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...as IAWPA presents him as International Mayor of Peace Status

An internationally recognized philanthropist of note and pathfinder of great nobility, Lord Mayor Osuji Kenneth Alphons has been honored by the International Association of World Peace Advocates as the International Eminent Peace Ambassador. 

Speaking during the presentation of the prestigious award to Lord Mayor Osuji Kenneth Alphons, the spokesman of the group, Amb. Emmanuel Nkweke said that the awardee is the fifty person in the whole of Africa to have received the honor, saying that the Liberian President, George Weah was the second person to been honored by the International Association of World Peace Advocates 

Amb. Emmanuel Nkweke disclosed that Lord Mayor Osuji Kenneth Alphons will be representing the whole of Imo, Igboland, Nigeria and African race in the world activities. 

He maintained that Lord Mayor Osuji Kenneth Alphons was considered for this prestigious award based on his kind and philanthropic gestures to the society. 

The spokesman of the International Association of World Peace Advocates added that the group is known for it's advocacy in championing peace and unity the world all over. 

He further said that Lord Mayor Osuji Kenneth Alphons will be certified as a global diplomat in line his mandate as an international Peace ambassador. 

Amb. Emmanuel Nkweke described Lord Mayor Osuji Kenneth Alphons as a dedicated and committed youngman that has contributed greatly to his community and society. 

The Highpoint of the ceremony was the conferment of International Mayor of Peace Status in 2024.

Amb. Emmanuel Nkweke disclosed that the International Association of World Peace Advocates donated three boreholes to Ugiri communities and one thousand exercise books to the students to show their undying love to Lord Mayor Osuji Kenneth Alphons. 

Speaking earlier, Prof. Amb. Chidi Ehiriodo, Int'l director IAWPA pointed out that the group stand strongly for peace and sustainable development which he noted that Lord Mayor Osuji Kenneth Alphons stands for. 

The International Director of IAWPA expressed his heartfelt joy with the testimonies of the people of the community for Lord Mayor Osuji Kenneth Alphons. 

Addressing the mammoth crowd that gathered to witness the conferment of International Eminent Peace Ambassador to Lord Mayor Osuji Kenneth Alphons, the International World Peace President, His Eminence, Amb. Per Stafsen said that they decided to honor him based on the information given to them by the first recipient of the award in Imo, Lord Mayor Amb. Peter Ifeanyi Asunoye.

The International World Peace President expressed belief that the new World Peace Ambassador will live up to his billings and expectations. 

Earlier, Chief Stanley Osuji and Rev. Fr. Dr. Ngozi Osuji commended the International Association of World Peace Advocates for honoring their beloved brother who they described as a beacon of hope and peace personified. 

The duo maintained that the honor done to their beloved brother, Lord Mayor Osuji Kenneth Alphons is one in the right direction.

They called on all and sundry to share in their joy even as they expressed confidence in the ability of their brother to live up to his new status in the society. 

Adding his voice, Chief Engr. Paul Ozigbo thanked the International Association of World Peace Advocates for the honor to his brother and friend, Lord Mayor Osuji Kenneth Alphons. 

He noted that the International Association of World Peace Advocates has shown that they are seeing the good work of Lord Mayor Osuji Kenneth Alphons. 

Receiving the award, Lord Mayor Osuji Kenneth Alphons thanked the International Association of World Peace Advocates for recognizing his little contribution to the society.

He promised to do everything humanly possible to live up to his billings and expectations as a World Peace Ambassador. 

In their separate prayers for the awardee, HRH Eze Marcel Agbata, chairman Ugiri council of Traditional rulers, HRH Eze Mathew Onweni and HRH Eze Jude Onyenagburu commended the International Association of World Peace Advocates for honoring their beloved son, pointing out that the Lord Mayor Osuji Kenneth Alphons has proven himself as a philanthropist of international standing.

The Royal Fathers reassured the awardee, Lord Mayor Osuji Kenneth Alphons of their continuous prayers and supports. 

Dignitaries present during the presentation of the Prestigious award to Lord Mayor Osuji Kenneth Alphons are ; Chief Iyke Eze, Uche Elueme, Chief Engr Nnamdi Nwakwasi, Mr. Henry Njoku and others too numerous to mention. 

The Founder/General Overseer of His Royal Highness Church of God Int'l Baltimore Maryland USA, Pastor Dr. Justin Chimezie Aguguo has congratulated the Christians brethrens all over the world on Xmas day celebrations. 

Pastor Dr. Aguguo enjoined Christians all over the world to love one another just like Christ himself loved us without discrimination. 

The man of God who spoke through the Director of media and Publicity of the Church, Evang Kelechi Uzomah admonished Christians brethrens to always reflect on the teachings of our lord Jesus Christ in all their dealings in life.

He maintained that Jesus Christ came so that we can have a everlasting peace and joy, saying that we should use the birth of our lord and personal saviour to show love to one another. 

Pastor Dr. Justin Aguguo said that Jesus Christ demonstrated in all his activities his undying passion, commitment and love for all of us.

He posited that the only thing Jesus Christ wants in return for his undying love for us is to love one another and live in peace and harmony with fellow humans. 

According to him, "Every Christmas day is symbolic and unique because Jesus Christ was born on Christmas day and for that reason, we should use his birth to make peace with one another ".

The Founder/General Overseer of His Royal Highness Church of God Int'l Baltimore Maryland USA called on God to intervene in the situations of Nigerian.

The servant of the most high God said that the almighty God must intercede on behalf of Nigerians, pointing out that the economic realities of the country is not palatable at all. 

