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9Sep By BobbyNo Comments

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I’ll use my powers to help Uzodinma fight insecurity in Imo – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has pledged to help the Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma fight insecurity. Buhari said he would use his constitutional powers to assist Uzodinma in fighting insecurity in the state. He spoke during the commissioning of Egbeada-Onitsha bypass road in Owerri, the Imo State capital. The president also pledged to help Uzodinma deal with infrastructural deficits of the state. According to Buhari: “I have gone round and I am impressed with what I saw. A society without security and infrastructure will not progress and luckily this is where my vision has tallied with the governor of Imo State. I will use my power as enshrined by the constitution to make the governor achieve more.” Buhari had earlier arrived in Imo State amid tight security.

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9Sep By MosesianNo Comments

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President Buhari Arrives Imo state

President Buhari has arrived Imo state for the one-day working visit. He was received at the Sam Mbakwe airport by the state governor, Hope Uzodinma, as well as other South-East governors. The president has commenced the commissioning of projects executed by the Uzodinma administration. See more photos below..

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5Jul By MosesianNo Comments

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Horrific video shows man’s pen!s mutilated by IPOB supporters for “working with the government to point hands against his people” (Graphic video)

A horrific video making the rounds online shows a man with a mutilated penis being paraded by IPOB supporters for working with the government against IPOB. In the extremely graphic video, the man, whose hands are tied to a piece of wood, is seen sitting on the sandy floor. His penis had been mutilated and blood from his severed male member is seen seeping into the sand. A male voice is heard revealing what led to the man being subjected to such inhumane torture. According to the voice of the IPOB supporter, the man, from Orsu, Imo state, is a saboteur - a tag given to Igbos who do not support IPOB and speak against the activities of some of its members. The voice said that the man is a politician working with the Hope Uzodinma government as an informant to expose IPOB...

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28Jun By Ajiboye IfeoluwaNo Comments

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They can’t infiltrate ESN camps – Nnamdi Kanu reacts to claim by security operatives

Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has maintained that security operatives cannot infiltrate camps of the Eastern Security Network (ESN). Kanu made the remark while refuting claims by security agents of destroying ESN camps. The IPOB leader said security agents made up such claims to deceive Nigerians and collect money from the government. Speaking through IPOB’s spokesman, Emma Powerful, Kanu described such claims as propaganda. A statement by Powerful reads partly: “We equally want to put it on record that the purported camps destroyed by security agents are not ESN camps. The false claims were to create the wrong impression that they are working hard and probably collect more money from their stupid Government. Police invade three ESN camps, arr...

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30Apr By dthataNo Comments

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Insecurity: Uzodinma Takes Refuge In Abuja

For nearly one week, Imo State Governor Hope Uzodinma has remained in Abuja, following the killing of the commander of the Eastern Security Network (ESN) and the subsequent torching of his private residence. Uzodinma has remained in Abuja, in spite of the escalation of violent attacks and major security concerns in Imo state. No fewer than eight persons have been shot dead in the last four days while two were shot and killed in front of Government House, one person was killed around Okorocha’s Spibat home’s roundabout Also, five were killed were policemen killed at the Police Area Command, Orieagu in Ehime Mbano Local Government Area of the state. Inspite of all these and the palpably tense atmosphere in Imo, Governor Hope Uzodinma has remained in Abuja while the state burns. Sim...

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30Apr By dthataNo Comments

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Hope Uzodinma Killed While Alive, God Bless Nnamdi Kanu – Mbaka

Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka, Catholic Priest and Spiritual Director of Adoration Ministry, Enugu, has accused the Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma of organizing the killing of Imo State residents. Mbaka said although he does not support terrorism, he stands against killing and labeling innocent youths of the country as ‘terrorists’. He opined that the recent jail break in Imo State could be God’s way of releasing his people from prison. Mbaka also wondered why the killing of a top commander of the Eastern Security Network, ESN, Ikonso Don was being celebrated. The Cleric further warned the leaders to kill poverty, unemployment and insecurity, because God is angry with them, adding that those advising Uzodinma have killed him while he is still alive. ”I can never support terror...

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26Apr By dthataNo Comments

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Hope Uzodinma No Longer Picks My Calls – Father Mbaka

Catholic Priest and Spiritual Director of Adoration Ministry, Enugu, Rev. Fr Ejike Mbaka, has accused Imo State Governor Hope Uzodinma of shunning him. In his 2020 New Year message, the cleric had said Uzodimma of the All Progressives Congress (APC), a former Senator, would be sworn in as governor. “In spite of all that would happen this 2020, there is hope. In Imo State, there is hope. Hope, hope, hope … hope in Imo State! “Imo people have suffered (but) God is raising a new hope that would be an agent of salvation for them”, he said. Emeka Ihedioha of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) was the incumbent when Mbaka gave the prediction. Imo elders in the party dismissed the prophesy. Weeks after, the Supreme Court, in an unanimous decision, ordered the Independent Natio...

