Politics

NURTW IMO STATE COUNCIL SHUN PROTEST IN THE STATE

Published

2 years ago

July 31, 2024

Ekwutos Blog

~ Says it could cause chaos and havoc in the State ~

*Austin Jp*

Imo State Chairman of National Union of Road Transport Workers Hon Comr Dr Samuel Udeh JP FCAI (Eze Umuokorobia) called on members of the union to resist the temptation of joining in the protest in the State.

Hon Udeh made this call at the state secretariat of the union, in an emergency meeting of state executive council (SEC) of the union.

Chief Sam said, “we are not against protest, we know it is enshrined in the Nigeria constitution for peaceful demonstration. But there’s a process to follow”

He further stated that, the risk and possibility of the protest being highjacked by miscreants and hoodlums who may want to use it to perpetrate evil and create chaos, so as to cause havoc in the State.

We are not disputing the fact that there is hunger and hardship in the land, but we must be careful not to allow those with evil motions and intention to destroy lives and properties in the State to succeed.

To this end, the union has directed their members across the State to shun the protest in the State.

Some of the members of the SEC who reacted at the meeting, throws support to the decision of the leadership of the union and assured of relating the decision down to the drivers and other members of the union at their various parks in the State.

Politics

INEC postpones nationwide voter revalidation until after 2027 elections

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1 hour ago

April 10, 2026

Ekwutos Blog

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has announced the postponement of the proposed nationwide voter revalidation exercise until after the 2027 General Election.

This follows a meeting with the Resident Electoral Commissioners, RECs, on Friday, April 10.

A statement signed by INEC’s National Commissioner, Chairman, Informationa and Voter Education Committee, Mohammed Kudu Haruna, said

“the voter revalidation exercise is a critical component of the Commission’s mandate to maintain a credible and up-to-date National Register of Voters.

It is designed to verify and review existing voter records, ensure the accuracy of personal data, eliminate duplicate and ineligible entries, and strengthen the overall integrity of the voter register.

The exercise also aims to provide an opportunity for registered voters to confirm their details and make necessary corrections where required.

INEC remains committed to the conduct of free, fair, credible, and inclusive elections.”

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ADC Congress Ideato South: New Leadership Team Emerges

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8 hours ago

April 10, 2026

Ekwutos Blog

Following the just conducted ADC Congress, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Ideato South Local Government Area, Imo State, has announced its new leadership team. The team, led by Chairman Hon. Eze Chijioke, includes:

– Chairman: Hon. Eze Chijioke
– Secretary: Chief Duru Maurice
– Youth Leader: Mr. Obinwanne Okwara
– Woman Leader: Mrs. Anueyiagu Ogechi
– Organizing Secretary: Hon. Godian Egemba

The team is expected to lead the party to victory in future elections.

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ADC Owerri Municipal Gets New Chairman: Hon. Success Opara Emerges Amidst State Leadership Tussle

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1 day ago

April 9, 2026

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The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Owerri Municipal, Imo State, has concluded its Local Government Area Congress, with Hon. Success Opara emerging as the new Chairman. The congress, conducted in all wards across Owerri Municipal, saw party faithfuls voting for Opara, who is expected to lead the party to victory in future elections.

However, there’s an ongoing leadership tussle within the Imo State ADC, with Chief Emmanuel Amushie claiming to be the authentic state chairman, recognized by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). On the other hand, Prof. James Okoroma has also been declared the authentic state chairman by the national leadership of the ADC.

Furthermore the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has removed the faction led by Prof. James Okoroma as the recognized leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Imo State, as of April 9, 2026. INEC recognizes only the Amuchie-led Executive as the lawful and legitimate leadership of the ADC in Imo State.

The removal follows a Court of Appeal ruling directing parties to maintain the status quo pending the determination of a substantive suit before the Federal High Court. INEC has also suspended recognition of all leadership factions of the ADC until the court reaches a final decision.