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The Justice, Development, Peace and Caritas Commission, Catholic Archdiocese of Owerri in collaboration with the National Voter’s Drive Coalition and the Imo Advocacy Group, Certifies Senator Athan Achonu

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Senator Athan Achonu

This afternoon I participated in the town hall meeting organised by The Justice, Development, Peace and Caritas Commission, Catholic Archdiocese of Owerri in collaboration with the National Voter’s Drive Coalition and the Imo Advocacy Group, awards Senator Athan Achonu

 

During my presentation I shared with them the key priorities in my manifesto that our government will use to take back Imo from Insecure underdeveloped state to a leading sub-national government in Nigeria.

 

I specifically spoke about our plans to restore peace, unity and sustainable progress through engagement of primary stakeholders at the 3rd tier of government, organising the freest and fairest LGA elections in the history of the state where only the choice of people is accepted.

Senator Athan Achonu

 

We will set up an electoral umpire to conduct the freest and fairest election. No matter the party you come from, once you win, we will swear you in and this will engender confidence in the polity. With the people’s trust in the ownership and rulership of the system at the local government level, we will introduce a law that allows the setting up of Vigilante to be managed and funded by the LGAs.

I will not touch a dime of the LGAs so they will have enough fund the payment of vigilantes and to perform their primary responsibility at the rural level including maintenance of rural roads and provision of basic infrastructure .

We shall also Industrialise the state by providing two industrial clusters per senatorial zone including a Oil/Gas, and pharmaceutical industries park in Orlu zone; Ceramics industries park in Okigwe zone where there is abundant granite and kaolin; as well as an agricultural park in Okigwe and Ngor Okpala. Imo youths are in dire need of employment, hence the need to create opportunities that will attract investors and investments to the state.

In the area of education, we used to be number three in education, but now we are 24th due to lack of focus on the sector. Most of our qualified teachers have now “jappad”. So, we will re-train existing teachers, and invest in the sector so that we have quality education.

In the area of agriculture, we will develop Agro-Processing hubs around the LGAs in the state. We will plant 10, 000 palm trees in every LGA as well as set up a processing plant. We used to be exporters of palm oil, so we have to restart that again.

The high point of the event was signing the Peace Accord as a show of my commitment to peaceful processes before, during and after elections.

I thank my fellow contestants- Chief Okere JohnJude, of the Accord Party; Maj. Gen Lincoln Ogunewe (Rtd) of Action Alliance; Sen. Sam Daddy Anyanwu of PDP and Sir Anthony Ejiogu of APGA for their loyalty to our dear state and courage in participating in the debate, and signing the peace accord.

I once again invite you all to join me in this unwavering effort to take back Imo.

Senator Athan Nneji Achonu
LP Governorship Candidate

 

 

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2Baba Cries Out For Help in Now Deleted Instagram Post

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This morning, 2Baba posted “Help Me” on his Instagram stories, but less than 20 minutes later, the message vanished.

For the past few days, his relationship with his current wife, Senator Natasha Osawaru, has been under serious scrutiny, as a series of public incidents have surfaced and fuelled widespread speculation about the state of their marriage.

His cry for help should not be taken lightly. But who will answer him?

Will it be his family, his close friends, or the entertainment industry that has benefited from his legendary career?

At this point, one thing is clear. The music icon seems to be calling for real support and those around him cannot afford to look away.

 

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BREAKING: Unknown Gunmen Attack Gov. Otti’s Advance Team In Imo, As Scores Were Kidnapped From A Bus Along Owerri-Road Road

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An advance team of Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, escaped unhurt after unidentified gunmen opened fire on their vehicle in the early hours of Tuesday, December 2, 2025, along the Umuowa–Ihite axis in Imo State.

The three-member team was en route to Sam Mbakwe Cargo Airport, Owerri, when the attack occurred shortly before the airport junction.

In a statement electronically signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Ukoha Njoku Ukoha, the Abia Government clarified that Governor Otti’s main convoy was not involved in the incident and was nowhere near the location at the time.

“The convoy of His Excellency, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, was not attacked. No member of the advance team or any other person sustained injury, and no life was lost,” the statement stressed, urging the public to disregard rumours suggesting otherwise.

It was learned that Security agencies have been notified, and investigations are underway to identify and apprehend the assailants.

Meanwhile, a commercial bus plying along Owerri -Aba road towards the Ngor Okpala axis was attacked Monday and scores of passengers were feared kidnapped by yet-to-identify gunmen.

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Gunmen attack Ngige’s convoy in Anambra

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The convoy of former Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige, was attacked by gunmen in Umuoji, Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State.

Ngige who confirmed the incident to newsmen, stated that he was not in the convoy when the attack occurred. He mentioned that several people were shot and injured.

“I was not in the convoy. I’m still alive and well. Those hoodlums have started again. I came to my state to relax, but what happened is unfortunate. I will go back to Abuja. But I assure those who did this, they will not go unpunished.” he said

The vehicles were reportedly returning from a mechanic workshop in Nkpor when the gunmen struck along the busy Umuoji–Nkpor Road leading to Alor, Ngige’s hometown.

According to Mr. Fred Chukwulobelu, Ngige’s former Special Adviser on Media, a policeman in the pilot car was shot, and the attackers, dressed in police and army uniforms, took away his gun and uniform.

He also confirmed that a woman filming the incident was fatally shot. He added that a shop owner who rushed out to see what was happening was also shot; he lost significant blood and is scheduled for surgery, but is expected to recover fully.

The pilot car was riddled with bullets, while the wounded escort leader has undergone surgery and is also expected to recover.

Meanwhile, the Anambra State Police Command said it has launched a state-wide manhunt for the perpetrators.

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