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IMHA ADOPTS MOTION URGING GOVERNOR HOPE UZODIMMA TO RECONSTITUTE THE BOARD AND MANAGEMENT OF IRROMA

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1 year ago

May 24, 2024

In a bid to add impetus to the Imo State Government’s rural roads revolution, to stern the tide of flooding arising from downpours in the rural communities of the state and ensuring that no part is inaccessible, due to bad roads, the Imo State House Of Assembly has urged the State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma to revive and reconstitute the Board and Management of the Imo State Rural Roads Maintenance Agency, IRROMA.

Moving the Motion, the Member Representing Ngor-Okpala State Constituency, Rt Hon Prince Obinna Egu, PhD, said the State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma, whose Shared Prosperity Administration is anchored on Reconstruction, Rehabilitation and Recovery, and has made significant progress in building critical road infrastructure in the State, namely, Owerri-Orlu road, Owerri-Okigwe road, ongoing Owerri-Mbaise/Obowo road and many internal roads in the State capital, Owerri and beyond, needs IRROMA to compliment the ongoing roads and infrastructural revolution in the State.

Hon Egu, who is also the House Committee Chairman On Science And Technology, went memory lane on the history of IRROMA. According to him, *”Imo State Rural Roads Maintenance Agency, IRROMA was launched on the 15th day of November, 2008, with the responsibility of opening up rural areas and linking all parts of the State, as plans to make Imo State a One City State. The IRROMA initiative focuses on transforming the State into a model, with emphasis on industrialization and enterprise, provision of social infrastructure, respect for Rule of Law and, taking environmental issues and resuscitating key institutions”.*

Sadly, Hon Obinna Egu observed, *”IRROMA suffered negligence and poor management by successive administrations and it became moribund, negating its primary responsibility”.* Nevertheless, he assured that the revival of IRROMA by the State Government would see that the rural roads are constantly maintained, and new jobs and employment would be created, thereby killing two birds with one stone, as well as ensuring that farmers in the rural areas have access to good roads, to transport their farm produce to the market.

Hon. Obinna Egu, thereafter beckoned on his distinguished Honourable colleagues to support the Motion, so that the commendable work of His Excellency the Governor, in road infrastructure, would be complimented.

The Motion which was seconded by Hon Sam Ikechukwu Osuji, Member Representing Isiala Mbano State Constituency, was co-sponsored by 9 lawmakers, including :

1. Rt Hon Amara Chyna Iwuanyanwu.

2. Hon Kanayo Onyemaechi.

3. Hon Chigozie Nwaneri.

4. Hon Henry Agbasonu.

5. Hon Innocent Ikpamezie.

6. Hon Chisom Ojukwu.

7. Hon Bernard Ozoemelam.

8. Hon Sam Osuji.

9. Hon Princewill Amuchie.

In solidarity with the Chief Sponsor of the Motion, the following Honourable Members made significant contribution :

1. Hon Engr Innocent Ikechukwu Ikpamezie (Mbaitoli).

2. Hon Chigozie Nwaneri (Oru-East).

3. Hon Kelechi Ofurum (Owerri-North).

4. Hon Kanayo Onyemaechi (Owerri-West).

5. Hon Sam Ikechukwu Osuji (Isiala Mbano).

6. Hon Dominic Ezerioha (Oru-West).

7. Rt Hon Amara Chyna Iwuanyanwu, Deputy Speaker (Nwangele).

8. Hon Engr Johnson Duru (Ideato South).

9. Hon Chisom Ojukwu (Nkwerre).

10. Hon Ikenna Ihezuo (Orlu).

11. Hon Clinton Amadi (Owerri Municipal).

12. Hon Princewill Ugochukwu Amuchie (Aboh Mbaise).

13. Hon Engr Gilbert Chiedozie Nwosu (Oguta).

14. Hon Emeka Ozurumba (Isu).

In their different submissions, the lawmakers commended the Chief Sponsor of the Motion for his initiative, stating that if IRROMA is resuscitated, rural roads would receive life.

Satisfied with their contributions to the Motion, the Speaker Of Imo State House Of Assembly, Rt Honourable Chike Olemgbe, put it to vote and it was unanimously adopted. Thereafter, he Ruled as follows :

*”BE IT RESOLVED By This Honourable House To Urge His Excellency, The Governor of Imo State, Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodimma To Revive The Imo State Rural Roads Maintenance Agency, IRROMA, To Ensure That No Part Of The State Rural Areas Remains Inaccessible Due To Bad Roads”.*

The Clerk was, thereafter, directed to communicate the Resolution of the House to His Excellency the Governor.

