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26 DAYS TO IMO GUBER: OWERRI MUNICIPAL APC STAKEHOLDERS RALLY FOR GOVERNOR UZODIMMA’S RE-ELECTION BID

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…Expanded Leadership Meeting Unveils Comprehensive Campaign Strategy and Unity in Support of Incumbent Governor

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Owerri Municipal, Imo State – October 16, 2023 – In a remarkable display of unwavering solidarity and political enthusiasm, stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Owerri Municipal convened an expanded leadership meeting at the Local Government headquarters of Owerri Municipal Council, echoing their resolute support for Governor Hope Uzodimma’s re-election bid. The meeting, held today, marked a significant milestone in their commitment to uphold the Imo Charter of Equity, through the massive votes Governor Uzodimma will have in the municipality .

Ernest Ibejiako (Nwanda) with MacDonald Ebere.
The gathering brought together esteemed leaders representing the 11 wards in Owerri Municipal Council, including apex leadership members, government appointees, neighborhood leaders, secretaries, women and youth leaders, as well as ward chairmen and secretaries. Hon. MacDonald Ebere, PhD, the Imo APC Chairman and convener of the meeting, opened the session by commending the stakeholders for their unwavering dedication, since the journey to Douglas House entered it’s eleventh hour.

Onyekachi Ibezim with Esther Kamalu
Hon. MacDonald lauded Governor Uzodimma’s achievements, describing him as a political colossus in the Southeast. He attributed the visionary governance of the incumbent to the establishment of remarkable signature projects, thus making a compelling case for Governor Uzodimma’s re-election. In this spirit, Hon. MacDonald declared the commencement of booth, neighborhood, and ward campaigns throughout the 11 wards in Owerri Municipal Council.
According to Hon. Ebere, ward leaders and executives are now tasked with returning to their respective booths and initiating meetings to galvanize support for the Governor. He emphasized the urgency of launching campaigns in each booth in the municipality, with ward grand finales set to commence on the 20th of October, 2023. The Local Government Area (LGA) Campaign Road Show is scheduled for the 7th of November, 2023.
Hon. Ebere also announced the decentralization of the leadership structure, enabling leaders to organize regular meetings at the ward, chapter, and polling booth levels. This decentralized approach is expected to facilitate comprehensive situational and progress reports from each ward, contributing to the central stakeholders’ body. Various committees comprising selected leaders from the ward were established to address pre-election challenges and provide solutions, with mechanisms in place to monitor progress reports. He concluded that a united effort is necessary to ensure that the Governor enjoys massive support from Owerri Municipal Council indigenes and non-Indigenes.
Though a son of Owere Nchi Ise, Hon. MacDonald commended the leadership of non-Indigenes for their efforts in ensuring that the re-election aspiration of Governor Uzodimma takes center stage in all non-Indigenous wards, booths, and chapters, through the various campaign drives they’ve organized in the non-Indigenous wards in the municipality.
Owerri Municipal APC Chairman, Hon. Onyekachi Ibezim, emphasized the importance of securing a resounding victory for Governor Uzodimma, highlighting the municipality’s significant gains from the Governor’s infrastructural revolution in the state. He added that, mobilization in days to come will be total and massive, as there won’t be any room for the Governor to fail in Owerri Municipal.
Former House of Representatives member and Apex Leader of Owerri Municipal APC, Rt. Hon Ernest Ibejiako, outlined the mobilization strategies that are expected to yield positive results in the days to come. As an experienced mobilizer, he expressed confidence that these strategies, if utilized judiciously, would lead to the desired outcome.

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A leader in Owerri Municipal Council, Chief Jude Agbugba, stressed the necessity of leaving no room for defeat, as he charged leaders to pledge their unwavering support towards securing a re-election victory for Governor Hope Uzodimma in November.
Speaking on behalf of non-Indigenes, the Apex Leader of non-Indigenes Association, Owerri Federal Constituency, Chief Nnadozie Udensi, recounted the dedicated efforts of non-Indigenes through various sponsored road shows and drives for the Governor in recent months. He expressed confidence that non-Indigenes would secure massive votes for the Governor come November 11 gubernatorial election.
Chief C.D.B Williams emphasized the importance of every leader taking charge of their booths and ensuring the Governor’s victory. He stressed that the upcoming election is not a time for any ward or booth leader to stay at home, but rather an opportunity to show political seriousness and ensure the Governor’s return to Douglas House.
Former Owerri Municipal Council, Imo State House of Assembly member, Hon. Solomon Anukam, expressed the commitment of new party members to contribute to the Governor’s victory. He noted that there were no remnants of opposition party leaders and members anymore, as everyone has joined Owerri Municipal APC to support the Governor’s success in the forthcoming gubernatorial election.
The Woman Leader of Owerri Municipal APC, Hon. Mrs Ijeoma Ubah, urged women in the municipality to advocate vigorously for the Governor. She emphasized that, as mothers, women should encourage their family members who are eligible to vote to participate and vote massively for Governor Uzodimma. Extolling the leadership qualities of Governor Uzodimma and the State Party Chairman of Imo APC, Hon. MacDonald Ebere, Mrs Ijeoma posited that women should show their solidarity to the State Party Chairman, through their votes for Governor Uzodimma.
The meeting concluded with a palpable sense of unity and commitment among the stakeholders, heralding the initiation of an unprecedented mobilization drive in Owerri Municipal Council. With their collective experience and mobilizing prowess, the leaders from Owerri Municipal demonstrated their readiness to rally support and ensure a successful electoral outcome, upholding the principles of equity and securing Governor Uzodimma’s second term.
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“They can go to h£ll” Ribadu blasts Canada for denying military chiefs visa.

