened the BRICS countries with 100% tariffs if they move away from using the US dollar for international transactions.

Trump issued the warning via his Truth Social platform, stating, “The idea that BRICS nations are trying to abandon the Dollar, while we stand by and watch, is over. We will demand a commitment from these countries to not create a new BRICS currency or back any alternative to the US dollar. If they refuse, they will face 100% tariffs and lose access to the US economy.”

BRICS, which consists of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, expanded in early 2024 with the addition of Iran, Ethiopia, Egypt, and the UAE, and Indonesia joined in January 2025. The group seeks to counterbalance the influence of the G7, the leading Western economic powers.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has criticized the US dollar’s dominance and is pushing for a new payment system within BRICS to lessen Russia’s dependence on the dollar, especially in light of Western sanctions over the war in Ukraine.

Trump, known for imposing tariffs during his first term from 2017 to 2021, emphasized that the US would not tolerate challenges to the dollar’s supremacy. 

The verbal crossfire between former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai and presidential media aide Daniel Bwala continued on Thursday when the ex-governor said he would have still excoriate the All Progressives Congress (APC) if were in the cabinet of President Bola Tinubu as a minister.

On Monday, El-Rufai spoke at a national conference in Abuja, saying he no longer recognise the APC and that the party has tended toward a one-man show. “You cannot afford to have illiterates, semi-illiterates, and cunning people as your leaders. This is why we end up with the poor leadership we have today,” he had said, criticising the leadership of the party. Bwala responded on X and said El-Rufai would not have expressed such a position if he were in the cabinet of the President.

He said, “My Senior brother, if you were to be in the government and cabinet, would you have held and expressed the same position? History is replete with examples. It is a government you participated in its formation, that you now want to unseat. Haba Mallam.”

Replying to the presidential aide on X, El-Rufai said, “I was cabinet minister 22 years ago, and was clear to Asiwaju that I was not interested in any position in his future government. The pathetic manner all of you latter-day converts to the Tinubu government make an issue of something that I never wanted in the first place is perhaps a reflection of the level of your moral flexibility.

“If I had remained in the Tinubu government, I will say or do the same on the tragedy within a party I was a founder, and the government that emerged from it – first in private sessions with those concerned, and then go public if no remedial actions are taken. Go and check my public service record from 1998.”

Tinubu nominated El-Rufai as minister in August 2023 but the ex-governor’s nomination was rejected by the Senate. Since the incident, El-Rufai has not been seen in a gathering of APC chieftains. The former governor has also not been seen around the Aso Villa, the seat of power, or near the president whom he vigorously campaigned for in the last poll.

Congolese President Félix Tshisekedi has pledged a decisive military response to reclaim control of eastern DR Congo from M23 rebels, whom he accused of being backed by Rwanda.

In a televised address on Wednesday night, Tshisekedi condemned the rebel group’s capture of Goma and its continued push southward. He announced a “vigorous and coordinated response” to counter the insurgents and criticized the international community’s inaction amid the escalating crisis.

Calling on all Congolese citizens to support the army, Tshisekedi vowed that the nation would not bow to “humiliation” and would ultimately defeat the rebels. The conflict has already displaced over 500,000 people, worsening humanitarian conditions, with Goma facing severe shortages of electricity, water, and food.

Despite a virtual summit of East African leaders urging dialogue with all armed groups, Tshisekedi rejected direct talks with M23, insisting on discussions only with Rwanda. He also expressed gratitude to the South African Development Community (SADC) and UN peacekeepers who lost their lives in the conflict, including 13 South African troops killed in Goma.

Tensions between South Africa and Rwanda have escalated, with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa accusing Rwanda of involvement in the deaths, a claim rejected by President Paul Kagame. Meanwhile, reports suggest M23 is advancing toward Bukavu, DR Congo’s second-largest city, as the Congolese army attempts to establish defensive positions.

Angola has called for urgent peace talks, while international pressure on Rwanda has intensified. The U.S., EU, and China have urged Rwanda to withdraw from DR Congo, and both the UK and Germany have threatened to cut aid in response to the violence. The UK has placed £32 million in bilateral aid under review, while Germany has canceled planned aid discussions with Rwanda.

