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By Kelechi Uzoma, 08064075316

I have taken it upon myself to rate the performance and achievements of Senator Frank Ibezim in his one year stay at the Red chamber of the national Assembly.

Senator Frank Ibezim was sworn in on the 27th of April, 2021, to represent the Imo North Senatorial district otherwise known as Okigwe zone after so many litigations from and within the Senatorial district but God showed himself and didn't allow the plans of the wicked ones to prevail over the chosen one.

This is the more reason why I am here to give you the summary of my factual findings and exploits of Senator Frank Ibezim has made within his first one year at the Red chamber of the national Assembly.

I don't think I can achieve this noble objective without tracing the challenges he encounters before his emergence as the lawmaker that represents the good people of Okigwe zone at the national Assembly.

As you are aware, the late Senator Benjamin Uwajumogu unfortunately died December 2019, and it took about One year and five months for his replacement to take place which is the reason why Senator Frank Ibezim is in his one year in office.

The implication is that for this long period of time, including about five months that late Uwajumogu stayed out due to litigations before joining his colleagues, Imo North had no representative in the senate hence no input into the 2021 Budget.

Consequently, there was nothing on ground for the Okigwe zone constituency before the arrival of Senator Frank Ibezim. As you know, it is the provisions in the budget for every constituency that determines whatever dividend this constituency receives.

Because of these challenges, Okigwe zone suffered three tragedies of loss of our senator, lateness to the senate and nothing in the budget for the take off of Senator Frank Ibezim. 

With God on his side and the combined goodwill of our Governor and the Honourable Minister of state for Education, Barr Chukwuemeka Nwajuba, Senator Frank Ibezim was properly aligned and introduced to the Ahmed Lawan senate leadership, which he gave his all to sustain the relationship which enabled him to secure some committee positions that have translated into lifeline achievements and dividends for Okigwe zone senatorial district.

This is one of the many reasons his colleagues supported every of his motions and bills. favourable resolutions arising therefrom, sponsorship of two bills, one at the second reading stage while the other has been read first.

It is a fact known that Senator Frank Ibezim has attracted five key Federal Government Intervention Fundings of palliative and strong economic significance to Okigwe zone people.

These interventions are the Bank of Industry N30,000 Survival Funds which not less than 400 persons of Imo North benefitted, N60,000 Special Public Works Program of which not less than 300 persons received, N500,000 Covid 19 Relief loan, with over 200 beneficiaries, N60,000 Job Security Stipends and N100,000 National Directorate of Employment loan,which started hitting the accounts of our people in the month of December 2021, 350 persons have already confirmed receipt and these last two schemes are still on going to cover not less than 600 persons respectively.

Admittedly, not less than 1000 persons of his constituents have benefitted from these intervention programs which have alleviated the pains and boosted the economy of households, families and communities in Imo North Senatorial District.

As one in love with foundation education, Senator Frank Ibezim flagged off the program of Classroom Libraries in our Primary Schools in the country using at least 18 Primary Schools in Okigwe zone as pilot.

He have also motivated Teachers through Cash Prizes, to elicit their commitment and passion towards this project.

Senator Frank Ibezim has facilitated Federal Government Employment of so many of his constituents, apart from obtaining their appointment letters, not less than 300 persons are programmed to undergo documentations for various federal jobs in Aviation, Ministry of Education, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Road Safety and National Task Force among others.

I view this and with a sense of fulfilment because the human capital development profile of Okigwe zone will enjoy a quantum leap when all of these jobs are fully consummated.

The Imo North lawmaker through his six Constituency offices opened in each of the LGAs of Okigwe zone, has effected the training of our women and youths in different enterpreneurial areas to make private sector drive our economy.

While he's preparing for the take off of the construction of Okigwe Power Transmission Sub Station which his first motion catalyzed, Senator Frank Ibezim has been able to facilitate the construction of a Solar Power Plant for Ehime Mbano and Ihitte Uboma LGAs and another, targeted for Okigwe North is on the way.

The football loving youths of Okigwe zone are not left out as arrangements are in place to ensure their exposure to the international football market through my Football Academy.

It is my strong hope that this year will record a huge landmark for Imo North Senatorial District from the input of Senator Frank Ibezim in 2022 Budget.

I challenge all the doubting thomas in Okigwe zone to confirm these Verifiably 12-POINT UNDENIABLE ACHIEVEMENTS Below :

1) Sponsored Two Bills At Different Stages Of Passage, Moved And Supported Motions Of Zonal, State And National Significance.

2) Attracted Five Federal Government Intervention Funds Which Benefitted People Variously Across The 6 LGAs Of Okigwe Zone.

3) Established Constituency Offices Which Have Employed Officers And Given Training To Constituents On Different Areas Of Entrepreneurship.

4) Secured Federal Government Jobs(Employment) To Quite A Number Of His Constituency Members And Contracts To Others.

5) Donated Classroom Libraries To 18 Primary Schools, Motivated Teachers With Stipends, As A Pilot Program To Its National Spread and Sensitized The Pupils/School Community Against Drug Abuse Particularly The Methamphetamine Hydrochloride Called Mkpurummiri In Igbo Parlance.

