2015: A surest win-win Formula For APC

As the All Progressives Congress (APC) gets ready to hold its primaries for the purpose of choosing a presidential candidate to fly the party’s flag in the 2015 election, Nigerians are eagerly awaiting who the party will settle for from the aspirants who have indicated interest in the race.
The aspirants in the APC are former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former Head of State, Muhammadu Buhari, Kano State governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso and Publisher of Leadership newspaper, Sam Nda- Isaiah.
Any of these aspirants that emerges as the party flag bearer would have to face the incumbent President and candidate of the ruling party, PDP, Dr Goodluck Jonathan. In view of the fact that Jonathan has been on the presidential saddle for the past six years, and has at his disposal, all the apparatus of state, including the hefty financial power of the federal government; the APC has to look carefully and eschew sentiment in its choice of candidate. If the PDP candidate was a greenhorn who is about to taste power for the first time, it would suffice for the party to look in the direction of any of the younger aspirants.
However, considering the fact that the chosen APC candidate would be confronting the awesome power of the Federal Government, the nationwide institution called the PDP which is used to power and how to get it, to confront the PDP candidate would be no tea party. It would require that the APC choose from these aspirants that one of the quartet that can complement the appeal of the party.
Going by the above and based on what the public know about the two leading aspirants namely General Buhari and Atiku Abubakar, the latter has more of what is required to confront the PDP candidate. In the first place, General Buhari has told all who cares to listen that he is the poorest of all the presidential hopefuls in his party, and of course he would be no match financially for the PDP sole candidate, Goodluck Jonathan who has transformed from a shoeless poor person to a money bag, no thanks to all the stories of missing public funds in the NNPC and other government establishments. President Jonathan’s financial power would of course be hugely supplemented by business moguls and cronies of his who have benefitted immensely at the expense of Nigerians through his economic programmes and policies.
Also, in a rather comical disclosure, General Buhari told the nation that he took a bank loan before he could afford the purchase of the presidential nomination form of his party, the APC. This means that clearly, the former Head of State, who failed to amass wealth while in power as is customary in Nigeria, may not be able to prosecute the presidential election given the huge role money plays in the contemporary politics of the country. The time is long past when Nigerians voted for people based on how good and trustworthy they are. Politics now has been monetised heavily and the general poverty and unemployment engendered by the six year misrule of President Jonathan means that financial power which enables candidates to give inducement to voters are important.
Atiku Abubakar, a man that is financially solvent and a successful businessman comes in here. While his financial ability cannot match that of the incumbent and the PDP as a group, he can at least mobilise resources that will go a long way to beef up the financial capacity of the APC to go into the presidential race with confidence. Atiku, as an astute businessman and a popular business leader would also be able to attract some members of the elite business community to make donations that can jack up the purse of the APC.
The APC should take a second and close look at the Turaki Adamawa, he is the person the party needs.
Yet another good quality of the Turaki Adamawa that recommends him highly for the eventual success of APC’s presidential quest is the fact that he is a religious moderate and cannot be associated with any form of extremist views. The Turaki differs here from his opposite number and leading party man General Buhari, who unfortunately does not engender much confidence to certain religious communities in the country. It is really sad that over the years, no matter how hard he has tried, the retired soldier from Katsina has been unable to shake off the label or toga of religious intolerance and fundamentalism. It is important that the APC does not waste valuable time required to run an issue- based campaign which Atiku is adept at, to be bogged down by the effort to minimise hostility towards the Katsina general by a cross section of Nigerians uncomfortable with his religious views.
It needs be recalled that in the 2011 presidential elections, Buhari could not campaign in some South- south States like Bayelsa, and actually got zero vote from those areas. This cannot happen with an Atiku Abubakar, whose reputation is well- known and who have friends, allies and supporters across the social and political divide of the country.

Guber Aspirant, Agomuoh Weeps For Imolites, Adopts Strategies To Curb Unemployment

By prof acidity
The above pictures expose the sorry stage of our dear Imo State. The pictures are found on the bill board advert erected by one of the frontline Imo State governorship contenders under People Democratic Party PDP platform, Dr Obioma Sylvester Agomuoh. Trumpeta reporter exclusively observed the congested scene caused by the said giant billboard advert sited at the popular Ahiara junction in Ahiazu Mbaise Council Area of Imo State.
This concept which was the brain child of the Imo State governorship hopeful, Dr Agomuoh attracted attention from every quarter within the axis as people who were keenly watching the picture content of the billboard on Wednesday 26th November, 2014 raised strong argument beconing on reason why Dr. Agomuoh instead of inserting his personal picture on the billboard decided to garnish the board with the issues bordering the society. It is therefore remains a question for Imolites to answer as the issue is no longer rate base on who have too much money to rule Imo, but who wants to be a servant of Imolites by ensuring good governance that will guarantee qualitative education, world class healthcare delivery, jobs creation, good road network, economic development, constant electricity and water supply.
On this notion, Dr Obioma sylvester Agomuoh who spoke to our reporter rolled out some of his strategies that would shutdown unemployment situation if elected the Imo State Governor in 2015 “ I will be a servant to Imolites while they will be masters.
Approximately 54 years after Nigeria Independence, our communities are still suffering from abject poverty, shading food items on the ground and bad road network”, the governorship hopeful enumerated.
Dr Agomuoh disclosed that he will focus on making Imo an industrialized state by judiciously managing all the available resources to build both small scale industries and world class business outfits adding that many American investors have declared intention to partner with Imo State government to ensure adequate business venture that would benefit the common man if elected governor in 2015.
“My government will create 400 millionaires in dollars in 4 years. I will create 2.75million direct jobs and two million indirect jobs in Imo State. I will build international Airport and American consulate in Imo State. There will be uninterrupted silicon rally in Imo for effective information system that will be used to control technologies within Nigeria, Africa and Asia which will also form the basis of the jobs creation. My government will encourage the poor by giving them money but will not give out money to rich men as any money given to them will be spent in abroad while poor men spend their money within the country which perhaps promote our economy; Dr Agomuoh added.
The governorship hopeful further pointed out other areas which his government will over hall to include health, road, education, food, electricity and water supply.
“I will establish a world class healthcare delivery in Imo State. Nobody will ever dream of travelling to India for medical attention in my regime”, he concluded.

