Ogele Afrika (2025)

13/08/2024

Imo Government thread words with Charles Orie over resignation rumour as ISOPADEC MD.

Ken Onyema

Imo State Government has informed citizens of the State to disregard the rumour circulating on social media announcing the resignation of the Managing Director, Imo State Oil Producing Area Development Commission (ISOPADEC) Charles Orie.

In a press release from the desk of the Commissioner for Information, Public Orientation and Strategy, Declan Emelumba, he said the purported resignation was false and misleading.

Emulumba stated that Chief Orie’s tenure as chairman of the Commission had long expired, and that the Governor of the State, Hope Uzodinma did not renew it.

He added that Orie could not have resigned from a non-existent position since his tenure was not renewed.

The Commissioner further stated that while the State Government has no issue with Chief Orie, it was necessary to put the records straight so as not to mislead members of the public.

“The truth of the matter is that Chief Charles Orie’s tenure as Managing Director of ISOPADEC was not renewed. He, therefore, could not have resigned,” he stressed

21/02/2024

*THE FUNNY NORTHERN NIGERIA AND THE HOT BREAKFAST.*

_Mc Ken Onyema_

Lately, the social media space has been busy with reactions following the comment of Ex-NHIS Boss Professor Usman Yusuf on Arise TV asking why the Southeast is silent over the present economic condition of the country while the North is crying.

While the merits and demerits of the statement made by the Ex-NHIS Boss were still being weighed, another leader of a group from northern Nigeria Arewa people's Congress went on national television to narrate how the Southeast has been an allie of the North. Since after the release of this statement, I have searched through all the history books I can lay my hands upon insearch of where in the history of Nigeria the alliance wedlock between the North and the East was performed but to no end. I have consulted elders asking how, who, when and where has the Eastern Nigeria enjoyed any political benefit from the North, and all I discovered was in the opposite. Then how come suddenly the East are now the darling of the North.

The honest truth is that since after the Nigerian civil war, this is my first time of seeing the North cry. The North has continued to hold on to power both directly and indirectly, and due to their parochial nature they used the opportunity to arrogant all the general interest of the country to their benefit, they took their time to design a corrupt system that serves the sole interest of few NORTHERN political class.

The NORTHERN political elites literally milked Nigeria dry, kept the whole nation in a mess and sworn to never allow any alteration be made on the devilish systems which they themselves orchestrated for their selfish gains.

And suddenly President Bola Tinubu is in charge and the rotten system must be properly chiseled in shape, the chickens has gone home to roast and breakfast is already served, the North now suddenly cares for the sympathy of the "dot nation"

I could not help but ask myself, what exactly do the North want the East to agitate for..? Is it for the fuel subsidy removal, which the few privileged Northern elites see as their virju milk , or should the East cry because the president has decided to sanitize the exchange bureau system which is completely monopolized by the North...? Or maybe the East should start crying because few head of agencies is being shifted to Lagos State southern Nigeria, like cry over what exactly...? After the civil war the Igbos has cried to point where there's no more tears to be shade, the Igbos were only given $20 of all the monies they had in banks, they cried, their properties were tagged abandoned properties.. they cried. They can't be allowed to be president of the country... They cried. They can't head any Federal security outfit in any state... They cried. No functional railway could be allowed to pass through the region despite having the largest market in West Africa... They cried. No functional seaPort and no international airport... They cried. The list of things they cried for is endless, and they northern politicians are asking why we stopped crying, very ridiculous indeed.

The North must be very funny for thinking that the East are foolish. Now that breakfast is served, we hopefully await for lunch and dinner to be finally served for the nation to have a deep breath of fresh air.

It is true that the country is passing through difficult moments largely as a result of the economic sabotage from the Northern political class who has decided to divert food supply to Niger Republic as a mean of ensuring national food scarcity in order to paint this current administration black. However, the hard truth remains that there's no other easier way to put this nation on the part of progress other than the present government policies in place... Especially when the government of the day shows sincerity and uncommon commitment towards ensuring that monies generated from subsidy removal is quickly employed back into the social welfare of the people to cushion the effect of increase in fuel price.

