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Capt. Emmanuel Iheanacho And His Kpuum-kpuum-kpa-o-gele Harmony Groups…

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By: Ambrose Nwaogwugwu, April 20, 2024.

While growing up in my ancestral land at Aboh Mbaise, there was a very popular moonlight musical genre that we danced to as children and we call it kpuum-kpuum-kpa-ogele and it goes like this: onye na achu ogele ogele ogele nta, kpuum kpuum kpa ogele, ogele e ogele nta — it would swing from Nwaogwugwu to Taa or Bee ee (may his soul continue to rest in peace) and to the next person as it keeps swinging as we sing.

That aptly describes what I may call the games of swings by this very respected elderstatesman in the person of the former Minister of the federal republic, Chief Emmanuel Iheanacho, a retired Merchant Navy Captain who was appointed Nigerian Minister of Interior on 6 April 2010, when Acting President Goodluck Jonathan announced his new cabinet.

In his games of swing, our respected Ndaa Iheanacho is going about whatever he is doing as though he is dealing with people with zero sense of history to appreciate one’s peculiar antecedents to our political trajectories as a people.

From his ancestral lands of Owerri North, Ndaa Captain Iheanacho is singing obtrusive songs of equity and charter and like the man who wants to write his own stories using his pen bought from the ancestral market of Eke Ukwu Owere, Ndaa Iheanacho is playing the roles of both the striker, that of wingers, defenders and equally the goal keeper in a tournament where he is the sole arbitrator while feigning loving kindedness to the collective goals of Owerri Zone people.

Largely to his infamous credits of betrayal and unwholesome attributes to conspiring against the Owerri Zone agenda, like they say; leopards hardly change their spot and I daresay an agadi Nwanyi can never get old to dance the tunes prevalent at her youthful days.

In the first quarter of 2024 in the year of our lord Jesus Christ, Ndaa Captain Iheanacho is selling himself as an altruistic lover of the Owerri Zone cause while masquerading as an Apostle of charter of equity.

In 2023 during the election year when well meaning sons and daughters of Owerri went to the nooks and crannies of our zone selling the concept of the new Imo charter of equity to our people, we did not see anywhere where Ndaa Captain make a case for it.

Ndaa Captain remained largely at large as we never read in any of the newspapers or new media taking all the available spaces on their front pages as he is currently doing with his Kpuum Kpuum Kpa Ogele Harmony Group canvassing for Imo charter of equity; those who never supported us in the open to canvass our position do not have any moral rights to come out now wanting to benefit from what they never supported.

Ndaa Captain’s later day love and advocacy for Owerri Zone is suspicious as he has never in true spirits and reality shown any in practice.

Ndaa Captain is one of the single greatest players in the present political dispension (since the return of democracy in 1999) who have set Owerri Zone 20yrs backward in the political equity, yet we have not heard of any apologies from him.

Instead of polluting the tranquilized state of Owerri Zone with Kpuum-kpuum-kpa-o-gele Harmony songs, Ndaa Iheanacho should have used same energy in seeking for forgiveness from the good people of Owerri Zone he betrayed their political interests in 2011.

If people like Captain Iheanacho had not sold off Owerri Zone by working with an Orlu Zone candidate (Rochas Okorocha of APGA) in 2011 instead of allowing the Okigwe zone’s incumbent Governor Ikedi Ohakim to complete his second term, it would have been Owerri Zone if Gov. Ohakim had completed his second term….but Ndaa Captain played the game against us.

Ndaa Captain popped champagne the day Rochas Okorocha defeated Gov. Ikedi Ohakim after Ndaa Captain and fellow brothers of Emekuku heavily bankrolled Okorocha and helped him deliver Owerri North against a party that benevolently made him Minister, first he had never been before.

You did that to Owerri Zone, and without any remorse, you are out again singing Kpuum-Kpuum-Kpa-Ogele with perhaps, fellow sellout of Owerri Zone agenda.

And you want us to forget this painful aspect of our political history as a zone and now want us to start gallivanting with you?

From your kind of anti progressive politics, you have never meant well for Owerri Zone agenda as you have been a clog on the wheels of our political progression.

And true to your character and political antecedents, you have set forth again, but this time, aligning with some cursed characters like Willie Amadi out again to undo the Owerri Zone agenda.

You cannot say you mean well for the people yet you are with what makes the people sad.

The very notorious Willie Amadi whom you seem to have commissioned to be your town crier was the same person whom Owerri people declared persona non grata after he metted out wickedness upon them, even to his own people while in office and was indeed one of the sad commentaries of the administration of Gov. Ohakim till date which further provoked the masses against the then administration.

How can one claim to heal some bruises on a knee of his kinsman and he chooses to use salts in treating the wound, who does that?