I remain The Best For 2015 Imo Governor -Captain Ihenacho

Frontline governorship aspirant of the All Progressive Grand Alliance, APGA, Imo state Capt Emma Ihenacho has stated that he still stands top most among those seeking to replace the incumbent Owelle Rochas Okorocha in Government House, Owerri.
Capt Ihenacho said that considering his rich pedigree in transforming the economy as a business expert and industrialist, he possesses the magic wand to redesign the economic and political fortunes of the state.
The Emekuku-Owerri North-born Master Mariner noted that he is into business of politics to salvage the people of the state as well as inculcate measures capable of taking the state to greater heights.
Capt Ihenacho promised to use his wealth of experience and exposure in developed clines to make Imo the best place to be, if given opportunity to serve.
Contrary to insinuations and wrong believe in certain quarters about his approach to issues, Capt Ihenacho disclosed that he is tolerant but does not give room for people to abuse certain privileges adding that his training as a mariner which involves regimentary lifestyle informs his disciplinary approach to issues. On age barrier raised as regards his guber ambition Capt Ihenacho was of the view that his being 62 year old is not a hindrance. According to him many leaders and state governors were above 62 when they took over reins of power. Capt Ihenacho further revealed that former Imo state governor, Late Evan Enwerem was above his age when he was governor of the state.
On why he dumped PDP, Capt Ihenacho revealed that the need to seek Imo governorship with a party close to the interest of Ndigbo formed his decision to change party.

63 Escape Death As Overland Aircraft Veers Off Runway At Ilorin Airport

Posted by: niyi November 30, 2014

aircraft veers off the runway
source: SaharaReporters

59 passengers and four crew members aboard an Overland Airlines plane on Saturday escaped death, as the aircraft with registration number, 051175/1176, crash landed at the Ilorin International Airport in Kwara State.

The ATR 72 turboprop engine aircraft was said to be on its way from Abuja when it suddenly developed fault. Upon landing, it veered off the runway hitting the pavement. No casualty was recorded in the incident that happened around 5.30pm, reports Vanguard.
Authorities claimed that all passengers on board, as well as the four-member crew were safely evacuated after the incident.
A press release from Fan Ndubuoke, General Manager, Public Affairs of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority said that the accident investigation bureau has commenced investigations on the incident.
“The incident which occurred today Saturday, November 29, at 4.45pm, has no casualty recorded. However, the Accident and Prevention Bureau in conjunction with the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority has begun an investigation into the cause of the incident.
“The authority wishes to use this medium to reassure Nigerians that safety of the traveling public is still paramount and cannot be compromised,” Ndubuoke said.
Some passengers on board the aircraft commended the pilot for showing great experience and averting what could have been a deadly crash. Sources say one of the 59 passengers on the aircraft was former vice chancellor of the University of Ilorin Ishaq Oloyede.
Management of the airline confirmed the incident in a statement.
“‎It was a normal flight to Ilorin and standard procedures of flight were followed. The aircraft landed safely at Ilorin Airport at 1645hrs as scheduled and decelerated to a low speed, and in turning off the active runway, veered off the pavement.
“At the directive of the Pilot In Command, our cabin crew calmly evacuated all the 59 passengers safely and they were moved to the airport terminal. No passengers or crew sustained any injuries whatsoever.
“Our Ilorin passengers have since collected their baggage and gone home while the Ibadan Airport bound passengers will continue on Overland Airways to Ibadan Airport,” the statement read.

NAFDAC Destroys Fake Drugs Worth N100m In Enugu

NAFDAC DG, Dr.Paul Orhii

The National Agency for Food and Drugs, Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has destroyed seized products worth over N100 million from Imo, Enugu, Anambra and Ebonyi states.

The counterfeit and unwholesome products which were destroyed include drugs/vaccines, food, packaging materials, pesticides, labels, chemicals, cosmetics and medical devices.
“Drug counterfeiting has become a menace globally. In 2001, the prevalence of counterfeit drugs was put at over 40 per cent; some people say 60 per cent. But under the leadership of late Prof. Dora Akunyili, NAFDAC waged a ceaseless battle against drug counterfeiting and we have been able to bring down the incidence of counterfeit drugs from over 40 per cent down to 16.7 per cent in 2005,” said Dr. Paul Orhii, NAFDAC Director-General during the destruction exercise at ESWAMA landfill in Enugu.
Orhii, who was represented by the Director Special Duties of the agency, Dr. Abubakar Jimoh, said the prevalence of drug counterfeiting erodes the confidence of people in the healthcare delivery system.
“I must tell you that we have not rested even after the demise of Prof. Akunyili. With the emergence of Dr. Paul Orhii as our leader, we have continued to fight and win the war against this menace,” he said.
NAFDAC said it will continue to fight drug counterfeiting and other related hazardous practices to safeguard the health of Nigerians.

IMSU Student Killed In Final Exam Celebration

In recent time, final year students of tertiary Institutions have adopted a special way to mark the final day of examination. In what is branded “dropping pen” showpiece, final year students who dropped pen are poured water by fellow students on arrival at their hostels.
Though, it was done with a measurable degree of funfare, it remained a significant practice that has spread across major higher Institutions in Nigeria. However, last Wednesday appeared different for students of Imo State University, Owerri who were observing their second semester exams and the last for final year students.
  imsurealgist whose reporters hostel is located near some of the hostels on Item street, off Mbari Street Owerri, part of Ikenegbu got wind of the development.
The report which Police has confirmed has it that a 200 level student of the Institution simply identified as Chisom by classmates met his untimely death during the traditional water-bath ritual to mark the end of the exercise.
The said Chisom who was said to have joined others to undertake the pouring of water to a graduating student however become a victim when he fell into a suck-away pit.
Eye witness account revealed that before spirited efforts attempts could be put in place to rescue him, the said Chisom had already given up.
Confirming the incident to imsurealgist, Police Public relations Officer, Imo State Command, Andrew Enwere, (DSP) said that police operatives have moved in to investigate the matter adding that the command got the report and has sent a team to unravel the circumstances behind the death.