6) Attracted The Installation Of The First Solar Power Plant For Use By Okigwe South Component Of Imo North At Ihite Uboma LGA While That For Okigwe North Is Being Worked Out.

7) Launched The Senator Frank Ibezim Football Academy For Support To Talented Football Enthusiasts Of The Constituency Which Engagements Already Started.

8) Gave Different Levels Of Financial Support To Constituents And Partnered with the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to visit with support the Amauzari Community, Market and Victims Of The Flood Disaster.

9) Donated Transformers And Boreholes To Some Communities.

10) Participated With Strong Inputs To The 2022 Budget(Appropriation) And Different Oversight Functions Respectively.

11) Facilitated The Visit Of The Inspection Teams Of The EEDC, NERC, NDDC and TCN To The Okigwe Power Transmission Sub Station Site, Down To Ohiya, Umuahia Power Station.

It is on record that the NDDC is currently drawing a direct line from Ohiya, Umuahia Station to Malaysia Market, while EEDC takes it up through Ihitte Uboma to the Open University at Ezeoke Nsu in Ehime Mbano decongesting Obowo for service to its sorroundings while the commitment of the TCN is secured to expeditiously install a full capacity mobile Power Transmission Station at the Okigwe Power Transmission Sub Station site, along the Okigwe- Umuahia area of the Enugu- PorrHarcourt Express Road, to serve Okigwe, Onuimo, Isiala Mbano, Arondizuogu and part of Orlu to free the Egbu Station to effectively serve Owerri axis.

This breakthrough in power supply by Ibezim is a historic milestone deserving our applause.

12)Partnered with the National Primary Health Care Development Agency to sponsor a 6- Day Free Medical Outreach in 18 Centers in Imo North Senatorial District.

I am of the strong opinion that if he could achieve this much and solving the agelong power supply problems in Okigwe zone, he deserves to return to the Senate to consolidate the achievements and use his ranking status to do more for Imo North Senatorial District.

There every wisdom in this objective stand and I'm convinced that Okigwe people of positive civilization won't depart from this informed reasoning.

Let the justice that is meant to serve all guide Governor Hope Uzodimma, APC delegates and Okigwe zone stakeholders in making the right decision.

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

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...Promises all inclusive Representation 

The day 05th Day of May 2022 will remain evergreen in the minds of PDP faithfuls and of course Owerri North LGA by extension as their worthy son, Hon. Ndubuisi Uwakwe (Pope) declared his intention at the Local Government level to run for Imo State House of Assembly, Owerri North State Constituency.

Recall two weeks ago, Hon Ndubuisi formally declared to run in his Obibi Ward 2 and the crowd that graced the event was overwhelming and the massive support he has gained so far is encouraging because of his personality.

Hon. Ndubuisi is a man of many parts. He is well accepted by the people because of his love for the downtrodden. His good deeds is evident in his Ndubuisi Uwakwe Foundation where he has broken every known record in Philanthropy.

The PDP Owerri North Local Government Chairman, Chief Sir Odunze Emmanuel Osondu described the aspirant as the Backbone of the party. He listed the numerous things Hon. Uwakwe has singlehandedly done at the Local Government level and asked God to continue to bless him.

He further reiterated that there will be a level playing ground for all aspirants in the party as no one will be shorthanded. According to him, "All votes must count and whoever emerges will fly the party's ticket in the main election.

Hon. Ndubuisi Uwakwe promised that in his reign as the Honorable Member that will represent Owerri North State Constituency, he will bring onboard people oriented projects that will impact more on the rural dwellers. The oppressed, motherless and fatherless children, widows, and other disadvantaged ones shall once again smile because they are on the plan of Hon. Ndubuisi.

To God be the Glory.

ND Uwakwe Media Office.

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A 40-year-old broadcaster, Uche Igwe, who allegedly shared on Twitter, a video of a 10-year- old Chrisland School student, who engaged in sexual intercourse, was Monday brought before a Yaba Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos State.

Igwe, who resides at No. 14 Ogundare Street in the Ikorodu area of Lagos State, is facing a two-count charge of cyberstalking and breach of peace.

He, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge.

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BY STANLEY OSARIEMEN May 9, 2022

Godwin Emefiele, the governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has filed a lawsuit against the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, and the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) before a Federal High Court in Abuja, seeking enforcement of his right to contest the 2023 Presidential election without resigning from his current position.

In the suit with No FHC/ABJ/CS/610/2022 instituted on his behalf by a Constitutional lawyer, Mike Ozekhome, SAN, the CBN governor argued that he would suffer irreparable damage if he is not allowed to contest in the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential primary election slated to hold on 30th of May and 1st of June, 2022.

The case has been fixed for hearing today, Monday.

