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GOVERNOR HOPE UZODIMMA APPROVES APPOINTMENT OF CAMPAIGN DIRECTORATES

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2 years ago

October 22, 2023

Governor Hope Uzodinma

His Excellency, Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodimma C.O.N, Governor of Imo state and Imo State All Progressives Congress (APC) Gubernatorial Candidate for the November 11, 2023 governorship election has graciously approved the following appointments for the Imo State APC Governorship campaign council.

A. DIRECTOR GENERAL: His Excellency, Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodimma, CON.

B. DIRECTORATE CADRE:

1. Chief Cosmas Iwu — Director Government Liaison.

2. Sir. Barr. Nnamdi Anyaehie — Director of Finance & Logistics.

3. Barr. COC Akaolisa.

4. Barr. Enyinna Onuegbu KSC — Director Administration & Secretary.

5. Chief Jerry Chukwueke — Director Mobilisation State Campaign.

C. COORDINATORS:

1. Sir. Macdonald Ebere Ph. D

2. Dr Ijioma Arodiogbu Coordinator, APC National Headquarter Liaison

D. MANAGER:

1. Rt. Hon. Emeka Nduka Manager, Campaign Office.

E. SENATORIAL DISTRICT CAMPAIGN COORDINATORS:

1. Dist. Senator Osita Izunaso — Zonal Campaign Coordinator.
(Imo West Senatorial District Orlu Zone).

2. Dist. Senator Patrick Ndubueze — Zonal Campaign coordinator
(Imo East Senatorial District Okigwe Zone).

3. Prince Dr. Alex Mbata — Zonal Campaign Coordinator
(Imo East Senatorial District Owerri Zone).

F. CAMPAIGN DEPUTY DIRECTORS

1. HON. DECLAN EMELUMBA
DEPUTY DIR. MEDIA AND PUBLICITY

2. BARR. EMEKA AGBOR
DEPUTY DIR. PROTOCOL

3. BENJAMIN IGWE (BELLO)
DEPUTY DIR. TRAINING / SUPERVISION

4. HON. IKECHUKWU UMEH
DEPUTY DIR. MOBILIZATION STATE CAMPAIGN

5. AMBROSE NWAOGWUGWU
DEPUTY DIR. ELETRONIC / NEW MEDIA

6. DR. PROSPER S. OHAYAGHA
DEPUTY DIR. HEALTH SERVICE

7. DR. NINA NWULU

DEPUTY DIR. PROTOCOL 2

8. HON. CHUCK CHUCKMEKA
DEPUTY DIR. PLANNING AND STRATEGY

9. BAR. RALPH NWOSU
DEPUTY DIR. WORKS,TRANSPORTATION & VENUE

10. NZE NASA NWANERI
DEPUTY DIR. SECURITY

11. HON. DR. LOVE INNEH
DEPUTY DIR. WELFARE

12 DR. MRS GLORIA ONYEBUAGU
DEPUTY DIR. WELFARE 2

13. HON. ERIC UWAKWE
DEPUTY DIR. YOUTH AFFAIRS

14. HON.MRS IFEOMA NDUKWU
DEPUTY DIR. WOMEN

15. VICTOR WILLIAMS
DEPUTY DIR. STUDENTS

16. GODSON OKEREKE
DEPUTY DIR. STUDENTS 2

17. DR. UCHE NWOSU
DEPUTY DIR. LEGAL

18. DR. FABIAN IHEKWEME
DEPUTY DIR. STRATEGIC MOBILIZATION AND MONITORING

G. FEDERAL CONSTITUENCY CAMPAIGN COORDINATORS

A. ORLU ZONE
1. Orlu / Orsu / Oru East —Hon. Canicemoore Nwachukwu

2. Ohaji/Egbema / Oguta Oru West — Hon. Prince Eugene Dibiagwu

3. Ideato North / Ideato South —Dr. Chika Abazu

4. Nkwerre / Isu / Nwangele / Njaba —
Dr. John Bosco Ozigbo (1)
Rt. Hon. Amara Iwuanyanwu (2)

B. OWERRI ZONE
1. Ahiazu Mbaise / Ezinihitte — Chief Hillary Eke

2. Aboh Mbaise/ Ngor Okpala — Hon. Bede Eke

3. Owerri Municipal/Ow. West/ Ow. North —Rt. Hon. Ernest Ibejiako

4. Mbaitoli/ Ikeduru — Hon. Akarachi Amad

C. OKIGWE ZONE

1. Ehime Mbano / Obowo / Ihitte Uboma — Hon. Chike Okafor

2. Isiala Mbano /Okigwe / Onuimo — Hon. Princess Miriam Onuoha

Dated : 17th OCTOBER, 2023

SIGNED:

BARR. ENYINNA ONUEGBU (KSC)
Dir. Admin/SEC.

ON BEHALF OF GOVERNORSHIP CANDIDATE
AND DG GOVERNORSHIP CAMPAIGN COUNCIL
APC, IMO STATE.

Politics

BREAKING: Professor Mahmood Yakubu Hands Over to May Agbamuche-Mbu as INEC Acting Chairman’s

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2 hours ago

October 7, 2025

Ekwutos Blog

In a significant leadership transition, Professor Mahmood Yakubu has formally handed over the leadership of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to Mrs. May Agbamuche-Mbu, who will serve as the Acting National Chairman. The handover ceremony took place at the INEC headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday, October 7, 2025.

Professor Yakubu, who has been at the helm of INEC since 2015, expressed gratitude to Nigerians, INEC staff, and development partners for their support during his tenure.