Letter From Boko Haram Insurgents Sack Thousands From Two Ancient Towns

Thousands of people have fled the ancient towns of Kukawa and Gubio in Borno State for the state capital, Maiduguri, after a letter reportedly written by the Islamist terror group, Boko Haram, threatened an imminent attack.

Thousands of people have fled the ancient towns of Kukawa and Gubio in Borno State for the state capital, Maiduguri, after a letter reportedly written by the Islamist terror group, Boko Haram, threatened an imminent attack.

The fleeing residents arrived at the Baga motor park in numerous vehicles, with many moving into refugee camps while others sought out relations residing in Maiduguri. Boko Haram
“They had attacked other local government areas around us. So when we received threat letters from Boko Haram that they would attack us soon, we all had to flee for our lives,” said Modu Kaka, one of those who fled. He added, “We heard what happened to people in Damasak where a similar threat was made and carried by Boko Haram.”
Gubio, located in the northern part of Borno State, is about 50 miles from Maiduguri.  
A fish seller at Baga fish market named Gubio Masa said “I have 12 members of my family from Gubio town now staying in my house. I don't know how we are going to cope. We want the military to double their efforts to ensure that this madness stops. We can no longer sleep with our two eyes even in Maiduguri. Gubio is less than 100 kilometers.”
In an interview with a correspondent of SaharaReporters another displaced person claimed that Boko Haram recruiters gathered some of them together and tried to persuade them to join the Islamist group. “Some of us who refused to join them had to leave in a hurry without taking any belongings. I was half-dead because after walking from Kukawa to Maiduguri,” he said 
A senior official of the Borno State government who hails from Gubio confirmed the mass exodus of the people of the ancient town. He added that the residents acted wisely in view of the horrors unleashed by Boko Haram on the traders at Damasak and others part of the state.
No fewer than 15 local governments in Borno State are currently fully or partly under the insurgents’ control. There are more than 120,000 internally displaced persons across the state.

Obafemi Awolowo University Students Boo, Stone President Jonathan In Ife

There was unrest on the campus of Obafemi Awolowo University, Osun State, southwest Nigeria, on Friday, 28 November, 2014 as students of the institution hauled stones and sticks at President Goodluck Jonathan during his visit to the campus. President Jonathan, notable traditional rulers in the southwest and politicians had attended the Yoruba Unity Summit organised by the Committee on Yoruba Progress, southwest geo-political zone of the country where the president was endorsed for his re-election in the 2015 general election.

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There was unrest on the campus of Obafemi Awolowo University, Osun State, southwest Nigeria, on Friday, 28 November, 2014 as students of the institution hauled stones and sticks at President Goodluck Jonathan during his visit to the campus.

President Jonathan, notable traditional rulers in the southwest and politicians had attended the Yoruba Unity Summit organised by the Committee on Yoruba Progress, southwest geo-political zone of the country where the president was endorsed for his re-election in the 2015 general election.
But the placard-wielding students of the institution who had converged at the Oduduwa Hall, venue of the conference to protest what they termed “rot in the educational sector” booed and stoned President Jonathan while entering the presidential chopper few minutes after the summit.
The irate protesters were shouting “ole” “ole” (“thief”, “thief”) at the president and other notable politicians who attended the event.
They displayed placards with inscriptions like: “We Condemn Jos Killing of Students, Students Are Not Chicken”, Don’t Sell Education As You Sold Electricity.”, We Demand Total Reversal of 2014 Hiked School Fees, We are Not Responsible For Jonathan’s Ineptitude.” among other inscriptions. Ooni of Ife, and President Goodluck Jonathan before the student rioted State House Photo
The students who were in their hundreds barricaded the road leading to the school’s sports centre where the chopper wearing the seal of the Federal Government and marked Nigerian Air Force, NAF-280, requesting that President Jonathan should address them before departing the campus.

In the ensuing unrest, the convoy of President Jonathan was delayed for few minutes as the students refused the President and his entourage passage to board the chopper despite pleadings by some security operatives.
Also, the Governor of Ekiti state, Mr. Ayodele Fayose who attempted to pacify the angry students was booed as students chorused ‘thief on him.

The vehicle conveying the Ooni of Ife, Oba Okunade Sijuade was not spared as students sat at the front of his vehicle for minutes before he was eventually allowed passage.
While the President was boarding the chopper, some students continue to aim pebbles at the chopper before they were dispersed by security operatives. although none of the thrown missiles touched the president.

Some students who had examinations also expressed their displeasure at the condition they were subjected to owing to President Jonathan’s visit to the campus.
President Jonathan being "smuggled"into his car as students boo him at OAU, Ile-Ife Most of the students had to walk long distance to their examinations’ venues as there was no vehicular movement on campus and its environs.
Meanwhile, a segment of the Yoruba people at the conference endorsed President Jonathan for a second term of office even as they urged him to help recover their political and social values.

Kano Central Mosque Bombing: Deaths Surpass 100

The deaths from today’s bombing of the Kano Central Mosque have reached at least 100, according to the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA). Officials of the agency also stated that they expected the death toll to rise as more than 150 people were critically injured in the attack.

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by SAHARAREPORTERS, NEW YORK Nov 28, 2014

The deaths from today’s bombing of the Kano Central Mosque have reached at least 100, according to the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA).

