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... Urges him to Make Peace with His Constituents as he Retires Politically, Describes Anyanwu’s Guber Victory As Divine

A Public Affairs Analyst, Sir Sunny Ndukwu 

has taken a swipe at the member, representing Orlu, Orsu and Oru East Federal Constituency, Hon Jerry Alagbaso over his uncomplimentary remarks against the Governorship Candidate of PDP in the state, Senator Samuel Anyanwu, advising him to come back home and make peace with his constituents whom he abandoned for almost twelve years after enjoying their mandate to the National Assembly.

Ndukwu, who is the Director, Media and Publicity of Divine Mandate Movement, an immediate Political structure championing the Governorship aspiration of Sen Samuel Anyanwu, asked Hon Alagbaoso to cover his face in shame for disappointing his constituents.

While reacting to a Newspaper publication interview credited to the federal lawmaker where he purported to have described the emergence of Senator Anyanwu as Governorship Candidate of Imo PDP as a "High Sounding Nothing".

Ndukwu wondered how a man who deceived his people to secure a third term mandate could turn around to criticize the platform that gave him relevance in life after he was allegedly embarrassed from Customs, and advised him to focus on ensuring reconciliation with his constituents before he retires Politically by June 2023. 

“Alagbaoso is looking for a platform to perch to remain relevant. As a man on the verge of political voyage, he thinks that the easiest way to secure such undue platform is to criticize and insult Senator Anyanwu, a man that has traversed through the hardest terrain of Nigerian politics without any bruise”

Continuing, Ndukwu said, Alagbaso has lost political relevance after his failed attempt to clinch the party's Senatorial ticket for Imo West Senatorial district having come a distance third in the primaries, a development that has been adjudged as a protest vote from his constituents for his non performance for 12 years at the National Assembly.

"He under-performed as a lawmaker since he was unable to alleviate his people from hardship as well as engage his constituents in meaningful programs since 12 years in the green chamber.”

"It is worrisome to read on pages of Newspapers, such careless and mischievous remarks credited to a man who is expected to stand with Imolites at this critical time and reciprocate the party under whose back he rode into affluence. The public is aware that Alagbaoso has never stood up in the green chambers to condemn the unnecessary, wicked and callous killings of his constituents and the detestation of the constituency he claims to represent”

"A man who was elected as a federal lawmaker for three terms to represent his constituency in the National Assembly, has failed to courageously come public to speak against the genocide and killings of innocent Imolites particularly, as it affects his immediate constituency. It is shameful that the only thing he can say is to speak ill against a courageous man like Sen Samuel Anyanwu who has helped him in life to stand strong politically. The only message I have for him is that, Senator Anyanwu’s mandidate is purely divine. No wonder he is out to restore peace back to the state and thereafter, exposes high level of conspiracy against Imo people.”

"The likes of Alagbaso should hide their faces in shame, Imo people are taking stock of Politicians who are accomplices to the insecurity ravaging the state and will make a bold statement in no distance time.

"For the avoidance of doubt, I wish to categorically state that Senator Samuel Anyanwu's victory in the November 11, 2023 election has come to stay. It is high time Alagbaoso put to stop his derogatory comments against PDP and its Governorship candidate in a bid to impress Uzodinma to be able to accept him”

"A man who was scheming to be running mate to one of the Governorship aspirants in the state and woke up one morning to hear the news of the withdrawal of his choice governorship candidate is not expected to speak good about a man like Senator Anyanwu whose emergence has put to rest his ambition to be a Deputy Governor of Imo State. 

What do you also expect from same man to be awash with another heartbreaking news that the same man who defeated him in the Imo West PDP Senatorial Primaries, Rt Hon Jones Onyereri, PhD was recently unveiled as the running mate to Senator Samuel Anyanwu.

Alagbaso had since joined the ruling APC after the withdrawal of Rt Hon Emeka Ihedioha from the Imo PDP Governorship contest. He is in alliance with the incumbent governor, Sen Hope Uzodinma and he is supporting his re-election bid.  

