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Dr Ugwo blasts Ohakim for eyeing 2027 Guber, commends Chavon’s stand on Chatter of Equity.
As issues concerning Imo Chatter of Equity and 2028 Imo State Governorship election continuous to raise dust, an illustrious son of Imo State, Dr Chigozie Ugwo and the State Coordinator of Imo Youths on Equity has lambasted former Governor Ikedi Ohakim for eyeing the governorship after 17 years he was booted out of office due to the manner he allegedly mismanaged power.
Speaking on behalf of Imo youths on Equity in Owerri, Dr Ugwo called on Chief Ohakim to
check his conscience if really is right and justifiable in the eyes of mankind for him to talk of Governorship seat after Seventeen good years he left office, he questioned what he left in Government House after he allegedly mismanaged power given to himbin2007.
His words; “I personally ask him of what moral social and political justification to claim Governorship come 2028. The same power giving to him in 2007, he didn’t know how he manage it until it eroded him in 2011.
We continue to ask a simple question to my people from Okigwe Zone of what moral, social and political justification do they have to contest Imo Governorship Seat come 2028”
According to him; Imo Youths on Equity, hereby states clearly that the decisions of the Imo Elders Council on Charter of Equity is Sacrosanct and they will massively draw grassroots support for Equity to prevail come 2028.
He noted that the former governor has seen that is not easy to get power, saying; he has been contesting and be loosing why now and of what magic is he anticipating come 2027.
His words; “even if Governor Uzodinma is his blood brother, let me remind him that Okigwe Zone rejected him since 2011 and will continued to reject him as he has been contesting”
He called on Chief Ohakim not to allow miscreants and political Jobbers to deceive him come 2028.
Alleging that the former governor is out for a political fight, a revenge mission and not for governance, he admonished him to think of peace and unity of Imo State, saying; ‘a word is enough for the wise, No more no less Owerri zone is ripe to produce Governor come 2027’
He seized the opportunity provided by the media chat to commend a grate and dynamic Leader from Owerri Zone Prince Charles Amadi (Chavon) for his emphatic analysis on zoning, his stand in 2015 Governorship Election, his stand come 2027 Imo Guber. and for standing firm on the decisions of Imo Council of Elders.
He States that Imo Youths on Equity are glad to see someone like him standing firm for Owerri Zone come 2027, He is a man of few words and Imo youths on Equity will stand solidly behind him. We equally urge other leaders to emulate him to stand on the decisions of the Imo Elders Council for power Rotation, starting from Owerri zone come 2027.
Expressing gratitude to Prince Amadi for his efforts towards Imo State Governor of Owerri Zone Extraction, Dr Ugwo maintained that Imo Youths on Equity believes in him as he has proven to be a dynamic leader with Character, Competency, credibility and Capacity.
The leadership of Imo Youths on Equity scored him high for Always standing on the victory side and expressed Hope that Prince Amadi as the leader of Owerri Zone political Leaders Forum (OZOPOLF) has the interest of Owerri Zone at heart.
The governments of Abia and Imo States have announced the launching of a joint security taskforce and surveillance along the Aba-Owerri expressway, starting from Owerrinta in Abia State all the way to Owerri, Imo State.
The launch followed recent attacks by criminals on the expressway, including kidnapping, armed robbery and other criminal activities.
The formation of the joint security taskforce and surveillance was announced by Ferdinand Ekeoma, the Special Adviser to Governor Alex Otti on Media and Publicity.
His statement read in part: “Arising from a strategic emergency security meeting held today, 4th December, 2025, by the Governors of Abia and Imo Sates at the Imo State Government Owerri House, His Excellency Governor Alex Otti and His Excellency Senator Hope Uzodinma resolved to set up a joint security Taskforce that shall consist of Soldiers, Naval Personnel, Police Officers , DSS Personnel, and other Government Security Agencies.
“The joint security Taskforce shall, starting from tomorrow 5th December 2025, patrol the road 24 hours nonstop, while carrying out massive surveillance in the surrounding bushes using sophisticated drones and other modern security equipment.”
According to the statement, Governor Alex Otti commended the Governor of Imo State for arresting the criminals who carried out an attack on His advanced team and other passengers a few days ago.
“The two Governors, while assuring citizens plying the road on a daily basis and those returning home for Christmas of their safety and security, warn that there would be severe consequences for any criminal caught on the road going forward”, Ekeoma concluded.
President Bola Tinubu has transmitted to the senate two lists of 34 career and 31 non career ambassadors nominees for screening and confirmation.
Prominent names listed as non career ambassadors include Reno Omokri, Femi Fani-Kayode, Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazau, Victor Ikpeazu and Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi.
Also listed as non career ambassadors nominees are Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, Vice Admiral Ete Ibas, Senator Jimoh Ibrahim, Senator Nora Daduut, Fatima Ajimobi, and Senator Ita Enang among others.
The two lists brings to 68 number of persons nominated so far as ambassadors awaiting confirmation by the Senate.
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PRESIDENT TINUBU FORWARDS NEW AMBASSADORIAL LIST TO SENATE, NOMINATES DAMBAZAU, IBAS, CHIOMA OHAKIM AND OTHERS
By Prince Uwalaka Chimaroke
4-DEC- 2025
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has submitted a fresh set of ambassadorial nominations to the Senate, featuring a mix of distinguished public figures and seasoned professionals drawn from across the country.
Among the notable nominees are former Chief of Army Staff and ex-Minister of Interior, Abdulrahman Dambazau; former Chief of Naval Staff and immediate past sole administrator of Rivers State, Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas; former senator Ita Enang; and Mrs. Chioma Ohakim, former First Lady of Imo State.
The President formally transmitted two comprehensive lists containing 34 career and 31 non-career ambassadorial nominees, bringing the total number of nominees awaiting Senate confirmation to 68.
The newly submitted lists mark another significant step in the administration’s ongoing diplomatic restructuring, aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s representation and presence across global missions.
The Senate is expected to commence screening and confirmation proceedings in the coming days.
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