Bauchi Government says it will creates new Sayawa chiefdom in Tafawa Balewa from Bauchi Emirate

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From: Ahmad Saka,Bauchi

Bauchi State Government has begins the process to creates new Sayawa chiefdom in Tafawa Balewa town from Bauchi Emirate.

Governor Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed announced the government
decision to establish the Sayawa Chiefdom with its headquarters in Tafawa Balewa Local Government Area within six months.

He said this today in Bauchi when he met with stakeholders from Dass , Tafawa Balewa and Bogoro local Government area and told them about the government’s decision on the report submitted by the fact-finding committee on the establishment of the chiefdom.

Governor Bala said the decision was taken after a careful study of the reports of the committees set up to come up with detailed modalities of how the Chiefdom could be made. Governor Bala said it was parts of the efforts of his administration to find lasting solution to the lingering problems around the creation Seyawa Chiefdom which has defiled efforts by successive administrations for over three decades.

He expressed sadness over the loss of innocent lives as a result of a series of ethno-religious violence that erupted in the Tafawa Balewa and Bogoro axis in the realisation of Sayawa Chiefdom. “Upon the receipt of the committee’s reports, a white paper drafting committee was appointed to produce the government’s position on its various findings and recommendations.

“Another committee was appointed to go to three states, namely Plateau, Kaduna and Nasarawa to study how their Chiefdoms were created.

“Their structures, mode of successions among others. “The decision of the government is as follows; a Chiefdom to be referred to as Sayawa Chiefdom shall be created out of the present Bauchi Emirate. “The Sayawa Chiefdom shall be headed by a Chief to be designated as Gun Zaar.”

“In the event of the stool of the Seyawa Chiefdom becoming vacant, appointment of the successive team shall be made from the two historical clans namely, San Gami and San Gishi,” .

Governor Bala clarified that communities not under the Sayawa extraction are free to decide whether to remain in the proposed chiefdom or not which will be determined through a referendum to be conducted by the Bauchi State Independent Electoral Commission.

He said that the paramount ruler of the chiefdom, to be known as the “Gunzar” will be appointed based on specific qualifications and health conditions as outlined in the report and advised leaders from the affected communities to inform their people about the government’s decision and the processes involved.

The Governor therefore reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to engaging all relevant stakeholders to ensure a peaceful and inclusive resolution.

In a related Development the
Tafawa Balewa Town Development Association TABTODA rejected the pronouncement of the Bauchi State Governor Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed to site the Headquarters of Sayawa Chiefdom inside Tafawa Balewa town.
The secretary of the Association Mallam Yunusa Ado said
“for a long time they had conceded to the creation of the Sayawa Chiefdom if that would bring lasting peace to the area. But we also made it categorically clear that we would never accept inclusion of Tafawa Balewa town in the domain of the Chiefdom not to talk of siting its headquarters there”

He said . “This view was severally communicated to His Excellency, Governor Bala Muhammad in different ways and by different and various well respected persons and groups.”

Yunusa explained that Tafawa Balewa town was founded by Fulani thats make its meaning black stone in fulani language and all villages and settlements in Tafawa Balewa are not sayawa villages, how can they pay allegiance to Sayawa Chiefdom”

He said all the commissions of enquiries set up that investigated Tafawa Crises, informed the State Government that Tafawa Balewa is not a Sayawa town and they recommended for the creation of Sayawa Chiefdom in Bogoro local Government area.

Yunusa called on Governor Bala not to disregard all reasonable and sensible advices giving to him, because its unjust and it will look like the government is being unmindful of the moral and historical implications and liabilities, His Excellency has intended to offer an invaluable gratuity and reward for the wanton shedding of the blood of more than five hundred (500+) Muslims in Tafawa Balewa ( in the years 1991, 1995, 2001 and 2011) to the perpetrators of that monumental violence and savage ry , who had never been brought to justice.”

Replicate 1 Household 2 Skills Initiative at the Grassroots, ODU Tells 179 Communities

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Replicate 1 Household 2 Skills Initiative at the Grassroots, ODU Tells 179 Communities

 

From Uchenna Ezeadigwe
Awka

The Obosi Development Union has urged the one hundred and seventy-nine communities in Anambra to emulate the 1 House 2 Skills Acquisition initiatives as practised in Obosi Community.