As the 2027 general elections draw closer, hundreds of former Social Democratic Party (SDP) members have officially joined the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State.

The defectors were warmly received by John Ogunsola, a PDP chieftain and aspirant for the House of Representatives, who attributed their decision to Governor Seyi Makinde’s transformational leadership and progressive policies.

Ogunsola assured the new members of full integration into the party, urging unity among both old and new members as the PDP prepares for the upcoming elections.

“Let us welcome them wholeheartedly and work together to drive progress in our state,” he said.

At the reception, Mukaila Adegbola, PDP chairman for Oluyole Local Government, applauded the defectors for their bold move, describing the PDP as a party committed to growth, development, and the true dividends of democracy.

Speaking on behalf of the defectors, Dauda Hamsat Awayewaserere cited Governor Makinde’s impactful governance as the key reason for their switch, assuring the PDP leadership of their loyalty and commitment. He also hinted that more SDP members were likely to follow suit in the coming weeks.

The new members pledged to strengthen the PDP’s grassroots presence across the state, vowing to play an active role in the party’s success.

The Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ) released a report on Monday alleging that the results of the September 21, 2024, Edo State governorship election were manipulated to favor the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Monday Okpebholo.

In the report published on its website, FIJ claimed the election was marred by several irregularities, including voter suppression, violence, and result falsification. The investigative report implicated both the APC and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

The report highlighted issues in Etsako West Local Government Area, where the APC was declared to have secured 32,107 votes, compared to 17,483 votes for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). FIJ alleged that the Certified True Copy (CTC) of the collation results from the area was marked as a “Replacement Copy” and lacked the official INEC stamp seen on CTCs from other LGAs.

Furthermore, the report claimed that the collation process at the Auchi Council Hall was disrupted by gunfire on the morning of September 22, causing the loss of important electoral documents.

FIJ also accused APC figures of orchestrating voter suppression in opposition strongholds and pressuring INEC officials to manipulate results during the collation process. Additionally, it was alleged that many polling units failed to use the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) for electronic result transmission, leading to manual collation in some areas and increasing the chances for manipulation.

PDP governorship candidate Asue Ighodalo previously described the election as "the worst election in the history of this country." While the APC and INEC have denied the allegations, Ighodalo accused both INEC and the police of actively collaborating with the ruling party to rig the election. The PDP has since filed a legal petition challenging the results, citing violations of the electoral act and widespread irregularities.

The Lagos State House of Assembly has instructed its officials to present valid identity cards to access the premises, signalling a move to tighten security at the complex. The development comes in the wake of ongoing controversies following the impeachment of the speaker, Mudashiru Obasa.

Our correspondent who visited the Assembly complex on Monday, said although there is currently calm in the area as plenary resumes today, a notice to staff signed by Omotayo Adekemi on behalf of the Ag. Clerk of the House, Taiwo Ottun stated that, “Regarding management directives, all staff members and legislative aides must present valid identity cards to access the House premises. Ottun emphasised that entry will be denied to anyone without a valid identity card.

He said the Lagos State Police Command has also promised to maintain order in the state irrespective of what transpires at the assembly. The new directive is coming two days after Obasa broke his silence, insisting that he remained the speaker until the due process was followed. Obasa was removed by the majority of House members on January 13, 2025, following allegations of misconduct and financial misappropriation. He was subsequently replaced by the Deputy Speaker, Mojisola Meranda.

Meanwhile, members of the Lagos State House are expected to hold a plenary session Monday. Today’s plenary will be the third session presided over by Meranda since Obasa’s removal, with the former speaker absent at the last two sittings.

Unhappy with the outcome of the recent offcycle Governorship Election in Imo State, the Standard bearer and the Candidate of the Young Progressive Party YPP in the Election has filed a petition to the Election Petition Tribunal to register its grievances and what it termed "ignominious subversion of the will of Imo people". 

According to a press release from Rt. Hon Michael Anyanwu, the Special Assistant Media to High Chief Dr. Kemdi Chino Opara he urge all their supporters to stay steadfast and optimistic as they remain confident that the Judiciary will dispense justice fairly and uphold the rule of law as an essential pillar of democracy. 

