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Democratic Coup … How Governor Okorocha Lost Out in APC Congresses and Power Game

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After a successful conduct of Ward and LGA Congresses of the Imo State chapter of the All Progressive Congress, and subsequent upheld of the exercise by the party’s electoral appeal panel and by extension the National Working Committee, NWC of the party. Imo State Governor, Chief Rochas Anayo Ethelbert Okorocha who was completely schemed out in the exercise by a powerful Imo APC stakeholder coalition, led by Senator Ifeanyi Araraume, Senator Osita Izunaso, Senator Benjamin Uwajumogu, Chief Tony Chukwu, Chief Uzoma Obiyor, Hon Emeka Nwajiuba, Hon Jasper Azuatalam, Prince Eze Madumere, Sir Jude Ejiogu, Hon TOE Ekechi, Hon Longers Anyanwu, and many others. The Imo Governor became apprehensive of his political future and fate, especially as regards his determination to install his Son-in-law, Uche Nwosu as the candidate of the party and by extension the Governor of Imo State come May 29, 2019, while himself return to the National Assembly as Senator representing the twelve LGAs of Orlu Zone.

Worried that all his protests , petitions and demonstrations against the hijack of the APC structure in Imo State by those he referred to as ingrates fell on the deaf ears, the lookwarm altitude of President, Muhammadu Buhari, Vice president Prof OSINBAJO, Leader of APC Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Secretary to the Federal Government, the Chairman of All Progressive Congress, Chief John Oyegun and members of the National Working Committee,etc, Governor Okorocha returned to Owerri, the Imo State capital to seek for self help.

With plan to stop Saturday May 19th scheduled State Congress of the ruling All Progressives Congress which will produce the State Working Committee of the APC and possibly replace his former political ‘boy’, Chief Hillary Ekeh now turned man and his albatross , Governor Okorocha first enlisted the support of Ohaji-Egbema /Oguta ex-militants he was alleged to have granted amnesty as a decoy to achieve political gains. Assured of maximum corporation; as a powerful force of coercion or intimidation against any opposition to his plan. Maximising the power of his office, as Imo chief executive with enormous power and access to state treasury, a court injunction was secured by 4:30pm Friday evening, and a no gathering and movement order by the Imo State Police Command issued . Okorocha’s foot soldiers went to town celebrating, “who born monkey” . “I am in charge the Governor boasted” .

On Friday evening, around 5pm, his nemesis; Imo APC Stakeholders coalition all returned to Imo State with a chartered Aircraft that landed at Imo Airport, followed by another aircraft carrying State Congress Electoral Committee, INEC Observers from Commission head office Abuja, Police Officers from Force headquarters Abuja and DSS, they all went straight to a hotel in Owerri waiting for Saturday May 19 for the scheduled conduct of the APC State Congresses across the Federation.

On the fateful day, while the Abuja Coalition used the night to brainstorm and strategies on how to overun the Governor with full compliments of State apparatus, Governor Okorocha was busy mobilising his thugs, and and State Security architecture to deal with any body who challenges his authority.

Imo State police command deployed trucks of Police van and personnel to the Imo State University junction state Secretariat of the party burnt few days before as a way to stop the Abuja group not to access the facility for the state congress. The Police Public Relations officer through a press statement warned the good people of Imo State of the danger of coming out on the said day for any form of gathering or assembly in the name of party congresses , coupled with a court order to be served within 48hrs of issue.

In order to evade services and avoid disobedience of the court order while keeping to the rules of engagement as stipulated in party’s constitution and extant laws, the Imo APC Stakeholders coalition mobilised their members and delegates from the 27 LGAs of the State and proceed to the venue for the state congress in observance to the law. Between the hours of 5am to 6am on Saturday May 19, the scheduled date for the state congress, all delegates had arrived the venue for the congress at Ehime-mbano magnificent council hall. It’s Imo APC state congress, the party office previously burnt, any venue approved by the Party State Working Committee, SWC, led by Chief Hillary Ekeh is recognized by law as long as it’s within Imo territory. Ehime-mbano Council Hall was idle.

Governor Rochas Okorocha with more than 200 security operatives including state own security outfits, more than 20 buses loaded with thugs, the governor embarked on search operations looking for anywhere with resemblance of gathering of APC Congress, touring all the Local Government Areas in Owerri zone, disguised as project inspector , Okorocha’s long convoy went to Okigwe Zone and houses of Top members of the Imo APC Stakeholders coalition were monitored. After a an unsuccessful search operation, in a decoy, Governor Okorocha ended up at the project site of Okigwe Township stadium where he granted a press conference calling the Imo APC opposition group cowards.

