Dr. Rexkennedy Saltlove, a well-known human rights activist and public affairs commentator, has shared his views on key national issues, during an interview with THE SUN. Dr. Saltlove is the president and executive director of the Citizens Rights and Empowerment Advocacy Initiative (CREMA Initiative). In a recent conversation, he discussed the future of Nigerian politics, especially as the country prepares for the 2027 general elections. He warned that the elections might be strongly influenced by religious and regional tensions. According to him, the current Muslim-Muslim ticket under President Bola Tinubu’s…
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Ex Imo Speaker,Kk Nwagwu Joins 2027 Guber Race,Lines Out Plans
As a gubernatorial aspirant, I firmly believe that Imo State’s greatest mistake in 2027 would be to overlook my leadership. My administration’s cornerstone will be discouraging urban migration by creating opportunities and infrastructure in rural areas. *PROXIMITY TO THE CAPITAL* No part of Imo State will take more than 30 minutes to access the state capital, Owerri, by car. This underscores the strategic location of our capital city. *ADDRESSING CHALLENGES* As Governor, I’ll tackle insecurity, promote industrialization, enhance education, science, and technology, improve healthcare, agriculture, protect human rights, develop tourism,…
Read MoreImo APGA 24 Supporters State Leadership, Urges Progressives To Join Party
…Iwuala: party must stable for 2027 polls The Imo State chapter of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, has called for the immediate release of High Chief Albert Uchenna Ahanonu, the party’s candidate for the Owerri North chairmanship. Ahanonu was arrested on September 22, 2024, just a day after a disputed election that was marred by missing result sheets, which ultimately led to the declaration of APC candidates as winners across the state. APGA officials alleged that Ahanonu’s arrest is politically motivated, intended to prevent him from filing a petition…
Read MoreBayelsa gov sack 27 Aide for Attending Pro – Wike/ Tinubu Rally
Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, has warned his appointees to desist from engaging in political activities ahead of the yet-to-be-released 2027 election guidelines by the Independent National Electoral Commission. Diri, who gave the warning on Wednesday at the 162nd meeting of the state executive council in Yenagoa, stressed that any of his appointees found engaging in political activities at this time would be sacked. He wondered why some persons decided to heat up the polity when it was not yet time for politicking, noting that although everyone had the right…
Read MoreUMUAKALIUKWU COMMUNITY Affirms Support For Eugene IHENACHO, Salutes Uzodinma
… Flays attack on Herbert Chikwe We write to set the record straight regarding the misleading and politically motivated petition circulated by certain individuals who continue to attempt to undermine the peace, legality, and unity of Umuakaliukwu Autonomous Community in Emekuku. **1. SELECTIVE AMNESIA AND CONTRADICTIONS** It is disheartening to see some of the same individuals—namely *Chief Emeka Ihenacho*, *Ambrose Ejiogu*, and their associates—who dragged Late *Eze C.C. Njoku (JP)* to court over the distortion of the 2000 Constitution, now turning around to position themselves as guardians of that…
Read MoreEZinihitte Chairman Nwachukwu ,Host People With Disability Imo State Chapter
By Nkechi Ojukwu Hon. Ambrose Chinedum Nwachukwu, Executive Chairman of Ezinihitte Mbaise LGA, received recently in his office at the Council Headquarters the leadership of Persons Living with Disability (PWDs) Imo State Chapter. The familiarity gathering highlights his commitment to inclusivity and support for people with disabilities. Speaking on behalf of the Special Citizens Barr. Ekwelem Chidubem Uzodimma, President of the Association advocate for Inclusion and integration of PWDs in community activities, engaging with community groups and responding to their needs. The PWDs expressed gratitude for Hon. Nwachukwu’s kindness, generosity,…
Read MoreWhy I was removed as Lagos Governor-Ambode
1) I constructed 22 roads in Alimosho and refused to award any of the contracts to Aregbesola and co. 2) I insisted that contracts that had been awarded to party leaders under Fashola must be executed before they can be awarded new contracts under my regime. 3) I wanted to phase out Danfos and Area boys from the streets of Lagos and introduce smarter means of transportation without Area boys and Agberos. 4) I refused to pad the budget with 10% for the house of assembly members led by Bayo…
Read MoreUmuofor Community, Oguta Holds Town Union Election, As Osimiri Emerges PG
… Outgoing PG Onwubie congratulates him The Umuofor Autonomous Community, Oguta Local Government Area of Imo State, has conducted its town union election with Hon Jonathan Osimiri emerging as the new president general of the community A release from the town union signed by the incumbent president general of the community, Rev Canon Eugene Onwubie, indicates that the election which was conducted at Town School Umuofor field, saw Hon Osimiri emerge the new president general of the community by polling 189 votes to beat his closet rival, Mr. Chigozie Nnabugo…
Read MoreImo Agog As EMEKA IKEDI Finally Joins APC
After several attempts by the All progressive congress (APC) to woo an illustrious Imo born politician Hon Dr. Emeka ikedi, he has finally been captured as a progressive member. This followed with a thunderous and epoch making occasion that ushered him into the party fold in his electoral ward in Amaimo ward by APC party stalwarts in his LGA including his ward Councilor Hon Udochukwu Dickson, An Apex leader in the ward Dr John Nwaike who also represented the former deputy governor Imo state Prof Placid Njoku, amongst many other…
Read MoreCIVIC RECEPTION: I Will Not Disappoint Ngor Okpala People ,Says Ogbede.
From Ignatius Soroibe, Abakaliki , The Executive Director, Natural resources, Agriculture and Rural Development of the South East Development Commission, SEDC, Dr Cliff Ogbede, has assured Ngor Okpala people that he would continue to justify the support and confidence they repose in him since his appointment. Dr Ogbede stated this on Easter Monday during a civic reception organized in his honour by the good people of Obiangwu Autonomous Community in Ngor Okpala Local Government Area,Imo state held at Central School Obiangwu. Responding to an address presented during the occasion by…
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