He enjoined Christians brethrens to continue to have faith in God as only him can help us in the situations we have found ourselves in Nigeria. 

As part of his efforts to ensuring that the people of Obollo Autonomous Community in Isiala Mbano Local Government Area of Imo State enjoy light, Chief Gozie Confidence Nwachukwu has donated solar street lights to all the villages in the Obollo Community. 

The philanthropist of note and pathfinder of great nobility installed the solar street lights in all the villages in Obollo communities in Isiala Mbano Local Government Area. 

According to the humanitarian of international standing, "the solar street lights in Obollo communities will help to lighten up the environment during this yuletide period".

The donor is a well known youth empowerment mastron who donates a yearly football competition for all the youths in the Obollo Community in Isiala Mbano Local Government Area. 

High Chief Gozie Confidence Nwachukwu has completely helped in restoring peace, unity and harmony amongst youths of Obollo Community. 

He is highly regarded and respected in the whole of Obollo Autonomous Community as he's foundation has secured scholarship to a good number of youths in the community. 

By Kelechi Uzomah 08064075316

Pastor Dr. Justin Chimezie Aguguo is a religious and community leader, philanthropist of note, health care specialist who is so passionate about the welfare and well beings of Africans and  Nigerians in the United States of America 

He is the Founder/General Overseer of His Royal Highness Church of God Int'l Baltimore Maryland USA, President of His Royal Highness diaspora settlement INC, that helps immigrants settle down  in America, pay the students school and hospital fees, driver's license, personalities & any governmental agency' that will help  them very fast in America.

It is on record that His Royal Highness Diaspora settlement INC is a Non Profit Organization/ foundation that has made sure that Nigerians and Africans are well taken care of in the United States of America. 

Pastor  Dr. Justin Chimezie Aguguo remained one of the few people from African who has given his best for the general good of the people in diaspora. 

It is an obvious fact that the story of Pastor Dr. Justin Chimezie Aguguo has remained a recurring decimal among youths, women, children and even leaders in Isiala Mbano, Okigwe zone, Imo state and Nigeria where he came from.

This man have exhibited steering leadership qualities that has endeared him to many people who now see him as not just a role model in the society. 

Pastor  Dr. Justin Chimezie Aguguo has displayed his sagacity in the pursuit of the populist agenda for the common good of the people of Africa in America who he hold so dear in his heart.

The Founder/General  Overseer of His Royal Highness Church of God Int'l Baltimore Maryland USA has shown that he is a man to be reckoned with and no wonder he has dedicated his time, energy and resources for the common good of the people of Nigeria and Africans in general. 

He has proven beyond every reasonable doubt that he does not hold personal interest above common good and collective interest of the generality of the people of Africans in America. 

Pastor  Dr. Justin Chimezie Aguguo no doubt has shown and exhibited that he is a Godsent to this generation with the way and manner he has made sure that Africans enjoys good life in America. 

The Eze Umu  African and Imo born religion and community leader, philanthropist of the highest order, health care specialist has made sure that  Africans in America are doing pretty well and it's on record that he is leading Umu Africa in America the second time, having distinguished himself as a man to be reckoned with. 

All his thought and desire is to see a strong and united Africa where love  for one another will be the order of the day. The man is in constant touch with his Africans brothers in America. 

His commitment to a better and united Africa can not be over emphasized because he wants the very best for his people. 

He is working tirelessly to see that Africans develop like America and other parts of the world and that's is why all his activities are geared towards the development of Africa both home and in diaspora. 

It's a known fact that the Founder/General of His Royal Highness Church of God Int'l Baltimore Maryland USA is a man endowed with wisdom and knowledge to transform and change the premonitions the people have over Africa.

There is one peculiar thing about this man many has seen to be the change agent of transformation, purpose driven and humanitarian of international standard, is because of his kind and philanthropic gestures to the downtrodden in the society. 

The humanitarian is tested and trusted religious  and community leader filled with the milk of human kindness and he successful changed the mentality and perceptions of Africans in America. True leaders like him are born not made!

He has successfully made helping people his habit and this is evidence to the obvious fact he not just give youths fish but thought them how to fish and be Independent and responsible in life.

He has shown through his actions and inactions that the perceptions about Africans in America must change so that they can be counted once again and be regarded like other continent in the world. 

It is a welcome development that Africans in America has seen a rallying point, a true leader of note, highly respected and humble, simply by nature.

His emergence as the leader of Africans in America for record two times has heralded a new beginning, era of change to compete favourable with other continent of the world for onward development. 

Many has described Pastor  Dr. Justin Chimezie Aguguo as the new face of Africa in America because he has keyed Africans for world recognition. 

Pastor  Dr. Justin Chimezie Aguguo is generally loved in the whole of Isiala Mbano, Okigwe zone, Imo State, Nigeria and Africans in general he has restored the dignity of Africans in America. 

As a very committed and successful religious and Community leader, Pastor  Dr. Justin Chimezie Aguguo has helped to ease the burdens Africans undergo in America and this evidence with the accolades he receives on daily basis.

Pastor  Dr. Justin Chimezie Aguguo is  a blessing to this generation of Africans because he has completely helped the people in living happily in America. .

It is base on the available evidences that I present to you Pastor Dr. Justin Chimezie Aguguo who has shown through his actions and inactions of his undying love for Africans in America. 

Kelechi Uzomah is a journalist and a public affair analyst based in Owerri, the Imo State Capital.

Unhappy with the outcome of the recent offcycle Governorship Election in Imo State, the Standard bearer and the Candidate of the Young Progressive Party YPP in the Election has filed a petition to the Election Petition Tribunal to register its grievances and what it termed "ignominious subversion of the will of Imo people". 

