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....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 the Imo State Governorship Election is drawing closer, Politicians and their supporters have started their stock in trade by wooing people with sugarcoated promises and abandon them afterwards when they are elected into office and Governor Hope Odidika Uzodinma is one of such who doesn't keep to Gentlemen agreement. 

Awomama is a great city in Oru-East, Imo State with industrious and progressive men and women that has been neglected over time by some crude Politicians who doesn't believe anything good will come out from this great land flowing with milk and honey; a land blessed with one of Nigeria's finest Natural Mineral resources. Enemies abound against the progress of the Awomama. If not for the grace of God, Awomama would have been a ghost town where brothers and sisters will be fighting themselves but mercy said NO.

Governor Uzodimma has been Governor of Imo state for over 3 Years now yet Awomama cannot boast of anything from his reign. It's been backwardness all along. Since he assumed office, he has been promising to rehabilitate the porous Awomama - Okwudor road, we keep hearing "CONTRACTORS WOULD BE MOBILIZED TO SITE". What has the Governor done for the people of Awomama? No empowerment whatsoever have been given to Onye Awomama. What can one point out today that this government have done for Ndi Awomama if not neglect and abandonment? 

The Local Government Headquarters was in Awomama before somebody moved it to the Governor's community in Omuma. It is worthy of note that the people of Awomama supported Governor Uzodimma's Governorship ambition in 2019 and the support base was really huge but what is happening now is a clear indication of the perceived hatred against the good and loving people of Awomama. 

Security wise, Awomama and some adjoining communities like Amagu, Akuma, Akatta etc are worst hit. Commercial activities halted, young men and women leaving their father's land for the fear of the unknown, no thanks to agitation by non-state actors. Is this what these communities signed for by having a son from that region as the Chief Security of the State? This must STOP!!!

Where is Omuma in all these? Truth be told, the Governor is from Omuma and he virtually diverted everything to his community. The newly built General Hospital is located in Omuma. The Imo State Polytechnic, Magistrate Court, Customary Court, and High Court are all built in his community. Even State appointments meant for Oru-East are all cornered for Omuma. The question is, why this hatred on Awomama and other communities?

Why we await answer to these questions, Governor Uzodimma should understand that we are not fools. We are also Imolites and deserve to be treated well. 

✍️ Concerned Awomama Youth. 

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.