This is coming as three hundred trained youths on Saturday, 7th, December 2024 graduated from the first batch of the Obosi Skills Acquisition, Empowerment and Palliatives (OBISEP) Pilot Phase One project initiated by the Obosi Development Union.

The event which had in attendance trainers on various skills and trainees showcasing their products took place at the Obosi Town hall and Tagged; the “Obosi 1 Household 2 Skills” programme with a total of seven hundred participants initially commissioned to undergo training in thirty-one different skills.

Speaking in his welcome address, Chairman, ODU Skills Acquisition Empowerment and Palliatives Committee, Worldwide, His Youthfulness Chisom T. Onugha said “What we are doing in Obosi today is to bring down the legacy of Mr Solution Governor, ‘One Youth 2 Skills” in as much as we call it “Obosi 1 Household 2 Skills” programme. The reason is to ensure that the benefits and positive impacts of this initiative are felt in various families in the households.

“The idea is to ensure that those who do not have hope of economic sustenance will begin to have hopes, those who are less privileged, the indigent ones will know the community have something for them. So we the entire Development Union ably headed and managed by Barr Ambassador Chimezie Obi, the Igwe, are doing everything possible to support this programme.

Mr Onugha while commending Governor Soludo on the ‘1 Youth 2 Skills’ initiatives urged other communities to emulate the “1 Househouse 2 Skills” initiative as a grassroots model for even and faster human and community development. He equally pleaded with Governor Soludo to support these communities who which to take up these projects.

Anambra Commissioner for Youths Development, Hon Patrick Agha Mba, expressing his gratitude to ODU for targeting youth enterprise development said “This programme is coming at a special time when the government of Anambra state is driving towards a serious partnership to empower the youths of the state. Youths make up about sixty-five per cent of our population, it is a significant number and segment of the society that must be provided with the right opportunities which ensure that they are kept busy and away from crime.”

The commissioner however noted that the state government cannot do it alone thus, the need for Public Private Community Partnership (PPCP). I am happy that today Obosi Community has responded in line with Mr Governor’s call for individuals and cooperate entities to assist in the development of the state as over 98 percent of it is in the hands of the individuals.

“The government of Anambra state are ready and eager to work with Obosi Community to ensure that this programme is completed. Obosi Community is doing the right thing. I thank the Igwe and Obosi Development Union for joining hands with the government to build a better future for our youths, where they will become economically productive and socially responsive.”

Chief Host, the President General Obosi Development Union, Ambassador Chimezie Nnamdi Obi described the event as a graduation ceremony of the trainees. “what we call the OBISEP project of Obosi is “One Household Two Skills” project that was initiated by the ODU Skills Acquisition Empowerment and Palliative Committee. This is the graduation ceremony of about three hundred out of seven hundred deployed to over fifty trainees to learn about thirty-one different skills.

He noted that the essence was to domesticate what Governor Soludo is doing at the state level down to the grassroots. “We decided that any good step at the state government level, we try to domesticate it. We saw the One Youth Two Skills initiatives and decided to replicate it in Obosi and today we are happy to let the world know that we are graduating about three hundred out of seven hundred trainers of the programme”.

Earlier speaking, Chairman of the Ocassion, Major General Emeka Maduegbunam (rtd) ably represented by Engr Chinedum Iweka said the initiative is a wonderful thing, as the project is beginning to take the youths out of crime and engage them with vocational skills that will finally enhance their wellbeing and also the society to benefit.

It is encouraging to the Obosi people the support from the state government and I want to use the opportunity to urge the indigent youths to take this training seriously as the benefits cannot be overemphasized.”

Some of the skills being learned include, Industrial house wiring, cosmetology, catering and confectioneries, fashion designing, veterinary and poultry farming, computer technology, plumbing, beauty care, solar and CCTV installations among others.

Meanwhile, present at the ceremony were Obosi Palace Administrative Secretary, Mr Okenwa Shadrach; Cabinet member, Chief Chuma (Ojobo Obosi); OBISEP Ambassador, Barrister Emeka Uyammadu (U.S.A), Engr Chito Onwuzulike, State Coordinator SMEDAN, Comrade Amala Ibuonye, Barrister O.J Chidolue; Mr Ije Amaka Arinze, Osodieme Obosi, as well as other many trainees of the programme.