Officials of the agency also stated that they expected the death toll to rise as more than 150 people were critically injured in the attack.
A security source told SaharaReporters this evening that at least three bombs exploded outside of the crowded mosque a few minutes before the commencement of Friday’s J’umaat prayers, the main prayer of the Islamic faith.
The source then disclosed that the militants who had planted the explosives began to shoot as the Muslim faithful fled in panic. The shooting ended only after armed security agents arrived to engage the militants, killing at least six of them.

   

Imo APC Reserves Guber Ticket For Rochas

Despite his inability to publicly make a categorical statement and declare which office to seek for in 2015 election, Trumpeta can reveal that Imo state Governor, Owelle Rochas Okorocha has APC governorship ticket in his kitty, courtesy of the state arm of the party.
The Imo APC governorship primaries will therefore be a fait accompli to confirm the one-way traffic of the exercise meant to favour the incumbent.
Indications that the verbal expressions of governor Okorocha about running for the Presidency in 2015 is a decoy to deceive unsuspecting APC members about his next political destination emerged on Sunday when he surreptitiously made intentions for running for governor. While the governor goes about claiming to be interested in becoming Nigeria’s President next year, he is yet collect Presidential form after collecting the expression of interest form. Ironically, Okorocha is yet to return the national office of the party any from to run for the number one position in the country as the likes of Retired Gen Mohammed Buhari and Ababakar Atiku have done so.
A startling revelation again emerged on Sunday that Okorocha is deeply interested in obtaining a second tenure as governor of Imo state. In a party meeting with APC stakeholders from Owerri and Okigwe zones held at the Imo International Convention Centre, IICC, Owerri, on Sunday Okorocha asked if anybody is running under APC platform and all members chorused “No” in response.
The governor in acknowledging their responses that nobody is running for the governorship position, thanked them for finding him worthy as a governor and promised not to disappoint them since he will offer himself to serve them again in that capacity.
Even as the governor 24 hours later informed South East APC delegates of his unquenchable desire to run for the presidency, Trumpeta was informed that a top Aide of the governor has secretly obtained the APC guber form for him for 2015 election. The plot which has been earlier revealed by Trumpeta will act as plan B option for Okorocha should he fail to get what he wants at the federal level.
Authoritative party sources informed Trumpeta that Okorocha will run for the governorship and has a reserved APC guber ticket kept by the party in Imo.
It would be recalled that at the close of sale of forms for 2015 elections in Imo APC, no aspirant was publicly announced to have picked the governorship form from the IMSU Roundabout office of the state party office in Owerri.
This Newspaper gathered that to pull the wool over the eyes of the people of the state especially APC people, Okorocha muted the idea of mock primaries for the party in the state. The shadowy exercise according to the party sources is to undermine the orthodox practice of open primaries meant to select candidates. In the process of observing the awkward mock primaries, there will be no governorship primaries and he will be rail-rolled to pick the governorship ticket of APC.
A top office holder in Imo state government is said to have secretly obtained the APC form for the governor even as speculations have continued to trail issues concerning the party’s governorship ticket in Imo.

Buhari’s N1m unsettles Imo APC Delegates

By tunji adedeji
Ahead of the December 10 National Convention of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Imo State delegates to the exercise have been thrown into a state of confusion by the N1m largess given to them by a presidential aspirant, Muhamed Buhari.
The ex-head of state who visited Imo this week met with the delegates at the Regent Hotels, Owerri, during which he lobbied them to vote for him even when their principal, Governor Rochas Okorocha is also reported to be running for the same ticket.
Trumpeta gathered that given the large turnout of APC delegate present during the visit of the former head of state there was a bit confusion between the leadership and the party faithful as they could not come to terms over the sharing formular of N1million meant to lobby them to vote for him.
Mr Buhari who recently launched a crowd sourcing campaign on social Media to raise funds for the primaries had in October revealed how he took loam and borrowed from several banks to procure the APC Presidential nomination and expression of interest form which cost 27.5 million.
The formal military leader who expressed dismay over cost of nomination from which he described as expensive and how he took loan and borrowed from several banks to purchase his form.
He expressed regret he couldn’t influence the amount to be out down as in the case of lands and disabled that intend to participate.

Ideato North APC In Disarray, Members Pass No Confidence Vote In Party Chairman

by onyekachi eze
The sledge harmer of the members of All Progressive Congress (APC) of Ideato North LGA has fallen on the incumbent chairman of the party Nze Luke Ekwueme and the secretary, Mrs. Ijeoma Obiezu respectively over alleged gross misconduct and misappropriation of LGA party’s funds.
According to documents made available to this Newspaper which was dully signed by members and party executives of Ideato North LGA, it said the chairman attracted the wrath of the members following several charges of allegation against his position which was never in tandem with the party’s manifesto on principles, stressing that his era is the worst in the history of the area.
It was further alleged that Nze Ekwueme due to his insatiable quest for-easy lucre decided not to give account to all the funds realized from Aspirants from Ideato North forgetting the motive for the donation involving renovation and payment of the LGA party’s secretariat.
The aggrieved members alleged that as party’s primary is around the corner, they are yet to harmonize because of the dormancy and non-challant attitude of the chairman whom they described as “only being interested in personal intents “rather than working assiduously for the success of the party ahead 2015 polls”. Also, they averred that action they just took is a bold step towards ensuring that Governor Rochas Okorocha is voted back into Douglas House, adding that if Nze Ekeueme and the secretary are left to pilot the affairs of the party, there will be no victory for APC in Ideato North.
Meanwhile, they categorically stated that he, Nze Ekwueme ceases to be their chairman, and should not be spotted acting as one as agreed by the general public and executive of Ideato North LGA for peace, love and tranquility to reign.

