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Ebonyi: Onicha LG councillors adopt signatures to impeach chairman
The face-off between the Chairman of Onicha Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, Hon. Ogbofia Ikechukwu and the Legislative arm has again taken another fresh dimension.
Eleven out of the 12 ward Councillors have now signed their signatories to impeach the Council Chairman.
The lawmakers are aggrieved that despite N100m budgetary provision, the legislative complex remained in disrepair.
The councillors had earlier accused the council chairman of exhibiting high-handedness, abuse of power and political intolerance against them, including political stakeholders in the local government.
They enumerated some of their grievances against the Council Chairman to include loss of relevance, exclusion from governance, communication breakdown, neglect of development projects, among others.
According to them, “It is regrettable and unfortunate that the chairman transferred ward mobilization duties to his Special Assistants, rendering us powerless in our constituencies. Apart from that, we are routinely ignored during ward and community meetings.
“The chairman in his usual manner refuses to answer or return calls, even in emergencies. Despite the Governor’s directives on Christmas rice distribution, the Chairman grossly violated his orders, with us and other communities receiving less than half of what was approved.
“The governor’s youth program (FON) and resources have been concentrated in the chairman’s ward, Abaomege.
“Abaomege ward monopolizes registration buses while other wards are marginalized. In over a year now, only the chairman’s ward has benefited from government projects despite a N12 billion budget.
“Despite multiple promises by the Chairman to provide us with a legislative bus, none has been provided, while the chairman enjoys luxury vehicles. The Councilors’ 3-bedroom bungalow projects in the 2025 budget remain untouched till date.
“As of today, we are owed five months of legislative votes (LV) stipends. It is also disheartening that no councilor has delivered any infrastructure project, unlike their predecessors.
“We are also excluded from event committees and often embarrassed by the chairman’s aides. Our remuneration is so meager and irregular, with minimal transport allowances even for official functions.”
Ekwutosblog gathered that the Councillors have officially forwarded a strongly worded petition to the State Governor, Francis Nwifuru and other major political stakeholders in the State expressing their deep dissatisfaction with the leadership style of Hon. Ogbofia Ikechukwu, the council Chairman.
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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