Any campaign or political movement where notorious characters like Willie Amadi are championing is first of all headed to first class failure and when your Kpuum-Kpuum-Kpa-Ogele harmony group started on such footing should tell every right thinking person where they are headed to.

Infact, whatever group being orchestrated by such characters is dead on arrival because first, his odious notoriety is public knowledge which is still heavily resented by the masses, and he openly worked against the interest of the governor during the elections which is equally a public knowledge.

In this accident bound voyage of your Kpuum-Kpuum-Kpa-o-Ogele harmony group, why have we not heard you call for restraint from those fighting against the ruling party at the Tribunal?

We are therefore left to conclude that your Kpuum-Kpuum-Kpa-o-Ogele harmony group is only out to destroy whatever chances the Owerri Zone may have wielded before now in respect of the 2027 governorship in the state, like your highlighted antecedents points out, hence we are left to believe this Kpuum-Kpuum-Kpa-o-Ogele harmony group is anti Owerri Zone agenda.

Any group that is hitting up the polity, distracting the peace and concentration of the new administration to deliver dividends of democracy to the masses and not advising those in the tribunal fighting against the election our people donated freely to the #PeoplesGovernor even when the governor has given all assurances of handing over to us in Owerri Zone with all the state power and official apparatus…. Such a group is Anti Owerri Zone Agenda which must not be totally ignored but ostracised by the people.

We need peace and tranquility to actualize our agenda in 2027 and that must be done within the framework of the ruling party — it is only a fool who has been handed with salt to go and feed his kinsmen with and on his way going, he pays rain makers to draw rain for him!

Owerri Zone is at an advantaged position — for both declared and undeclared considerations: no true Owerri Zone man or woman want to start making troubles when the coast not never been this clear….

Ambrose Nwaogwugwu is an Owerri Zone Stakeholder, he wrote from Aboh Mbaise.

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Another Abia PDP House of Assembly member defects to LP

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The member representing Isuikwuato constituency in the Abia State House of Assembly, Lucky Nweke Johnson has resigned from his party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and joined the Labour Party (LP).

Johnson in a letter he addressed to the Speaker, Emmanuel Emeruwa, said he quit PDP because of the crises the party is having at the national and state levels.

The Isuikwuato constituency representative also defended his decision to join LP, saying it was informed by Governor Alex Otti’s “sterling performance”.

The lawmaker who said he took the decision after consulting with his constituents, requested that he be henceforth addressed as a member of the Labour Party.

Ekwutosblog recalls that in February, the member representing Isiala Ngwa South constituency, Rowland Dennis resigned from PDP and joined the LP. The development was condenmed by Abia State chapter of the PDP.

 

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PETITION FOR THE RECALL OF THE SENATOR REPRESENTING KOGI CENTRAL SENATORIAL DISTRICT

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INDEPENDENT NATIONAL ELECTORAL COMMISSION

PRESS RELEASE

PETITION FOR THE RECALL OF THE SENATOR REPRESENTING KOGI CENTRAL SENATORIAL DISTRICT

The Commission held its regular weekly meeting today, Tuesday 25th March 2025. Among other issues, the meeting discussed the petition for the recall of the Senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District.

The process of recall is enshrined in the 1999 Constitution, the Electoral Act 2022 as well as the Commission’s detailed Regulations and Guidelines for Recall 2024, available on our website. All petitions will be treated in strict compliance with the legal framework.

The petition from Kogi Central Senatorial District was accompanied by six bags of documents said to be signatures collected from over half of the 474,554 registered voters spread across 902 Polling Units in 57 Registration Areas (Wards) in the five Local Government Areas of Adavi, Ajaokuta, Ogori/Magongo, Okehi and Okene.

The Commission’s immediate observation is that the representatives of the petitioners did not provide their contact address, telephone number(s) and e-mail address(es) in the covering letter forwarding the petition through which they can be contacted as provided in Clause 1(f) of our Regulations and Guidelines. The address given is “Okene, Kogi State”, which is not a definite location for contacting the petitioners. Only the telephone number of “the lead petitioner” is provided as against the numbers of all the other representatives of the petitioners.

The Commission wishes to reiterate that the recall of a legislator is the prerogative of registered voters in a constituency who sign a petition indicating loss of confidence in the legislator representing them. Once the petition meets the requirements of submission, as contained in our regulations, the Commission shall commence the verification of the signatures in each Polling Unit in an open process restricted to registered voters that signed the petition only. The petitioners and the member whose recall is sought shall be at liberty to nominate agents to observe the verification, while interested observers and the media will also be accredited. At each Polling Unit, signatories to the petition shall be verified using the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS).