See documents below:





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Ik Ogbonna has explained why he sued the lady that called him homosexual. The vlogger in a video had alleged IK is sleeping with made and upcoming actors in the industry. Speaking to Saturday Beats IK Said his senior colleagues encouraged him to carry out the act, in order for his to prove himself. His words;

“I am not just an actor, I represent Nollywood. Trolling people on social media is growing by the day. They have seen it as a cheap means to get followers on social media. I blame the media to some extent because they hardly celebrate the good things about celebrities. I am a father, these days; our kids are on social media so they get to see these things. I got a lot of calls from my senior colleagues, most of them were really bitter about it. If people feel that they can just come on social media to say whatever they want to say, then they should be ready to face the consequences of their actions.



“There are people out there that would believe anything they see or hear on social media hook, line and sinker without researching or trying to meet the person in question. I have nothing against gay people, everybody can live their life however they want to, but it is wrong to impose sexuality on someone. She made a video with such allegations against me. The video had so much bitterness and anger in it as if she was paid to indict me. The first time I heard about the video was when someone called to ask if I had offended anyone. When I saw it, I laughed over it and I didn’t even think about it so much,” he told Saturday Beats.

The actor stated that although he did not want to ruin anyone’s life with his action but whatever the outcome may be, the lady brought it upon herself.

He continued, “My senior colleagues in the industry advised me not to let it slide, stressing that if something lingers for a long time, it could become a stigma. There is freedom of speech, but even at that, they should be ready to face the consequence. I do not even know the girl’s name; my lawyers are the ones handling the case. They have written to the US embassy and human rights organization. I really don’t want to hurt anybody or spoil anyone’s career but whatever comes out of it; she brought it upon herself. I am not out for her downfall at all. People should learn that you don’t have to bring anybody down to rise in life. I have built my brand to this stage, I started from scratch. Cyberbullying goes beyond what we see on the internet. It has led people to depression,” he added.
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The postponement of last Saturday’s election may turn out to be a blessing in disguise in the long run following the discoveries made regarding several alleged plots to rig the elections.

The situation was so obvious that President Buhari had thrown down the gauntlet by stating that anyone who intends to rig the elections and steal ballot boxes are doing so at the risk of their lives insisting that he had instruct security agencies to deal ruthlessly with those found wanting.



“The security agencies have identified hot spots and flashpoints and should be prepared to move. We have made as much arrangement as possible for them as much as the country can afford. Anybody who decided to snatch ballot boxes or lead thugs to disturb the process, maybe that will be the last unlawful action you will take.

“We have directed the military and other security agents to be ruthless. We are not going to be blamed that we want to rig elections,” an obviously angry Buhari had said.

To this end, it came as no shock to many Nigerians when it was announced recently that a car full of tomb printed ballot papers found in a vehicle alleged to belong the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Sokoto State.

The discovery generates widespread controversy, however, upon further investigation by the Police, it was discovered that the ballot papers were not original and that they were merely specimen used by the party for voters education.

Speaking at a joint Press Conference with the officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the Sokoto State Police Command Spokesman, Mohammed Sadiq insists that contrary to the initial suspicion of foul play by members of the public when the discovery was initially made, it has now been discovered that the materials were not real and it was mostly used for voters education by the PDP.

“On Sunday the 17th of February, a team of patrolmen led by OC Crack Squad ASP Ibrahim Abaras arrested and brought to the state CID one Shehu Maidamma with sample thumb-printed balloted paper belonging to the PDP, on interrogation it was found out that the ballot papers were only specimen and not real ballot papers.

“In doing so, the police found out that these are for the purpose of enlightenment, they are simply specimen and all parties can have a specimen of ballot papers in order to enlighten the public and these are considered acts of last-minute campaigns,” Sadiq said.

Recently, a PDP support group in Kwara State alleged that INEC officials and the All Progressives Congress (APC) had tampered with the materials meant for last Saturday’s election which has since been postponed.

The group, the Kwara Advancement Initiative stated that INEC was colluding with the ruling APC to rig the elections in Kwara State.

“There are strong indications that sensitive election materials – ballot papers, result sheets, and card readers – transported to Kwara State for the elections and returned to the CBN office in Ilorin have been tampered with by some INEC officials in connivance with APC leaders in the State.

“We wish to draw the attention of the media, observers, civil society groups and the general public to this illegal and undemocratic act.

“We also call on security agencies in the State, particularly the police to urgently conduct an investigation into this matter and ensure that justice is done.

“Kwarans should also be at alert and resist attempts by any political party and the electoral body to manipulate elections in the State. We want free, fair and credible elections in Kwara,” the group said in a statement.

However, INEC has since come out to deny the allegation, speaking to reporters, the electoral body’s Director, Voter Education and Media, Jacob Ayanda, said all sensitive materials have been moved to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) office in the state for safekeeping, stressing that all the material have not been tampered with and all parties involved can attest to it.

“All the political party agents, media will be there when the election materials will be taken back from the CBN again for the election purposes. It will be counted and the number and materials included would be countered checked by all stakeholders involved. There’s no secret about it.

“No ballot paper has been tampered with. It’s at the polling units that the materials will be opened for all to see. Party agents will be present at every stage of the election process”, Ayanda said. 
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