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Police Arrest Ebonyi Man Who Lends Guns to Criminals, Cultists in Anambra

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Police Arrest Ebonyi Man Who Lends Guns to Criminals, Cultists in Anambra

 

By Izunna Okafor, Awka

The Anambra State Police Command has arrested Mr. Friday Emenike (popularly known as Ekpo) for allegedly lending guns and other weapons to criminal elements for their illegal operations, in the state, especially within Awka and its environs.

The suspect, who hails from Izzi Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, was arrested following the confession of some criminal elements, who were recently arrested in the state for different crimes in the state, and who confessed to be borrowing arms and other weapons from him (Emenike).

SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the Police Public Relations Officer of the State, disclosed this in a statement to newsmen on Monday, adding that the earlier confession by the criminals prompted the police operatives to act swiftly and arrested Ekpo.

The statement reads: “Police Operatives from the Anambra State Police Command have arrested one Friday Emenike Alias Ekpo ‘M’ 42 years from Izzi Local Government Area (LGA) of Ebonyi State, who allegedly lends guns/weapons to criminals for their illegal operations, especially within Awka and its environs.

“Recall that on 7th December 2024, Police Operatives attached to the Anti-Cultism Squad Enugwu-Ukwu acting on credible information raided an identified black spot in Umunaga Village, Awka South LGA, arrested one Okechukwu Chinwuko ‘M’ 27 years from Umunaga Village and Ezenwa Chinedu ‘M’ 22 years from Umuneri Village and recovered one Pump Action gun, three live cartridges, cutlass, criminal charms, and substances suspected to be hard drugs. The operatives also rescued two female victims who the suspects have allegedly forcibly abused sexually.

“During further interrogations, the suspects confessed that they rent Guns/weapons from one Ekpo. This prompted the Police Operatives to act swiftly and arrested Ekpo.

“The Case will be charged to Court on the conclusion of the investigations, please.”

In Anambra, Suspected Kidnapper Arrested with Benz Stolen from Victim After Collecting N15m Ransom

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In Anambra, Suspected Kidnapper Arrested with Benz Stolen from Victim After Collecting N15m Ransom

 

By Izunna Okafor, Awka

A suspected kidnapper, identified as Mr. Emmanuel Nwokpoku, has been arrested by the operatives of the Anambra State Police Command over a case of Armed robbery and kidnapping.

Mr. Nwokpoku, who is a 34-year-old indigene of Ebonyi State, but resident in Oduke-Obosi in Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State, was apprehended in connection with a vehicle stolen from a kidnap victim who was recently abducted in a neighbouring state.

The Anambra State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, who announced this in a statement issued to newsmen on Saturday, said the suspect and his gang members collected a ransom of fifteen million naira (N15m) from the victim, dispossessed him of his vehicle before releasing him.

He said: “The Anambra State Police Command have in custody one Nwokpoku Emmanuel (M), aged 34 years, from Ebonyi State living in Oduke-Obosi over a case of armed robbery and kidnapping.

“The operatives also recovered from the suspect, the victim’s red coloured Mercedes Benz GLE 450 and activates plan to arrest other gang members, especially the leader known as Ebuka.

“Information reveals that the victim was kidnapped in a neighbouring State and was later released after a ransom of fifteen million naira (N15m) was collected. The abductors made away with his vehicle before it was tracked and recovered at MCC Junction, Onitsha.

“To this end, the Anambra State Commissioner of Police, CP Nnaghe Obono Itam, directs immediate action to arrest the gang leader and assures that the Command shall continue to evolve Operational strategies to improve safety in the State.”

In a further development and related statement, the Police Spokesman announced the arrest of the fleeing gang leader, Ebuka Ndubuisi (aged 29) at Obosi, Idemili North Local Government Area of the State.

Police Net More Criminals in Anambra, Recover Gun, Bullets, Vandalized MTN Property

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Police Net More Criminals in Anambra, Recover Gun, Bullets, Vandalized MTN Property

 

By Izunna Okafor, Awka

In furtherance of its onslaught against criminal elements in the state, the Anambra State Police Command has arrested two more hoodlums for suspected criminal activities in the state.