But unknown to him, while he was full of himself,calling the opposition leaders names, smart and tactical opposition group are in a mini stadium hall in Ehime-mbano LGA carrying out the accreditation and voting to elect would be State working committee members of the Imo State chapter of the All Progressive Congress.

Youths of Ehime-mbano had all gathered at the boundary leading to the Hall and field in solidarity to their worthy son, Chief Tony Chukwu and possibly chase away any Invader including Okorocha himself. For No institution or government has done to Ehime-mbano local government areas what their son Chief Tony Chukwu has been able to do, so the traditional, religious institutions, men, women and youths can risk anything to protect whatsoever is the interest of their revered son, no wonder, APC Coalition opted to choose Ehime-mbano as best destination.

By 4pm, the accreditation and voting was over, and Chief Hillary Ekeh, Hon Ugochukwu Nzekwe, among others were reelected as Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Imo State chapter of the All Progressive Congress and duly returned by the Imo APC State Congress Electoral Committee and acknowledged by the Chief John Oyegun led APC National Working Committee as duly elected.

And it was all jubilation in the streets of Owerri, and across the 27 LGAs of IMO state how the Governor of Imo State Owelle Rochas Okorocha who developed to an empiror was caged, palmed off and humiliated by members of his party as a prelude to a revolution awaiting him from Imo pensioners, civil servants, traders, artisans, politicians commercial transport workers, Imo electorates, etc.

How has the mighty fallen, truly absolute Power intoxicates. Okorocha’s Imo, a planned political estate has started to crumble. And Imo people are happier for it!

IfeanyiCy Njoku writes from Ehime-Mbano LGA of Imo State

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Oshodi-Isolo Chairman Otunba Oloyede Almaroof Strategize with Seyi Tinubu on Youths Engagement

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Oshodi-Isolo Chairman Otunba Oloyede Almaroof Strategize with Seyi Tinubu on Youths Engagement

 

In order for governance to reach the people president Bola Ahmed Tinubu had seek clarification from the Supreme Court to get financial autonomy for the Local government and It is not a secret that it is the tier of Government closest to the people. So while others are resting and merrying for the just concluded Ramadan, the Chairman of Oshodi-Isolo Local government Otunba Kehinde Adeola Oloyede Almaroof is engaged in a strategic meeting with Ambassador Seyi Tinubu, a known champion of youthful inclusivity, on how to positively impact the youths of his local government and Lagos State as a whole.

Seyi Tinubu, who is currently in Lagos for the festive break is known for his readiness to create chance to attend any meetings, functions or any discuss on how to better the lives of Nigerian youths and it is not strange that he’s discussing such with Otunba Oloyede the youthful oriented local government Chairman of Oshodi-Isolo Local government, who is also a usual go to.

Incidentally, while the meeting is going on, some of the detractors of wonder performing Chairman are busy peddling lies about the relationship between Otunba Kehinde Oloyede and Seyi Tinubu.

The meeting that lasted for several hours took place at a time many of the fake news merchants are preparing to embark on drinking spree at one night club or the other for the end of Ramadan celebrations.

Kendu as the Chairman is fondly called is in position to return for another term to serve the good people of Oshodi-Isolo and his overwhelming popularity amongst the populace has made him a target for smear campaigns by those whose chance, his achievements seems to have dimed.

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Let Peace And Unity Reigns in Edo State, Governor Monday Okpebholo aide Daniel Eromosele plead with PDP

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Let Peace And Unity Reigns in Edo State, Governor Monday Okpebholo aide Daniel Eromosele plead with PDP

Let Peace And Unity Reigns in Edo State, Governor Monday Okpebholo aide Daniel Eromosele plead with PDP

 

 

 

Sahara Weekly Reports That The desperation of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State is alarming, to say the least. Despite their decisive loss in the September 21 election, they seem determined to inflict pain and suffering on the good people of Edo. Their strategy? To create chaos and violence across the state, thereby disrupting the peace and progress that the current administration is working hard to establish. With the intention to render the State ungovernable and create room for the declaration of State of emergency in Edo.