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26Apr By dthataNo Comments

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Eliminate Boko Haram Leader Just As You Crushed Ikonso – Omokri Challenge Army

An ex-aide to former President Goodluck Jonathan, Reno Omokri, has challenged Nigerian security agencies to eliminate the leader of Boko Haram terrorist sect, Abubakar Shekau, with the same force the security agencies used to crush a top member of the Indigenous People of Biafra, one Commander Ikonso. The PUNCH had earlier reported that police operatives and their counterparts from the Nigerian Army and Department of State Services killed the IPOB commander and six other militia members in Imo State. The IPOB men, who were members of the secessionist group’s security arm, the Eastern Security Network, were killed during an early morning raid on their hideout at Awomama village, Oru East Local Government Area of the state on Saturday. IPOB has since threatened “madness”, saying...

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24Apr By dthataNo Comments

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Attack On Uzodinma’s Country Home Politically Sponsored, Says Imo Govt

The Imo State government has insinuated that the attack on the country home of the state governor, Hope Uzodinma, In the early hours of Saturday may have been politically sponsored. The state Commissioner for information and Strategy, Declan Emelumba, in a statement on Saturday, hours after the unknown gunmen caused the carnage, disclosed that investigation had been launched into the attack on the governor’s house in Omuma in the Oru East Local Government Area of the state. Emelumba disclosed that security men attached to the governor’s house repelled the attackers which he stated wrecked havoc on the building and cars parked in the compound. The Commissioner who confirmed in the statement that some security men died during the attack, did not disclose the number of casualties. H...

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24Apr By dthataNo Comments

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Governor Uzodimma’s House Set Ablaze in His Hometown, Omuma

Some unknown person suspected to be hoodlums have set Ablaze, the house of Imo State governor, Hope Uzodinma. The incident happened on Saturday morning in Omuma, the governor’s hometown. Details about the incident remains sketchy as the time of filing this report.

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15Apr By dthataNo Comments

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EFCC Releases Ex-Imo Governor, Okorocha

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has released the former Governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha after he spent two nights in detention. Okorocha was released on Thursday evening, according to Daily Trust. The former Governor is presently at his Maitama residence in Abuja. DAILY POST recalls that the EFCC invited Okorocha on Tuesday for questioning. Okorocha, who governed Imo between 2011 and 2019, has been accused of embezzlement and misappropriation of state funds by the Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodinma. In February, the lawmaker accused Uzodinma of unleashing the EFCC and the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC) against him. Okorocha refuted the allegations, saying the state government had not been able to prove corruption allegations...

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9Apr By dthataNo Comments

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“I Will Tell You How I Handled IPOB If You Consult Me” – Okorocha To Uzodinma

A former governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha, has said that poverty and injustice were fueling insecurity in the country. On the insecurity in Imo State, Okorocha advised the state governor, Hope Uzodinma, to consult him. Okorocha disclosed that as a Governor of the state for eight years, he was able to consult widely. According to a statement issued by Okorocha’s media office in Owerri, the state capital, Okorocha spoke in Jos, Plateau State, when he paid a condolence visit to the family of late Mrs. Felicia Biskanga. According to the statement, insecurity would continue to persist until the political leaders come together to solve the problems of poverty and injustice in the country. Okorocha, who now represents Imo West at the senate, said, “The security situation ...

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8Apr By MosesianNo Comments

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Two Policemen Injured in Yet Another Attack on a Police Station in Imo

Two police officers are currently nursing their injuries they sustained after gunmen attacked the Mbieri divisional police headquarters on Wednesday night, April 7. Confirming the attack, the spokesperson of the state police command, Orlando Ikeokwu, said the gunmen stormed the police headquarters at about 10pm but the attack was successfully repelled by the police. He added that the two officers who sustained injuries during the attack are currently receiving treatment in an undisclosed hospital. Police stations in Imo state have been under attack in recent times. On Monday, April 5, the state police headquarters was attacked by unidentified gunmen. The gunmen also attacked the state correctional center and released over 1800 inmates. While the police allege that IPOB members...

