IMO BREAKING NEWS BLOG

By Chidiebube Okeoma, Owerri

Lecturers at the Imo State University, Owerri on Tuesday said that they had not pulled out of the ongoing strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities.

The chairman of ASUU in IMSU, Odinakachukwu Ejiogu, in a telephone conversation with our correspondent in Owerri, said that they were still part of the ASUU’s nationwide strike.

Ejiogu, who was reacting to the announcement made by the Public Relations Officer of the varsity, Ralph Obinjoku, calling on lecturers and students to resume academic activities immediately, said that IMSU ASUU chapter was only answerable to the national body.

He said that the university’s lecturers would continue to be on strike until the national body of the union said otherwise.

Ejiogu said, “We have not pulled out of the ASUU strike. We are not back to the classroom either. We will continue to be on strike until the national body of ASUU says otherwise. It is not within the capacity of the University Public Relations Officer or the Vice Chancellor to call-off the strike.”

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By Udochukwu Onyeka Obinna

On Tuesday, members of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Owerri North LGA were threatened with suspension or expulsion by a two times Governorship candidate of the party, Chief Emeka Ihedioha, Bon Unachukwu, Nze Ray Emeana and Mike Iheanetu during their political consultation for Ihedioha’s re-election bid at the residence of Hon Uchenna Ofoegbu, in Orji, Owerri North LGA.

An insider source who was in attendance revealed that a stern warning was given to the Owerri North PDP Chairman, Chief Engr Osondu Odunze and Ward Chairmen to stop receiving any other PDP Governorship aspirants access to the LGA apart from Emeka Ihedioha.

Our source further said that in their struggle to convince PDP members, Nze Ray Emeana told them how the State Working Committee (SWC) of PDP is working for Ihedioha’s re-election by sidelining other groups suspected to be loyal to any Guber hopeful order than Emeka Ihedioha.

The source maintained that Bon Unachukwu, who spoke on behalf of former Rebuild appointees said that the only hope for Ihedioha remains the State Working Committee and some of his trusted allies to realize the ambition, adding that leaders of the party in Abuja have refused to assist Ihedioha achieve the desired objectives.

The source further quoted a former House of Assembly Member for Aboh Mbaise Constituency, Mike Iheanetu to have said while trying to deceive those in attendance that as a result of the role Ihedioha played during the PDP Presidential election made Aminu Tambuwal to step down for Alhaji Atiku Abubakar.

According to the source, Iheanetu maintained that immediately Alhaji Atiku Abubakar secured the PDP Presidential ticket, he pleaded with Ihedioha to be his running mate, a request the source said Ihedioha rejected, insisting that he would want to be Governor of Imo state.

Reacting to the threat, the source said that the PDP Chairman of the LGA, Engr Osondu Odunze told them point blank that no PDP Guber aspirant will be rejected as the party’s door will remain open to receive anyone wishing to visit the LGA on political consultation.

The source further stated that the LGA Chairman frowned at the manner in which Ihedioha’s team is playing politics of division, adding that with such divisive tendencies, his ambition will be dead on arrival

In attendance include, Hon. Nze Ray Emeaña (PDP State Secretary), Engr. Chief Osondu Odunze (PDP Owerri North Chairman) and LGA Exco, Ward Chairmen, Chief Mrs. Ann Njoku, founder & State President of Imo women on the Move, former IMC members, Hon. Sir Solomon Onwuegbuchulam, Arch. Chiwuike Ohale, Engr. Uche Ofoegbu, Nze Asika Agoh, Hon. Maxwell Nlemadim (Webber), Mr. Ike Nwaneri, Mr. Vitalis Opara, Hon. Chukwudi Egwunwoke, Adakibeya of Naze and host of other leaders numerous to mention.

In their team include Ihedioha’s former aides, Hon Oliver Enwerenem, Hon Ahiriakwe, Hon Mike Iheanetu, Engr Sly Ama, Hon Innocent Ekenma, Hon Solomon Onwuegbuchulam, Chief Zubby Nwoke, Dr Iwuagwu, Chris Nwogu, Mrs Rose Njoku, Bar Ambrose Ugbaja, Chief Calistus Mbaoma, Mrs Gertrude Iroeme, Chief Charles Abara, Chief Martin Opara, Sir Emeka Amajirionwu, Hon Ebere Chukwuemeka(ABJ), Chief Richmond Osuji,Nze Anslem Ikwu, Chief Steve Onu, and Chief Kelvin Agbaegbu, etc.

Today at the plenary, Senator Iyom Uche Ekwunife moved a motion of Urgent Public Importance On The Attack On Senator Dr Ifeanyi Ubah And The Gruesome Murder Of His Aides.

The Senator came under POINT OF ORDER 41 and 51 of the Senate and moved for the leave of the Senate to present a matter of urgent public importance on the attack on Senator Ifeanyi Ubah and the gruesome murder of his aides. 

The motion was seconded by Senator Albert Bassey (YPP Akwa Ibom State)..

Many Senators, including Senators Eyinnaya Abatine, Biodun Olujimi, Omo Agege, Obinna Ogba, Emmanuel Bwacha among others spoke on the attack and condemned it. The Senator President, 

The Senate President, Ahmed Lawan in his own contribution said, "I know what my friend and brother, Senator Ubah is passing through having survived an attempt on my life in 2008 in which I lost a police man attached to me . Every hand must be on deck to fish out the perpetrators of this dastardly act."

The Senate after the contributions by the members resolved to:

i. Observe a minute silence in honour of the victims that lost their lives in the unfortunate attack;

ii. Direct the Nigeria Police Force, Department of State Services and other relevant security agencies to carry out comprehensive investigations into the incident with a view to arresting and prosecuting the perpetrators; and 

iii. Mandate the Nigeria Police, Department of State Services and other relevant security agencies to report findings back to the Senate Committee on National Security and Intelligence as well as the Senate Committee on Police Affairs within two weeks.