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The National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, has blasted Canada officials for denying visa to top Nigerian military officials, including the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS).
Ribadu expressed his disapproval at the maiden annual lecture of the National Association of the Institute for Security Studies (AANISS), held at the Shehu Yar’adua Centre, Abuja, on Thursday, Feb. 13.
The NSA’s comment came after the Chief of Defence Staff disclosed that he and his team were invited to Canada for an event honouring war veterans, but he and about half of the delegation were denied visas.
General Musa described the incident as “disappointing” but emphasised that it serves as a reminder for Nigeria to “stand strong as a nation” and not be taken for granted.
He said: “Every disappointment is a blessing. Yesterday, I was meant to be in Canada. There’s an event to honour our veterans, those who were injured during battles, and we were meant to be there. We were invited with our team. Half has gone and half has been denied. It’s very disappointing.”
Ribadu commended Gen. Musa for speaking out about the incident.
“Thank you for the courage to say Canada denied you visas. They can go to h3ll,” Ribadu said.
The NSA said that despite the disappointment, Nigeria is “peaceful and strong” and must work hard to overcome such challenges.
Ribadu praised Gen. Musa for providing “purposeful leadership” in the war against t£rrorism, b@nditry, and other security thre@ts in the country.
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Senate urges FG to include North-East in N4.2trn super highway projects

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February 14, 2025By
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The Nigerian Senate has urged President Bola Tinubu to include raids in the North-East in the N4.2 trillion superhighway for the well-being of the people of the zone.
The call followed a motion sponsored by Senator Mohammed Danjuma Goje representing Gombe Central Senatorial District on Thursday.
The motion was titled, ‘Federal Government’s Approval of N4.2trillion for Construction of Lagos – Calabar Coastal Road and Other Road Projects Nationwide’.
“It is imperative to note that in this laudable project, the North – East has only two projects, that is, Yola – Fufore – Gurin Road in Adamawa State (N11.81 Billion); and Lamido Road in Taraba State (N7.68 Billion), out of the approved sum of N4.2 Trillion Naira.
“Apart from these two road projects in the North – East, there are other very important road networks, which are in bad conditions, such as: the Bauchi – Gombe road; Biu – Gombe road; Potiskum – Gombe road; Darazo – Gombe road; Numan – Jalingo road; Yola – Mubi road; Yola – Michika – Madagali – Gwoza – Bama road, Ngorore – Mayo Belwa – Zing – Jalingo; Mayo Belwa – Jada – Ganye; Biu – Gombi – Maranraba; Biu – Damboa – Maiduguri; and Biu – Damaturu, among others, which desperately require serious reconstruction and rehabilitation.
“The North – East is the only Zone that is not connected to the SUPER HIGHWAY PROJECT, embarked upon by this administration,” Goje said .
He however commended President Tinubu for the Super Highway projects which according to him, are to ensure connectivity by improving road safety with the aim of harnessing the viability of resources that abound across the length and breadth of this country.
The Senate amended Goje’s second prayer from urging the Federal Government to, as a matter of necessity, approve the rehabilitation of the listed deplorable roads in the North – East to urging the Federal Government to as a matter of necessity, approve the rehabilitation of all deplorable roads across the country .
In contributions to debate on the motion, many of the senators who spoke, commended Goje for the motion but also listed a series of federal roads in their various constituencies begging for urgent attention in terms of rehabilitation and even re-construction .
The Chairman, Senate Committee on Appropriations, Senator Solomon Adeola representing Ogun West, in his contribution, however clarified that allocation for the N4.2 trillion Coastal road projects was not done on zonal basis.
“The N4.2 trillion coastal road projects strictly covers the Badagary – Sokoto and Lagos – Calabar Coastal roads .
“For the existing road projects across the country , Mr President has set aside N500billon for continued rehabilitation work without exclusion of any zone”, he said
The President of the Senate, Goodwill Akpabio, in his remarks, said until Nigeria has a serious road map for constant rehabilitation and maintenance of roads across the country, the issue of road deplorability in the country will remain.
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The leadership of the House of Representatives has issued an ultimatum to Arise Television News, and its anchor, Reuben Abati over an alleged derogatory comment about lawmakers’ activities.

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The House gave the television station and Abati 24 hours to apologise for their comment on the proposal for the creation of additional 31 states from different regions of the nation.
Addressing members of the Green Chamber under the matters of privilege, Donald Ojogo who represents Ilaje/Ese-Odo federal constituency alleged that the privilege of lawmakers of the House have been breached by Abati and Arise TV.
In a viral video while anchoring one of the television’s programmes, Abati referred to the lawmakers’ proposal to create additional states as “stupid” and “idiotic”.
Reacting over the utterances of the former presidential aide, Ojogo said Abati’s remark is unfortunate, uncultured, and baseless assertion that has undermined the integrity of House.
The lawmaker also described Abati’s remarks as unprofessional and laden with arrogance and ignorance of facts and a betrayal to journalistic ethics.
He said, “Such vulgarity and lack of decorum are not only unacceptable but an affront to this Honourable House and the dignity of its members.
“While this House upholds the principles of freedom of speech and press freedom, we must emphasise that such rights come with responsibilities.
Freedom of speech is not a licence for the dissemination of falsehoods, the distortion of facts, or the promotion of indecency and disrespect in the public sphere,” the lawmaker state

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