He noted that the Commission had recorded significant progress in electoral transparency, technology adoption, and institutional reforms. Mrs. Agbamuche-Mbu, in her acceptance speech, pledged to continue building on the foundation laid by Professor Yakubu, ensuring transparency, impartiality, and commitment to credible elections.

The transition comes as INEC prepares for several off-cycle governorship elections and the 2027 general elections. Mrs. Agbamuche-Mbu’s experience and institutional knowledge are expected to ensure a seamless process. President Bola Tinubu is expected to nominate a substantive INEC Chairman in the coming weeks, subject to confirmation by the Senate.

Professor Mahmood Yakubu’s tenure as INEC Chairman has been marked by significant electoral reforms, including the introduction of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) and the INEC Result Viewing (IReV) portal. He has overseen two general elections in 2019 and 2023, introducing innovations amid criticisms of technical glitches and electoral integrity issues.

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Kenneth Okonkwo Elected to ADC National Working Committee

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3 hours ago

October 7, 2025

Ekwutos Blog

Veteran Nollywood actor and politician Kenneth Okonkwo has been elected into the National Working Committee of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as National Ex-Officio by the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC). This appointment is seen as a testament to his dedication and leadership skills.

Date: October 7, 2025
Position: National Ex-Officio, National Working Committee of ADC
Electing Body: National Executive Committee (NEC) of ADC

Kenneth Okonkwo is a renowned Nollywood actor, lawyer, and public affairs analyst.

He recently resigned from the Labour Party, citing internal crises and lack of effective leadership. Okonkwo was a key figure in the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential campaign and has been an outspoken advocate for good governance and transparency in Nigeria.

Okonkwo’s appointment to the ADC National Working Committee is expected to strengthen the party’s national appeal and contribute to its mission of promoting good governance and people-oriented leadership.

The ADC has been positioning itself as a viable alternative to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), and Okonkwo’s is seen as a significant boost to the party’s leadership.

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BREAKING: Tinubu Set To Announce Prof Amupitan, Dino Melaye’s Kinsman And Lawyer For 10 Years, As Next INEC Chairman

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3 hours ago

October 7, 2025

Ekwutos Blog

Ekwutosblog learned that to formalise the appointment, the President has scheduled a meeting of the Council of State for this Thursday.

Barring any last-minute changes, President Bola Tinubu is expected to nominate Prof. Joash Ojo Amupitan (SAN) to succeed Prof. Mahmood Yakubu as the National Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) following his 10-year tenure across two terms.

Ekwutosblog learned that to formalize the appointment, the President has scheduled a meeting of the Council of State for this Thursday. Amupitan is both a kinsman and longtime legal counsel for Senator Dino Melaye.

On September 26, 2025, Ekwutosblog exclusively reported that Amupitan had emerged as the likely candidate to succeed Yakubu as the INEC National Chairman.

Previously, Ekwutosblog exclusively reported that President Tinubu had directed Yakubu to proceed on leave ahead of the expiration of his tenure.

Sources described the move as a response to what they termed Yakubu’s “last-minute betrayal” of the All Progressives Congress (APC) government that appointed him.

Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma reportedly met with President Tinubu shortly after the president returned from a 12-day working vacation, alleging that Yakubu’s efforts to register new political parties toward the end of his tenure had disrupted Tinubu’s preparations for a second term.

Sources told SaharaReporters that the governor also claimed that Yakubu was covertly supporting a candidate in the Imo State governorship election.

Following this briefing, Tinubu reportedly requested that Yakubu suspend all official duties and proceed on terminal leave.

Yakubu was first appointed INEC Chairman on October 21, 2015, by then-President Muhammadu Buhari, succeeding acting chairperson Amina Zakari. Following Senate confirmation on October 29, 2015, he was sworn in on November 9, 2015.

After completing his first term in November 2020, Yakubu was nominated for a second and final term by President Buhari, confirmed by the Senate, and sworn in on December 1, 2020.

“Tinubu is shopping for Prof. Yakubu’s replacement, and Prof. Joash Ojo Amupitan is likely to be the next INEC Chairman,” a top government source told SaharaReporters in September.

Amupitan’s Profile

Amupitan is a legal scholar and administrator with over 34 years of academic and professional experience. A native of Ijumu Local Government Area in Kogi State, he is married to Dr. (Mrs.) Yemisi Amupitan, and together they are blessed with four children.

Amupitan began his academic journey at the University of Jos in 1989 as an Assistant Lecturer. He steadily rose through the academic ranks, becoming a Reader in 2003 and a Professor of Law in 2008.

Over the years, he has held several key administrative positions, including Head of Department of Public Law, Dean of the Faculty of Law, Chairman of the Committee of Deans and Directors, and a member of the University’s Governing Council.

He has also served on the Governing Councils of the Nigerian Institute of Advanced Legal Studies and the Council of Legal Education. Today, he serves as the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration) at the University of Jos.

In December 2023, Professor Amupitan was inaugurated as the second Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council of Joseph Ayo Babalola University (JABU), thereby affording him affiliation with the school.

According to records online, he obtained his Bachelor of Law degree from the University of Jos in 1987 and was called to the Nigerian Bar in 1988 after completing the Barrister at Law program at the Nigerian Law School, Lagos.

He went on to earn a Master of Law degree in 1993 and a Ph.D. in Law in 2007, both from the University of Jos. In recognition of his achievements in the legal profession, he was conferred with the prestigious title of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) in 2014.

His areas of specialisation include the Law of Evidence, Corporate Governance, Corporate Law, and Privatisation Law.

Amupitan has contributed to research, focusing on the legal frameworks for privatisation, reform of electoral laws, and reforms in petroleum and corporate governance laws.

He is an active member of several professional bodies, including the Nigerian Bar Association, the Nigerian Institute of Management, and the National Association of Law Teachers.