To the best of my knowledge, Alagbaso has been retired politically in Orlu zone, the minute he appreciates it, better for him, Ndukwu added.q

- Outgoing Lawmaker lacks Electoral value - Analyst

A Political associate and ally of the incumbent House of Representatives member representing Aboh Mbaise Ngor Okpala Federal Constituency, Sir Sunny Ndukwu has taken Rt Hon Bede Eke to the cleaners over his planned defection to the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC. 

Fielding questions from news men on Sunday shortly after a stakeholders meeting of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in Ngor Okpala LGA, Ndukwu, a Public Affairs Analyst described Bede Eke as a public Office holder who has failed Integrity Test. 

"There is nothing wrong in joining any Political party of your choice in as much as you believe in the ideology of the party and you think that you can leverage on their platform to advance your aspiration. Bede Eke is a young man I came in contact with in 2016 as my federal lawmaker. 

"I handle most of his media jobs and I can give account of his strength and weaknesses as his media consultant. Some of us who had opportunity to work with him stepped on toes in our bid to project him to lime light politically and I can state categorically that Bede Eke based on his conduct ever since he lost his re-election bid to the House of Representatives developed a strange attitude which many of us are yet to understand his present lifestyle. Bede Eke lost the Aboh Mbaise-Ngor Okpala Reps ticket to Engr Albert Chibuzor Agulanna and I dare to say he was in position to retain the ticket but he was uncoordinated which led to his defeat. Accusing anyone of working against his return to the green chamber is nothing but making mockery of himself, he had all it takes to retain the party's ticket.

"In my estimation, I see the present day Bede Eke as a man who is battling with his conscience and require urgent assistance. He is indeed a jinx breaker but with the way he is going, he might end up relegating himself politically before the end of the second quarter of this year.

"I met Bede Eke in Divine Mandate Movement, a political structure championing governorship aspiration of Sen Samuel Anyanwu, both of us were members of the Campaign Council, and I can vividly tell you that Bede Eke had no genuine reason of leaving the campaign council not to talk of defecting to the ruling APC. I have been inundated with calls from media executives in the state as well as correspondents of National dailies to confirm news of his defection to APC and all i keep telling those who cares to know is that my outgoing federal lawmaker lacks integrity. 

"You can not accuse Rt Hon Emeka Ihedioha for all you care, speak negatively against the incumbent governor of Imo State, Sen Hope Uzodinma and less than six months, you go back to your vomit, it means you lack character and should not be taken serious. I will not prempt reasons why he is defecting but will patiently await his speech after defection then we take it from there, Ndukwu noted.

Meanwhile, Rt Hon Bede Eke will be received alongside some defectors on Monday by Gov Hope Uzodinma at the Ndubuisi Kanu Hall, it was learnt that the reception was scheduled for Saturday, 22nd April in Ngor Okpala LGA but was rescheduled to take place in Monday, 24th April.

- Describes the Purported Endorsement as Irrelevant, Petty, Childish, Huge Joke

- Accuses them of Collecting 2m each to append signature

By Ikechukwu Iwuanjunwa, NAN

Respected Scholar, elder statesman and nationalist, Prof Titus Uzondu Nwala has said that those that purportedly endorsed Hope Uzodinma for a second term are known APC card carrying elders, who took the action to guarantee their stomach infrastructure.

Prof Nwala therefore described the action as not only a charade, petty, childish, irrelevant and a huge joke, but an exercise in futility.

He said that a boardroom meeting that had known APC card carrying members like, Chief Cletus Ilomuanya, Louis Alozie, Chief Jude Obidegwu, Sir Mike Obioha, Chief Alex Mbakwe, Engr Sonnie Hart-Ibeh, Chief Eze Akano, Prof Osy Nwebo, Chief Henry Njoku, and Chief Dan Nwanyanwu, in attendance, who are known politicians has more to be desired.