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7Apr By dthataNo Comments

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Imo Prison Break: Defend Yourselves Against IPOB Members – Uzodinma To Policemen

Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma, on Tuesday, urged policemen to use their rifles to defend themselves against members of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB. Uzodinma spoke at the Police Command headquarters when the Inspector General of Police, Muhammed Adamu, visited the state to assess the level of harm done on the police facility by unknown gunmen on Monday. “If you can’t attack them, you can at least use your rifles to defend yourselves. Any attack on police formation is an insult to us as a government. “It is also an attack on the integrity of the government. We must take charge, take control and ensure discipline, ”the governor said. Recall that some unknown gunmen had attacked the police headquarters and the Correctional Centre in Owerri and freed hundreds of in...

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22Feb By dthataNo Comments

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Emmanuel Emenike Hosts Governor Uzodinma, Phyno In His Mansion In Imo

Nigerian football star popularly as Emmanuel Emenike recently took to his instagram page and shared pictures of how he hosted Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma and singer Phyno Inside his multi-million naira Mansion. Check out pictures and videos below: https://youtu.be/yII71iy1Z9M  

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22Feb By dthataNo Comments

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How I Was Attacked By Thugs, Imo Government House Police – Okorocha

Rochas Okorocha, former governor of Imo state, has alleged that police officers watched on as thugs cut his “boys” with machetes during a clash in Imo state. The senator said he managed to escape the purported attack on Sunday after his orderlies “rushed me to a room and locked me up”. Okorocha was arrested on Sunday for unsealing a property seized by the state government on Friday. The property which reportedly belongs to his wife is said to be under investigation by the state government. Not long after forcefully gaining access into the property, masked police operatives arrived to escort him away. As the scene unfolded, Okorocha’s supporters clashed with those of Hope Uzodinma, the state governor, whom he has been at loggerheads with for some time. Speaking during ...

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22Feb By dthataNo Comments

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Okorocha’s Arrest: We Shall React Fully To The Situation – Ex-Governor’s Aide, Sam Onwuemeodo

A former governor of Imo state, Rochas Okorocha, on Sunday alleged that the governor of the State, Hope Uzodinma, attacked him with “more than 1000 thugs”. Okorocha and three of his political associates were on Sunday arrested by the state police command after he and his supporters together with armed policemen, Soldiers, and the personnel of National Security and Civil Defence Corps stormed Royal Spring Palm Estate, Owerri, and unsealed it. The Estate was linked to his wife, Nkechi Okorocha. The state government through the State Commissioner for Lands, Survey and Physical Planning, Enyinnaya Onuegbu, had on Friday supervised the sealing of the Estate. Okorocha’s spokesperson, Sam Onwuemeodo, in a statement on Sunday, alleged that the governor’s Special Adviser on Special ...

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21Feb By MosesianNo Comments

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Sporadic Shooting as Gov. Hope Uzodinma’s Security Personnel Invade Sen Rochas Okorocha’s Wife’s Hotel Before Sealing it Off

A team of government officials and police, led by the Commissioner for lands, Barr. Enyinnaya Onuegbu, on Friday, Feb 19, stormed the Royal Spring Palm Hotels and Apartments, allegedly owned by Nneoma Rochas Okorocha, wife of former Governor Rochas Okorocha, and sealed off the property. Recall that the Hope Uzodinma administration, last week, recovered the Eastern Palm University from Rochas Okorocha and renamed it. As former Imo governor Rochas Okorocha is battling incumbent governor Uzodinma over the recovery of the University, Uzodinma sealed off Okorocha's wife's hotel. There were reports of sporadic shooting during the operation, as seen in videos from the scene. Watch the video below.

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25Jan By dthataNo Comments

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Orlu Attack: “Fish Out Perpetrators Without Fail” – Governor Uzodinma

The Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodinma, has condemned the attack by gunmen in Orlu Area of the state which led to the killing and maiming of innocent citizens on Monday. In a statement issued, Uzodinma said he has ordered security agencies to fish out the perpetrators and bring them to book. To restore peace in Orlu, the Governor ordered a curfew in some local government areas namely Orlu, Orsu, Oru East, Oru West, Ideato North, Ideato South, Njaba, Isu, Nwangele and Nkwerre. He said, “This afternoon, I received a very disturbing report on the activities of a group of Militants who unleashed a shooting spree in the Orlu area of the state, killing and maiming innocent citizen in the process “I am totally appalled by this sad report which appears to paint a picture of near ...