According to a press release from Rt. Hon Michael Anyanwu, the Special Assistant Media to High Chief Dr. Kemdi Chino Opara he urge all their supporters to stay steadfast and optimistic as they remain confident that the Judiciary will dispense justice fairly and uphold the rule of law as an essential pillar of democracy. 

The statement reads, "This is to inform all members and supporters of the Imo Liberation Project, YPP faithfuls and the general public yearning for quality leadership and good governance in the State that the Candidate of the Party (YPP) in the last Imo governorship election, High Chief Dr. Kemdi Chino Opara and the Party have taken the legal step of filing a petition at the Imo Governorship Election Tribunal in their commitment to lawfully challenge the outcome of the Guber election in the State towards ensuring that the stolen mandate is recovered."

"There is no gainsaying that what was experienced on the 11th of November 2023 in Imo State was an ignominious subversion of the will of Imo people who were denied the opportunity to freely give their mandate to Dr. Opara and the YPP. The obvious larceny is injurious to our democracy and should not be allowed to stand for whatever reasons, he continued. 

Moreso, there seem to be glaring evidence of fraud in the election as more than 11 political parties have filed different suit contending the legality of the Election result. 

The Founder/General Overseer of His Royal Highness Church of God Int'l Baltimore Maryland USA, Pastor Dr. Justin Chimezie Aguguo has joined Imolites all over the world to salute Governor Hope Uzodimma on well deserved victory at the just concluded Imo off-season election. 

Pastor Aguguo called on the Imo State Governor, Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodimma to continue to work for overall betterment and interest of the people of the State. 

The man of God enjoined the Imo State Governor to continue to govern the State with the fear of God in order for him to enjoy the peace and favour of God.

The Imo born US based Cleric told the Governor that God is interested in Imo State and that was why he gave him victory at the poll.

He told the Governor Hope Uzodimma to bear it in mind that he is the Governor of the whole Imo State and therefore must continue to work in tandem with the will of God. 

The servant of the most high God reassured the Governor, Hope Uzodimma of his readiness to continue to pray for his Government to succeed at all levels.  

HIGH CHIEF EMEKA GENESIS NWACHUKWU DIKE EJI AGAMBA 1 OF MBANO CONGRATULATES IMO GOVERNOR, SEN. HOPE UZODIMMA, ON HIS LANDSLIDE VICTORY DURING THE NOVEMBER 11, 2023 GOVERNORSHIP ELECTION

I, High Chief Emeka Genesis Nwachukwu, on behalf of my lovely family, the good people of Umuokwuo - Umumchi Community in Isiala Mbano Local Government Area,  Imo State,  join the rest of ndi Imo to feliciate with His Excellency, Distinguished  Sen. Hope Uzodimma, on your resounding landslide victory in the just concluded Novermber 11, 2023 , Imo governorship election, which has renewed your mandate for another fours years in office.

As we thank God for you , we wish to let you know that we also share in the joy , happiness and smiles that your victory has put on the faces of ndi lmo that have been craving for a true change and paradigm shift in governance through all inclusive , responsive and proactive administration.

Through many challenges, you have remained resolute , focused and unshakable with strong determination to re-write the ugly political narratives in lmo State for the better.

Your convictions and  penchant for shared prosperity and restructured lmo  where  institutions of government at all levels are working was the benchmark of your Administration's Policy Thrust  which was practically executed in your political blueprint and campaign mantra. 

Today , we are not only celebrating your re- election bid at the polls,  but we are also celebrating a man of strong character , ideas and administrative acumen to fix lmo state .

For us in Isiala Mbano, our solidarity with you is  an eloquent testimony  of our confidence in your leadership to steer the affairs of lmo state which also manifested both in the 2019 and 2023 governorship elections. 

We are  therefore , praying God Almighty for the immense gift of mind , wisdom and leadership direction as you joyfully take over the reigns of power as the duly elected governor of lmo State for a second term in office,  come January 20, 2024.

Your Excellency, be  assured of the assurances of my highest esteem regards, support and solidarity as you consolidate on your numerous  infrastructural developmental giant strides  across Imo communities. 

Congratulations, once again. 

His Excellency, Distinguished Sen. Hope Uzodimma, Governor- elect , Imo State.

High Chief Emeka Genesis Nwachukwu Dike Eji Agamba 1 of Mbano, A Philanthropist|Community Leader|Business Maverick|Serial Entrepreneur . 

The Founder/General Overseer of His Royal Highness Church of God Int'l Baltimore Maryland USA, Dr. Pastor Justin Chimezie Aguguo has joined Imolites of good conscience to call for free, fair and credible election in Imo State. 

The General Overseer who spoke through the Director of Media and Publicity of the Church, Evang. Kelechi Uzomah, said that the people of Imo State should vote for the right person in the election. 

Dr. Justin Aguguo added that the people of Imo State should avoid rancor and acrimony and ensure that the right person is voted to govern the State in the November 11, 2023, Imo Governorship election. 

The highly sought after man of God said that Imolites deserves the best in terms of good governance, rule of  law, accountability and transparency in governance. 

The Eze Umu African na America enjoined the people of the State to shun acts and activities that is capable of endearing good governance in the State. 

Pastor Aguguo said that the good people of Imo State should try as much as possible not to play politics with the election of November 11, 2023, in order to usher in good governance. 

The Isiala Mbano born servant of the most High God added that the people of Imo State should try as much as possible to elect a Governor that will listen to the plights of the people. 