The Police Public Relations Officer of the State, SP Tochukwu Ikenga announced this in a statement issued to newsmen on Monday. He explained that the suspects, identified as Okechukwu Chinwuko and Chinedu Ezenwa, were arrested in the late hours of Saturday, December 7, 2024, by the operatives of the Enugwu-Ukwu Anti-Cultism Squad after raiding an identified black spot in Umunaga Village, Awka South Local Government Area.

While noting that some exhibits, such as one Pump Action gun, four live cartridges, cutlass, criminal charms, and substances suspected to be hard drugs were recovered from the suspects, the Police Spokesperson further revealed that the operatives also rescued two female victims from the who the suspects have forcibly abused sexually in the hideout.

“During the operation, one Okechukwu Chinwuko (M) aged 27 years of Umunaga Village and Ezenwa Chinedu (M) 22 years of Umuneri Village were arrested. Other incriminating objects recovered include one Pump Action gun, four live cartridges, cutlass, criminal charms, and substances suspected to be hard drugs. The Operatives also rescued two female victims who the suspects have forcibly abused sexually,” the statement partly read.

“The arrested suspects are currently undergoing interrogation on their modus operandi and further details shall be communicated in due course,” he added.

In a related development, SP Ikenga also added that police operatives in Igboukwu Divisional Police Headquarters, at noon of the same date, recovered one white Peugeot J5 Boxer bus with Reg No: AKL 896 XB, a vandalised Lister electricity generator, a roller, pipes, an Iron bar, one big plier, screwdriver, a big metal cutter and a pair of black canvas from some fugitives/economic saboteurs who were vandalizing an MTN Mast.

“The hoodlums were vandalizing the Lister Model Electricity Generator attached to the MTN Mast located opposite St. Martin’s Catholic Church Umudege, Igboukwu; and, on sighting the Police team, took to their heels and fled the scene,” he said.

While noting that efforts have been activated to arrest the fleeing criminals, he also said the State Police Command calls on anyone, especially residents of the area to assist the Police with useful information that will help in the apprehension of the fleeing suspects.

Town Hall: Reps Member, Obetta, Wows Constituents with Scorecard, Reassures Brighter Days Ahead

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Town Hall: Reps Member, Obetta, Wows Constituents with Scorecard, Reassures Brighter Days Ahead

 

By Izunna Okafor, Awka

The Princess Alexandra Auditorium (PAA) of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, was abuzz with activity over the week, as constituents of the Nsukka/Igbo-Eze South Federal Constituency gathered for the second Town Hall meeting with their representative in the National Assembly, Hon. Chidi Mark Obetta.

Held over the weekend, the well-attended annual gathering, which was its second edition provided an engaging and comprehensive platform for the constituents an their representative to review progress, address concerns, and chart a brighter future.

Addressing the constituents, Hon. Obetta, reputed for his dedication to transparency, accessibility, inclusivity, responsiveness, and impactful representation, wowed the people with his impressive scorecard, as he recounted the journey so far of his representation and service to the people. He reminded the constituents of the promises he made during his first Town Hall meeting with them on October 21, 2023, further reiterating his legislative principles and his determination to improve lives and continue delivering dividends of democracy to the people. He further assured the people that his commitments were not mere rhetoric but actionable goals.

“I can boldly say today, without fear of contradiction, that I have kept and will continue to keep my promises to you,” the lawmaker declared to resounding applause.

Reeling out his scorecard, Hon. Obetta began by highlighting his legislative achievements, emphasizing the serval bills and motions he has sponsored or co-sponsored to tackle pressing issues such as economic empowerment, healthcare improvement, and infrastructure development within his constituency and beyond.

Notable among these is the Bill for an Act to Establish a Federal Medical Centre at Obukpa, which has advanced through crucial legislative stages in the Green Chamber, and a Bill for an Act to Establish a Federal Vocational and Skill Acquisition College in Ibagwa-Aka, both tailored to address pressing healthcare and unemployment challenges. He revealed that he also championed a Bill for an Act to Establish a Swine Research Institute in Okpuje-Nsukka, in alignment with his commitment to agricultural innovation and economic diversification.

These legislative efforts, Hon. Obetta noted, were not only advancing through the National Assembly but also setting the stage for transformative change in the constituency and beyond.

