Politics
Imo guber: You didn’t lose, join my govt – Uzodimma tells PDP, LP candidates

Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State has extended an invitation to his opponents from the recently concluded governorship election to collaborate with him in uplifting the state. In his view, it wasn’t a case of his opponents losing, but rather a victory for the people of the state.
Addressing the public in a state broadcast on Monday afternoon, Uzodimma, a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), offered an olive branch to those who challenged him in the election, including Samuel Anyanwu of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Athan Achonu of the Labour Party.
Following a decisive victory against his opponents, the former senator delivered an acceptance speech a day after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared him the winner of the off-cycle poll. It is noteworthy that a Supreme Court ruling had previously declared Uzodimma the winner of the governorship election, unseating Emeka Ihedioha of the PDP.
Governor Uzodimma attributed his success to God and expressed gratitude for the honor conferred upon him by both God and the people of Imo State. In acknowledging the democratic nature of the contest, he emphasized that in such scenarios, only one person emerges as the victor.
He conveyed his congratulations and sympathy to his fellow contestants, emphasizing that they did not experience a loss. Furthermore, he called upon all of them to unite and work together to build the Imo State envisioned by the collective aspirations of its people.
Politics
Gov Uzodinma has shown lack of leadership capacity in last three years – ADC

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has asserted that Governor Hope Uzodinma has squandered three years and ten months in his role as the governor of Imo State. The party claimed that Uzodinma has not demonstrated the necessary competence and lacks local support to effectively address insecurity and establish lasting peace in Imo.
Chilos Godsent, the Southeast National Vice Chairman of the ADC, made these statements in a release on Thursday following the recent fatal attack on Nigeria Police Force officers in Ahiara Mbaise by unidentified gunmen on Monday.
While acknowledging Uzodinma’s initial political determination to combat banditry in the state, the ADC leadership criticized the governor’s strategies as crude and likely to yield unsatisfactory results. They pointed out that since Uzodinma assumed office in January 2020, the state’s economy has consistently deteriorated, leading to increased militarization and hardships for the populace.
The ADC challenged the government to make public its achievements since the beginning of Uzodinma’s tenure in 2020. The party contended that the APC-led government, under Senator Uzodinma, lacks programs in key areas such as agriculture, education, healthcare, housing, industry, infrastructure, security, and youth and women development.
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Nigeria experiencing intimidated opposition – PDP, LP cry out

On Friday, a helicopter belonging to the Nigerian Air Force experienced a crash in Port Harcourt, the capital of Rivers State. The confirmation of this incident was provided by Edward Gabkwet, the spokesperson for the Nigerian Air Force, in a statement released on the same day.
According to Gabkwet, the helicopter, identified as NAF MI-35P with the registration number NAF MI-35P, crashed at precisely 7:45 a.m. shortly after taking off for an operation targeting economic saboteurs in Rivers State. He went on to mention that all individuals on board survived the crash and sustained only minor injuries. The injured parties are currently receiving medical attention at the NAF Medical Centre in Port Harcourt.
In his statement, Gabkwet informed that Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, the Chief of the Air Staff, is en route to Port Harcourt to personally assess the situation, ensure the well-being of the crew, and issue further directives.
Politics
Edo 2024: Nobody can stop me – Deputy Governor Shuaibu joins guber race

Philip Shuaibu, Edo State’s Deputy Governor, has announced his candidacy for the position of governor in the upcoming 2024 election under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), asserting that no one can hinder his ambition. During his declaration at the Bishop Kelly Centre in Benin, the deputy governor, emphasizing his local roots and understanding of the people’s challenges, called on voters and party members to support his aspiration.
With 30 years of political experience and seven years of collaboration with Governor Godwin Obaseki to revitalize the state, Shuaibu believes he is well-suited to succeed his current superior. He boldly declared, “Nobody can stop my ambition.”
In the event of his election as governor in 2024, the deputy governor has committed to delivering practical governance. This commitment was made during a live broadcast on Monday when he officially announced his candidacy for the Governor of Edo. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has previously confirmed the election date as September 21.
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