The statement reads, "This is to inform all members and supporters of the Imo Liberation Project, YPP faithfuls and the general public yearning for quality leadership and good governance in the State that the Candidate of the Party (YPP) in the last Imo governorship election, High Chief Dr. Kemdi Chino Opara and the Party have taken the legal step of filing a petition at the Imo Governorship Election Tribunal in their commitment to lawfully challenge the outcome of the Guber election in the State towards ensuring that the stolen mandate is recovered."

"There is no gainsaying that what was experienced on the 11th of November 2023 in Imo State was an ignominious subversion of the will of Imo people who were denied the opportunity to freely give their mandate to Dr. Opara and the YPP. The obvious larceny is injurious to our democracy and should not be allowed to stand for whatever reasons, he continued. 

Moreso, there seem to be glaring evidence of fraud in the election as more than 11 political parties have filed different suit contending the legality of the Election result. 

The Founder/General Overseer of His Royal Highness Church of God Int'l Baltimore Maryland USA, Pastor Dr. Justin Chimezie Aguguo has joined Imolites all over the world to salute Governor Hope Uzodimma on well deserved victory at the just concluded Imo off-season election. 

Pastor Aguguo called on the Imo State Governor, Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodimma to continue to work for overall betterment and interest of the people of the State. 

The man of God enjoined the Imo State Governor to continue to govern the State with the fear of God in order for him to enjoy the peace and favour of God.

The Imo born US based Cleric told the Governor that God is interested in Imo State and that was why he gave him victory at the poll.

He told the Governor Hope Uzodimma to bear it in mind that he is the Governor of the whole Imo State and therefore must continue to work in tandem with the will of God. 

The servant of the most high God reassured the Governor, Hope Uzodimma of his readiness to continue to pray for his Government to succeed at all levels.  

HIGH CHIEF EMEKA GENESIS NWACHUKWU DIKE EJI AGAMBA 1 OF MBANO CONGRATULATES IMO GOVERNOR, SEN. HOPE UZODIMMA, ON HIS LANDSLIDE VICTORY DURING THE NOVEMBER 11, 2023 GOVERNORSHIP ELECTION

I, High Chief Emeka Genesis Nwachukwu, on behalf of my lovely family, the good people of Umuokwuo - Umumchi Community in Isiala Mbano Local Government Area,  Imo State,  join the rest of ndi Imo to feliciate with His Excellency, Distinguished  Sen. Hope Uzodimma, on your resounding landslide victory in the just concluded Novermber 11, 2023 , Imo governorship election, which has renewed your mandate for another fours years in office.

As we thank God for you , we wish to let you know that we also share in the joy , happiness and smiles that your victory has put on the faces of ndi lmo that have been craving for a true change and paradigm shift in governance through all inclusive , responsive and proactive administration.

Through many challenges, you have remained resolute , focused and unshakable with strong determination to re-write the ugly political narratives in lmo State for the better.

Your convictions and  penchant for shared prosperity and restructured lmo  where  institutions of government at all levels are working was the benchmark of your Administration's Policy Thrust  which was practically executed in your political blueprint and campaign mantra. 

Today , we are not only celebrating your re- election bid at the polls,  but we are also celebrating a man of strong character , ideas and administrative acumen to fix lmo state .

For us in Isiala Mbano, our solidarity with you is  an eloquent testimony  of our confidence in your leadership to steer the affairs of lmo state which also manifested both in the 2019 and 2023 governorship elections. 

We are  therefore , praying God Almighty for the immense gift of mind , wisdom and leadership direction as you joyfully take over the reigns of power as the duly elected governor of lmo State for a second term in office,  come January 20, 2024.

Your Excellency, be  assured of the assurances of my highest esteem regards, support and solidarity as you consolidate on your numerous  infrastructural developmental giant strides  across Imo communities. 

Congratulations, once again. 

His Excellency, Distinguished Sen. Hope Uzodimma, Governor- elect , Imo State.

High Chief Emeka Genesis Nwachukwu Dike Eji Agamba 1 of Mbano, A Philanthropist|Community Leader|Business Maverick|Serial Entrepreneur . 

The Founder/General Overseer of His Royal Highness Church of God Int'l Baltimore Maryland USA, Dr. Pastor Justin Chimezie Aguguo has joined Imolites of good conscience to call for free, fair and credible election in Imo State. 

