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Imo State Gubernatorial Elections: T.J Ehirim Fits The Bill
In consonance with the ‘Take Back Nigeria’ mantra made prevalent by one of the Peter Gregory Obi For President support groups, now is the time to TAKE BACK IMO STATE for Good. And the Party that is most positioned to berth the Imo State renaissance is unarguably the Labour Party.
As the Labour Party LP holds its Gubernatorial Primaries for Imo State in a few weeks, we must call on the Stakeholders to make COMPETENCY, CAPACITY, COMPASSION, CHARACTER and COMMITMENT TO THE COMMON GOOD the linchpin in the choice of the best candidate to lead the Labour Party challenge for the next occupant of Douglas House, ditto the High Office of Governor of Imo State.
Dr. Pharmacist TOBECHUKWU JUSTICE EHIRIM famous with the good people of Imo State, with the Labour Party faithfuls and with the Obidient Movement as Dr. T.J Ehirim is the right man to lead the Labour Party challenge for the High Office of Governor of Imo State. He is the one the cap fits, and he fits the bill.
The graduate of Pharmacy from the prestigious University of Nigeria, Nsukka who hails from Umuele-Amazano in Umuakah, Imo State has shown unrivaled capacity and competency in everything he does. Dr. T.J Ehirim is a Scholar and a professional with laurels in his chosen field. He rose to the position of a Director in the Public Health sector in South Africa, and as a Philanthropist he has in many ways impacted his Community through the instrumentality of the T.J Ehirim Foundation.
Dr. T.J Ehirim is among the foremost believers and profound support base of the Labour Party in Imo State. He donated materials and a vehicle to the Party when most people thought that the Labour Party was just a flash in the pan. He along with several Obidients pioneered the 40 Million Ballots For Peter Obi. And Dr. T.J Ehirim is a proud protege of Peter Gregory Obi as well as being one of the Proudest Leaders of the Obidient Movement in Imo State.
T.J is a leading light in the Obidient Family worldwide. He is apparently the most prepared to do intellectual and ideological battle with the APC in Imo State. He has the greatest connection with the Obidient Family in Imo State and without a modicum of doubt Imo State has about the 5th most vibrant Obidient Movement in Nigeria thanks to the input of Dr. T.J Ehirim and the many supporters of Peter Gregory Obi in Imo State.
Dr. Ehirim has in so many ways supported the massive stride of the Labour Party at home and abroad. In seeking the Ticket of the Labour Party to lead the challenge for the Douglas House in Owerri, T.J is saying to the Labour Party ‘here am I send me’ to retire the non-performing APC in Imo State, and Take Back Imo State for good.
He is saying that having lived and worked in an organized place and having risen to an enviable height in the Public Health Care sector in South Africa, he can replicate the same in Imo State for the good of ndi’Imo. Through the T.J Ehirim Foundation he has been able to do a lot, but as the Governor of Imo State T.J Ehirim will most definitely make Imo State the pride of ndi’Imo and Nigerians in general because he’s coming to the fray with a great resume of excellence, exposure and service to humanity.
We therefore call on the Labour Party leadership and all the delegates who shall elect the Gubernatorial Candidate of our Great Party LP for Imo State to choose the most prepared and the most competent of the Aspirants. And without equivocation we believe that Dr. T.J Ehirim fits the bill.
CONCERNED IMO STATE LABOUR PARTY DELEGATES.
Lere Olayinka, the Senior Special Assistant on New Media and Public Communications to Nyesom Wike, the former Governor of Rivers State and current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has responded to the recent appointment of Bashir Ojulari as the new Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.).
Olayinka took to X (formerly Twitter) to address discussions surrounding this leadership transition. His post aimed to clarify that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu did not dismiss Mele Kyari, a northerner, to replace him with a southerner, as some speculated. Instead, Olayinka pointed out that Ojulari, like Kyari, hails from the northern region of Nigeria.
According to Olayinka’s post on his official X account, he emphasised that Bashir Ojulari is from Kwara State, located in North Central Nigeria. Additionally, the new Board Chairman, Ahmadu Musa Kida, originates from Borno State in the North East.
