S/East Governors meet in Enugu ahead of President Jonathan’s visit.
Governors of the South East geo-political zone yesterday met in Enugu behind closed doors apparently to put finishing touches to arrangements for the proposed visit of President Goodluck Jonathan to the zone on Friday, April 11, 2014. Anambra State governor Willy Obiano, Enugu State governor Sullivan Chime, Ebonyi State governor …
The difference between Ohakim and Rochas – By Kissinger Ikeokwu
1. While the former did few roads, the later did more roads. 2. While the former was busy traveling from South Africa-London-Paris-Amsterdam-Lagos-Abuja, the later spent more time of his four years in Imo. 3. While the former believed on party structure and political stalwarts to deliver him for 2nd …
IMO 2015: Does Ihedioha have what it takes to emerge the PDP flag bearer?
Rt.Hon.Emeka Ihedioha has vowed to disgrace the incumbent Governor, Owelle Rochas Okorocha at the 2015 guber polls with a heavy technical knockout. In his words: “…. I am motivated to seek the support of our great party for the nomination because I have track record of service delivery including empowerment …
My name is “Development”; My surname is “Project” – Okorocha
The Imo state government has promised to link Nkwerre to Orlu and other neighbouring communities to enhance the development of the area. The Governor Owelle Rochas Okorocha announced this during the verification tour of projects in the area. Owelle Okorocha who was received by a mammoth crowd said no community …
OP-ED: Why is Ogwa neglected by every administration in Imo State? – By Uche Enwerem
Ogwa in Mbaitoli Local Government area is marginalized, dejected and entirely neglected by Imo State Governments. Ogwa is about seven kilometers away from Owerri. It is an agrarian society and believes in agriculture and its allied products. It has a big market called Afor-Otusi (Afor-Ogwa) an eight-day market that attracts …
2015: “I have all it takes to give Okorocha a technical knock-out” – Ihedioha
As the race for the Seat of Government of Imo State come 2015, continues to gather momentum, a frontline politician and strongman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Rt. Hon Emeka Ihedioha, Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, has vowed to dislodge Governor Rochas Okorocha. The Deputy Speaker stated this during his …
Ikemba Ojukwu would have joined APC – Okorocha
Following the petty campaign of calumny by few opponents of Governor Rochas Okorocha and the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Imo State in particular and in the South-East in general, the Imo Governor, Owelle Rochas Okorocha has said the late foremost Igbo leader, Ikemba Odumegwu Ojukwu would have been one …
CGC ELECTION: Two killed, several others injured in Imo State.
Two persons were feared killed, while several others sustained serious injuries during the Community Government Council (CGC) election held in the 637 communities across the 27 local government areas of Imo State. The Imo state Commissioner of Police, Abdulmajid Ali, who confirmed the incident to newsmen in Owerri recently disclosed …
2015: Chief Martin Agbaso to join Guber race?
So, we’ve been seeing promotional materials all over the place hinting that Ochoudo Martin Agbaso is warming up to join the 2015 guber race. We didn’t want to write about this at first but with each passing week, it has become glaring that the ambition is real. What this means …
2015: Between Madumere and Ejiogu, who should be Okorocha’s running mate?
From Governor Rochas Okorocha’s body language, we may not be far from the assumption that he is likely to seek the mandate of Imo citizens to run for a second term in office. If he chooses to do so, he would have to pacify the people of Owerri Zone …
Owelle Rochas Okorocha, Imo and 2015 – By Clement Udegbe
The good people of Imo State decided to change their leadership, rejecting Chief Ikedi Ohakim and his party, the PDP, at the 2011 elections. They chose and gave their mandate for four years to Owelle Rochas Okorocha , who was preferred to others, for keeping a good record of philanthropy …