According to the Varsity Don who is also an Imo indigene, the purported endorsement of Senator Uzodinma was only carried out by his party members and should not be seen as a decision taken by the entire Imo elders.

Nwala, a known advocate of good governance said that if reasonable elders were involved in considering the unity of the state, they would have looked into the Imo charter of Equity and endorsed an Owerri candidate for Governor.

Prof Nwala further revealed that information available to him showed that those championing the endorsement charade were induced with N2 million each, adding that instead of them to canvass for a credible person to rescue the state from insecurity, and economic woes, the APC elders were busy paving way for Uzodinma.

He regretted that those behind the purported endorsement of Uzodinma for second term from Orlu and part of Okigwe zones have never accessed their homes in the last one year due to incessant killings and kidnapping occasioned by insecurity.

He therefore wondered what benefits those endorsing a man that is incapable of protecting the lives and property of Imo people would derive, and challenged them to go to their respective villages and stay for an hour now that insecurity is over to prove him wrong.

The Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Imo State chapter, Senator Samuel Anyanwu has attributed his victory at the just concluded Governorship Primary election to God.

Anyanwu made this remark during his victory speech at his hometown Amaimo, Ikeduru Local Government Area days after he was declared winner by the Electoral Committee Panel that conducted the exercise on April 12th, 2023. 

Anyanwu who was accompanied by family relatives, Political associates, party chieftains and supporters in Thanksgiving at St Columba Catholic Parish, Amaimo, expressed gratitude to God for emerging victorious as the Standard bearer of Imo PDP ahead November 11 Governorship election.

"With utmost humility and gratitude to God, I thank my party faithful and delegates for the confidence reposed in me by voting me in the just concluded party primary".  This reflects the supreme will of the Almighty God as an overwhelming sacred mandate of the people.”

"When I received the massive clamour by the good people of Imo State to come and serve them, I persevered with the support of my immediate Political family, the Divine Mandate Movement and support of critical stakeholders of our great party till this divine moment. This is a Divine journey whose time has come. To God be all the glory and adoration."

He thanked the leadership Campaign Council, Divine Mandate Movement, whom he said worked very hard by taking the message of his aspiration across the 305 Electoral Wards in the State.

"We are humbled by the massive support of stakeholders across the 27 LGAs of the state."

Anyanwu further commended his friends and associates for their unflinching support while promising to work hard to recover Imo from insecurity and starvation.

The PDP Candidate also honored the memory of those who died as a result of prevalent security situations under the present administration and promised to avenge their demise by ensuring he secures the state and return peace to the land.

He said: "At this moment, we must remember all those who died as a result of insecurity, especially the killings recorded in some communities Orlu Zone, as well as Okigwe zone by yet to be identified gunmen.

While praying God to grant their souls eternal rest, Anyanwu called for support across the state to be able to reclaim and secure the state from comatose.

By Festus Ajayi (Owerri)

The Abuja Municipal Council Area, FCT, has named a street after Sir Young-Toby Ekechi, MD/CEO, First Generation Mortgage Bank.

In a letter jointly signed by Mr Peter Ijwo, Director of Operations and Mr Dirijo D. Dahni, Admin Officer, Abuja Municipal Area Council and availed to our correspondent disclose; "We are pleased to inform you that you have been unanimously endorsed amongst eminent Nigerians, Leaders and Public Servants for the distinct honour of being immortalized by naming a street (in your name) within the Abuja Municipality, Federal Capital Territory.  

Your endorsment was purely based on personal merit, hence in recognition of your outstanding contributions and commitment to the society and National Economy. Undoubtedly, FCT-Abuja remains the epitome of our continuous corporate existence. 

The intent behind the naming of the street after achievers is to memorialize their efforts and to promote awareness of the individual and express appreciation for their special contributions to the nation. Subject to your acceptance of this nomination, kindly confirm your formal response, the statement disclosed.