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25Jan By dthataNo Comments

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Orlu: Governor Uzodinma Declares Dusk-To-Dawn Curfew In 9 LGAs In Imo State

Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma has imposed a Dusk-to-dawn Curfew in 9 Local Government Areas of the State following clashes between the Eastern Security Network and a combined team of the Nigerian Police and Soldiers in Orlu, Imo State. Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma, has imposed a dusk to dawn curfew in 9 local government areas in Orlu Zone to check rising insecurity in the area, the LGs' are Orlu, Oru East, Isu, Nwangele, Njiaba, Ideato North, Ideato South, Nkwere and Orsu

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28Nov By dthataNo Comments

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Fast Till God Answers Prayers, If You Refuse To Join APC – Uzodinma

Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State on Friday said anyone who refused to join the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) might continue to fast until God answered the prayers. Governor Uzodinma said this while fielding questions from State House reporters after meeting President Muhammadu Buhari again at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, over the erosion crisis in his State. The governor, while reacting to a question on the movement from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the APC in South East geo-political zone, expressed optimism that more people from the region would still join the ruling party with the entry of Governor Dave Umahi of Ebonyi State who had transformed his status as an “orphan”. He said that it would be more cost effective for the people of South East to ...

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8Oct By dthataNo Comments

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Okorocha, Others Won’t Go Unpunished Over N106Bn Misappropriated Fund – Uzodinma

Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma has received reports from the Judicial Commission of Inquiry (JCI) on contracts awarded from 2011 to 2019 under former Governor Rochas Okorocha’s administration, including the short-lived period of Emeka Ihedioha. DAILY POST reports that the JCI findings indicted the former Governors to have misappropriated over 106 billion naira on unexecuted contracts. According to the chairman of the commission, Justice B. C Iheaka, important findings from the report included a high tech contract scam, outrageous inflation of prices, unprofessional supervision of awarded contracts, several unexecuted contracts among other things. The Governor while reacting to the JCI reports commended the commission for a thorough job done without compromise. He also ...

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1Sep By dthataNo Comments

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President Buhari Receives Governor Hope Uzodinma Of Imo State

President Buhari receives in audience Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State in State House on 1st Sep 2020

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11Aug By dthataNo Comments

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Hope Uzodinma Petitions NJC, AGF Over ‘supreme Court Governor’ Tag By PDP

Hope Uzodimma, governor of Imo state, has petitioned the National Judicial Council (NJC) and Abubakar Malami, attorney-general of the federation, over the tag “supreme court governor” used to describe him by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). In January, Emeka Ihedioha was sacked as Imo state governor following the apex court ruling that Uzodinma was the duly elected governor of the state on the grounds that results from 388 polling units were excluded when the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) announced the final tally in March 2019. In the petition which was also addressed to the leadership of the national assembly, Batos Chikezie, special adviser to Uzodinma on political matters, asked that Ogubundu Nwadike, the publicity secretary for PDP in the state, and ot...

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22Jun By dthataNo Comments

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Edo 2020: Results Of APC Primaries

Hope Uzodinma, governor of Imo state and chair of the process, has now taken his seat and would soon begin to announce the results The room is now getting crowded as results from various LGAs are now being brought in Results from eight out of the 18 local government areas in the state have been announced so far and Ize-Iyamu is leading by a wide margin RESULT (Esan west) Ize-Iyamu- 1,145 Obaze- 162 Odubu- 220 RESULT (Egueben) Iyanmu- 1,300 Obaze- 178 Odubu- 251 RESULT (Orionwon) Iyamu- 1,750 Obaze- 171 Odubu- 418 RESULT (Uhunmode) Ize-Iyamu- 1,394 Obaze- 183 Odubu- 274 RESULT (Ikpoba- Okha) Ize-Iyamu- 1,581 Obaze- 67 Odubu- 99 RESULT (Ovia south-west) Ize-Iyamu- 1,668 Obaze- 79 Odubu- 108 RESULT (Ovia north) Ize-Iyamu- 1,650 Ob...

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21Jun By BobbyNo Comments

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Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma Adopts 9-year-old Singer Whose Video Went Viral

Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma has announced that he will adopt and sponsor a 9-year-old boy who went viral after a video of him singing Catholic hymns was shared on social media. 9-year-old Joseph Oluomachi Opara hawks coconut and pear on the street. However, in addition to petty trading, Joseph serenades his customers by singing to them as he sells his goods. He was filmed singing and the video went viral as Nigerians appreciated his talent. In celebration of Fathers' Day, Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma announced he will adopt him. He also said he will sponsor his education.   Uzodinma announced this on Twitter, writing: "1/In celebration of #FathersDay, I directed that little 9 year old Master Joseph Oluomachi Opara, the viral Imo State-born singer be c...