*Citizen Ikenna Samuelson Iwuoha*
22/05/2024

Politics

Atiku’s exit end of PDP era – Support group

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3 hours ago

July 17, 2025

Ekwutos Blog

A support group, Nigerian Youths for Atiku (NYFA), says the exit of former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, marks the end of an era in the country.

NYFA’s Director General, Mr Dare Dada, who made this remark in a statement on Thursday in Lagos, said that Atiku’s decision to quit PDP had battered the political and electoral fortunes of the former ruling party.

Atiku, the PDP presidential candidate in 2019 and 2023, announced his resignation from the party on Wednesday, citing irreconcilable differences within the erstwhile ruling party.

Though the former vice-president has not formally announced his defection to African Democratic Congress (ADC), the coalition of opposition leaders, led by him, had recently announced the adoption of the party as its platform for the 2027 general elections.

His resignation from PDP might have signaled readiness to solidify ties with ADC, as the NYFA leadership had also recently directed its members nationwide to collapse structures and register with ADC in various states.

Reacting to the development, Dada said that the resignation of Abubakar and other PDP national leaders and members from the party, and their alliance with ADC marked the end of an era for the former ruling party.

According to him, Abubakar has large core followers in the northern and southern political circle, including the youth, women and professional groups.

The director-general, who noted that the former vice-president had, for a long time, remained the backbone of support in PDP, said that his exit had decimated and crippled the party.

In view of the developing political events in the country, Dada said that the group had instructed its more than 1.5 million members across the 36 states of the federation and the FCT to resign from PDP immediately.

“Membership of Nigerian Youth For Atiku cuts across all parties, including PDP, NNPP and LP.

“We also have within our ranks non-partisan members whose professions spread across all sectors of the economy. They have all been enjoined to register as members of ADC.

“As a movement with revolutionary yoga, we have always stood for good governance, accountability and support for sound democratic values.

“These attributes cannot be underestimated in any democratic society that tends prioritise transparency and economic prosperity,” he said.

According to him, the resignation of the group’s President and Founder, Prof. Gold Emmanuel, and others from PDP was a decision taken in the overall interest of the country.

“Preventing Nigeria from sliding into one-party state and civilian dictatorship requires the efforts and commitment of all Nigerians who have undiluted belief in a better Nigeria,” he stated.

Dada urged Nigerians to remain united in the fight against hunger, poverty and insecurity.

“We remain resolute in our decision to galvanise over three million votes in support of Alhaji Atiku Abubakar in the 2027 presidential elections,” he said.

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“ADC Not for Sale”: Imo ADC’s Chilos Godsent Calls for Unity and People’s Interest Over Self-Serving Groups

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4 hours ago

July 17, 2025

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The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Imo State has issued a clarifying statement regarding its structure and leadership, emphasizing that the party’s recognized executives and ward structures are legitimate and acknowledged by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

The IMO ADC asserts that its executives and structures are recognized by INEC, and merger groups or coalitions cannot assume ownership of the party.

The party urges its members to focus on addressing the challenges that have plagued the nation, rather than pursuing self-interest or group superiority.
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The ADC calls on its members to work together to bring about positive change, emphasizing the need for policies that promote production and development, rather than consumption.
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The party’s leadership encourages members to “shake hands” and work towards a common goal, as symbolized by the party’s logo.

This statement is a call to action for its members to prioritize the interests of the people and work towards creating a better future for all Nigerians.

Emphasizing the importance of unity and people’s interests, the party aims to promote a more inclusive and effective approach to governance.

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2027: Tinubu’s second-term ambition misplaced priority – Ex-Lagos Dep Gov

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4 hours ago

July 17, 2025

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A former Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Kofo Bucknor-Akerele, has described as a misplaced priority President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027.

Bucknor-Akerele deputised ex-Lagos governor Tinubu from May 1999 to December 2002, though Tinubu was in office till May 2007.

The octogenarian was on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief programme on Thursday.

Bucknor-Akerele, a member of The Patriots, led by former Commonwealth Secretary-General Emeka Anyaoku, said the Tinubu presidency must rejig the nation’s socio-economic apparatus as a matter of urgency.

She said seeking a second term in office should not be Tinubu’s focus at the moment, but getting the country to work.

Bucknor-Akerele said, “Unfortunately, right now, what I see is that the president is looking for a second term, and that seems to be his focus. But I think he should try and look at what people like Emeka Anyaoku and so many others of that calibre sat down and they are trying to fashion something that is going to change Nigeria for the future generations.

“I hope that his advisers would be able to tell him that 2027 is not our priority right now; our priority right now is fashioning something that will be able to make Nigeria great again.”