Senator Iyom Uche Ekwunife after the plenary also visited Senator Ifeanyi Ubah and consoled with him.

 -As UGWUMBA YOUTH MOVEMENT PARTNERS WITH DR. JONES AS THEIR CANDIDATE FOR IMO WEST SENATE 2023 

Over the weekend, One of the leading Youth Movement in Africa popularly known as UGWUMBA YOUTH MOVEMENT adopted Rt. Hon. Jones Onyereri Ph.D, as their consensus candidate for 2023 Imo West Senatorial District election.

Speaking during the adoption process, the National Coordinator of Ugwumba Youth Movement, Comr. Jeff Nwaoha, described Dr. Jones as a man of courage and good character. He described what played out in 2019 as it wasn't his time then but reassured Dr. Jones that 2023 is a very ripe time for him to serve Ndi Orlu Zone. 

Comr. Jeff, who converged the entire leadership of Ugwumba Youth Movement from Ward level to the LGA and State, stated unequivocally that they have been given the Mandate to Adopt Dr. Jones as their candidate, not just adopting him but to ensure that he is delivered in every polling unit in Orlu Zone. He said.

Speaking further and in affirmation, the LGA Coordinators, assured the Olile Anya Ndi Orlu Zone that their words, remains their bond. "We are going to deliver you in our various LGAs. The margin you used in winning your party's primary election will be a minor to compare with the margin you will use in winning the general election. We have sampled opinions and our results showed that you are the heartbeat of the good people of Orlu Zone and we are here to support you and our people to better orlu zone come 2023."

Responding, Dr. Jones, thanked Comr. Jeff Nwaoha in a special way and the entire leadership of Ugwumba Youth Movement, for confiding in him as the one that would bring back home the needed dividends of Democracy to ndi Orlu Zone as an oil bearing zone and the largest Senatorial District in Nigeria.

In his words, "Under my watch as the Senator of Ndi Orlu Zone, our youths shall no longer be given fish but shall learn and know how to fish by themselves. They shall be made self reliance and that I shall do and many for our youths. I promise not to disappoint Ndi Orlu Zone because they have given to me so much trust and I won't fail them".

The highlight of the Adoption was the Presentation and handover ceremony of Rt. Hon. Jones Onyereri Ph.D branded Aprons made for our market men and women in Orlu Zone.

By Amb. Nwosu Felix Obirieze, JP (Reality)

Just as I have opined on several platforms both on print and electronic media; that nature has a way of rating and recording all we do as humans with pre-defined ways of publishing and rewarding such records at will without the dictates of mere mortals.

It is also a believable fact in line with our faith-based biblical doctrine, that any man born of a woman as God’s creation has pre-designed destiny and destination which cannot be altered by anyone except God himself as the author, finisher and perfecter of our faith.

So as for Sam Daddy, one can agree based on my above statements that he is a creation of God, with purposes and destiny accompanied with established route to his pre-designed destination BUT the question here is, what is the purpose, will and destination of this creation of God?

The ecclesiastical book of the holy bible as stated in chapter 3 vs 1-8 that there is a time to be born which we have seen the manifestation in the birth of Sam Daddy, it also said there is a time to also die which we have also witnessed the reality of this part from the death of several people we know including our loved ones, it also went further to assert that there is also a time to cry and another to laugh which we have in no doubt seen in the life of this personality tied to the apron of God’s will of perfect creation.

The above 4th paragraph captures my definition of life as a seasonal arrangement designed by God himself to glorify his name and supreme authority over the affairs of mere mortals like I and you yes i mean you.

From my findings as an investigative content writer, the revelations surrounding the conception and birth of Sam Daddy to his naming as SAMUEL with a native name of NNAEMEKA capped with ANYANWU as his surname, has both literary and spiritual connotations which clearly defines the purpose of his creation and gift to first his family, ndi amaimo and Ikeduru, Owerri senatorial zone and Imo as his state of origin, to the igbo race as an ethnic nationality, his friends and association with groups like the People’s Democratic Party and Nigeria as his country.

This Ikeduru born personality to me is a perfect definition of a tittle in Igbo land called ‘’Oputa Osu’’ meaning when he comes, things begin to happen and happening for good in the right senses of events. From his biblical 3x name calling in the holy book to his eventful birth. From his school days social activities to his indelible footprints as a former Ikeduru Council Boss, from his visible and responsive representation as a law maker representing the good people of Ikeduru state constituency at the IMHA from where we all witnessed his eloquent legislative prowess on the floor of the 8th National assembly as the senator representing the Imo East senatorial district and ndi igbo nation.

His entrance into the governorship race of imo state in 2019 was not only electrifying but spiritual going by his campaign song of ‘’Chim ama nda’’ and a heavenly slogan of ‘’it shall end in praise’’ sealed with an intermittent choruses and responses of ‘’Say Sam Daddy… Yes Sam Daddy’’, it was indeed a reminder to everyone that Sam Daddy is actually a gift to humanity.

The most recent was his carnival-like civic reception on the 23rd of February after his election into the National Working Committee of the largest party in Africa the People’s Democratic Party as the chief scribe which came unopposed with both friends and foes endorsing his nomination knowing what his inclusion into PDP NWC will bring and just as destined of him, the PDP has become the party of choice while the APC is crumbling without signs of survival and life before the 2023 elections.

Seeing from the above that the purpose and will of God for this ever smiling and likeable personality is LEADERSHIP, now the question on the lips of the public is.... WHAT NEXT FOR HIM?

To be continued………