On motions, Hon. Obetta detailed his significant interventions in critical areas, including advocating for flood and erosion gully control in Alor-Uno, and his advocacy for Public-Private-Partnerships (PPP) to bridge healthcare gaps. He recalled how he also, througlh motions, called for actionable steps to address maternal mortality, as well as pushed for federal attention to rehabilitate key roads, such as the Ogrute-Umuida-Unadu-Akpanya Odolu route among others.

The lawmaker also recalled his petition on behalf of the Nigeria Bar Association (NBA), Nsukka Branch, seeking justice for the murder of Elias Ugwu Esq, which bears witness to his resolve to uphold justice and to stand by his constituents both in moments of grief and adversity.

Beyond legislative accomplishments, the Town Hall also served as a platform to showcase ongoing and completed constituency projects by the lawmaker, designed to uplift communities and enhance living standards. In electrification, Hon. Obetta revealed the installation of streetlights across 15 strategic locations, which evidently enhances security and fosters economic activities in those areas now.

In the area of water supply, he listed seven completed solar-powered borehole projects, transforming lives and ensuring access to clean and portable water in rural communities, such as Okpaligbo, Obukpa, and Alor Uno, among other locations.

Educational support was another highlight, with classroom blocks under construction in Opi and Ibagwa-Ani, while civic centers in Eha-Ndiagu and Ibagwa-Aka were being developed to enhance community engagement.

Agricultural and economic empowerment initiatives formed another pillar of Hon. Obetta’s achievements. These, as he highlighted, included distributing improved plantain seedlings, fertilizer, and rice to farmers, as well as his scholarship programs for indigent undergraduate students. He further announced an ongoing ₦500,000 cash distribution program benefiting one youth from each of the constituency’s 36 wards, among whom twenty-eight beneficiaries had already received support, while efforts are on motion to cover the remaining eight by February 2025.

In a particularly moving segment, Hon. Obetta recounted his collaboration with the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) for a mega empowerment drive, distributing relief materials and palliatives to cushion the effects of the prevailing economic hardship. He assured constituents that every ward in the constituency had been captured in his development agenda, with plans to ensure that projects remained functional and impactful.

Notwithstanding these numerous achievements, the lawmaker acknowledged that few challenges persist, particularly in areas such as insecurity, healthcare, and infrastructure deficits. He, however, reassured constituents of ongoing synergy and collaborations with security agencies to curb rising security threats; his efforts to attract tertiary healthcare facilities; and his commitment to fostering economic development through entrepreneurship and investment. He also pledged to ensure that every ward in the constituency benefits from at least one significant project before 2027.

Perhaps most striking among others was Hon. Obetta’s call for collective action in identifying abandoned water projects initiated by his predecessors (previous representatives), showing his determination to prioritize service over politics.

“Irrespective of who attracted them or whether they are budgeted, I am ready to complete these projects to serve our people. That is my resolve and commitment to serving our people,” he vowed, embodying a spirit of continuity and inclusiveness.

The People’s Lawmaker further extended heartfelt gratitude to his constituents for their unreserved support, which he described as key driving force behind his efforts and achievements. He also reiterated his accessibility and encouraged constituents to engage with him through various channels, including his office in the National Assembly and his constituency office. The lawmaker further called for sustained collaboration to achieve shared aspirations.

“We are determined to make a difference, and together, we will build a brighter future for Nsukka/Igbo-Eze South Federal Constituency,” he concluded.

Hon. Obetta’s second town hall meeting not only reinforced his standing as a proactive and visionary leader but also galvanized constituents with renewed hope for a prosperous future; as his scorecard of purposeful representation both wowed the constituents and entrenched hope for even greater dividends of democracy in the years ahead.

This reporter, Izunna Okafor, gathered that Hon. Obetta recently bagged different awards from different groups, in recognition of his excellence and outstanding successes as a lawmaker. The most recent among these arrays of awards were “The Icon of Democracy 2024” from the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Enugu State Council; and the prestigious “Diamond Award for Excellence” from the Association of Medical Laboratory Scientist of Nigeria, among many others.

Five Vehicles Looking for Their Owners in Anambra — Police

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Five Vehicles Looking for Their Owners in Anambra — Police

 

By Izunna Okafor, Awka

The Anambra State Police command have recovered vehicles suspectedly abandoned or snatched at gunpoint by hoodlums in the state.