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20Jun By dthataNo Comments

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Coming To Edo May Negatively Affect You For Life – Ex Edo Speaker Tells Hope Uzodinma

Kabiru Adjoto, a former Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, has warned Imo State Governor and the Chairman Edo State Election Committee, Senator Hope Uzodinma, to steer clear of the state. In a terse statement made available on Friday, Adjoto said the people of Edo will resist Uzodinma from entering the state. “Hope Uzodinma should hand over to his deputy before coming to Edo. He should think twice before embarking on a journey that may negatively affect him for life. Edo is not Imo". "We shall resist him and stop him from entering Edo". “He should pray with his wives and children before leaving Imo. He should be ready to eat as lunch uncooked vulture eggs while in Edo.”

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19Jun By dthataNo Comments

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Hope Uzodinma Says APC Will Field Candidate, Win Edo Election

The governor of Imo state, Sen Hope Uzodinma, has boasted that the All Progressives Congress (APC) will not only field candidate for the Edo state governorship election but will also win the election. Governor Uzodinma, who is also the chairman APC primary election committee, however blamed enemies for the current crisis rocking the ruling party, arguing that they are merely envious of the growith of the party. Speaking while accepting the responsibility assigned his commitee, Governor Uzodinma, described the APC as a party to beat in any part of the country today. “It is my honour on behalf of my Committee to accept this very rare confidence reposed on us by our great party to go and conduct this process that will produce our guber candidate for the forthcoming Edo governorsh...

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18Jun By dthataNo Comments

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Ajimobi-Led APC NWC Reverses Cancellation Of Edo APC Governorship Screening

The All Progressives Congress, APC, National Working Committee led by former Oyo Governor and Deputy National Chairman (South) Abiola Ajimobi has taken over the Party’s National Secretariat as Acting Chairman. Deputy Vice-Chairman (South-South), Hillary Eta, who addressed the media in the absence of the ailing Ajimobi, announced the reversal of the cancellation of the screening of the governorship aspirants in Edo State. The Ajimobi-led APC faction has subsequently appointed Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma, as the Chairman of its Edo State Governorship Primary election. The APC National Working Committee said Victor Giadom, who earlier took over as Acting National Chairman of the party, is not a member of the Committee having resigned his position to contest as Rivers Deputy...

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12Jun By BobbyNo Comments

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Lovely Photo of Imo State First Lady, Chioma Uzodinma and her Twin Children

Chioma Uzodinma, the wife of Imo state governor Hope Uzodinma, is pictured above with their set of twins. She shared the photo to celebrate the babies' 6 months birthday. Chioma and Hope got married in January 2015 and are blessed with three children.

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14May By dthataNo Comments

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Hope Uzodinma Pays N8M To Fulani Herdsmen Who Lost Their Cows

Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State has disclosed that the State Government in its wisdom paid the sum of 8 million Naira to Fulani Herdsmen who lost their cows at Ezinihitte Mbaise, for the sake of One Nigeria. The Governor made this known when he received the leadership of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) at the Imo State Government House Owerri. Governor Uzodimma affirmed that Imo People are hospitable people and will do everything possible to make the State conducive for every Nigerian, irrespective of their religion or tribe. Governor Uzodimma also frowned at Governors who are rejecting and deporting Alamajiri from their State, noting that that is not the spirit of One Nigeria. The Governor further assured that Almajiris are free to stay in...

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9Mar By BobbyNo Comments

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Governor Uzodinma Dismisses Report on Convoy Attack as Another Fake News’ by PDP

The Imo State governor, Hope Uzodinma, on Sunday, described the reported attack on his convoy as another fake news peddled by members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Imo state. The governor, who spoke with journalists in Owerri, said he would take lawful action against those circulating fake news in a bid to destabilize peace in the state. He said the young man who was involved in the incident that damaged his vehicle had apologized. Uzodinma said: “I was never attacked. What happened was that I went to the oil community where they had issues with one of the oil companies to settle the dispute. “While we were in the hall deliberating on the matter with traditional rulers, some of the youths were outside quarelling. I was not even outside where it happened and after our...

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23Feb By BobbyNo Comments

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Osinbajo, Wike, Okowa, Others Attend Deputy Senate President Ovie Omo-Agege’s Thanksgiving Service in Delta

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, Senate President Ahmed Lawan, Secretary to the Government of the Federation Boss Mustapha, State Governors Ifeanyi Okowa, Nyesom Wike, Nasiru El-Rufai, Muhammad Badaru Abubakar and Hope Uzodinma, stormed Effurun, Delta State for the Thanksgiving Service of the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege today February 23rd. Omo-Agege had the thanksgiving to celebrate his re-election and elevation as the deputy senate president. The thanksgiving mass was held at the Mother of the Redeemer Catholic Church, Effurun. See more photos below.