According to him," Ndi Imo needs a Governor that will be Governor for all Imolites and not a section of the State." Let's forget about the things we are going to get in the Government but strive to elect a Governor that will work for the betterment of the whole state."

"As a son of the soil, it's my prayers that the people lord will give us a Governor that will advance the cause of the people of Imo State."

"He called on all and sundry to come out en mass to elect a Governor that will work for the whole of the state." 

The Traditional Prime Minister of Anara Ancient kingdom in Isiala Mbano Local Government Area of Imo State, High Chief Mike Duru Ejiogu has called on the good people of the Community to use their votes to thank the State Governor, Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodimma for his generosity, projects and appointments in the Community. 

High Chief Mike Ejiogu who spoke to the entire people of the Community at the Eze's palace, said that the Governor Hope Uzodimma has proven to all and sundry that he love the good people of Anara Autonomous Community. 

He maintained that he will not campaign for the Governor in the Community given the obvious fact that Senator Hope Uzodimma tarred the Owerri/Okigwe road to Okigwe Local Government Area of the State. 

The pride of Anara Autonomous Community added that the Governor equally has started building the Holy Rosary Catholic Church Umuehie Anara Community with street lights and has appointed many of sons and daughters of the Community in key positions in his cabinet. 

High Chief Mike Ejiogu, who is the signature of Okigwe zone in Imo State used the opportunity to call on the good people of the Community to vote the Governor Hope Uzodimma for his many appointments and projects in the Community  

According to him, "We can not thank the Governor enough for capturing the Community in all his programmes and activities in the whole community, saying that the November 11, 2023 is a good opportunity to reciprocate the kind gestures of the Governor to the community. "

High Chief Mike Ejiogu told the good people of Anara Autonomous Community that Governor Hope Uzodimma has promised to appoint Anara sons and daughters as Commissioners and SAs in his new Government. 

"Join me on Saturday November 11, 2023 to deliver the people's Governor in the 15 booths in the whole of the Anara community ".

Youths under the umbrella body of Isiala Mbano Youth Movement has rejected Chief Emeka Genesis Nwachukwu and his Party PDP in the November 11, Imo Governorship election. 

The youths who spoke through their National President, comrade Chidiebere Iwunze, said that the youths of Isiala Mbano Local Government Area will not support the PDP candidate in the election, Senator Samdaddy Nnaemeka Anyanwu because of his romance with Chief Emeka Genesis Nwachukwu. 

Comrade Chidiebere Iwunze added that the youths of the Isiala Mbano Youth Movement will not vote Samdaddy in the forthcoming coming election. 

He said that Chief Emeka Genesis Nwachukwu as one of the Progressive youths of Isiala Mbano Local Government Area of Imo State has been playing hide and seek in the affairs of the youths of the Local government. 

Isiala Mbano youth maintained Chief Emeka Genesis Nwachukwu has not been supportive of the youths of the Local Government. 

According to them, "We have rejected our brother, Chief Emeka Genesis Nwachukwu and his party PDP in the November 11, 2023, Imo Governorship election".

"Our brother Chief Emeka Genesis Nwachukwu should go back to Portharcourt Rivers State to continue with his business ".

"WE can't support his Party PDP and it's Governorship candidate, Senator Samdady Nnaemeka Anyanwu in the election. "

The Isiala Mbano youth Movement used the opportunity to call on all sons and daughters of the Local Government Area not to support Chief Emeka Genesis Nwachukwu and his party PDP in the  November 11, 2023, Imo Governorship election. 

By GOC NWADIKE

The Apex Court in Nigeria, the Supreme Court, Thursday, put to an end all litigations arising from the Presidential election of February 26th 2023 which returned Ahmad Bola Tinubu as President.

The candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar and that of the Labour Party, LP, Mr. Peter Gregory Obi had gone all the way from the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal (PEPT) to the Supreme Court to challenge the INEC's declaration of Ahmed Tinubu the President-Elect for which he was sworn on May 29th.

Both contenders (Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi) lost at the PEPT, and today, lost again, and final for that matter, at the Supreme Court, thereby bringing all issues against the Presidential election of eight months ago to a final end.

Delivering their judgments, one of the justices at the chamber, Justice Okoro stated that there must be an end to litigations surrounding any election.

Bringing home to our dear Imo state the position of Justice Okoro on this matter, it was a matter of  worry to most Imolites watching some people making trends last week about the Supreme Court's announcement of date for a case between Barr. Umeadi and Ugwumba Uche Nwosu for October 31st in its first release.

Although the date was later moved to December 5th, many had predicted and  promoted their opinions for and against the parties, as well as raising their permutations on who and who would benefit or lose from the outcome of their expected judgements.

Whichever way one may want to pursue his or her target, what should be upper most in our hearts as Imolites, is that the continued distraction, (which the Supreme Court's date announcement is to Ndimo), is not in anyway profiting the state.

"There should be an end to election litigations"

It was here in Imo State that a certain Jude Agbaso was elected as Deputy Governor of the state. Agbaso was eventually removed from office in what the court described as illegal.

Yes, Agbaso was the dully elected Deputy Governor. Agbaso's removal was also "illegal", according to the court, but Agbaso could not be returned to the office because his case had become time barred.

"There must be an end to election litigations".

Barr. Umeadi who was, and is not in the APC, not from Imo state, and not a governorship aspirant of the APC in Imo state, had sought the Supreme Court's explanations on it's judgement of an APC's pre-election case in Imo since 2019.

While I'm not a trained lawyer to discuss the place of Locus Standi of the appailant on this case which had been in the Supreme Court without listing for close to four years now, I sincerely agree with Justice Okoro that there must be an end to election litigations.