Collection Of Civil Service Job Forms 3 Applicants Collapse At State Secretariate

By peter uzoma
Last Tuesday, it was a fanfare of credential exhibition as over five thousand Imo State Youth applicants thronged the state Civil Service Commission at the state secretariat, Owerri, to pick and complete the form CSCI which the commission is issuing to Imo applicants preparatory to employment following the lifting of ban on employment by the Okorocha-led government.
At the Commissions notice board, Trumpeta saw over sixty-five advertised vacancies of various cadres pasted on it. The applicants where struggling to have a glimpse at the notice board so as to know where they fall.
Right inside the block housing the commission, the applicants “littered” everywhere struggling to assess the forms which were issued out by staff of the commission operating behind a door protector of the commission’s conference hall. The applicants besieged every window of the hall.
Some pregnant applicants and those cuddling their babies were seen standing aloft and watching helplessly from their vantage positions while the females who are “freer” and the male counterparts fight for the forms.
At about 2pm, three of the applicants collapsed because of the intensity of the sun but were quickly revived by some good Samaritans.
There was another stampede some hours later when an aggrieved applicant started sprinkling the pure water sachet he was drinking following a message which spread like wild fire that only those who had the “Youth Must Work” appointment letters or NYSC discharged certificate would benefit from the exercise.
The stampede culminated into a near riot as the applicants embarked upon destruction spree breaking doors and windows, tables and chairs when it was discovered that a lady had started suffering miscarriage as a result of the struggle. The youths became more aggrieved when officials of the commission started asking for money before issuing out the CSCI forms.
Some of the applicants who spoke to Trumpeta under strict anonymity wondered why the forms CSCI were not sent to the “Youth Must Work” beneficiaries in their places of deployment for them to fill and return to the commission.
Others who spoke described the entire exercise as political gimmick Governor Okorocha is using to lure the youths to vote for him come 2015. They wondered the rationale behind the lifting of ban on unemployment few months to election since he condemned the 10,000 job opportunities Ohakim gave to Imo youths through an organized process.
Meanwhile, an inside source in the commission told Trumpeta that political appointees have hijacked the forms for distribution to some youths who would assist them come 2015.
The source revealed that the exercise at the commission was just a smoke screen.

Jim Iyke Needs Another Deliverance From 7 Evil Spirit

in March 2014, an actor, Emma Ehumadu aka Totolos was involved in a ghastly auto accident while on a movie set in Asaba, Delta State.

Emma suffered a head injury from the accident and went into coma. After being treated in Nigeria, he was taken abroad for further treatment before returning to Nigeria to continue what he knows what to do best, acting.
It was said that Nollywood ‘bad boy’ actor, Jim Iyke, who was also on the same set, was involved in the accident, but did not suffer any injury.
Months after the unfortunate incident, Emma Ehumade has lashed out at his colleague, Jim Iyke, accusing him of being insensitive to other people’s problems.
He said Jim Iyke needs further deliverance because according to him, the one earlier performed by Prophet TB Joshua at his Synagogue church some months ago was not enough.
“Jim Iyke needs another deliverance, the one at Synagogue didn’t work on him, it is like seven more evil spirits entered into him the moment he left Synagogue church. He was reckless with his driving which led to the accident that nearly killed me, if not for God.
“After all said and done, he abandoned me without even a check to know how the surgery went. I wonder how he reasons? He just carried on with his life like no one matters except him and him alone. If I had died, he wouldn’t have cared too either. He would have still carried on like nothing happened. But God is above man…am still here and even better,” Emma told Diamond Celebrities.

Footballer Emmanuel Adebayor reportedly ejects mum from mansion,accuses her of witchcraft

Togo captain Emmauel Adebayor is said to have have ejected his mother madam Alice Adebayor from the US$ 1.5million he bought for the

family.It is reported that he is at logger-heads with his relatives who he accused of doing rituals against him.He accuses the mum of using “Juju” against him , to end his career
Adebayor’s cousin Margaret told Peace FM Power Sports

“For the past six years Adebayor has rejected his mother and his immediate family whilst doing charity outside on the premise that our mother is a witch,We have been thinking of his future as a footballer and did not want this issue out in the media but it is becoming too much.As at now, our mother is selling polythene bags, padlocks and other things on the border (Ghana/Togo frontier). Our mother has not seen him for more than a year and he rejects her calls anytime…our mother is not calling him for his money; she just wants to see him because she loves him very muchCould you believe Adebayor ordered his machomen to sack our mother and his own mother from a house he built in Togo claiming she is a witch? (Continue)

As we speak our mother lives in an apartment rented by our junior brother, Kola Adebayor, who currently lives in Germany.My mother weeps bitterly about the issue every day.  Anytime his mother or any of us (his close relatives) call and he realizes, he will quickly cut the call. “I personally supervised the building of his house in Trassaco and he gave us an apartment in the house. But all of a sudden he changed his attitude towards us, one afternoon his machomen came to drive us away from the house.”

Adebayor however denied the allegations although he admitted his relationship with his family has been severed.He told Peace Fm

“Obviously I’m not a pastor, I am a footballer so I cannot point out a witch. I never sacked my mum from the house; she decided to leave the house…But how am I going to be in touch with my mum if my mum is the one telling everyone that my work will not go forward, so I will just be on my side and do my thing. They should stop talking talking, they should stop doing Juju on me; they should leave me alone…The one talking there and calling herself my sister I bought a house in East Legon for $1.2m…can you imagine that sister went to rent the house without my knowledge?”

According to the former Arsenal star for this issue to be resolved, he called them about a year ago when his brother died and told them to stop going to juju people and sit down at home.

“They don’t listen to me so I don’t know how to solve this now,They shared my houses, they shared my cars, they say if he dies this car is for you, this house is for you, can you imagine? Right now they don’t need money…If they claim I am not looking after my mother, we are seven and so why can’t the rest do it?