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21Feb By dthataNo Comments

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Hope Uzodinma Meets Buhari, Seeks Refund Of N32bn Spent On FG Roads In Imo

Hope Uzodinma, governor of Imo state, on Thursday met with President Muhammadu Buhari, seeking his intervention in the refund of over N32 billion his predecessors reportedly spent on federal roads in the state. Speaking with state house correspondents after the meeting with Buhari, Uzodinma said Imo is in “financial distress”. He said the funds, if released, will assist in clearing both salary and pension arrears. He said the consultants he engaged discovered that at least N32 billion was spent on federal roads in the past. Uzodinma said he briefed Buhari on the situation of things he met on the ground in the state, adding that the president listened to him.

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19Feb By dthataNo Comments

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APC, PDP React To Supreme Court’s Adjournment Of Imo Election Review

The All Progressives Congress, APC, and the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, on Tuesday, aired their opinions regarding the adjournment of the Supreme Court review on the January 14, 2020 judgement till March 2nd, as requested by the PDP, to respond to motions that were served on them by the APC. To this end, Vanguard called the APC and PDP, in Owerri, to have their reactions following the adjournment of the review case. Recalled, the 14 January 2020, in the Supreme court judgement sacked Emeka Ihedioha of the PDP, as governor of Imo and validated Hope Uzodinma, of the APC, as the legally elected governor of the state. On the supreme court adjournment, according to the PDP, publicity Secretary, Damian Opara, he said: “APC and Senator Hope Uzodinma, filled a motion that was served on...

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19Feb By dthataNo Comments

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Uzodinma Vs Ihedioha: I’m Not Part Of Supreme Court Review Team – Soyinka

Nobel laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, has faulted a report by a newspaper of his purported selection to serve on a monitoring team for the forthcoming Supreme Court review of the case between Imo State governor, Hope Uzodinma of the All Progressives Congress and Emeka Ihedioha of the Peoples Democratic Party. The apex court on January 14, 2020, nullified the election of Ihedioha as the governor of the state and declared Uzodinma as the winner of the governorship election. Ihedioha subsequently filed an appeal, urging the Supreme Court to set aside the judgment. The hearing of the appeal has been fixed for March 2, 2020. The elder statesman, who said the online link of the newspaper’s report (not The Punch) was sent to him for perusal, noted in a statement on Tuesday night that h...

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18Feb By BobbyNo Comments

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Supreme Court Adjourns Imo Governorship Case till March 2nd

The Supreme Court has adjourned till March 2nd, the hearing in the application filed by the PDP and former Imo state governor, Emeka Ihedioha, for a review of the January 14th judgement in which Ihedioha's tenure as governor was terminated. Counsel to the former governor of the state, Emeka Ihedioha and the PDP, Kanu Agabi (SAN) sought an adjournment to enable the parties conclude on the processes that are being filed and served. Counsel to Uzodinma and APC, Damian Dodo (SAN) did not oppose the application. Ihedioha and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) had filed an application before the apex court, asking it to set aside its judgement of January 14th in which the court nullified the March 9 election of Ihedioha and declared Hope Uzodinma of the All Progressives Congress, AP...

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6Feb By BobbyNo Comments

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Ihedioha Hires 30 Lawyers, Begs Supreme Court To Sack Hope Uzodinma

A former governor of Imo State, Emeka Ihedioha has hired 30 lawyers to present his case as he asks the Supreme Court to review its earlier judgement sacking him. On Wednesday he also asked the Supreme Court to reinstate him as the duly elected governor of Imo state and sack Hope Uzodinma. This is coming three weeks after the Supreme Court sacked Emeka Ihedioha as Governor of Imo State. On January 14, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun delivered the lead judgment and declared Senator Hope Uzodinma of the All Progressives Congress (APC) winner of the governorship contest that held on March 9, 2019. Addressing newsmen in Abuja, Ihedioha said he filed an application yesterday, with only one prayer: that the earlier decision be set aside. He said he had already hired over 30 law...