The General Overseer who spoke through the Director of Media and Publicity of the Church, Evang. Kelechi Uzomah, said that the people of Imo State should vote for the right person in the election. 

Dr. Justin Aguguo added that the people of Imo State should avoid rancor and acrimony and ensure that the right person is voted to govern the State in the November 11, 2023, Imo Governorship election. 

The highly sought after man of God said that Imolites deserves the best in terms of good governance, rule of  law, accountability and transparency in governance. 

The Eze Umu African na America enjoined the people of the State to shun acts and activities that is capable of endearing good governance in the State. 

Pastor Aguguo said that the good people of Imo State should try as much as possible not to play politics with the election of November 11, 2023, in order to usher in good governance. 

The Isiala Mbano born servant of the most High God added that the people of Imo State should try as much as possible to elect a Governor that will listen to the plights of the people. 

According to him," Ndi Imo needs a Governor that will be Governor for all Imolites and not a section of the State." Let's forget about the things we are going to get in the Government but strive to elect a Governor that will work for the betterment of the whole state."

"As a son of the soil, it's my prayers that the people lord will give us a Governor that will advance the cause of the people of Imo State."

"He called on all and sundry to come out en mass to elect a Governor that will work for the whole of the state." 

The Traditional Prime Minister of Anara Ancient kingdom in Isiala Mbano Local Government Area of Imo State, High Chief Mike Duru Ejiogu has called on the good people of the Community to use their votes to thank the State Governor, Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodimma for his generosity, projects and appointments in the Community. 

High Chief Mike Ejiogu who spoke to the entire people of the Community at the Eze's palace, said that the Governor Hope Uzodimma has proven to all and sundry that he love the good people of Anara Autonomous Community. 

He maintained that he will not campaign for the Governor in the Community given the obvious fact that Senator Hope Uzodimma tarred the Owerri/Okigwe road to Okigwe Local Government Area of the State. 

The pride of Anara Autonomous Community added that the Governor equally has started building the Holy Rosary Catholic Church Umuehie Anara Community with street lights and has appointed many of sons and daughters of the Community in key positions in his cabinet. 

High Chief Mike Ejiogu, who is the signature of Okigwe zone in Imo State used the opportunity to call on the good people of the Community to vote the Governor Hope Uzodimma for his many appointments and projects in the Community  

According to him, "We can not thank the Governor enough for capturing the Community in all his programmes and activities in the whole community, saying that the November 11, 2023 is a good opportunity to reciprocate the kind gestures of the Governor to the community. "

High Chief Mike Ejiogu told the good people of Anara Autonomous Community that Governor Hope Uzodimma has promised to appoint Anara sons and daughters as Commissioners and SAs in his new Government. 

"Join me on Saturday November 11, 2023 to deliver the people's Governor in the 15 booths in the whole of the Anara community ".

Youths under the umbrella body of Isiala Mbano Youth Movement has rejected Chief Emeka Genesis Nwachukwu and his Party PDP in the November 11, Imo Governorship election. 

The youths who spoke through their National President, comrade Chidiebere Iwunze, said that the youths of Isiala Mbano Local Government Area will not support the PDP candidate in the election, Senator Samdaddy Nnaemeka Anyanwu because of his romance with Chief Emeka Genesis Nwachukwu. 

Comrade Chidiebere Iwunze added that the youths of the Isiala Mbano Youth Movement will not vote Samdaddy in the forthcoming coming election. 

He said that Chief Emeka Genesis Nwachukwu as one of the Progressive youths of Isiala Mbano Local Government Area of Imo State has been playing hide and seek in the affairs of the youths of the Local government. 

Isiala Mbano youth maintained Chief Emeka Genesis Nwachukwu has not been supportive of the youths of the Local Government. 

According to them, "We have rejected our brother, Chief Emeka Genesis Nwachukwu and his party PDP in the November 11, 2023, Imo Governorship election".

"Our brother Chief Emeka Genesis Nwachukwu should go back to Portharcourt Rivers State to continue with his business ".