The state’s Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga disclosed this in a statement to newsmen on Saturday, in which he also revealed that the vehicles were recovered within two weeks in different parts of the state in separate onslaught against criminal elements in the state.

According to him, the recovered vehicles include: Toyota Corolla car (red colour) with reg. no.: ENUGU – AGN 409 AA; unregistered Lexus ES 350 (ash colour); Mitsubishi Hilux (blue colour) with reg no.: GDD 440 TJ; Lexus ES 330 car (ash colour) with reg no.: ACA 551 MA; and Toyota Highlander jeep (grey colour) with reg no: SMK 544 GP.

He further invited anyone or group looking for any of the vehicles as highlighted above, to come to the office of the Police Public Relations Office, Anambra State Police Command, Awka, with valid proof/evidence of ownership of such vehicles, for verification and possible collection.

Pregnant Wife In Trauma As EFCC Breaks Into Home With Wrong Assumption In Abia State

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Pregnant Wife In Trauma As EFCC Breaks Into Home With Wrong Assumption In Abia State

 

The wife of an Abia businessman, Mr. Ugochukwu Ezeanyagu , who is 8-month pregnant, has been hospitalised after officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) invaded their home located at Umuobia Olokoro Estate in the state capital, Umuahia, at 2 am on Friday, December 6.

He revealed that the heavily armed EFCC officials, some of whom were masked, broke the gates of their home with a hammer and destroyed the doors to forcefully gain access to their room.

He said the officials, who failed to state their mission or on whose directive they acted, humiliated him and his highly traumatized pregnant wife, forcing them to lie face down in a manner that depicted them as armed robbers.

While the horrifying experience was ongoing, the officials seized his phone and other electronic gadgets, apparently to ascertain if there were suspicious transaction histories contained there.

After finding no evidence to link the businessman to internet fraud, the EFCC officials reportedly apologized for the damages caused and left the premises.

“The most painful part is that my wife is over 8-month pregnant. They threw her into crisis last night, with the whole shock and trauma,” Ezeanyagu stated.

As of the time of this report, an official complaint was yet to be lodged with the police.

Efforts to reach the EFCC Head of Media & Publicity, Mr. Dele Oyewale, for a response proved abortive.

This incident comes three years after EFCC officials also invaded the home of Abia journalist Norah Okafor in Umuahia, disconnecting the fencing wiring system and gaining access to her room in the name of searching for incriminating evidence. It was later discovered that they had targeted the wrong home.

The incident has raised concerns about the EFCC’s operational methods and the need for greater accountability in its activities.

PDP NWC Dismisses Purported Expulsion of Hon. Ugochinyere Ikeagwuonu from Party

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PDP NWC Dismisses Purported Expulsion of Hon. Ugochinyere Ikeagwuonu from Party

December 7, 2024

Press Statement

The attention of the National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has been drawn to the purported expulsion of Hon. Ugochinyere Ikeagwuonu from the Party by the Umuopia/Umukegwu Ward Chapter of the PDP in Imo State.

The NWC declares the said purported expulsion as null and void and of no effect, not being consistent with the express provision of Sections 57 (7) and 59 (3) of the Constitution of the PDP (as amended in 2017) and laid down Rules of our great Party.

Section 57 (7) of the Constitution of the PDP is clear in providing that “Notwithstanding any other provision relating to discipline, no Executive Committee at any level, except the National Executive Committee, shall entertain any question of discipline as may relate or concern a member of the National Executive Committee, Deputy Governors or members of the National Assembly…”

Also, Section 59 (3) of the Constitution of the PDP is unambiguous in providing that “Notwithstanding any other provision of this Constitution relating to discipline, no Executive Committee at any level except the National Executive Committee shall entertain any question of discipline as may relate or concern a member of the National Executive Committee, President, Vice President, Governors, Deputy Governors, Ministers, Ambassadors, Special Advisers or member of any of the Legislative Houses”.

It is therefore clear that no Ward, Local Government or even State Chapter of the Party has the power to suspend, expel or discipline a member of the National Assembly in any form whatsoever without due recourse to the National Working Committee as provided by the Constitution of the PDP.