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1Feb By BobbyNo Comments

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I’m Hopeful Supreme Court will not overturn its Judgement Against Ihedioha – Governor Uzodinma

Hope Uzodinma has expressed hope of the Supreme Court not overturning the judgement which brought him in as Governor of Imo State and sacked Emeka Ihedioha of the People's Democratic Party from the position. Speaking to newsmen after being presented to President Muhammadu Buhari by APC Chairman Adams Oshiomhole, Hope Uzodinma alleged that Ihedioha's reasons for seeking a review and reversal of the supreme court judgement are based on falsehood. He also insisted that the time for election petitions are over. He said; “I am not disturbed by the PDP’s move to seek a review of the judgment. I am not concerned because I believe they are going back to the Supreme Court based on falsehood because the number of accredited votes outside the excluded votes is what they are talking about...

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31Jan By BobbyNo Comments

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Imo State Residents Again Protest Supreme Court Judgement Sacking Ihedioha

Imo state residents once again took to the streets of Owerri, the state capital today January 30th, to protest the January 14th Supreme court judgement sacking the immediate past governor, Emeka Ihedioha from office and approving the swearing-in of Hope Uzodinma as the new governor of the state. The protesting residents say all they want is for the judgement to be reversed. See more photos below.

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28Jan By dthataNo Comments

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Father Mbaka Drops Another Prophesy On Hope Uzodinma Of Imo State

Controversial Catholic priest, Reverend Fr. Ejike Mbaka has spoken again and this time, despite sacked governor, Emeka Ihedioha’s frantic move to regain his lost governorship mandate, the cleric assured that not only will Uzodinma remain governor but he will transform Imo State in a record 2 years. The popular Catholic Priest and spiritual director of Adoration Ministry Enugu, Nigeria (AMEN), Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka made this new revelation while addressing a large crowd at his Adoration ministry ground on Tuesday. He said, “God took the glory away from Ihedioha because he was surrounded by people who don’t want him to work. “I have always praised Ebonyi and Enugu governors because they are doing well. They are both in PDP. I’m not a politician and my ministry is about the Holy Spirit ...

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28Jan By dthataNo Comments

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Uzodinma Forfeits Security Vote For Workers’ Salaries

Imo State governor, Hope Uzodinma, Tuesday announced that he has forfeited his security vote to enable him to meet up with the economic challenges in Imo, especially the payment of salaries and pension in the state. The governor spoke when he met with the Imo Economic Development Initiative, led by Professor Maurice Iwu, at government House in Owerri, adding that he took the decision because of the paucity of funds issue before his administration. He also revealed that his next plan was to establish power and petrochemical plants, to boost electricity supply in the state. Other plans of Uzodinma are to review the 2020 budget passed into law in order to address the current problems militating against development in the state. According to the statement, by his Chief Press Secret...

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28Jan By BobbyNo Comments

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Imo State House of Assembly Speaker Together with 7 Other Lawmakers Defect to APC

Two weeks after the Supreme court annulled the election of Emeka Ihedioha as the governor of Imo state and affirmed APC's Hope Uzodinma as the new governor, the Speaker of the Imo state House of Assembly, Collins Chiji, and seven other members of the state assembly have defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Chiji who was elected on the platform of the PDP, announced his defection during plenary today January 28th. He gave the names of the other defecting lawmakers as Uche Ogbuagu (Ikeduru); Dominic Ezerioha (Oru West); Chigozie Nwaneri(Oru East); Kanayo Onyemaechi (Owerri West); Kennedy Ibe (Obowo)’; Onyemaechi Njoku (Ihitte/Uboma), and Eddy Obinna (Aboh Mbaise) who represented Emeka Ihedioha's constituency in the Assembly. Last week, the deputy Speaker of the state...

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22Jan By dthataNo Comments

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“I’ll Conduct Fresh Local Govt Elections In Imo State” – Hope Uzodinma

The newly sworn in Governor of Imo State, Senator Hope Uzodinma, on Monday, said he plans to conduct fresh elections into the twenty-seven local government councils in the state, in line with the existing local government laws of Imo. The Governor made the revelation when the chairmen of traditional rulers from the 27 local government areas of Imo State led by the Chairman, Imo State Council of Traditional Rulers, His Majesty, Eze Agunwa Ohiri paid him a courtesy call in his office. In a statement made available to us by the Governor’s spokesman, he said Uzodinma reminded the monarchs that their role cannot be over emphasized in ensuring peace and tranquility. “The governor assured them that his policies will meet the yearnings and aspirations of Imo people,” the statement added...