"WE can't support his Party PDP and it's Governorship candidate, Senator Samdady Nnaemeka Anyanwu in the election. "

The Isiala Mbano youth Movement used the opportunity to call on all sons and daughters of the Local Government Area not to support Chief Emeka Genesis Nwachukwu and his party PDP in the  November 11, 2023, Imo Governorship election. 

By GOC NWADIKE

The Apex Court in Nigeria, the Supreme Court, Thursday, put to an end all litigations arising from the Presidential election of February 26th 2023 which returned Ahmad Bola Tinubu as President.

The candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar and that of the Labour Party, LP, Mr. Peter Gregory Obi had gone all the way from the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal (PEPT) to the Supreme Court to challenge the INEC's declaration of Ahmed Tinubu the President-Elect for which he was sworn on May 29th.

Both contenders (Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi) lost at the PEPT, and today, lost again, and final for that matter, at the Supreme Court, thereby bringing all issues against the Presidential election of eight months ago to a final end.

Delivering their judgments, one of the justices at the chamber, Justice Okoro stated that there must be an end to litigations surrounding any election.

Bringing home to our dear Imo state the position of Justice Okoro on this matter, it was a matter of  worry to most Imolites watching some people making trends last week about the Supreme Court's announcement of date for a case between Barr. Umeadi and Ugwumba Uche Nwosu for October 31st in its first release.

Although the date was later moved to December 5th, many had predicted and  promoted their opinions for and against the parties, as well as raising their permutations on who and who would benefit or lose from the outcome of their expected judgements.

Whichever way one may want to pursue his or her target, what should be upper most in our hearts as Imolites, is that the continued distraction, (which the Supreme Court's date announcement is to Ndimo), is not in anyway profiting the state.

"There should be an end to election litigations"

It was here in Imo State that a certain Jude Agbaso was elected as Deputy Governor of the state. Agbaso was eventually removed from office in what the court described as illegal.

Yes, Agbaso was the dully elected Deputy Governor. Agbaso's removal was also "illegal", according to the court, but Agbaso could not be returned to the office because his case had become time barred.

"There must be an end to election litigations".

Barr. Umeadi who was, and is not in the APC, not from Imo state, and not a governorship aspirant of the APC in Imo state, had sought the Supreme Court's explanations on it's judgement of an APC's pre-election case in Imo since 2019.

While I'm not a trained lawyer to discuss the place of Locus Standi of the appailant on this case which had been in the Supreme Court without listing for close to four years now, I sincerely agree with Justice Okoro that there must be an end to election litigations.

Ndimo are already gearing up for another governorship election in the state come November 11th, 2023; an election that is expected to launch the second term in office of His Excellency, Sen. Hope Uzodinma on January 14th, 2024.

Secondly, Ndimo have also initiated, resolved and sealed agreement on the Charter of Equity, an understanding which allows Orlu zone that currently occupies the Imo seat of power through Gov. Hope Uzodinma, to round off its well deserved second term in 2027/8, and then hand over to another zone. 

This Charter can not be destroyed again, and Imolites can no longer be distracted at this stage to continue to anticipate a change of government in Imo through the Supreme Court. There must be an end to election litigations.

As it's already obvious through the achievements and success stories of the present administration of Gov. Hope Uzodinma in the state, and so many other things working for him, Imolites are all in agreement through the numerous endorsements from groups and collapses of political parties and structures in the state, that Gov. Uzodinma should continue through a seamless election process to his well deserved second term. 

It is therefore unreasonable and unattainable for anyone to continue to expect a Supreme Court's judgement that would decide our fate again in Imo other than going to the polling booths on 11/11 to affirm the second term continuation of His Excellency, Gov. Hope Uzodinma.

Aligning with the recent position of the Imo Information Commissioner, Hon. Decland Emelumba on the SC's December 5th date, Ndimo have nothing to worry about. There's no cause for alarm.

And certainly, there must be an end to election litigations to enable leaders concentrate on delivering good governance.

GOC NWADIKE writes from the Imo Media Engagements Centre, Imo Government House, Owerri. 

....CONDEMN THE PREJUDICIAL, UNJUST AND UNJUSTIFIABLE DISCRIMINATION AND EXCLUSION OF MOST GOVERNORSHIP CANDIDATES FROM SHOWCASING THEIR MANIFESTO

A frontrunner and the Candidate of the Young Progressive Party (YPP) Dr. Kemdi Chino Opara yesterday walked out from the townhall meeting for Guber Candidate as organized by the Justice, Development, Peace and Caritas Commission (JDPC) of Owerri Catholic Ecclesiastical Province, at Maria Assumpta.