His post stated: “Bashir Ojulari, the new NNPCL CEO, is a northerner from Kwara State, North Central Nigeria. The new Board Chairman, Ahmadu Musa Kida, is also a northerner, from Borno State, North East Nigeria.”
Olayinka’s statement came in response to narratives suggesting that the appointment was politically motivated to favour one region over another.
By Israel Bulus, Kaduna
The Middle Belt Forum (MBF) has strongly condemned the extrajudicial killing of 16 travelers in Uromi, Edo State, while warning against retaliatory violence targeting Southerners in Northern Nigeria.
In a press statement released on Tuesday, MBF Spokesman Luka Binniyat denounced inflammatory threats from individuals claiming to represent Northern interests in response to the killings.
Recalled that the victims, were allegedly armed hunters, traveling from Port Harcourt to Kano when they were attacked by a mob that accused them of being kidnappers.
“The MBF strongly condemns the unlawful killing of any Nigerian citizen, including those who lost their lives in Uromi,” the statement read. “However, we categorically reject any attempt to use this tragic incident as a pretext to unleash violence against Southerners residing in Northern Nigeria.”
The forum assured that the Middle Belt would not become a battleground for reprisals, emphasizing that it remains a safe haven for all law-abiding Nigerians. It urged community leaders and youths to remain vigilant and prevent any attempts to instigate violence, calling for anyone with such intentions to be handed over to authorities.
The MBF also reaffirmed its commitment to justice for all victims of violence across Nigeria. The statement highlighted the ongoing security challenges facing Middle Belt communities, citing persistent attacks by armed herdsmen with little government intervention.
” We hope that the swift response to the Uromi killings would serve as a precedent for broader action against criminal elements terrorizing the region.
“Thousands of our people remain in captivity, and vast portions of our land are still under the control of violent outlaws—primarily Fulani militants,” the statement noted.
“Justice must be served across the board.”
The MBF concluded by reiterating its support for the ongoing investigation into the Uromi incident and calling for a fair and decisive crackdown on all forms of criminality across the country.
BY ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto
The Deputy Speaker, Sokoto State House of Assembly, Kabir Ibrahim kware, has commended governor Ahmed Aliyu for executing numerous developmental projects without taking loan from any financial institution.
Ibrahim Kware whp gave the commendation when he led other members of the State Assembly on Sallah homage to governor Aliyu, added that, the governor is very prudent in managing resources to achieve results.
“There was never a time you approached us with a request for permission to borrow money from any financial institutions whether at home or abroad,”he affirmed.
This , according to him, is worthy of commendation considering the myriad people- oriented projects the governor is executing across the state.
Speaking on behalf of the State’s Judiciary, Sokoto State Chief Judge, Justice Muhammad Sa’idu Sifawa, commended the governor for the construction of additional Court rooms at the State High Court.
Justice Sifawa also expressed delight over the way and manner the governor responds to issues affecting the Judiciary, which he said, is a clear testimony of the good working relationship existing between the three arms of government in the state.
Responding to the commendations, governor Ahmed Aliyu appealed for more synergy among the three tiers of government in the overall development of the state.
A statement by Abubakar Bawa, the Press Secretary to governor Alhmed Aliyu reaffirmed his principal’s unwavering commitment of the executive arm to providing the direly needed dividends of democracy to the people of the state,in line with his campaign promises.
The governor also urged lawmakers to present all the needs of their constituencies for prompt and diligent implementation.
“”I want to assure you that my doors are always open for you at any given time, to listen to the demands of your people.”
He reminded them on the need to put politics aside and work together with the executive arm for the progress and even development of the people they represent.
Turning to the members of the State Judiciary, the governor appealed to Judges and Khadis to ensure the quick dispensation of justice, so as to decongest the correctional centres.
“It is worrisome to see how inmates are languishing in correctional centres for minor offences in the name of awaiting trial.
“We recently appointed seven additional Judges and 7 Khadis, which is the first in the history of Sokoto State.
“The idea is to enhance the manpower in our Judiciary so as to speed up the dispensation of justice,” he added.
The governor further assured the members of the Judiciary of his administration’s readiness to ensure their welfare at all times.