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IMO ASSEMBLY CALLS FOR URGENT INTERVENTION TO SAVE RESIDENTS OF KURUME UCHE STREET AND STANDARD SHOE INDUSTRY AREA OF WORKS LAYOUT ESTATE OWERRI

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In a significant show of sympathy and concern aimed at ensuring the residents of Kurume Uche street and Standard Shoe Industry area of Works Layout Estate, Owerri do not continue to suffer the devastating effects of flooding, the Imo State House Of Assembly has urged the Commissioner for Works to direct the Staff of the Ministry to evacuate the borrow pit and clear the mouth of the blocked tunnel, for easy flow of flood.

This was as a result of the Motion moved, during Plenary on Thursday 26/09/2024, by the Member Representing Owerri Municipal State Constituency and Deputy Minority Leader, Rt Hon Clinton Amadi.

Moving the Motion, Rt Hon Amadi expressed deep sympathy and concern for the residents, as they are facing hardship and their lives and properties seriously endangered anytime it rained.

Hon Amadi however explained that the Governor of Imo State, Senator Hope Uzodimma greatly assisted residents of Kurume Uche street and Standard Shoe Industry area of Works layout with Balloon Technology Tunnel which enabled easy flow and evacuation of flood during the rainy season, and has been useful to these residents and working without problems, until this year, 2024, because of lack of maintenance of the borrow pit, which has now filled up and the mouth of the tunnel almost blocked with sand and debris, and as a result, it is no longer easy for flood to flow.

Further bemoaning the condition of the residents, Hon Clinton Amadi said that Houses and other properties have been destroyed by flooding, with a life being lost. In his words, the ranking lawmaker, who is also the House Committee Chairman on Digital Economy and E–Government said, *”In order to avert further casualties and continued flooding of the streets and adjoining streets, the borrow pit (tunnel) should be evacuated of debris and sand”.*

The Motion which was seconded by the Member Representing Ehime Mbano State Constituency, Hon Engr Bernard Ozoemlam, was co-sponsored by the following nine (9) lawmakers ;

1. Hon Chigozie Nwaneri.

2. Hon Emeka Ozurumba.

3. Hon Kanayo Onyemaechi.

4. Rt Hon Amara Chyna Iwuanyanwu.

5. Hon Innocent Ikechukwu Ikpamezie.

6. Hon Bernard Ozoemelam.

7. Hon Sam Osuji.

8. Hon Kelechi Ofurum.

9. Hon Okechukwu Udeze.

Supporting the Motion, the following Four (4) Members made commendable contributions ;

1. Hon Chigozie Nwaneri (Oru-East).

2. Hon Kelechi Ofurum (Owerri-North).

3. Hon Princewill Ugochukwu Amuchie (Aboh Mbaise).

4. Hon Emeka Ozurumba .

Satisfied with contributions from Honourable Members, the Speaker, Rt Hon 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 The Commissioner For Works To Direct The Ministry Staff To Evacuate The Borrow Pit And Further Clear The Mouth Of The Chambers Of The Tunnel To Enable Easy Flow Of The Flood, To Avert Further Disaster In The Already Devastated Area.

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

*Citizen Ikenna Samuelson Iwuoha*
26/09/2024

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FEDERAL HIGH COURT STOPS INEC FROM RESTRICTING DEFECTION TO ANOTHER PARTY AFTER CONTESTING PRIMARY

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May 22, 2026

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Here is the judgement from the Federal High Court, Abuja today

1. INEC can only monitor 2027 primaries but cannot fix timetable for when a political party should conduct its primaries for this election

2. INEC cannot give a shorter timeframe or abridge the period in which a political party can provide information of their candidates for 2027 election

3. INEC cannot give a shorter timeframe to political parties as regards withdrawal or replacement of candidates (Placeholders)

4. INEC cannot publish any final list of candidates for 2027 elections before 60 days to election.

5. INEC cannot fix 2027 campaigns to end 2 days to elections.

6. This is AN ORDER nullifying and setting aside the timeframes imposed by INEC for 2027 General Election for:

– the conduct of primary elections by political parties for the 2027 general elections

– the submission of personal particulars of candidates by their political parties for the 2027 general elections

– the withdrawal and replacement of candidates by political parties

– the publication of the final list of candidates for the 2027 general elections and campaigning.

Is this a trap or a game changer for some aspirants???

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Fubara To Contest Rivers Governorship Seat Under NDC

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May 21, 2026

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A Rivers State politician, Blessing Fubara, has declared his intention to contest the 2027 governorship election in Rivers State under the platform of the Nigeria Democratic Congress.

The politician has already obtained both the nomination and expression of interest forms needed to participate in the governorship race ahead of the 2027 election.

Blessing Fubara shares the same surname and local government area with the current Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara.

Both men are from Opobo/Nkoro Local Government Area. However, there has been no confirmation that they are family members.

The Chairman of the NDC in Rivers State, Success Jack, confirmed that Blessing Fubara is among those seeking the party’s governorship ticket.

He also stated that he could not confirm whether the governorship aspirant is related to Governor Siminalayi Fubara.

According to him, the party is preparing seriously for the 2027 general elections and hopes to win not only the governorship seat but other elective positions in Rivers State.

The development comes weeks after Blessing Fubara left the All Progressives Congress and joined the NDC.

Following his defection in Abuja, he was received by former Bayelsa State Governor, Seriake Dickson, alongside other leaders and members of the party.

After joining the NDC, Blessing Fubara said his decision was taken for the interest of Rivers people.

He also stated that the future of the state must be protected ahead of the next general election, expressing confidence that the state would experience positive changes after the 2027 polls.

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Desmond Elliot Withdraws from APC Lagos Assembly Primaries, Cites Intimidation

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Surulere I lawmaker Desmond Elliot has withdrawn from the All Progressives Congress Lagos House of Assembly primaries, citing intimidation across multiple zones.

In a viral video posted online, the lawmaker said he was stepping out of the race despite seeking re-election under the APC. He alleged that his supporters faced intimidation during the process in several parts of the constituency.

Elliot’s decision came as the primaries held across Lagos on Tuesday. Chief of Staff to the President Femi Gbajabiamila, who represents Surulere Federal Constituency, praised the conduct of the exercise in Surulere, describing it as peaceful.

The withdrawal narrows the contest for the APC ticket in Surulere I ahead of the 2027 general election. Party officials in Lagos have not yet responded to Elliot’s claims, and the APC state chapter has not announced whether the primary in the constituency will proceed with other aspirants.

Elliot has represented Surulere I in the Lagos State House of Assembly since 2015.

 

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