Ndimo are already gearing up for another governorship election in the state come November 11th, 2023; an election that is expected to launch the second term in office of His Excellency, Sen. Hope Uzodinma on January 14th, 2024.

Secondly, Ndimo have also initiated, resolved and sealed agreement on the Charter of Equity, an understanding which allows Orlu zone that currently occupies the Imo seat of power through Gov. Hope Uzodinma, to round off its well deserved second term in 2027/8, and then hand over to another zone. 

This Charter can not be destroyed again, and Imolites can no longer be distracted at this stage to continue to anticipate a change of government in Imo through the Supreme Court. There must be an end to election litigations.

As it's already obvious through the achievements and success stories of the present administration of Gov. Hope Uzodinma in the state, and so many other things working for him, Imolites are all in agreement through the numerous endorsements from groups and collapses of political parties and structures in the state, that Gov. Uzodinma should continue through a seamless election process to his well deserved second term. 

It is therefore unreasonable and unattainable for anyone to continue to expect a Supreme Court's judgement that would decide our fate again in Imo other than going to the polling booths on 11/11 to affirm the second term continuation of His Excellency, Gov. Hope Uzodinma.

Aligning with the recent position of the Imo Information Commissioner, Hon. Decland Emelumba on the SC's December 5th date, Ndimo have nothing to worry about. There's no cause for alarm.

And certainly, there must be an end to election litigations to enable leaders concentrate on delivering good governance.

GOC NWADIKE writes from the Imo Media Engagements Centre, Imo Government House, Owerri. 

....CONDEMN THE PREJUDICIAL, UNJUST AND UNJUSTIFIABLE DISCRIMINATION AND EXCLUSION OF MOST GOVERNORSHIP CANDIDATES FROM SHOWCASING THEIR MANIFESTO

A frontrunner and the Candidate of the Young Progressive Party (YPP) Dr. Kemdi Chino Opara yesterday walked out from the townhall meeting for Guber Candidate as organized by the Justice, Development, Peace and Caritas Commission (JDPC) of Owerri Catholic Ecclesiastical Province, at Maria Assumpta.

According to a release by Dr. Kemdi Chino Opara Governorship Campaign office and signed by Rt. Hon Michael Anyanwu, the Deputy Director, Media and Communications, it read in parts;

"We want to unequivocally express our utmost dissatisfaction with the discriminatory and prejudicial manner in which the supposed Townhall meeting for Imo Governorship candidates was conducted by the Justice, Development, Peace and Caritas Commission (JDPC) of Owerri Catholic Ecclesiastical Province, at Maria Assumpta Cathedral, Owerri."

"While we commend the faith-based organization for conceptualizing the idea of the gubernatorial debate which would have given the governorship candidates the opportunity to address Imo people on their plans, mission and vision for them and the State, we condemn in very strong terms its decision to have just 6 out of the 17 political parties fielding governorship candidates to present their manifestoes at the Townhall meeting."

"The embarrassing sinister arrangement that ensured the deliberate exclusion of most governorship candidates from the debate is prejudicial, unjust and unjustifiable. It obviously runs foul of the good governance advocacy which the faith-based organization stands for and grossly undermines its vision towards achieving an Imo society where social justice, equity and human dignity thrives for the common Good."

"As a matter of fact, denying the standard-bearer of the Young Progressives Party (YPP), High Chief Dr. Kemdi Chino Opara, who at present and by all standards is the most credible and eminently qualified gubernatorial candidate in Imo state the opportunity to showcase his Imo Liberation roadmap at the Townhall meeting is a great disservice to Ndi Imo and suggests a failed attempt to weaken the prospect of our candidate in the forthcoming governorship election in the State."

"It was on this ground that our governorship candidate, his running mate and some members of the YPP Campaign Council who arrived the venue of the Townhall meeting in high spirit decided to stage a walkout in protest of the needless discrimination and exclusion of most governorship candidates from the event."

"On a sad note, it is unfortunate that only 20 supporters of the candidates were accredited to enter the hall without the public in attendance. So what manner of a Townhall meeting is that? Are the manifestos presentation only meant for the party supporters?"

"It is highly regrettable and saddening to see that a faith-based organization with one of the best platforms to help Ndi Imo make informed decision in the forthcoming election by giving them the opportunity of knowing the strength, weakness and the overall fitness of those seeking to govern the State decided to be nepotic instead of giving equal opportunity to all the governorship candidates", he concluded. 

As part of the preparation as regards the forthcoming Imo State Governorship Election, Some select members of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) were among Delegates that graced Summit as packaged by the Imo State Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC).

The Summit tagged "IMO FREE, FAIR & CREDIBLE ELECTION 2023" is put together by the Political party association in a bid to reassure Imo State Electorates on the need to shun voter apathy and come all out on November 11 and vote the Candidate of their choice.

According to the State Chairman of IPAC and the State Chairman of the Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) Ichie Levi Ekeh JP, "This Summit is put together by the Political Party Council to chart a way forward in our electoral system."

As the event progressed, the Youthful candidate of the Social Democratic Party in the Election, Mr. Obinna Bright Ekwebelem entered the podium and there was a thunderous ovation by the Participants, a clear indication of his acceptance across partyline.

The Industrial Chemistry Graduate of Imo State University rolled out his Manifesto which is centered on proffering solution and answers to the Imo question. His speech can be summarized in one sentence, "My Government will be inclusive where every Imolite will have a feel of Good Governance".