“Ask my sister Margaret whether I did not build them a house in East Legon, and what happened to it? I bought my younger sister Lucia a car worth $35,000, where is it?If they want the issue resolved they should stop spreading the news and let’s meet to resolve it but they aren’t willing to do s

75 Year Old Oyo Man Arrested for Impregnating 13 Year Old Girl

24.11.2014 at 5:29 am

Pa Alabi

A 75-year-old man in Oyo State has been arrested for impregnating a 13-year-old girl.

The man, Pa Alabi, a carpenter, was doing some work for a woman when he met the girl, who was her apprentice, Tribune reports.

On one occasion, the girl had asked Alabi to build a wooden safe for her where she could be storing her money. After giving her the safe, he approached the girl and requested to get intimate with her, and according to him, she consented.

“On a particular day, I expressed my interest in her and she promised to think about it. She later consented and on one of the days she stopped to say hello to me, we had sex when I had an urge. And it was mutual. About five days after the first time, we had sex again and she stopped coming.

One day, she came to me and told me that her grandmother said she was pregnant. She stopped coming again and I didn’t see her again until policemen came to arrest me,” he said.

According to reports, Alabi gave the girl N200 and bought her a N1,500 “i-tel” phone after their first encounter.

After his arrest, Alabi stated that he had no idea that he had broken the law by sleeping with a minor. He revealed that he intends to marry the teenager and take care of her and the baby.

We hope the accused is convicted abd punished for his crime. This abuse needs to stop!

Chad President May Be Buying Weapons For Boko Haram

Posted by:  November 23, 2014

The claim that insurgency in Nigeria is being fuelled by some faceless persons and groups within and outside Africa became clearer with the news of arrest of one Mr Mahamat Bichara Gnoti, who is alleged to be
A close associate of the President of Chad, Idriss Déby, has been arrested for providing weapons for the Boko Haram.
The suspect, Mahamat Bichara Gnoti, was reported to have been arrested on the Chadian-Sudan border with 19 SAM2 missiles. He was alleged to have purchased the missiles from the Sudanese army for Boko Haram terrorists.
Gnoti claimed that President Idriss Déby gave him “the funds to purchase the weapons, … waved a presidential pass issued to him by Mr Deby’s office in order to get past border guards, but was stopped and searched by the guards who found the deadly weapons on him,” reports Sahara Reporters, citing a Cameroonian investigative journalist, Bisong Etahoben.
The arrest may lay credence to the suspicion of many that the Chadian leader was one of the people fueling insurgency in Nigeria. He was accused of setting up Nigeria on the botched ceasefire deal brokered by him, where the country was said to have lost millions of dollars in search for lasting peace for the country and the release of over 200 Chibok girls abducted by the Boko Haram on April 14.

2015: Lagos Prophet Makes Shocking Revelation

by Nkem Ikeke, 

The General Overseer of Galilee Christian Center in Lagos, Prophet Williams Onuoha, has predicted that the current governor of Imo State, Owelle Rochas Okorocha, would become Nigeria’s president in 2015.
According to him, for this to happen, Okorocha would have to adhere to God’s direction, adding that only a running mate from the South West region can give him the presidency.
In a recent interview with Daily Sun, Onuoha, who is seen and referred to by many who attend his church as a highly gifted proph­et of God, said he saw the vision in 2011 and now it’s coming to pass.

Gov Rochas Okorocha

“In 2011, I saw in a vision that the present governor of Imo State Owelle Rochas Okoro­cha will be president in 2015. And in one of the national dailies recently, the governor said he would be president in 2015 and that it had been prophesied. True. I had seen this vision, but there are things that needs to be done before this prophesy can come to pass and one of them is that only a running mate from the South West region can give him the presidency.

Indian Baby Born With Four Legs

November 20th, 2014

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Baby boy born with two set of limbs is causing an uproar in Baripur, East India. People are trooping in to see the god-baby (because Hindu gods have multiple limbs).
Parents and relatives are proud of the god-baby, they also say his the son of Hindu god Brahma. They are excited to have him as an addition to the family.


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NASS Fracas: Tambuwal, Others Assaulted Police Officers, Evaded Due Process – Force Headquarters

Posted by: daniel November 20, 2014

Following the fracas which ensued between some members of the House of Representatives and detachment of policemen deployed to the National Assembly on Thursday, the Force Headquarters has blamed the Speaker, Aminu Tambuwal, for the breakdown of law and order.

Policemen stationed at the gate of the National Assembly had earlier today denied Mr. Tambuwal and some federal lawmakers entry to the sprawling assembly complex where they were slated to deliberate on President Goodluck Jonathan’s letter to the House of Representatives, requesting their approval for the extension of emergency rule in three Northeastern states of Adamawa, Borno and Yobe.
Despite the speaker identifying himself to a senior police officer present and pleading with them to open the gates so he could enter, the security operatives remained adamant until some rep members forcefully pushed the gates apart and charged in. The development forced anti-riot policemen to shoot tear-gas canisters in a failed bid to disperse them, resulting in chaos.
Justifying the action, which has been condemned by the leading opposition party, the All Progressives Congress, a statement signed by the Force Public Relations Officer, Acting CP Emmanuel Chuwkwu, said the unusual high presence of policemen at the National Assembly complex was informed by “intelligence report of a likely invasion of the House of Representatives by hoodlums and thugs” and the need to prevent a breakdown of law and order.
According to the statement, the Police condoned the area and began screening of all members and visitors alike before they were allowed to enter the premises.
“In the course of this lawful exercise”, the statement explained that Mr. Tambuwal arrived the venue with a “motley crowd, who broke the cordon, assaulted the Police and evaded due process and the Police had the duty to restore order and normalcy, using lawful means.
“The IGP seizes this medium to warn all political actors and their followers to respect constituted authority and due process and to desist from the use of thugs to pursue their agenda.
“The Nigeria Police shall continually apply all lawful means to prevent a breakdown of law and order in all segments of the society and shall apply the full weight of the law on any political actor who violates the peace and security of the nation”, the statement concluded.   

