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UNVEILING A NEW CHAPTER: IMO APC WELCOMES MR. PRESIDENT, SENATE PRESIDENT, APC NATIONAL CHAIRMAN, OTHERS TO GOV. HOPE UZODIMMA’S SECOND TERM SWEARING-IN CEREMONY

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In a momentous celebration of democracy continuity, the All Progressives Congress, APC, Imo State, ably led by Hon. MacDonald Ebere, PhD, extends a warm and heartfelt welcome to our esteemed guests, distinguished patriots, party members, supporters, as well as men and women of goodwill to the historic swearing-in ceremony of His Excellency Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodimma for his second term in office, scheduled for tomorrow Monday, January 15, 2024.

 

This event marks not only a reaffirmation of our democratic values but also a testament of the people’s appreciation of the unwavering commitment of Senator Hope Uzodimma to the progress and prosperity of Imo State.

We are however particularly honored and delighted to welcome President Bola Ahmad Tinubu, GCFR, and his entourage, the National Chairman, His Excellency, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, OFR, and the entire National Working Committee, NWC, of the party, as well as other distinguished guests, including the Senate President, Senator Godswil Akpabio, members of the National Assembly, state governors, Speakers, and Members of the State Houses of Assembly, captains of industry, high profile traditional rulers and the clergy to this event.

Their collective presence underscores the enormous goodwill of Governor Hope Uzodimma, and the place of Imo in the national conversation.

As we gather to witness the swearing-in ceremony, we reflect on the achievements of Governor Hope Uzodimma’s first term, characterized by transformative governance, infrastructure development, and social welfare initiatives.

The APC, Imo State, expresses gratitude to the people for their continued support, recognizing that it is through unity and shared commitment that we can achieve sustained progress and development.

This symbolic epoch event serves as an opportunity for the party to reiterate its dedication to the principles of transparency, accountability, and service to the people. The All Progressives Congress, Imo State, encourages all citizens to participate actively in the democratic process, fostering a sense of collective responsibility for the growth and prosperity of our great state.

We equally use this opportunity to extend, once again, our best wishes to His Excellency Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodimma and his Deputy, Lady Chinyere Ekomaru, on the commencement of his second term.

It is therefore our prayers that this new beginning of Renewed Hope be marked by even greater achievements, unity among the people, and a shared vision for a prosperous Imo State.

APC…..God sent Governor!

Signed

*CAJETAN DUKE,* JP
State Publicity Secretary.

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Buhari: He sent DSS to my house at midnight, I’m still alive – Igboho

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Yoruba nation agitator, Sunday Adeniyi Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho has reacted to the death of former President, Muhammadu Buhari.

Igboho in a viral video, recounted how the former president allegedly ordered officers of the Department of State Services, DSS, to invade his residence at midnight.

Igboho, who claimed that the invasion was aimed at taking him out, also alleged that the former president colluded with some Yoruba indigenes.

He said, “I thank God for my life today, see life! The man that sent DSS to come and kill me in the middle of the night on July 4th 2021 has died today.

“My people, we are supposed to learn from this. That man, Muhammadu Buhari is dead, but I’m alive today. I thank God for my life.

“The man that ganged up with some stupid Yoruba people came to my house to take my life but God said no”.

Ekwutosblog reports that the former Nigerian leader died on Sunday in London after a brief illness.

His remains are expected to arrive in the country for immediate burial in Daura, Katsina state on Monday. 

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Constitution Amendment: Niger Govt submits proposal

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The Niger State Government has submitted a joint document to the House Committee on Constitution Review containing the state’s collective views and recommendations on key areas.

The areas include restructuring, devolution of powers, state policing, fiscal federalism, local government autonomy, and electoral process.

The position of the state was presented by the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Nasiru Mu’azu during the public hearing on the review of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) for the North Central Zone, Centre A, covering Niger, Kwara, and Kogi States in Minna.

The Commissioner explained that the document was developed after broad consultations and stakeholder engagement across the state.

Mu’azu also noted that the state government had made a case for additional creation of local government areas in the state while expressing optimism that the document will be given due consideration

The House Committee Consultant, Prof. Kathleen Okafor, who presented the summarised compendium of bills before the House, disclosed that it has some thematic areas based on evolving needs, which are electoral, judicial, legislative, and physical reform

“Others are inclusive governance, security and policing, devolution of powers, strengthening of institutions, the role of rural communities, traditional institutions, citizenship and Indigineship, fundamental rights, and many more,” Okafor said.

The Etsu Nupe and Chairman Niger State Council of traditional rulers, Alh Yahaya Abubakar, on behalf of the National Council of Traditional Rulers also submitted a memo on the Constitution amendment centred on creating roles for traditional rulers on matters involving religion, culture, security, and justice, among others.

Presentations for the creation of Edu State comprising Bida, Lapai and Agaie Emirates, and the Kainji State consist of Borgu and Kontagora Emirates of the present Niger State and Zuru Emirate in Kebbi State were made by Engr. Yabagi Yusuf Sani and Amb. Ahmed Musa Ibeto, respectively.

Similarly, representatives from Kogi and Kwara states also submitted their memos for the creation of Okun, Okura and Efesowofo states out of the present Kogi and Kwara states, respectively.

The House Committee received documents from women groups, organized labour unions and youth groups, among others, for consideration.

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BREAKING: Former President Muhammadu Buhari is dead

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Former President Muhammadu Buhari

President Muhammdu Buhari is dead.

His former aide, Bashir Ahmad announced the passing of the former president on X.

 

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