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Barring last minute change, the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Imo State under the ebullient Leadership of Amb. Ifeanyi Henry Eluwa is planning what could be termed as genuine mother of all flagoffs. 

In a press release by Comr. Wilson Amaefule the Director of Media and Publicity, Reposition Imo Agenda 2023 Campaign Council, he wrote;

"On Behalf of the Governorship Candidate, The State Campaign Council of the Social Democratic Party Imo State 2023 Governorship Campaign Council, We cordially invite our Leaders, Stakeholders, Party members, Our supporters, the Good and productive People of Imo State to the Flagoff/Roadshow of the Reposition Imo Agenda 2023."

Date: 20th October 2023

Venue: St. Patrick's Catholic Church Obilubu, Orji Owerri Imo State

Time: 10am Prompt 

Take off point: SDP State Secretariat. 

Join Us as we commence the drive that will Reposition Imo.

Tell a friend to tell a friend! 

SDP... Progress! 

Progress... Action!! 

Action.... Now!!! 

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The Okigwe zone women led by the national Coordinator of the New Partnership for Africa Development, NEPAD, Hon. Gloria Akobundu has adopted the Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma for second tenure. 

Speaking during the Okigwe zone women peaceful rally and empowerment programme at Anara Central School, Isiala Mbano, Okigwe zone, Hon. Gloria Akobundu commended the Governor for his superlative performance in office.

Hon. Gloria Akobundu said that the Governor Uzodimma deserves to be reelected for the second tenure based on his numerous projects scattered all over the three Senatorial zones of Imo State. 

The national Coordinator of NEPAD reassured the Governor and his amiable wife that the women of Okigwe zone are solidly behind his reelection in the November 11, 2023, Imo Governorship election. 

She told the Governor Uzodimma that the people and women of Okigwe zone are grateful to the Governor for the numerous appointments he gave to the people of the zone. 

According to her, "the people of Okigwe zone will use the November 11, 2023 election as a pay back time to the Governor for all the good things he did for the zone."

"We will not relent in our efforts to reelect the Senator Hope Uzodimma for the second tenure".

Hon. Gloria Akobundu told the Governor that the votes of the entire people of Okigwe  zone are intact, saying that no single vote will miss at the end of the election.  

....Marks 50th Anniversary in grand Style in Owerri 

It was celebrations all through Thursday 12th and Friday 13th October, 2023, the Parasitology and Public Health Society of Nigeria held the forty seven (47) annual conference and equally mark their fifty years (50) anniversary in grand style in the city of Owerri, the Imo State Capital. 

Speaking to the excited audience and members of the association at Grand Amari Hotels and Resorts, Graceland Estate Egbeada, Owerri, Imo State, the Local Organizing chairman, Prof. Chinyere Ukaga expressed her heartfelt joy and happiness with the turn up of the members of the Parasitology and Public Health Society of Nigeria, describing this year's event as the best in the annals of history of the association. 

Prof. Ukaga said that the Parasitology and Public Health Society of Nigeria is celebrating fifty years of dream come true, fifty years of good mentorship, fifty years of great leadership and fifty years of growth, pointing out that the society has witnessed a very big growth compared to when High Chief Prof. Acholonu, Prof Iwuala and other founding fathers of the society held sway.

She commended the four hundred and twenty eight (428) early bird, saying that the commitment and dedication of the members of the society can be overemphasized and called for continuous cooperation of members towards the growth of the Parasitology and Public Health Society of Nigeria. 

Speaking further, the President of the Parasitology and Public Health Society of Nigeria, Prof. Sammy O, Sam-Wobo said that it was a great privilege to be the President of the association, while commending the founding fathers of the association for being present to witness the fifty years anniversary. 

He maintained that the association has made remarkable progress in all fronts, pointing out that since he took over the mantle of leadership of the association, the grey areas in the constitution that is not in tandem with the modern realities been amended to make way for the new ones.

Prof. Sammy O said that the Parasitology and Public Health Society of Nigeria is committed to doing its best to ensuring that the association moves forward. 

The President of the association used the opportunity to thank the seventy (70) distinguished persons and organizations who supported the association financially to make the fifty years anniversary a memorable one.

He applauded the chairman of the opening ceremony, Prof. A.D.W. Acholonu, Chief Dr. Chidiebere Okoroafor, (MD Eberelink oil and gas), the three VCs of the three Universities in Imo State, namely; IMSU, KOMU and University of Agriculture and Environmental sciences Umuagwu for co-hosting the event, Prof. C. Eze, Prof. Iyke Dozie and Prof. Uchefu Chukwumaeze and a host of others.

Earlier on, the chairman of the opening ceremony, Prof. A.D.W Acholonu expressed his joy for being present to witness the fifty years anniversary of association, saying that it was because his high regard and respect for the association that made him to fly from America to witness the event live.

He praised the current leadership of the association for living up to it's billings and expectations, pointing out that the association is moving in the right direction. 

Also, the representative of the Honorable Minister for Health, Dr. Fatai Oyediran, Director of NTD, Federal Ministry of health appreciated the contributions of Parasitology and Public Health Society of Nigeria towards the  control and elimination of diseases. 

He added that the Federal government under President Tinubu is committed to ensuring the total control and elimination of the diseases and called for continuous partnership between the federal government and the Parasitology and Public Health Society of Nigeria. 

The colloquium at fifty years had Prof. Uche V. Amazigo, discussant, Prof. Prof. Luke Edungbola, discussant and Prof. Eka Braide Moderator with the topic: Global Control, Elimination and Eradication of Public Health Diseases- A Reflection and the trio of Prof. Uche, Edungbola and Prof. Eka thrilled the audience to the admiration of all and sundry. 