Eggon/Fulani Clash: PDP Urges FG To Declare State Of Emergency In Nasarawa

Posted by: daniel November 20, 2014

The Peoples Democratic Party has expressed concern over the renewed violence between Fulani mercenaries and Eggon ethnic group in Nasarawa State with a call going out to the federal government to declare emergency rule in the state.

The PDP Chairman in Nasarawa State, Chief Yonana Ilia, tabled the demand on behalf of the party’s Stakeholders numbering over 20 during a press briefing on Thursday in Abuja.
At the briefing, immediate-past Minister of Information, Mr. Labaran Maku, denied defecting to the All Progressives Congress, saying the posters insinuating his exit to APC was the handiwork of his political detractors.
Ilia said, “The attacks, which are highly professional and military in nature, are carried out either in the night, early hours of the morning or even in broad daylight as the mercenaries have absolute superiority in weaponry and freedom of movement. Therefore calling for a state of emergency in Nasarawa state is necessary and will not be out of place.
“We therefore call on the citizens of the state to be calm and go about their businesses as there is no amount of intimidation from the part of government, be it executive or judiciary that will stop the PDP from clinching power in 2015. I therefore call on the Federal Government to as a matter of urgency, look into security decay of the state so as to proffer lasting solution to it”.

Nigerians reactions to AFCON 2015 stumble

Posted by: @femi4arsenal November 19, 2014
Nigeria failed to beat South Africa in a final round of AFCON 2015 qualifiers and the repercussion means the Super Eagles will play no part in the tournament billed for Equatorial Guinea.

It was an entirely frustrating encounter for the home fans, as lackluster display coupled with indecisiveness in the final third saw the Super Eagles waste glorious chances.
Against the run of play in the closing stages of the first half, the visitors took the lead courtesy of a mouth watering solo run by Tokelo Rantie

Ahmed Musa had a night to forget

The 24-year old soon doubled the advantage for Bafana Bafana very early on in the second half. The onus was on the away team to run riot, but the introduction of Sone Aluko was the decisive factor in a comeback for Nigeria. The Hull City striker did get a brace but it wasn’t enough for the Eagles to book a ticket to Equatorial Guinea next year.

Femi asked some ardent Nigerian fans for their honest opinion about the game.
Santos from Niger state:
I really don’t know what to say. But I feel our defense let us down throughout the qualification phase. Am surprised Keshi never tried to ameliorate the situation.

Olubunmi from Lagos:
Keshi is too proud. He played those players in a position they weren’t accustomed too.
Too proud to call players that would help you qualify.

Enigma from Lagos:
They thought that they had done the job by beating Congo. Administrative problems took its toll. Everyone wanted to be a hero so the team suffered. They also had these stupid confidence on their track record against South Africa.

Andrew from London:
What a pathetic display. Cant put it into words. Its obvious that Keshi must go. He is clueless

Fred from Makurdi:
I was disappointed. We missed so many chances. I blame Ahmed Musa. He isn’t developing. Keshi must leave now.

Sunny from Abuja:
So we wont play in Afcon 2015. Don’t know what to say. Very painful but blame the team. Keshi must go.

Pics from military operations in Gombi, Pelia & Hong in Adamawa

Here are some pictures and a statement by the Nigerian Defence Headquarters on the military action that reclaimed three towns in Adamawa state from Boko Haram on Monday November 16th. See the statement and more photos after the cut...

The pictures here are from the military operations in Gombi, Pelia and Hong in Adamawa State, where the Nigerian troops mercilessly dealt with the terrorists with the recovery of the towns as well as their destroyed vehicles, hideouts, weapons and ammunitions. While some of the terrorists have been captured alive others were killed in the operation. The Nigerian troops too could be seen in action.

The ongoing military operations in the North-Eastern Nigeria is to clear all areas infested by terrorists.

Mopping up exercise is ongoing in the areas while the troops are moving to other communities in what a top security officer described as 'Operation No Mercy against Terrorists."

Suspected Suicide Bomber Burnt Alive By Mob In Gombe

Posted by: foluso November 18, 2014

A suspected male suicide bomber who was allegedly dressed with a bomb hidden under his cloth was apprehended and burnt alive some few minutes after 1pm this afternoon at the Gombe Line Park in Gombe state. Residents of the area said the man was preparing to blow himself up when he was spotted. The mob refused to hand him over to the police and immediately set him on fire.

CULTIST GO ON RAMPAGE IN IMSU

In  recent weeks Imo state university has been  hot with the recent out burst of fraternal war, between  the black axe and the vikings confraternity. Information reaching imsurealgist was that a student was shot and killed at Mbonu ojike  around item street yesterday around 4pm as a result of stray bullet, but before then there has been shootings at front gate, aladinma, backgate, okwu uratta, mbonu ojike. this is coming up at a time where final year students are taking their final exams making it very difficult for students to go on with there final exams as everybody is applying caution to avoid being hit. as at the time of this report a hostel opposite extention gate known as donceon hostel was attacked and a student was shot , but no report yet about his safety.

8 Reasons Why We Love Vincent Enyeama

November 17th, 2014

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Dear Male readers, you can learn a thing or two from the reasons why we love Vincent Enyeama, or learn it all we would appreciate it a whole lot.

Yours Sincerely,

Female Writer (On Behalf Of The Female Congregation)

1.       His Hands: Have been saving relationships since 2002.

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2.       His Strength: Security is key. We need to feel safe in every possible way.

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3.       His Salary: Just saying

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4.       His Dedication: Every woman needs a man who keeps it coming, job, love, attention and we can see all that when he’s on the field.

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5.       His Height: Now that’s the standard……….we think?5ft11? We still love him.

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6.       His Physique: *coughs* that’s all!!

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7.       His smile: To brighten up your day, obviously….

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8.       He is Vincent Enyeama!!!!

