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Imo land recovery committee indicts Okorocha

by Andrew Mailafia August 16, 2023

written by Andrew Mailafia

The committee set up by the Imo State government for the recovery of land belonging to Alvan Ikoku Federal College of Education has indicted a former of the State, Rochas Okorochas.

Noting that Okorocha disposed of the college of its land, the report released on Tuesday August 15, said the former governors used brute force including the military and hoodlums to snatch the land from the College after which he allocated or sold the same to his top associates.

In the report, signed by the chairman Prof Vitalis Orikeze Ajumbe, and the secretary, B F Anyanwu, and submitted to Governor Hope Uzodimma, the committee recommended the recovery of the Shell Camp land from Okorocha and his associates within six months and handed the same over to AIFCE.

The report stressed that the beneficiaries of the grabbed properties who have been asked to vacate the land include two of Okorocha’s in-laws, Dr. Uzoma Anwuka and Kingsley Uju.

Others illegal beneficiaries of the acquired properties are a former speaker, Chief Acho Ihim; Charles Orie, Prince Charles Amadi, and Ugochukwu Hillary.

The Committee regretted that Okorocha ordered the demolition of 101 buildings belonging to the staff of the college and thereafter confiscated their property.

It, therefore, urged the Imo State Executive Council to direct the recovery of all the lands belonging to AIFCE, which are now illegally in the hands of individuals and institutions.

The report further advised the state government to ensure the quick recovery of the land within six months and thereafter issue a certificate of occupancy to the college.

“AIFCE should take full possession of the vacated land and property immediately upon recovery while the Commissioner for Lands and OCDA should recover the land within six months,” the committee suggested.

It further recommended that AIFCE should pay the agreed compensation to Orji indigenes who are the original owners of the land while the Army should vacate the shanties they erected in the land and finally move to Obinze.

Responding, Governor Uzodimma appreciated the committee’s effort for doing a thorough job and promised that the state government would take all necessary steps in accordance with due process to implement the committee’s recommendation.

August 16, 2023 0 comments

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Despite Deliberate Policies of Exclusion, Igbos Can Still Call The Shot In Nigeria – Gov. Uzodinma

by Folarin Kehinde December 13, 2021

written by Folarin Kehinde

Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma has said that Igbos should stop playing the victim and assert a dominance through technology, trade snd commerce despite deliberate policies of exclusion Igbos has perennially suffered in Nigeria.

He admonished the Igbo youths especially to reinvent their creative and inventive wits as a way of dominating the economic landscape of the country. He further told them to refrain from violence as a way of registering their frustration and anger.

“Rather than resort to violence, youths in the South-East region should look beyond lamenting over the marginalisation of the Igbo people and take advantage of the opportunities in Nigeria.

Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma, gave the advice on Saturday at the presentation of his book titled ‘Reflections On The Igbo Question’ in Owerri, the state capital.

“What I have simply set out in this book is for our youths to appreciate the opportunities before them and embrace such instead of bemoaning the marginalisation of Ndigbo and resorting to violence, which is self-defeat,” he said. “They should come up with pragmatic ways of conquering their fear.

“I don’t want our youths to think that somebody is holding down their destiny. I also don’t want them to continue to be frustrated by the deliberate policies of exclusion. Instead, I want them to be focused on the larger picture of liberation through technology, trade, and commerce through which we can dominate Nigeria and dictate the pace of development.”

Noting that the accurate diagnosis of any ailment is a necessary step towards a cure, the governor believes bemoaning the marginalisation of Ndigbo in the Nigerian project is not as significant as devising a rational and realistic way out of the problem.

In spite of the state of affairs since the 1966 counter-coup, according to him, the Igbo people are still better off staying in Nigeria.

Governor Uzodinma anticipated that although some would not agree with his submission, he explained that going through the book would prove his point better.

He challenges the leaders and youths in the South East to reclaim their rightful place in Nigeria by building on the comparative advantage they have over their compatriots in other regions.

“We have to leverage the special talents bestowed on us by God to ensure that we are accorded our dues in Nigeria,” the governor stated. “One of the talents is technology. The other is commerce and trade.

“Currently, the evidence is there that it was helpful to us in the past and is still at our disposal today. Truth be told, we are dominating in commerce and trade in Nigeria. But we can do far better than that as a people if we put our thinking caps on.”

“In the real estate business in all the major cities of Nigeria, the Igbos are leading. Most standard provisions stores in any remote part of Nigeria are likely to be owned and operated by an Igbo man or woman.

“The second most populous ethnic group in any city in Nigeria outside the indigenes of the city are Igbos. How then do we harness these huge potentials to our advantage?” he queried.

Governor Uzodinma said Igbo students across the globe and in Nigeria were making waves with their technological innovations.

He stressed that individual accomplishments would only make a meaningful impact if they were collectively harnessed and channelled to a massive production hub to set the stage for the technological leap Nigeria has been yearning for over the years.
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December 13, 2021 0 comments

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“An Indelible Karma Will Sweep Gov. Uzodinma Off Irrecoverably” – Ihedioha’s Associate

by Leading Reporters May 27, 2021

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An associate of Rt. Hon. Emeka Ihedioha who does not want his name mentioned has described events unfolding in Imo State as sour ones which, according to him is indelible karma that will sweep Governor Uzodinma off irrecoverably.

The source claimed that Ihedioha has a new calling to serve, but this time in the vine yard of God. He said Ihedioha has relinquished politics for the service of God and humanity. “He will never seek any elective position in Nigeria again”. The source vowed.

Recall that events unfolding in Imo State are sour ones that involve blood, and more blood. For a while now, a once peaceful state known for its serenity has become a battle ground between members of the Nigeria armed forces and members of Indigenous People of Biafra IPOB and Eastern Security Network ESN. Igbo-based organizations and personalities from South East are calling for caution in what is happening in Imo State. Recently, Rev. Father Ejike Mbaka called out Imo State Governor in what seems like a lost trust between the two.

While many believe it was a battle for the soul of Imo State from the clinch of the Eastern Security Network ESN, the militia arm of Indigenous People of Biafra IPOB, one of the associates of Rt. Hon. Emeka Ihedioha described unfolding incidence of blood let and insecurity in Imo State as an indelible karma that will sweep Governor Hope Uzodinma off the political circle in no distant time.

Rt. Hon. Emeka Ihedioha was removed as Imo State Governor in a controversial way by the Supreme Court of Nigeria. His party, the Peoples Democratic Party claimed that Uzodinma’s victory at the Supreme Court was a by-product of a corrupt system and corrupt Judges.

According to Ihedioha’s associate, the deposed governor has accepted his fate and has entered into covenant with God. The effect of that covenant would soon be seen from events that would unfold in Imo State.

“Ihedioha has accepted his fate. He has left all in the hands of God. For some of us that know him, he is a man full of gratitude for all that God has blessed him with. He is not a do or die kind of leader. He puts service first before his personal interest. The twist that saw him out of us is the height of political thievery and clear human wickedness. But he has resorted to the will of God in gratitude for all God has blessed him with”.

“For the remaining part of his life, His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Ihedioha has dedicated it to God. He would speak less about politics and more about the Gospel of God. It was a hard decision for someone of that political stand to relinquish politics for the service of God.

“But you don’t ridicule a man under covenant. He has done his part by obeying God and God will do His part by honoring that covenant that says, there’s no peace for the wicked.

May 27, 2021 0 comments