Dr. Francesca Olamiju who is one of the keynote speakers highlighted the role and collaboration all concerned in the fight against diseases.

She described role as a comprehensive pattern of behavior that is socially recognized, providing means of identity and placing an individual in a society. 

The high point of the two day celebrations is the recognition of some persons with fellowship awards. 

The Founder/General Overseer of His Royal Highness Church of God Int'l Baltimore Maryland USA, Pastor Dr. Justin Chimezie Aguguo has joined other illustrious sons and daughters of Eziama Autonomous Community in Isiala Mbano Local Government Area of Imo State to sue for peace. 

The renowned man of God said that peace is the only panacea for development of the Community, pointing out that no community develope when crisis is at the center stage.

Dr. Justin Chimezie Aguguo maintained that the Eziama Autonomous Community will move forward if the people and leaders of the community must eschew rancor and acrimony which is he described as the bane of development. 

The Eze Umu Africa Na America added that the role, commitment, and devotion members of the community especially, Rt. Hon. Dr. Chiji Collins and Barrister Obinna Egwom puts in place to actualize the Autonomous Community can not be swept under the carpet. 

The outspoken man of God who have his branches of his Church all over the continent of the world, called on all and sundry to give peace a chance to prevail in the Community. 

The Founder/General Overseer of His Royal Highness Church of God Int'l Baltimore Maryland USA cautioned against fuelling the crisis that is holding back the progress of the Community. 

Dr. Justin Chimezie Aguguo kicked against the constant use of the new media in settling the community crisis, saying that the traditional media should be adopted in place of the new media. 

He promised to liaise with the Community leaders in diaspora to find a lasting solution to the problems ravaging the Community. 

Akudinawa as he is fondly called on all to join hands with him to build the Eziama Autonomous Community of his own dream. 

By Michael Anyanwu, Owerri.

The People's Governor-in-waiting and flagbearer of the Young Progressives Party (YPP) in the forthcoming Gubernatorial election in Imo State, High Chief Dr. Kemdi Chino Opara has called on the people of Imo East (Owerri Zone) and Ndi Imo generally both at home and in the diaspora to throw their weight behind him and vote for him in the November 11 Imo State election as the eminently credible, competent and wholly qualified candidate that has come to genuinely offer visionary leadership and good governance to the State and its people.

Dr. Opara who made this assertion while appearing as a Guest on the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) “60 Minutes Live” program with Tony Madu on Saturday 7th October 2023, he decried government's loss of sense of duty, poor governance and leadership failure in recent time in the State. This situation have starved Ndi Imo of the opportunity to enjoy the dividends of good governance and democracy which is their prerogative of right and exclusive preserve.

He explained that a closer look the toxic leadership driving Imo State today will help us to understand the current ugly situation that has set the State backward and made it worse than it met it. To end this malady that has brought about mass poverty, heightening insecurity, youth unemployment, undue hardship and sufferings to the people of the State, Dr. Kemdi insisted that a change leadership of the State with a credible, responsible and competent alternative is “Sine qua non” to do the magic of setting the State on the progressive and development map.

Reiterating his determination and passion to serve as Imo Governor to enable him improve the governance system in the State by demonstrating leadership at its best that will impact positively on the life of Ndi Imo by actively implementing the right decisions and people-oriented policies for the socio-economic development of the State, the YPP governorship candidate pledged to make Security, education, healthcare, infrastructure and the economy of the State the cardinal points and focus of his administration if elected Governor.

Continuing, Chief Kemdi who is poised to ensuring integrity in the management of public affairs, lay the quality foundation for good governance to strive in the State and focus on the concrete result of positive governance, promised to end insecurity, compensate families of slain victims, industrialize and revolutionalize agriculture in the State to create massive employment opportunities, empower the youths through skills acquisition and funds availability to help them become self-employed and employers of labour, declare compulsory Free Education in the State-owned Primary and Secondary schools, ensure 50 percent tuition reduction for tertiary schools of the State, conduct local government election within 6 months of assumption of office as governor, grant full administrative and financial autonomy to the council areas, and pay in full the State obligations to the 2018 Council Chairmen and Councillors who were removed from office before the expiration of their statutory tenure. 

He further maintained his commitment to ensure that his cabinet is made up of 75 percent youths & Women, build quality road network, provide basic social amenities, complete and equip the 27 General Hospitals at the various LGA headquarters built by the erstwhile Governor of the State, His Excellency Senator Rochas Okorocha and establish a Mother and Child Care hospital in every Local Government area with the aim of ensuring that Imo women and their newborns have access to quality care at every stage before during and after pregnancy at an affordable rate.

..... Stands in Solidarity with Owerri Zone.

By Michael Anyanwu, Owerri. 

The Obazu-Mbieri born philanthropist and front-runner Governorship Candidate of the Young Progressive Party was at the 5th anniversary celebration of the Egbu Declaration held at the All Saints Cathedral, Egbu in Owerri North LGA where he firmly opposed the continued marginalization and suppression of Owerri zone, a zone otherwise known as Imo East Senatorial district with predominantly well-read and very intelligent but yet to be allowed to produce the Governor of Imo State for even a term.

Noting that it is repugnant to fairness, equity and Justice for any particular zone to want to keep producing governor to the detriment of others in the face of an existing Charter of Equity to rotate power amongst the three Zones. He urged Ndi Owerri zone and Imo people in general to shun pecuniary gains of the moment and objectively thoroughly assess him as the candidate of the Young Progressives Party (YPP) as well as his brother candidates of the People’s Democratic Party, Action Democratic Party and the All Progressives Grand Alliance who are from the Owerri zone and were present at the Egbu Declaration anniversary ceremony to enable them make informed decision to vote for the best with the leadership capacity, competence, integrity and content of character to bring about effective and productive governance for Imo State.