The NWC strongly cautions that the PDP is an organized political Party governed by strict adherence to the provisions of its Constitution and Rules and will not allow any individual or group at any level to violate its Constitution and Rules under any circumstances whatsoever.

The NWC states that Hon. Ugochinyere Ikeagwuonu remains a bona-fide member of the PDP with all rights, privileges, recognition, obligations and charges all leaders, critical stakeholders, members and supporters of our Party in Imo State and the nation to disregard the purported expulsion.

The NWC calls on all Party members in Imo State to remain united and continue to work together in the overall interest of our Party and the people.

Signed:

Hon. Debo Ologunagba
National Publicity Secretary

Breaking News: DP LG, Ward EXCO Dismiss Purported Expulsion Of Ugochinyere, says He is still a strong PDP member.

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Breaking News: DP LG, Ward EXCO Dismiss Purported Expulsion Of Ugochinyere, says He is still a strong PDP member.

 

…Imo PDP LG Chairmen Pass Vote Of Confidence, Declared Ikenga Imo PDP Leader, urges Party members to ignore the fake news been peddled by Damagun/Anyawu who are Wike’s shameless Political mercenaries.

The Executives of Umukegwu/Umuopia Ward and Ideato North LGA of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Imo State have dismissed the purported expulsion of the member of House of Representatives, representing Ideato North/South Federal Constituency of Imo State/State Leader of Imo PDP , Hon. Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere from the party.

The ward and local government party leaders described the so-called expulsion of Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere as fake news, which should be disregarded by members of the public.

In a statement signed by the Ward Chairman for Umukegwu/Umuopia Hon.Mathias Onuebunwa and the LGA Chairman for Ideato North Hon. Emeka Eze, they declared that Ugochinyere remains a respected leader and pillar of PDP in Umukegwu Umuopia ward, Ideato North LGA , Imo state and country as a whole and the numerous desperate failed attempts to undermine him by Wike’s errands boys (damagun/anyawu) will continue to fail.

“The Ward and LGA executive of Umukegwu/Umuopia ward and Ideato North LG PDP wants the public to disregard the fake news by pro Wike APC members been coordinated by the disgraced national secretary of PDP Sam Anyawu on the purported expulsion of the state leader of Imo PDP, Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere and strong pillar and iroko of Ideato North and Umukegwu/Umuopia ward PDP.

 

“Ikenga is a strong member of PDP, and we at the ward and LGA will never have any reason to suspend him not to talk of expelling him. Rather we owe him a debt of salute and confidence for his courageous battle to rescue PDP from political traitors who are in bed to sell pdp to apc led by Anywau and Damagun under the guidance of their pay Master working as minister for APC.

 

“Ikenga is above such dreams of political kids whose efforts to please their disgraced paymasters can’t bother ikenga, who is the state leader of Imo PDP since he is the highest officer electof today under PDP. We have our confidence in our leader,” the statement said.

Meanwhile, the 27 PDP local government chairmen in Imo State has declared Hon. Ikenga Ugochinyere as leader of the party in state.

The Imo state PDP local government chairmen in their resolution at the end of an emergency meeting passed a vote of confidence on Ikenga

A statement signed by the
Chairman of Forum of Imo PDP Local Government Chairmen, Barr.Hon. Uche Alisigwe reads: “The 27 local government chairmen of PDP in Imo state after their emergency meeting to review the sorry state of the party and the need to rescue the PDP from the impending collapse into irredeemable abyss and the lack of central co-ordination after the exit of critical stakeholders resolved to appoint the highest elected public officer still in the PDP and House of representatives member for Ideato North and south federal constituency Rt. Hon. Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere as the state leader of the party.

“This is for Ugochinyere to lead the reorganisation, restructuring and reconciliation that will help to rebuild and reform Imo PDP and lead the resolution of the crisis that have hit Imo pdp in all the 27 local government where attempts were made to impose pro APC loyalist as officers of the party.

“The forum also salute the efforts of Ikenga in leading the charge to cleanse the PDP of political sellouts and traitors led by importers called Damagun and Anyawu who are shameless political agents of APC working to ensure PDP destruction ahead of 2027 general election and pray for the success of the battle to ease Anywau and Damagun of the PDP within the shortest possible time,” the statement reads.

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