IMO BREAKING NEWS BLOG

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. 

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.