Our correspondent gathered that the street named after Ekechi is located in Kaura district and accessed through St Christopher Catholic Church, Games Village, Abuja.

Meanwhile, the news of the naming of the street after Ekechi has been greeted with commendations by friends, relatives and associates of the Imo State born financial guru and bank Executive. 

Ekechi according to report is a philanthropist and leadership coach who have continued to impart positively on young Nigerians across the country.

....beckons on Labour Party to hand him over the party ticket

The Youths under the umbrella body of Imo Youth Mandate has endorsed an American trained lawyer and media expert, Attorney Dr Charles Chibuike Onyirimba for Imo Governorship in 2023 based on his verifiable track record of excellence in public service and administration.

The Imo youths went further to appeal to other aspirants  jostling to pick up the party ticket to step down for Attorney Dr Charles Chibuike Onyirimba as they consider him as Mr. Peter Obi's replica in Imo State.

We wish to make the following resolutions. 

1. We have viewed and analysised all the aspirants in labour party Governorship race and no is to be compared to Attorney Dr Charles Chibuike Onyirimba in terms of leadership and administration.

2. We are fully aware that  Attorney Dr Charles Chibuike Onyirimba has distinguished himself and proven his mettle in the international community hence we adopt him as our sole candidate for the primary election.

3. We are happy that Imolites has seen that Labour Party is the only political party that can rescue the people from the political bondage today we have found ourselves in the state.

4. We are fully aware that Attorney Dr Charles Chibuike Onyirimba remains the only aspirant that is generally accepted across party line in Imo State.

5.  We wish to make it explicit clear that the only aspirant that will enjoy our full support is Attorney Dr Charles Chibuike Onyirimba because, he has the interest of the people at heart and remove the state from consumption to productivity.

6.  We intend to use this opportunity to pledge our total support to our highly revered brother, Mentor and Leader,  hence, we reassured his of our continuous prayers.

7.   We place the interest of Imo State above our own interest and this is why we shall support activities and programmes aimed at ensuring free, fair and credible primary election in Imo Labour Party.

8.  We call on other aspirants jostling to pick up the labour party ticket to rally round Attorney Dr Charles Chibuike Onyirimba as we consider him as the only person that can wrestle power out from the Governor, Hope Uzodimma in 2023.

We  therefore, want to use this medium to reassure the members of the Labour Party and the obidient family that Attorney Dr Charles Chibuike Onyirimba is our best bet.

Signed:

Dr. Chidiebere Iwunze- Isiala Mbano

Engr. Paul Amadi- Ehime Mbano

Comrade Chukwudi Emenalom - Ikeduru

Comrade Emma Odor- Mbaitoli

Comrade Chigozie Uchenna- Nwangele

Comrade Chukwuemeka Ndukuba- Nkwerre 

Comrade Kennedy Chukwu- Njaba

Comrade Kenneth Iwuagwu- Orsu

Comrade Onyebuchi Njoku- Orlu

Comrade Uchechukwu Duru-  Isu

Comrade Emma Chukwuma - Oguta

Comrade Emeka Ofoha- Ohaji/Egbema

Comrade Ikenna Anyanwu- Ngor/Okpalla

Arch. Chinedu Okoro- Aboh Mbaise

Surv. Chukwuka Dike- Ahiazu Mbaise

Pastor Kenneth Iwuoha- Ezinihitte Mbaise

Comrade Abuchi Uzoma- Owerri North

Comrade Earnest Uchegbu- Obowo

Comrade Felix Anyiam - Okigwe

Comrade Ugochukwu Obinna- Ihitte Uboma

Comrade Onyema Odunze- Onuimo

Comrade Richard Oduh- Owerri Municipal

Comrade Chimezie Onyedikachi- Owerri West

Comrade Udoka Mbaonu- Oru West

Comrade  Chimankpa Uzoma- Oru East

Comrade Uchenna Eze - Ideato North

Comrade Chidera Ikeokwu- Ideato South