Maintaining his stand in solidarity with Owerri zone’s demand to produce the next Governor of the State in accordance with the 1991 Charter of Equity in Imo State and commending the Organizers of the event for proving to the World that the zone still has great and respected leaders of thought that mean well for the zone and its people. The YPP standard-bearer is optimistic that the program strongly signifies the beginning of the journey of Owerri zone to Douglas House come January 15, 2024. 

By: Kelechi Uzomah, 08064075316

Rt. Hon. Eddy  Obinna is a two time member that represents the good and wonderful people Aboh Mbaise State constituency and the deputy Chief Whip of the 10th Assembly of the Imo State House of Assembly. 

As a noble man, Chief Eddy Obinna has distinguished himself as a man committed and dedicated to the cause of the generality of people of Mbaise nation. 

The ranking member of the State legislative arm of the government can be said to be the unsung hero in Mbaise  nation where the vibrant Lawmaker has made a name for himself and contributed immensely in helping the people without blowing his trumpet for people to notice him.

The Lawmaker  has distinguished him in so many ways which has earned him the love, respect of the people and many had described him as a living legend.

Rt. Hon. Eddy Obinna is what a Lawmaker should be and the man has written his name in the Guinness book of records with the way he has sponsored bills and motions that are people oriented. 

He has shown through his actions and inactions that the burden of the people of the Mbaise nation are topmost in his agenda as he has prioritized the people's happiness in his daily activities.

His committement, dedication, sincerity of purpose and determination to help in building the Mbaise nation of our collective dreams can not be over emphasized because the man has completely demonstrated his love and passion for the growth of his people.

As an vibrant Lawmaker, promoter and lover of education, Rt. Hon. Eddy Obinna is being loved by across board especially to the youth constituency where he has dedicated bettter of his earnings and resources in making sure that the youths finds there feets in life. 

His humanitarian gestures is second to none and as an illustrious son who has in one way or the other contributed immensely to the development of the Mbaise nation and when you take into cognisant of the achievements and contributions of Rt. Hon. Eddy  Obinna to the development of the Mbaise nation as a whole, only then, you will understand why many has referred him as the messiah of our own time. 

There is no need to deny the obvious fact that the choice of Rt. Hon. Eddy  Obinna as the "Odum Ukwu Na Egbu Agu" of Mbaise  is a true testament of fact that the man of the moment has made his impacts and presence to be felt in the whole of land of Mbaise nation 

Long before he was elected into the Imo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Eddy  Obinna has dedicated better parts of his little earnings to charity and helping humanity. 

Rt. Hon. Chief Eddy Obinna runs a foundation that has placed many indigent children on scholarships up to the university level and through his foundation, he has established businesses for women in the community to ease their burdens.

As a messenger of the people, Rt. Hon. Eddy  Obinna has taken it upon himself to send alot of our young youths abroad in the search for greener pastures which has become a big relief to their families.

Since he began his philanthropic gestures and activities, he has given youths of Mbaise nation reasons to smile and live happily again Knowing fully well that Rt. Hon. Eddy  Obinna rose to stardom through dint of hard work, consistency, dedication, determination and desire to change his destiny.

The workhalic and pragmatic Lawmaker has been one of the true leaders  of Mbaise nation who thinks about the wellbeing of the people instead of his own personal good. He is truly a Godsent to Mbaise people!

Like star that has no hiding place, Rt. Hon. Eddy Obinna has been one of the shining light of the Imo State House of Assembly and it is on record that the very man of the moment is equally loved by all his colleagues.

Give it to him, Rt. Hon. Eddy  Obinna has through his empowerment, uplifted so many Mbaise youths who are roaming the streets of Lagos, Abuja and Owerri and many of them today are multi millionaires.

To crown it all, Rt. Hon. Eddy  Obinna in his wisdom to reduce the crime rate, placed a good number of youths and people on a salary scale and pays them as and when due.

Since his emergence as a pathfinder of great nobility, the people of Mbaise nation are very happy to God for bringing him on board to serve them and may his dreams for his people not be cut short in Jesus name Amen. 

It's a thing of joy that the Almighty God has given the wonderful people of Mbaise  nation a servant leader and helper to ameliorate on the suffering and champion the cause of the people. 

The love, the people of Mbaise nation has on Rt. Hon. Eddy  Obinna is highly commendable and it's my prayers that the love will continue forever. 

The people of Mbaise nation should be very grateful to Almighty God for bringing forth Rt. Hon. Eddy  Obinna at this critical time in the history to become the rescuer and touch bearer of the people. 

There's no gain denying the obvious fact that Chief Eddy Obinna came at the right time when hopes of thousands of people of Mbaise nation are almost low but thank God for the courage he has given him.

The emergence of the humanitarian of our time has helped in a great way in restoring peace, harmony and togetherness in the entire Communities in Mbaise nation. 

Chief Eddy  Obinna deserved commendations and appreciations for the roles he has playing in bringing the lost glory of the people back.

It is based on his act of goodness, kind and philanthropic gestures to the downtrodden in the society that I joined other well meaning people of Mbaise nation to pray for God continuous guidance, protection and victory at last in all his endeavors in Jesus name Amen. 

Kelechi Uzomah is a practicing journalist and public affairs analyst based in Owerri, the Imo State Capital.