The East can't be cohased into crying foul with few political criminals from the North. Reasons being that an average Easterner want a progressive Nigeria we can call our own, a Nigeria that works for all. While we encourage Igbos both at home and in the diaspora to support this current government reforms despite how harsh it's being perceived to be, it can't be as harsh as the past civil war which we survived. And for the few NORTHERN political class, we say "welcome to dinning table, for Las Las everybody go chop breakfast". Shayooh.

*Mc Ken Onyema*
@ _See something, say something_ .

17/01/2024

GOVERNMENT OF IMO STATE

PRESS RELEASE

Uzodimma dissolves cabinet, removes SOLADS

Governor Hope Uzodimma has dissolved the Imo State expanded executive council members, with a promise that the soon to be reconstituted EXCO will still accommodate those of them who distinguished themselves in their service during his first term of four years. The dissolution took effect January 16, 2024.

Also, Governor Uzodimma has approved the dissolution of the Sole Administrators of the 27 Local Government Areas in the State with immediate effect.

Affected in the dissolution of the expanded EXCO are all members, including Commissioners, Special Advisers and Senior Special Assistants.

Addressing a gathering of all his political appointees on Tuesday, Governor Uzodimma thanked members of the expanded executive council and other political office holders for their support throughout the first four years of his government, even in the face of challenges, but more importantly for working hard to ensure that his Party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), overwhelmingly won the governorship election in Imo State on November 11, 2023.

The Governor recalled that it was their support, loyalty and spirit of family that made it possible for him to win in all the 27 local government areas of Imo State.

He noted that collectively and individually, they made invaluable contributions to the stability and efficiency of his administration despite the challenges posed by Covid- 19 and the politically motivated insecurity.

Governor Uzodimma however reminded them that though a new term has dawned and demands that fresh persons, ideas and enthusiasm be taken into consideration, he will ensure that both those who will be directly involved in the new administration or tangentially involved, will have cause to be proud of being part of his government.

“I want to remind you that whether you will be directly involved in the new dispensation or tangentially involved, wherever you are, you will be proud to have been part of his government,” he said.

He appealed to them to appreciate his limitations as human by not being able to meet up to their expectations, and promised that he will strive harder in the new dispensation to do better.

Regardless, he pleaded with all the members of the dissolved executive council to bear in mind that their services will continue to be required, having been part of the APC family and government of the day.

Governor Uzodimma however seized the opportunity of the valedictory session to lament the activities of some political appointees that dent the image of the government and the person who offered them the opportunity to serve the public. He reminded them that political appointees are expected to live above board as regards corrupt practices, looting of public assets/funds, and other sharp practices.

He cautioned that the new dispensation will not tolerate members whose thought line will not be in sync with his vision for a better Imo State for all.

Sequel to the dissolution, all former Commissioners are to hand over the affairs of the Ministries, including vehicles and government property in their care, to the various Permanent Secretaries in the Ministries.

In the same vein, Special Advisers, Senior Special Assistants and other strategic appointees are to hand over government property in their possession to the Office of The Chief of Staff to the Governor.

On the SOLADS, Governor Uzodimma has also approved their immediate removal from office with effect from January 16, 2024.

The dissolution of the SOLADS, the Governor said, is to pave way for the immediate conduct of Local Government elections by the Imo State Independent Electoral Commission (ISIEC) to usher in elected Chairmen and Councilors into the 27 LGAs of the State.

Consequently, the former SOLADS have been directed to immediately hand over the affairs of the Councils to the various Directors of Administration and General Services (DAGS) in their areas.

Governor Uzodimma also expressed his gratitude to the former Sole Administrators for their services to Imo State and wished them well in their future endeavours.

Oguwike Nwachuku

CPS/Media Adviser to the Governor of Imo State

January 16, 2024.

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