Consequently, if the petitioners fully comply with the requirements of Clause 1(f) of the Regulations and Guidelines regarding the submission of their petition, the Commission will announce the next steps in line with the extant laws, regulations and guidelines. In the absence of a definite contact address, the Commission is making efforts to use other means to notify the representatives of the petitioners of the situation.

The Commission reassures the public that it will be guided by the legal framework for recall. The public should therefore discountenance any speculations and insinuations in the social media.

Sam Olumekun mni
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Information and Voter Education Committee
Tuesday 25th March 2025

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PRESIDENT TINUBU FLAGS OFF THE TORCH OF UNITY MOVEMENT, REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO SPORTS DEVELOPMENT

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PRESIDENT TINUBU FLAGS OFF THE TORCH OF UNITY MOVEMENT, REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO SPORTS DEVELOPMENT

President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday in Abuja, flagged off the Torch of Unity Movement for the 22nd National Sports Festival and reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to supporting and providing an enabling environment for sports development.

The sports festival tagged the Gateway Games, will take place in Ogun State from May 16 to May 30.

President Tinubu described sports as a unifying force and a catalyst for youth engagement, national cohesion, and economic growth.

The President called on the public and private sectors to actively contribute to Nigerian sports development, particularly in infrastructure expansion, talent identification, athlete nurturing, and sponsorship of sporting events.

He stressed that enhanced collaboration is essential for advancing the nation’s sporting potential and ensuring Nigeria remains a dominant force in global sports.

The President described the Torch of Unity as a symbol of peace, strength, and solidarity.

The torch will herald the festival by travelling through all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory.

“Since the inception of the National Sports Festival in 1973, the games have been a veritable vehicle for the interaction and integration of our young sportsmen and women.

“This festival provides a platform for all states and the FCT to showcase their sporting prowess under healthy competition, sportsmanship and friendly interaction to enhance and strengthen national unity.

“The games represent much more than just a competition of athletic skill; they embody the unity, strength, and resilience that define us as a nation.

“Every step we take together towards the festival is not merely an act of preparation for a sporting event, but a reaffirmation of our collective commitment to national building through sports,” the President stated.

The President recognised the contributions of Nigeria’s sporting legends and paid tribute to Olympic medalist and the National Torch Bearer, Falilat Ogunkoya.

He commended her dedication to promoting unity and sports excellence in Nigeria and Africa.

The President also extended his best wishes to the Super Eagles of Nigeria in their FIFA 2026 World Cup qualifying match against Zimbabwe Warriors in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, later on Tuesday, expressing confidence in their ability to secure victory.

Governor Dapo Abiodun said Ogun State is fully prepared to host a world-class event, welcoming over 10,000 athletes in a festival designed to set new records.

He noted that elite Nigerian athletes such as Anthony Joshua and Tobi Amusan would grace the occasion, further reinforcing Nigeria’s status as a global sporting powerhouse.

“As Nelson Mandela once said, sports can change the world. They can inspire and unite people in a way that little else can.

“The unity torch, as it journeys across the Federation, is not merely a symbol of the forthcoming games but a reflection of our shared aspirations and collective identity.

“As the proud host of the 22nd National Sports Festival, we are not only ready to host over 10,000 athletes and officials but also to warmly welcome guests and supporters from every corner of the Federation.

“For the first time in the history of the National Sports Festival, all our athletes will be housed within a single purpose-built facility, ensuring comfort, convenience and camaraderie.

“Our sporting infrastructure meets international standards, and we have left no stone unturned in delivering a festival that will set new records in organisation, participation and excellence.

“Our facilities are ready, our people are enthusiastic, and our athletes are prepared to showcase the best Nigerian sporting talent to the world,” he said.

Governor Abiodun thanked President Tinubu for ensuring peace in Nigeria, emphasising that “without peace, there will be no sports festival.”

He commended the Federal Ministry of Youth Development, the National Sports Commission (NSC), the Nigerian Olympic Committee, and all stakeholders for their contributions to the success of the forthcoming festival.

The Chairman of the NSC, Shehu Dikko, described the National Sports Festival as Nigeria’s version of the Olympics, adding that, for the first time, the Commission has invited the best junior athletes in the country to participate under its sponsorship.

He said these young athletes will compete under the Invited Junior Athletes (IJA) category, marking a historic inclusion in the festival.

Later, at the forecourt of the Presidential Villa, the deputy governor of Delta State, Monday Onyeme, representing Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, handed over the Festival Torch of Unity to the Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Shehu Dikko.

President Tinubu received the torch from Dikko, who in turn passed it to the Chairman of the Main Organizing Committee, Hon. Bukola Olopade, who then entrusted it to Falilat Ogunkoya, the National Torch Bearer, for its journey across the country.

 

Bayo Onanuga

Special Adviser to the President

(Information & Strategy)

March 25, 2025

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