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REJOINDER TO STEVE OSUJI’S BILE-FILLED RANT: AN EMBITTERED HACK STRUGGLING TO STAY RELEVANT By Ambrose Nwaogwugwu,

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REJOINDER TO STEVE OSUJI’S BILE-FILLED RANT: AN EMBITTERED HACK STRUGGLING TO STAY RELEVANT

By Ambrose Nwaogwugwu, April 17, 2025.

There comes a time when bile masquerading as intellect must be peeled apart, line by line, to reveal the sheer hypocrisy and venom of a jaded penman whose only relevance now resides in throwing tantrums from the gallery of expired influence.

Steve Osuji, yes—you. The same Osuji who served as media aide to the illegally declared governor of Imo State, Emeka Ihedioha, who spent his unconstitutional seven months in office not digging a single shovel of sand anywhere in Imo State, but rather focused on expanding his real estate empire. From Owerri to Mbutu Mbaise, his palatial mansions sprang up like mushrooms after rainfall, while governance was put on hold and the people’s trust squandered. That’s the man you call your political idol. That’s the failure you defended with your mighty pen.

So before you climb your rickety pulpit of sanctimony to preach about infrastructure and governance, cleanse yourself of the stench of complicity in one of the most shameful interruptions of progress in Imo’s history. You, Mr. Osuji, were part and parcel of a media team that elevated propaganda and mediocrity to statecraft. You dined and wined in the belly of that failed “Rebuild Imo” structure called the Ihedioha administration, which left Imo worse than he met it, and only rebuilt his palatial mansions.

Let’s now deal with the folly of your so-called “EXPRESSO Umbrage.”

You claim to be “traumatized” because Governor Hope Uzodinma received the Vanguard Infrastructure Governor of the Year 2024 Award? Good. Stay traumatized. Because what you see today in Imo State is a reflection of true infrastructural rebirth—not the illusion of development your type tried to sell to us with flowery grammar and empty press releases during Ihedioha’s fraudulent reign.

Unlike your master who couldn’t complete a single kilometer of road, Governor Uzodinma has delivered landmark projects across the three zones of the state. These are not federal gimmicks, but tangible state-driven legacies: Owerri-Orlu dual carriageway, Owerri-Okigwe express, Balloon technology drainage systems, Nekede – Ihiagwa road, Chukwuma Nwoha Road, MCC-Toronto Road, Lake Nwaebere project, just to name a few. These are roads your master only “flagged off” on social media before rushing back to Mbutu to continue building mansions.

You question Vanguard’s credibility in awarding Uzodinma? Where was your righteous indignation when Vanguard named your genocidal hero, Nasir el-Rufai, Governor of the Year—not once, but twice? Oh, you praised it then. But today, because your political god is no longer in office, and you can no longer feed fat on government crumbs, Vanguard has suddenly become an unholy altar? Spare us the selective outrage.

And you dare cry about the ruination of Imo State? This same Imo where pensioners now receive their entitlements? Where civil servants enjoy promotions, digitized payroll, and salaries paid promptly? Where tertiary institutions like IMSU and Imo Poly are undergoing reform and expansion? Where the Imo State Teaching Hospital now functions with a renewed focus?

The same Imo where opposition voices exist freely despite your claims of “one-party state”? When your camp was in power, dissent was met with arrests and media clampdowns, but today you scream from your laptop in full freedom—proof of the democracy you claim is dead.

Your tears over Willy Amadi are laughable. A man who has realized the path of development and chosen to be part of progress rather than sulk like you in bitterness is not to be pitied but celebrated. It’s your kind—unrepentant political vampires—who continue to bleed from the loss of political access.

In conclusion, this rejoinder is not for you, Steve Osuji, alone. It’s for all relics of the old order still bitter that a government of substance now occupies Douglas House. Keep crying. Vanguard has spoken. The people of Imo are seeing and testifying. And history will record your tantrums for what they are: the wailings of a disgraced former aide trying desperately to reclaim a relevance long lost.

Steve, Stay traumatized.

– Ambrose Nwaogwugwu is the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor of Imo State on Electronic and Creative Media, wrote from Owerri.

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Desmond Elliot Withdraws from APC Lagos Assembly Primaries, Cites Intimidation

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Surulere I lawmaker Desmond Elliot has withdrawn from the All Progressives Congress Lagos House of Assembly primaries, citing intimidation across multiple zones.

In a viral video posted online, the lawmaker said he was stepping out of the race despite seeking re-election under the APC. He alleged that his supporters faced intimidation during the process in several parts of the constituency.

Elliot’s decision came as the primaries held across Lagos on Tuesday. Chief of Staff to the President Femi Gbajabiamila, who represents Surulere Federal Constituency, praised the conduct of the exercise in Surulere, describing it as peaceful.

The withdrawal narrows the contest for the APC ticket in Surulere I ahead of the 2027 general election. Party officials in Lagos have not yet responded to Elliot’s claims, and the APC state chapter has not announced whether the primary in the constituency will proceed with other aspirants.

