Politics
Tinubu, Uzodimma extol Eze Imo’s leadership capacity … Eze Okeke prays for President
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo have extolled the leadership competence of the Chairman, Imo State Council of Traditional Rulers and Chairman South East Council of Traditional Rulers, HRM Eze Dr. Emmanuel Okeke, noting that the monarch is an asset to Nigeria and Imo State.
The President and the Governor gave the verdict in their separate remarks on Saturday at the Eze Imo Palace at Mbari Close, Ikenegbu Layout Owerri on the occasion of Eze Okeke’s 25 years anniversary on the throne, as the traditional ruler of Amaifeke Community in Orlu Local Government Area of Imo State.
Represented by the Minister of Works and former Governor of Ebony State, Senator Dave Umahi, Tinubu described Eze Okeke as an asset to Imo State in particular and the nation at large.
The President specifically commended Eze Okeke for leading the Imo State traditional institution to collaborate with the Imo State government under Governor Uzodimma to fight crime and criminality in the State.
Senator Umahi noted that the President respects the South East region as a major stakeholder in his All Progressives Congress-led government, hence the region is not left out in the massive infrastructural development going on across the nation.
He assured the people that more democratic dividends abound as, “President Tinubu loves the South East region.”
He therefore solicited continuing support of the people for President Tinubu to foster greater development.
Governor Uzodimma in his remarks also extolled the leadership capacity of Eze Okeke, describing him as a “man of courage, wisdom and a diplomat.”
Governor Uzodimma said: “You have carried yourself with humility, integrity, embodying the finest traditional leadership. Under your wise council, Imo State and South East have continued to benefit immensely; and for this, we remain grateful.”
The Chairman of the occasion and the Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Alfred Nnaemeka Achebe
(Agbogidi) appreciated God for preserving Eze Okeke on the throne these 25 years and prayed for God’s grace to enable him bear the onerous burden of the traditional rulership.
In his welcome address, Eze Okeke who prayed for the President lauded Tinubu for his love for Imo State and the South East, and assured him of the continuing support of both the people and the traditional rulers under his watch.
Also, Eze Imo was not just full of appreciation for Governor Uzodimma for living up the expectation of sacrificial service to the people of Imo State, but thanked him and the entire Imo State people and the South East for their outpouring of love on his silver jubilee on the throne.
The high point of the event was the cutting of his anniversary cake which was moderated by the Chief of Staff to the Governor of Imo State, Barr. Nnamdi Anyaehie.
The event had in attendance, the representative of the Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Oti, Prince Uzor Nwachukwu (Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs), Deputy Governor of Imo State, Lady Chinyere Ekomaru, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Communication and Community Engagement, Mrs. Chioma Nwaeze, and members of the Imo State Expanded Executive Council led by the Secretary to the Government of Imo State, Chief Cosmos Iwu.
Also in attendance were the Local Government Chairmen and their Councillors from Imo State, traditional rulers from the five States of South East Zone including HRM, Eze Dr. Okwudili Divine Nwandu, the Akaraka III of Ihitteafoukwu in Ahiazu Mbaise LGA of Imo State, among other stakeholders of Imo extraction and friends of the celebrant.
Oguwike Nwachuku
Chief Press Secretary/Special Adviser Media to the Governor
August 23, 2025.
FCT Minister and former governor of Rivers state, Nyesom Wike, has said that any senator, House of Representatives Member, Minister, or governor who supports betrayers will suffer betrayal in their lives and that such person will join their creator when they experience their own betrayal.
Wike who is currently in a running battle with his godson and incumbent governor of Rivers state, Sim Fubara, said this while speaking at a public function in the state today February 6.
Speaking to the crowd at the public function, Wike said
‘’Wether you are a Senator, House of Reps member, a Minister or Governor, and you support betrayers, people will continue to betray you in life. You see people who betray and support them, betrayal is your portion! Betrayal is your portion! and that day you will not have mouth to say anything and there you will collapse and there you will go and they will announce such person has died because that is the seed you have planted because whatever you plant, you reap and so since you are sowing betrayal, betrayal will always follow you.
Watch! Every governor who is doing his second term and has ambition to put a successor and is supporting betrayals, you will never survive it. Betrayal will follow you. From the day your successor comes in. My own took so many months, your own will start immediately the person has been inaugurated. That is what the gods of the land have told me to tell all of you’’
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DUdaCp1jD01/?igsh=MWVnZXoyaGNmOGJ5dA==
Chairman, Policy Manifesto Committee of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, John Odigie-Oyegun, says former president Muhammadu Buhari gave him the shock of his life, six months into his administration as Nigeria’s leader.
Oyegun made this disclosure on Friday when he featured in an interview on Arise Television’s ‘Prime Time’.
He revealed that as National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, he went to tell Buhari that he was not delivering his election promises to Nigerians but that the late president told him he would not rule with strictness, but rather wanted to show Nigerians that he is a true civilian president.
The former APC National Chairman lamented that it became business as usual, from there.
“I was national chairman of the APC. Six months or less into our assuming office, fairly alarmed, I went to the late President Buhari for a one-on-one talk. I said Mr President, this is not what the people were expecting. They wanted a bit of the old president Buhari.
“And he explained to me, Mr Chairman, I have learned my lesson. I was shocked. And don’t forget at that time, a lot of prominent Nigerians took their holidays abroad, just to be sure and see what this new sheriff in town will be.
“Buhari told me he wants to now show the people that he’s a true civilian president in Agbada. And by the time we finished the conversation, I said Oh God, we are finished. Because, if he’s not ready to be strict, what’s the point?
“Weeks later, months later, years later, I was proven correct. And of course, it became business as usual, only that they are a new set of tenants in Aso Rock. That was a shocker,” he said.
Former lawmaker, Dino Melaye Esq, has raised concerns over the Senate’s reported rejection of the electronic transmission of election results.
The move, according to Melaye, is a clear endorsement of election rigging and an indication of a sinister plan to rig the 2027 elections.
In a statement on Friday, the former lawmaker criticized the Senate’s decision, stating that it undermines the credibility of the electoral process.
The African Democratic Congress, ADC chieftain, also stated that the move opens the door for electoral manipulation and fraud.
He further warned that the rejection of electronic transmission of results is a step backwards for democracy in Nigeria.
Melaye called on lawmakers and citizens to stand up against “this blatant attempt to undermine the will of the people and ensure that future elections are free, fair, and transparent”.
Nigerian Pharmacist D!es While Donating Kidney To Save His Cousin’s Life
Two Presidents, Many Dignitaries In Attendance As Defence Minister Matawalle’s 10 Children Get Married In One Day (Photos/Video)
Audu Innocent Ogbeh: Scholar, Legislator, and Federal Minister
-
Business1 year ago
US court acquits Air Peace boss, slams Mayfield $4000 fine
-
Trending1 year agoNYA demands release of ‘abducted’ Imo chairman, preaches good governance
-
Politics1 year agoMexico’s new president causes concern just weeks before the US elections
-
Politics1 year agoPutin invites 20 world leaders
-
Politics1 year agoRussia bans imports of agro-products from Kazakhstan after refusal to join BRICS
-
Entertainment1 year ago
Bobrisky falls ill in police custody, rushed to hospital
-
Entertainment1 year ago
Bobrisky transferred from Immigration to FCID, spends night behind bars
-
Education1 year ago
GOVERNOR FUBARA APPOINTS COUNCIL MEMBERS FOR KEN SARO-WIWA POLYTECHNIC BORI