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20Jan By dthataNo Comments

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Father Mbaka Invokes God’s Judgement On Those Who Speak Evil Against Him

The Spiritual Director of Adoration Ministry in Enugu, southeast Nigeria, Rev. Father Ejike Mbaka, has released a new prophecy on those against him for predicting the sack of Emeka Ihedioha as Imo Governor. TheNation reports that Father Mbaka came under attacks since the emergence of Hope Uzodinma as the governor of Imo State, released the dangerous prophecy on social media network, Facebook. In the prophecy, Father Mbka declared judgment on those who accused him of dishing out fake prophecies. The Adoration Ministry Spiritual Director in a post on the Ministry’s Facebook page maintained that his prophecies were from God and not an evil altar. Declaring the blessings of God on his followers, the cleric said those who called him a politician will not escape God’s judgment. ...

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20Jan By dthataNo Comments

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What Ihedioha Should Have Done Before Supreme Court Ruling – Father Mbaka

The Catholic Priest of Enugu, Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka, on Sunday glorified God for making his prediction on the Imo State governorship election came to pass. Mbaka, who is the Spiritual Director of Adoration Ministry, joined members of the congregation to praise God for allowing the prophecy on the removal of former governor Emeka Ihedioha and the emergence of Hope Uzodinma as Imo State helmsman come to pass. The fiery Catholic priest thanked God for “proving once again that he (Mbaka) is the prophet of the most high God.” He advised the present generation to believe in prophecy which is immemorial and would not cease to exist. He said: “What’s the distance from Imo State to Enugu, that after given the message on December 31, 2019, Ihedioha cannot come to adoration and seek fo...

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19Jan By dthataNo Comments

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Father Mbaka Releases New Prophecy

The Spiritual Director of Adoration Ministry in Enugu, southeast Nigeria, Rev. Father Ejike Mbaka, has released a new prophecy on those against him for predicting the sack of Emeka Ihedioha as Imo Governor. The Nation reports that Father Mbaka came under attacks since the emergence of Hope Uzodinma as the governor of Imo State, released the dangerous prophecy on social media network, Facebook. In the prophecy, Father Mbka declared judgment on those who accused him of dishing out fake prophecies. The Adoration Ministry Spiritual Director in a post on the Ministry’s Facebook page maintained that his prophecies were from God and not an evil altar. Declaring the blessings of God on his followers, the cleric said those who called him a politician will not escape God’s judgment. ...

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19Jan By dthataNo Comments

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I Pity Anyone Celebrating Uzodinma’s Victory At Supreme Court – Ihedioha

“The elections in Imo were closely monitored, well advertised and everybody in Nigeria followed it through. The results were very clear, the electoral umpire still has the results. “It is not about Emeka Ihedioha. It is not about Imo State. It is about the future of our country and democracy. It’s about what do we do tomorrow. .. I am calm and we are calm, and that is why you see in Imo, there is calmness. “The calmness is coming out of shock, it is coming of disbelief. It is coming out of the fact that people are saying, let us still see, can this be possible? We are waiting for answers and I believe there will be answers. “This is not the time to celebrate. I pity anyone who is celebrating that sad event. If anyone is celebrating, that person is not a student of democracy.” E...

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18Jan By BobbyNo Comments

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Supreme Court Judgement Still Shocking- Ex-Imo Governor, Emeka Ihedioha

Emeka Ihedioha, the immediate past governor of Imo state, has said that the January 14th ruling delivered by the Supreme court in which his tenure was abruptly cut short, is still shocking to him many other Nigerians. Speaking when a delegation of PDP chieftains led by its party chairman, Uche Secondus, paid him a visit in his Abuja home this morning, Ihedioha said We are as shocked as yourselves. That event will define our electoral system. It is at the foundation of our electoral processes. It is not about Imo State but about our electoral processes. We are clam, calmness out of shock.” Also speaking, the party chairman, Uche Secondus said the figures put forward by the Supreme court which enabled it declare Hope Uzodinma winner of the March 9th 2019 election, are not adding...

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17Jan By dthataNo Comments

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Mbaka May Be Barred From Preaching By Catholic – Adewale Martins

The Catholic Archbishop of Lagos, Adewale Martins, says the Spiritual Director of the Adoration Ministry, Enugu, Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka, could be banned from preaching if he continues to deviate from the doctrines and tenets of the Catholic Church. Martins, who was appointed Archbishop of Lagos by the Pope in 2012, said this during an interview with the BBC Igbo while reacting to Mbaka’s prophecy that Hope Uzodinma would emerge as governor of Imo State. Mbaka had on New Year’s Eve prophesied that Uzodinma would emerge as governor in 2020, a prophecy which came to pass on Tuesday when the Supreme Court sacked Emeka Ihedioha and named Uzodinma as the duly elected governor. Reacting to the prophecy, which has stirred heated debate, the archbishop said Mbaka was under the Diocese of...

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