Elliot has represented Surulere I in the Lagos State House of Assembly since 2015.

 

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Political Shockwave in Rivers as Fubara Pulls Out of APC Governorship Race, Backs Party’s Candidate

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Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has officially withdrawn from the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primaries scheduled to take place on Thursday, a development that has stirred fresh political conversations across the state.

The governor announced his decision in a personally signed statement titled “My Decision to Withdraw from the Rivers State Gubernatorial Primaries,” which was released on Wednesday night.

In the statement, Fubara explained that his withdrawal followed wide consultations with political associates, stakeholders, and supporters. He stated that the decision was taken in the overall interest of peace, unity, and stability within the APC and Rivers State at large.

According to the governor, politics should not be allowed to divide the people or create unnecessary tension within the party. He stressed that preserving unity among party members and maintaining stability in the state remain more important than personal political ambition.

Fubara further pledged his total loyalty and support to whoever eventually emerges as the APC governorship candidate, assuring party faithful that he remains committed to the success and progress of the party ahead of the next general elections.

The Rivers governor also appreciated his supporters across the state for standing by him throughout the political process. He thanked party leaders, youth groups, women supporters, and political associates who had continued to show him solidarity and encouragement.

He urged his supporters not to see his withdrawal as the end of his political journey, but rather as a decision made in the collective interest of the party and the state. He also appealed to them to remain peaceful, united, and committed to the ideals of the APC.

Political observers have described the development as one of the biggest political surprises in Rivers State in recent times, especially considering the growing speculations and intense political alignments ahead of the governorship primaries.

Analysts believe the governor’s withdrawal may reshape the political calculations within the APC and influence the direction of the party’s governorship race moving forward.

The announcement has continued to generate mixed reactions from political stakeholders and residents across Rivers State. While some supporters described the move as strategic and mature, others expressed surprise over the governor’s sudden exit from the contest.

Several party faithful, however, commended Fubara for placing party unity and stability above personal ambition, noting that his decision may help reduce internal tensions and strengthen the APC ahead of the elections.

The development has also intensified attention on the remaining aspirants contesting for the APC governorship ticket, as consultations and political meetings continue ahead of the primary election.

Many observers believe the governor’s endorsement of the eventual APC candidate could play a major role in shaping the outcome of the party’s governorship battle and future political structure in the state.

As political activities continue to gather momentum in Rivers State, all eyes are now on the APC primaries and the next phase of political developments expected to unfold in the coming days.

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Ugochukwu Obodo wins Owerri Municipal APC ticket again as APC Elects 27 Imo Assembly Candidates After Successful Primaries

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The leadership and members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Imo State have successfully elected 27 candidates who emerged victorious during the recently concluded Imo State House of Assembly primary elections conducted across the 305 wards of the State.

In a statement obtained by ThePressman Newspaper, the leadership of Imo APC described the primary election exercise as peaceful, transparent, credible, and reflective of the democratic ideals and internal cohesion of the party.

The information from the party commended party faithful, delegates, stakeholders, and supporters for their maturity, discipline, unity, and sportsmanship throughout the electoral process, noting that the successful conduct of the primaries further demonstrated the organizational strength and readiness of the APC ahead of the 2027 general elections.

According to the statement, the outcome of the primaries reaffirmed the confidence reposed in the party by members across the State, while also positioning the APC for a formidable outing in the forthcoming elections.

The Imo APC leadership warmly congratulated the party’s standard bearers who emerged across the 27 State Constituencies, namely:

Uchenna Osigwe – Orsu LGA
Chantel Adanna Onwumere – Ikeduru
Obodo Ugochukwu – Owerri Municipal
Hon. Ernest Udeze – Ideato North
Godspower Onyeibe – Ideato South
Mrs Julie Egbo – Owerri North
Rt. Hon. Kanayo Onyemaechi – Owerri West
Prince Marcel Amadioha – Ohaji Egbema
Hon. Gilbert Nwosu – Oguta
Hon. Uche Obiozor – Oru East
Hon. Emeka Agbor – Oru West
Rt. Hon. Obinna Egu – Ngor-Okpala
Hon. Magnus Okolie – Orlu
Hon. Innocent Ikpamezie – Mbaitoli
Hon. Modestus Osakwe – Isu
Hon.Ebonine Ozioma Worship – Njaba
Rt Hon Amarachi Chyna Iwuanyanwu – Nwangele
Hon. Chisom Ojukwu – Nkwerre
Hon. Doris Anyanwu – Ahiazu Mbaise
Hon. Princewill Amuchie – Aboh Mbaise
Hon. Henry Agbasonu – Ezinihitte Mbaise
Hon. Sam Osuji – Isiala Mbano
Ben Ozoemenam – Ehime Mbano
Hon. Emeka Okoronkwo – Okigwe
Prince Humphrey Okeke – Obowo
Lady Blessing Nwoba – Ihitte-Uboma
Hon. Chibuzor Umunnakwe – Onuimo
The party further expressed confidence that the emergence of the candidates would strengthen the APC’s chances of securing victory across the State during the 2027 general elections.

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