According to a release by Dr. Kemdi Chino Opara Governorship Campaign office and signed by Rt. Hon Michael Anyanwu, the Deputy Director, Media and Communications, it read in parts;

"We want to unequivocally express our utmost dissatisfaction with the discriminatory and prejudicial manner in which the supposed Townhall meeting for Imo Governorship candidates was conducted by the Justice, Development, Peace and Caritas Commission (JDPC) of Owerri Catholic Ecclesiastical Province, at Maria Assumpta Cathedral, Owerri."

"While we commend the faith-based organization for conceptualizing the idea of the gubernatorial debate which would have given the governorship candidates the opportunity to address Imo people on their plans, mission and vision for them and the State, we condemn in very strong terms its decision to have just 6 out of the 17 political parties fielding governorship candidates to present their manifestoes at the Townhall meeting."

"The embarrassing sinister arrangement that ensured the deliberate exclusion of most governorship candidates from the debate is prejudicial, unjust and unjustifiable. It obviously runs foul of the good governance advocacy which the faith-based organization stands for and grossly undermines its vision towards achieving an Imo society where social justice, equity and human dignity thrives for the common Good."

"As a matter of fact, denying the standard-bearer of the Young Progressives Party (YPP), High Chief Dr. Kemdi Chino Opara, who at present and by all standards is the most credible and eminently qualified gubernatorial candidate in Imo state the opportunity to showcase his Imo Liberation roadmap at the Townhall meeting is a great disservice to Ndi Imo and suggests a failed attempt to weaken the prospect of our candidate in the forthcoming governorship election in the State."

"It was on this ground that our governorship candidate, his running mate and some members of the YPP Campaign Council who arrived the venue of the Townhall meeting in high spirit decided to stage a walkout in protest of the needless discrimination and exclusion of most governorship candidates from the event."

"On a sad note, it is unfortunate that only 20 supporters of the candidates were accredited to enter the hall without the public in attendance. So what manner of a Townhall meeting is that? Are the manifestos presentation only meant for the party supporters?"

"It is highly regrettable and saddening to see that a faith-based organization with one of the best platforms to help Ndi Imo make informed decision in the forthcoming election by giving them the opportunity of knowing the strength, weakness and the overall fitness of those seeking to govern the State decided to be nepotic instead of giving equal opportunity to all the governorship candidates", he concluded. 

As the Imo State Governorship Election is drawing closer, Politicians and their supporters have started their stock in trade by wooing people with sugarcoated promises and abandon them afterwards when they are elected into office and Governor Hope Odidika Uzodinma is one of such who doesn't keep to Gentlemen agreement. 

Awomama is a great city in Oru-East, Imo State with industrious and progressive men and women that has been neglected over time by some crude Politicians who doesn't believe anything good will come out from this great land flowing with milk and honey; a land blessed with one of Nigeria's finest Natural Mineral resources. Enemies abound against the progress of the Awomama. If not for the grace of God, Awomama would have been a ghost town where brothers and sisters will be fighting themselves but mercy said NO.

Governor Uzodimma has been Governor of Imo state for over 3 Years now yet Awomama cannot boast of anything from his reign. It's been backwardness all along. Since he assumed office, he has been promising to rehabilitate the porous Awomama - Okwudor road, we keep hearing "CONTRACTORS WOULD BE MOBILIZED TO SITE". What has the Governor done for the people of Awomama? No empowerment whatsoever have been given to Onye Awomama. What can one point out today that this government have done for Ndi Awomama if not neglect and abandonment? 

The Local Government Headquarters was in Awomama before somebody moved it to the Governor's community in Omuma. It is worthy of note that the people of Awomama supported Governor Uzodimma's Governorship ambition in 2019 and the support base was really huge but what is happening now is a clear indication of the perceived hatred against the good and loving people of Awomama. 

