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Imo politics enters new gear

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There was uproar in Imo State House of Assembly during a plenary session as the Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Acho Ihim, after the motion of adjournment, illegally and unofficially announced the removal of the Speaker of the House, Barr. Uche Oguike Ph.D.

According our correspondent, Acho Ihim announced the removal after every legislator was already making to leave the chamber without recourse to any reason of what offence he may have committed.

One of the Legislators from Orlu zone who preferred speaking on condition of anonymity revealed that Mr. Speaker’s disdainful and illegal action may not be unconnected with an impeachment against the Deputy Governor.

He revealed further that since the project of unseating Prince Madumere was sold in clandestine meetings, it has remained a hard nut to crack because of the timing, lack of cogent reason since he has not been found wanting in the discharge  of his duties a  Deputy Governor.

He said that following such stiff resistance so far experienced by Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo State with his henchmen, and with the Majority leader’s stance against the plot, Speaker Ihim who is said to be so broke and has been allegedly offered N150 million for the project and to drop his political ambition of vying for any political office at all may have chosen to damn every consequence to carry out the Governor’s request by ousting the Majority Leader, Barr. Oguike.

It will be recalled that some newspapers and radio stations that the plot to impeach the Deputy Governor was first mooted at Ama-imo in Chief Charles Amadi’s country home in a meeting he called at the instance of Governor Okorocha where 18 legislators in attendance were purported to have been promised over N1 billion if they are able to deliver on the plot. The second meeting was reported to have held in Governor’s lodge with a follow up at G-Towers hotel, new Owerri, Imo State.

According to our source, the choice of Lugard Osuji is not unconnected with his position as one of those spear-heading the impeachment move obviously for his resolve of sacrificing Owerri zone agenda for having been promised speaker of Imo state House of Assembly in 2019.

Meanwhile, some legislators have vowed to resist impunity in the House and will never embrace Hon. Lugard Osuji’s appointment since it did not pass due process and was never brought to the floor of the House for proper briefing and reasons for such change.

As alleged, the previous alleged impeachment plot where Governor’s wife was mentioned among others, Lugard Osuji was also prominently featured.

GrassRoots.ng recalls that the raging rift between the Deputy Governor, Prince Eze Madumere, and his boss, Owelle Rochas Okorocha was purported to stemmed from Deputy Governor’s stance against some policies that are today causing disaffection and impoverishing the people of Imo State and his refusal to endorse Governor Okorocha’s son-in-law for governor but rather presented himself as best candidate to take over from Governor Okorocha, come 2019.

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Governor Peter Mbah Signs Multi-million Dollar Joint Venture To Birth Job Opportunities, Promote Sports And Youth Development In Enugu State

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January 23, 2024

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The Governor Of Enugu State, Governor Peter Mbah has disclosed a recent deal he signed for the good of the people of Enugu. On his Facebook page he wrote;

“I was delighted to sign a multi-million dollar joint venture agreement with the Del-York Group for “The 042 Arena and Entertainment Park” over the weekend.

The multi-purpose sports and entertainment hub is designed to focus on key areas of development, training, innovation, education, talent discovery, hospitality, and entertainment, among others.

The Sports Arena will on completion feature training facilities, athlete housing, a physical therapy and sports medicine centre, and a performance centre, while the Entertainment Park will have a variety of designs, including screening rooms, stages, amphitheaters; and live, work and play facilities, among others.

It gladdens my heart that investors are now favouring our dear state as a location for businesses and investments. This demonstrates the success of our ceaseless efforts to make Enugu the safest place to live, invest, play sports, and enjoy leisure.

I’m hopeful that this project will create thousands of jobs for Ndi Enugu and also attract more investors and tourists to our state. It will also provide a platform for our young people to showcase their talents, thereby promoting sports and youth development in our state and the entire South-East region.

Many thanks to the CEO of Del-York, Linus Idahosa, who came up with the concept and chose Enugu as the planting soil. My administration will give him and his team all the needed support to flourish.”

Here are pictures from the signing ceremony.

We commend the Governor on this development.

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Governor Peter Mbah Appreciates Dave Umahi Over Swift Response To Work On A Recently collapsed Bridge In Enugu State

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Governor Peter Mbah Appreciates The Minister For Works, Dave Umahi Over Swift Response To Work On A Recently collapsed Bridge In Enugu State

The bridge which is on the federal road, had sunk in on Monday.Thank God no casualties were recorded due to the less movements around the area on the it happened.

Here’s what the Governor wrote;

“Yesterday evening, I had the pleasure of welcoming the Minister of Works, Engr. Dave Umahi, to Enugu State. The minister who came to inspect the collapsed bridge between the New Artisan flyover and the Naira Triangle, at the Enugu – Port Harcourt expressway, assured me of its immediate reconstruction.

“He commended me for ameliorating the plights of my people by undertaking to dualise the Enugu State’s part of the Enugu-Abakaliki road, and also assured me that the federal government would expedite the necessary approvals.

“I sincerely appreciate the minister for the prompt response, and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for inclusive leadership. This, for us, underscores the president’s commitment to his oath of office.”

Here are pictures from the scene visit

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PHOTO: Governor Peter Mbah Speaks At 2023 Lagos Chamber Of Commerce And Industry (LCCI)

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August 29, 2023

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The Governor of Enugu State, Governor Peter Mbah was one of the guest speakers at the 2023 LCCI. While posting pictures from the conference on his social media page, He wrote;

“Today, I was honoured to stand as Guest of Honour and Speaker on the platform of the 2023 Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) International Business Conference and Expo.

This event underscores our commitment to global partnerships and trade cooperation. From Enugu, I have proudly joined the dialogue that transcends borders.

As we engage in vital conversations, I extend a hand of partnership, inviting stakeholders to explore our nation’s potential. Together, let’s unlock avenues for national growth and prosperity.

In Enugu State, we are open for business; building partnership with the private sector to unlock the capital market, attract investments, and retake our place in the local and global economy.

I’m excited to share with you our state’s abundant investment opportunities and government inventives in agriculture and agro-industry, logistics and aviation, tourism, real estate, mineral resources, information and communication technology (ICT), among others.

We are also de-risking business investment in key sectors by providing access to land, providing support infrastructure, handling engagement with host communities, and facilitating the approval of building permits.

Amid challenges, our resolve for a robust business environment remains unshaken. We are intentionally revisiting our ease of doing business indicators to ensure the environment is conducive for businesses to thrive.

Join me in embracing this momentous stride as we amplify Enugu State’s prominence on the national and world map.”

Here are pictures from the conference.

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