 

Let Peace And Unity Reigns in Edo State, Governor Monday Okpebholo aide Daniel Eromosele plead with PDP

 

The recent gruesome killings of Muslims traveling through the state are a stark manifestation and reminder of the PDP’s wicked and bizzare intentions. What’s even more disturbing, however, is the fact that instead of condemning these heinous acts, some senior PDP officials are trying to downplay the severity of ugly incidents. They’re using these senseless killings to call on the Federal Government to declare a State of emergency in Edo State. Nothing can be more far from the truth that these same people are the perpetrators of these wicked and barbaric acts of criminality in the State. Its so sad that, their desperation has lost regard to sanctity of human life.

 

 

 

Let’s be clear: there’s no justification for these acts of criminality clothed in violence no matter the political leanings of the perpetrators or their victims. Every life is precious, and every killing is a tragedy that diminishes us all. Let it be known that those that orchestrated these acts of wickedness and criminality and those that defend them are guilty of the same offence and shall be so rewarded.

 

 

 

The hard truth is that whatever goes around comes around. The PDP and their failed candidate should let Edo enjoy the peace and progress that Governor Monday Okpebholo is working hard to achieve. They should wait for 2028 to try their luck again, instead of trying to disrupt the state’s progress through violence and chaos.

 

 

 

To the good people of Edo, let’s stand together these political Buccaneers and Vampires that are out to unleash violence against the good people. Violence has never been and will never be our culture.We deserve better, and we will not be swayed by the PDP’s antics. The good people of Edo State are solidly behind their ever performing Governor AKPAKO WONDER.

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MYSTERY DEEPENS AS FORMER RIVERS HEAD OF SERVICE VANISHES AFTER RESIGNATION

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"‘My Husband is in Trouble!’ – Wife of Ex-Rivers Official Cries Out After His Disappearance"

MYSTERY DEEPENS AS FORMER RIVERS HEAD OF SERVICE VANISHES AFTER RESIGNATION

 

The wife of George Nwaeke, the former Head of Service in Rivers State, has raised an alarm over her husband’s sudden disappearance, pleading with Nigerians to help locate him. Florence Nwaeke, visibly distressed, made an emotional appeal on Friday, expressing deep fears for his safety and alleging that he may have been taken against his will.

“When he got to Abuja, he called that he had landed. I said, ‘Thank God,’” she recounted while speaking to journalists. However, shortly afterward, she stumbled upon an online interview purportedly given by her husband—an interview she found deeply suspicious.

“I said, ‘That is not my husband. That is not my husband,’” she cried, suggesting that he might have been speaking under duress.

Mrs. Nwaeke further revealed desperate attempts to reach him, stating that her messages had gone unanswered and his phone lines had been switched off.

“Oh, Jesus, help me. Nigerians, help me. My husband is in trouble. Look at the message I sent to him,” she pleaded, showing journalists frantic texts she had sent.

Her fears intensified after Nwaeke made controversial claims against the embattled Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara. In a recent interview, the former Head of Service alleged that Fubara was backing Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, for the 2027 presidential election while simultaneously encouraging militants to attack oil facilities in the Niger Delta.

Perhaps the most damning accusation was Nwaeke’s claim that Fubara ordered the bombing of the Rivers State House of Assembly in 2023 to prevent his impeachment. This explosive statement has since fueled suspicions that his sudden disappearance is politically motivated.

Beyond making her emotional appeal to the media, Florence Nwaeke also made a direct call to Governor Fubara, urging him to intervene in the crisis.

“Governor, help me. My husband is in trouble. He is in trouble,” she begged, alleging that Nwaeke had been pressured into resigning under duress.

However, Governor Fubara has categorically dismissed the claims, insisting that Nwaeke was being manipulated by external forces. In a strongly worded rebuttal, Fubara accused the former Head of Service of being “compromised” and acting under the influence of those who allegedly paid him to make false allegations.

“The truth is that Dr. Nwaeke has been compromised, and whatever he is saying is only aimed at fulfilling his promise to those who may have paid or coerced him to lie against me,” Fubara stated in a late Friday press release.

The governor also released what he claims are screenshots of chats between Nwaeke and his Chief of Staff, Edison Ehie, in which Nwaeke allegedly sought financial support, further muddying the waters in an already controversial case.

As the mystery surrounding George Nwaeke’s whereabouts deepens, Nigerians are demanding answers. Was Nwaeke forced into hiding due to his allegations? Or is this a political chess game being played at the highest level of Rivers State politics?

For now, Florence Nwaeke’s anguished cries continue to echo, and the fate of her husband remains uncertain.

 

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