IMO BREAKING NEWS BLOG

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.