Security wise, Awomama and some adjoining communities like Amagu, Akuma, Akatta etc are worst hit. Commercial activities halted, young men and women leaving their father's land for the fear of the unknown, no thanks to agitation by non-state actors. Is this what these communities signed for by having a son from that region as the Chief Security of the State? This must STOP!!!

Where is Omuma in all these? Truth be told, the Governor is from Omuma and he virtually diverted everything to his community. The newly built General Hospital is located in Omuma. The Imo State Polytechnic, Magistrate Court, Customary Court, and High Court are all built in his community. Even State appointments meant for Oru-East are all cornered for Omuma. The question is, why this hatred on Awomama and other communities?

Why we await answer to these questions, Governor Uzodimma should understand that we are not fools. We are also Imolites and deserve to be treated well. 

✍️ Concerned Awomama Youth. 

As part of the preparation as regards the forthcoming Imo State Governorship Election, Some select members of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) were among Delegates that graced Summit as packaged by the Imo State Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC).

The Summit tagged "IMO FREE, FAIR & CREDIBLE ELECTION 2023" is put together by the Political party association in a bid to reassure Imo State Electorates on the need to shun voter apathy and come all out on November 11 and vote the Candidate of their choice.

According to the State Chairman of IPAC and the State Chairman of the Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) Ichie Levi Ekeh JP, "This Summit is put together by the Political Party Council to chart a way forward in our electoral system."

As the event progressed, the Youthful candidate of the Social Democratic Party in the Election, Mr. Obinna Bright Ekwebelem entered the podium and there was a thunderous ovation by the Participants, a clear indication of his acceptance across partyline.

The Industrial Chemistry Graduate of Imo State University rolled out his Manifesto which is centered on proffering solution and answers to the Imo question. His speech can be summarized in one sentence, "My Government will be inclusive where every Imolite will have a feel of Good Governance".

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#LetTheYouthsBreathe 

Barring last minute change, the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Imo State under the ebullient Leadership of Amb. Ifeanyi Henry Eluwa is planning what could be termed as genuine mother of all flagoffs. 

In a press release by Comr. Wilson Amaefule the Director of Media and Publicity, Reposition Imo Agenda 2023 Campaign Council, he wrote;

"On Behalf of the Governorship Candidate, The State Campaign Council of the Social Democratic Party Imo State 2023 Governorship Campaign Council, We cordially invite our Leaders, Stakeholders, Party members, Our supporters, the Good and productive People of Imo State to the Flagoff/Roadshow of the Reposition Imo Agenda 2023."

Date: 20th October 2023

Venue: St. Patrick's Catholic Church Obilubu, Orji Owerri Imo State

Time: 10am Prompt 

Take off point: SDP State Secretariat. 

Join Us as we commence the drive that will Reposition Imo.

Tell a friend to tell a friend! 

SDP... Progress! 

Progress... Action!! 

Action.... Now!!! 

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The Okigwe zone women led by the national Coordinator of the New Partnership for Africa Development, NEPAD, Hon. Gloria Akobundu has adopted the Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma for second tenure. 

Speaking during the Okigwe zone women peaceful rally and empowerment programme at Anara Central School, Isiala Mbano, Okigwe zone, Hon. Gloria Akobundu commended the Governor for his superlative performance in office.

Hon. Gloria Akobundu said that the Governor Uzodimma deserves to be reelected for the second tenure based on his numerous projects scattered all over the three Senatorial zones of Imo State. 

The national Coordinator of NEPAD reassured the Governor and his amiable wife that the women of Okigwe zone are solidly behind his reelection in the November 11, 2023, Imo Governorship election. 

She told the Governor Uzodimma that the people and women of Okigwe zone are grateful to the Governor for the numerous appointments he gave to the people of the zone. 

According to her, "the people of Okigwe zone will use the November 11, 2023 election as a pay back time to the Governor for all the good things he did for the zone."

"We will not relent in our efforts to reelect the Senator Hope Uzodimma for the second tenure".

Hon. Gloria Akobundu told the Governor that the votes of the entire people of Okigwe  zone are intact, saying that no single vote will miss at the end of the election.  

By Michael Anyanwu, Owerri.

