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IHEDIOHA: 5 Lessons To Learn To Avoid His Political Pitfalls — A Case In Study Of Political Lilly-liveredness By: Ambrose Nwaogwugwu, April 24, 2024.

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My elder brother, Dee Emeka Ihedioha will make a good project topic for political science students on a case study of what I now call a political Lilly-liveredness.

The former illegal governor of Imo State who was sacked by the Supreme Court for stealing the People’s votes exemplifies the quintessence of political lilly-liveredness, of always chickening out and leaving supporters confused and attendent disillusionment.

Even his illegal tenure was marked by vindictiveness, indecision, vacillation, and a lack of political will, which ultimately led to his downfall.

Any political leader who wants to live beyond his time or tenure must pick one or two lessons of the political misfortunes of the former Deputy Speaker of the house of Representatives.

The core people who worked for him for the election were either dumped out of his system and many left unappreciated that even when they could have helped in the political river that was raging to swallow him was knocking, many who were to help looked the other way.

When I dumped the PDP four years ago, many people were saying I left the party that made me but same people who cursed me then do no longer have anything to say because it is Ihedioha.

But Ihedioha, everything he is today was made possible by the PDP!

The PDP breastfed him from political infancy to whatever he is today but just because he lost in the control of the party in the state, he has dumped the party.

It is that spirits of vindictiveness, ungratefulness and lact of appreciation will be his biggest undoing as a politician. amidst high expectations from the people who toiled for him, now what did they get? He never consider the plights of the man who puts his life at risk for him. His illegal administration was plagued by indecision, and a reluctance to take bold steps to address the state’s pressing issues because he became a law unto himself to even listen to those around him who toiled for him.

Characteristics of Political Lilly-Liveredness Any Politician Who Intend To Go Far Must Avoid:

1. Indecisiveness: Ihedioha’s body politics is marked by a lack of clear direction and purpose. He failed to make tough decisions, often vacillating on critical issues, and leaving his aides and supporters in confusion.

2. Fear of Confrontation: Ihedioha avoided confrontations with political opponents and interest groups, even when it was necessary to take a stand. The best he usually do is to chicken out. This perceived weakness emboldened his opponents and undermined his authority.

3. Lack of Political Will: Ihedioha’s politics failed to implement meaningful reforms or policies, due to a lack of political will. He was more concerned with maintaining a fragile political balance than taking bold steps to address the state’s challenges.

4. Overreliance on Elite Aides: Ihedioha relied heavily on his aides and advisors of his elite friends, often to the point of abdication. This led to a lack of personal responsibility and accountability, as he frequently shifted blame to others for his administration’s failures.

5. Inability to Connect with the Masses: Ihedioha’s aloofness and detachment from the people of Imo State contributed to his unpopularity. He failed to build a strong connection with his constituents, leading to widespread disillusionment and discontent.

Conclusion:

Emeka Ihedioha’s political lilly-liveredness ultimately led to his downfall. His indecision, fear of confrontation, lack of political will, overreliance on elite aides, and inability to connect with the masses made him an ineffective leader. As a case study, Ihedioha’s example serves as a warning to politicians and leaders of the importance of courage, decisiveness, leadership in governance and strong reward system.

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Alleged Land Grabbing: We have enough evidence to investigate monarch- Delta govt

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The Delta State government said it has gotten enough evidence from protesters that would help in its investigation of alleged land grabbing by the traditional ruler of Owa Kingdom, Obi, Emmanuel Efeizomor.

The Special Adviser to the State Governor on Peace Building and Conflict Resolution, Edwin Uzor, leading the inquiry process, confirmed he has received evidential testimonies from some of the aggrieved persons; majority of whom are widows.

While addressing Owa-Oyibu Development Initiative, ADI, which had earlier protested over the matter but soft-pedalled following appeal by the leadership of the State House of Assembly, he said his office has commenced investigative inquiry into the matter.

He assured that the state government would speed up investigation with a view to resolving the crisis and come up with a peaceful resolution.

While enjoining the aggrieved parties to sheath their swords, he assured that the state government would get to the root of the matter. He said the administration of Hon Sheriff Oborevwori was irrevocably committed to ensuring that no Deltan is victimized by anyone on the account of his or her financial or social status.

He enjoined the youths in the community to give the state government the benefits of the doubts by remaining peaceful and calm.

Addressing the over hundred persons, all of whom are indigenes of Owa Kingdom, Uzor said, “we have gotten enough evidence from you that would help us in our investigation process.

“I want to commend you for your peaceful disposition so far. Meanwhile, we wish to appeal that you continue to maintain the existing peace even as we continue in our investigation”.

However, Chairman, Owa-Oyibu Development Initiative, Ogha-ni-ihun Oyibu, Benson Nkeki said the group had decided to embark on a wide protest against the monarch and the palace over alleged high-handedness, bothering largely on land grabbing and forcefully dispossessing land owners of their lands under false pretense.

He said the meeting was an aftermath of the group’s protest on the alleged land grabbing by the traditional ruler of Owa Kingdom, Obi Emmanuel Efeizomor.

Nkeki assured that following the intervention by the state government vis-a-vis the ongoing investigative inquiry into the allegation, the group is committed to giving the state government the benefits of the doubts.

“As law abiding citizens, we are prepared to give the state government the benefit of the doubts. If things are not done the way it should, we will continue with our protest even to the National Assembly level and beyond” Nkeki said.

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Ghana Deports Nigerian Convicted for Smuggling Fake $100,000

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A Ghanaian court has ordered the deportation of Nigerian Aremu Adegboyega after convicting him for smuggling counterfeit CFA francs worth over $100,000 through an illegal border route.

Arrested in 2023 at the Aflao border, he was fined GH¢4,440 or faces up to two years in prison if he defaults.

Adegboyega admitted receiving the fake notes from a Nigerian contact on instructions from a suspected mafia figure in Côte d’Ivoire.

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‘Benue most underdeveloped state I’ve visited’ – Verydarkman

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Controversial social media personality, Verydarkman, has stirred reactions online after describing Benue State as the most underdeveloped state he has ever visited.

In a viral video shared after a recent visit to the state, the influencer claimed, “Benue is still in the year 1940. It is the most underdeveloped state I have ever been to.”

He went on to lament the state of infrastructure and insecurity in the region, saying investors are discouraged from coming due to deplorable road conditions and safety concerns.

“Investors can’t come because of bad roads and insecurity.

“I’m currently drilling a borehole in Yelwata, but the people can’t continue the work because they are afraid of being killed,” he said.

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