The People's Governor-in-waiting and flagbearer of the Young Progressives Party (YPP) in the forthcoming Gubernatorial election in Imo State, High Chief Dr. Kemdi Chino Opara has called on the people of Imo East (Owerri Zone) and Ndi Imo generally both at home and in the diaspora to throw their weight behind him and vote for him in the November 11 Imo State election as the eminently credible, competent and wholly qualified candidate that has come to genuinely offer visionary leadership and good governance to the State and its people.

Dr. Opara who made this assertion while appearing as a Guest on the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) “60 Minutes Live” program with Tony Madu on Saturday 7th October 2023, he decried government's loss of sense of duty, poor governance and leadership failure in recent time in the State. This situation have starved Ndi Imo of the opportunity to enjoy the dividends of good governance and democracy which is their prerogative of right and exclusive preserve.

He explained that a closer look the toxic leadership driving Imo State today will help us to understand the current ugly situation that has set the State backward and made it worse than it met it. To end this malady that has brought about mass poverty, heightening insecurity, youth unemployment, undue hardship and sufferings to the people of the State, Dr. Kemdi insisted that a change leadership of the State with a credible, responsible and competent alternative is “Sine qua non” to do the magic of setting the State on the progressive and development map.

Reiterating his determination and passion to serve as Imo Governor to enable him improve the governance system in the State by demonstrating leadership at its best that will impact positively on the life of Ndi Imo by actively implementing the right decisions and people-oriented policies for the socio-economic development of the State, the YPP governorship candidate pledged to make Security, education, healthcare, infrastructure and the economy of the State the cardinal points and focus of his administration if elected Governor.

Continuing, Chief Kemdi who is poised to ensuring integrity in the management of public affairs, lay the quality foundation for good governance to strive in the State and focus on the concrete result of positive governance, promised to end insecurity, compensate families of slain victims, industrialize and revolutionalize agriculture in the State to create massive employment opportunities, empower the youths through skills acquisition and funds availability to help them become self-employed and employers of labour, declare compulsory Free Education in the State-owned Primary and Secondary schools, ensure 50 percent tuition reduction for tertiary schools of the State, conduct local government election within 6 months of assumption of office as governor, grant full administrative and financial autonomy to the council areas, and pay in full the State obligations to the 2018 Council Chairmen and Councillors who were removed from office before the expiration of their statutory tenure. 

He further maintained his commitment to ensure that his cabinet is made up of 75 percent youths & Women, build quality road network, provide basic social amenities, complete and equip the 27 General Hospitals at the various LGA headquarters built by the erstwhile Governor of the State, His Excellency Senator Rochas Okorocha and establish a Mother and Child Care hospital in every Local Government area with the aim of ensuring that Imo women and their newborns have access to quality care at every stage before during and after pregnancy at an affordable rate.

..... Stands in Solidarity with Owerri Zone.

By Michael Anyanwu, Owerri. 

The Obazu-Mbieri born philanthropist and front-runner Governorship Candidate of the Young Progressive Party was at the 5th anniversary celebration of the Egbu Declaration held at the All Saints Cathedral, Egbu in Owerri North LGA where he firmly opposed the continued marginalization and suppression of Owerri zone, a zone otherwise known as Imo East Senatorial district with predominantly well-read and very intelligent but yet to be allowed to produce the Governor of Imo State for even a term.

Noting that it is repugnant to fairness, equity and Justice for any particular zone to want to keep producing governor to the detriment of others in the face of an existing Charter of Equity to rotate power amongst the three Zones. He urged Ndi Owerri zone and Imo people in general to shun pecuniary gains of the moment and objectively thoroughly assess him as the candidate of the Young Progressives Party (YPP) as well as his brother candidates of the People’s Democratic Party, Action Democratic Party and the All Progressives Grand Alliance who are from the Owerri zone and were present at the Egbu Declaration anniversary ceremony to enable them make informed decision to vote for the best with the leadership capacity, competence, integrity and content of character to bring about effective and productive governance for Imo State.

Maintaining his stand in solidarity with Owerri zone’s demand to produce the next Governor of the State in accordance with the 1991 Charter of Equity in Imo State and commending the Organizers of the event for proving to the World that the zone still has great and respected leaders of thought that mean well for the zone and its people. The YPP standard-bearer is optimistic that the program strongly signifies the beginning of the journey of Owerri zone to Douglas House come January 15, 2024.