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Meet One Of The Founding Members Of Pyrates Confraternity Who Is A Pastor Now

November 17th, 2014

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As a retired professor of Ionospheric Physics, Emeritus Professor Muyiwa Awe is one of the best brains this field has ever produced. A true believer, who is deeply religious and an octogenerian.
The University of Ibadan and University of Cambridge Emeritus Professor (Pastor) Muyiwa Awe recently turned 82 years on Thursday, 13th November 2014.


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Pastor (Professor) Muyiwa Awe who’s presently based in the city of Ibadan, Oyo State capital city, is married to Professor Bolanle Awe, foremost prof. of Oral History. He’s the general overseer/senior pastor at the Fullness Of Christ Evangelical Ministry(FOCEM).
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5 Nollywood And Ghollywood Actors Who Are Great Kissers

November 17th, 2014

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The kissing scenes in most Nollywood/Ghollywood movies always lack that intensity , most people have lost hope when it comes to achieving that good kissing scene. Good news coming your way, some actors and actresses in perfect harmony have decided to put an end to that awful cycle. Great kissers coming right up.

1. Alex Ekubo and Ebube Nwagbo in ‘The Other Side Of A Coin’.


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2. John Dumelo and Mercy Johnson in ‘After The Wedding’


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3. Joseph Benjamin and Ini Edo in ‘Perfect Plan’


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4. Majid Michel and Beverly Naya in ‘Forgetting June’

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5. Femi Jacobs and Linda Ejiofor in ‘The Meeting’

Deputies Of Imo PDP Guber Aspirants Exposed How Governorship Hopefuls Want To Win Primaries With Choice Of Running Mates

  

Determined to emerge victorious at the end of the party primaries of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Imo State Chapter, the governorship aspirants are devising several means to win the war.
Still battling over the outcome of the delegate lists after the conduct of the ward congresses across the 27 LGAs of the state, Trumpeta is informed that a new trend is in vogue for the aspirants. And the new method of winning the primaries is choice of running mates.
Though running mates are made after aspirants had emerged winners of party primaries to become candidates. But the case of Imo appears to be different with aspirants dangling deputy governorship tickets to several political gladiators to win their support.
Trumpeta gathered on good authority that frontline aspirants like Senator Ifeanyi Araraume, Rt Hon Emeka Ihedioha, Chief Ikedi Ohakim Rt Hon Bethel Amadi and others are engaged in political permutation of seeking support through the running mate bate.
It was further learnt from various political camps and campaign organizations of guber aspirants that the outcome of PDP delegates election warranted fresh alignments across borderlines.
This newspaper exclusively learnt that to cross the hurdle and emerge tops, Araraume despite protesting about the conduct of the Nov 1 2014 Ward congresses is making a serious reachout to Owerri zone where it is expected his deputy will come from if he eventually emerges PDP flagbearer. It would be recalled that in 2007 election when Araraume ran under PDP platform in the uneventful election that his party never gave him support, another aspirant Bar Bethel Nzimako, from Owerri West in Owerri zone was the running mate. However, 2015 appears different as Araraume is said to be looking toward Ikeduru LGA though in the same Owerri zone.
A top notcher of the PDP and vital political king maker of the council is believed to be working in partnership with the Okigwe zone former Senator.
There are insinuations in various quarters that Araraume may want the votes of Ikeduru by hooking the wife of the National leader and progenitor of the Owerri zonal political form, OZOPOLF, Prince Charles Amadi (Charlvon), Princes Yvonne Charles Amadi. Though, this newspaper is yet to officially confirm the development but sources revealed that considering the influence and political weight of Charlvon through his OZOPOLF structure that cuts across the nine councils of Owerri, he is one of the most sought after, hence his wife tipped as possible deputy to Araraume for 2015 election.
That decision, it was noted may have displaced an astute henchman of Araraume, Okenze Sylvester Obinnna from Ngor Okpala said to be a close ally of the Senator expected to have merited the position.
A source close to the campaign team of Araraume commenting on the matter revealed that the choice of Princes Amadi, apart from its gender sensitive gains is a ploy to woo the formidable OZOPOLF machine into the political structure of the two-time Senator and endorse his candidature.
Another frontline governorship aspirant of PDP said to be using the running mate bargain to win more support ahead the party primaries is the camp of Ihedioha. Having become an endangered specie among the pack of aspirants considering the volumes of attack targeted at his person, those close to the Deputy Speaker revealed that the available option to make amends and not only consolidate but win more support is choice of running mate. Though, the camps is said to be tactical and not willing to make or pronounce publicly the would- be, but the competent sources offered that the choice of a possible running mate would be tactical for the task ahead.
It was learnt that Ihedioha who is from Owerri zone is heading to Orlu zone to pick a deputy should he whether the storm and emerge PDP governorship candidate. Ihedioah campaign sources revealed that the member representing Ngor/Okpala/Aboh Federal Constituency is in a tight corner for the choice but may do the needful to make his dream come true. Ihedioha is said to be in a fix picking from the camp of the Senator representing the zone, Chief Hope Uzodimma and that of former governor, Chief Achike Udenwa.
Trumpeta learnt that Ihedioha has been in the good books of those in Udenwa’s camp until recently he closed ranks with that of Uzodimm.
To be on a safe side, Ihedioha was said to have made a volte face to give each of the camps equal attention and treatment. Trumpeta learnt that having gathered a reasonable chunk of the delegates from Owerri zone expected to decide who is PDP candidates for the 2015 election, the Deputy Speaker is dangling the running mate can not to the Uzodimma group believed to be incharge of the Orlu zone delegates. At the end of the primaries, Trumpeta was informed that majority of the delegates from the 12 LGAs of Orlu zone are Uzodimma’s product and will likely determine who among the aspirants will be the governorship candidate.
To sail through, the Ihedioha campaign team, known as project 2015, is said to have opened negotiations with the Uzodimma group to form a powerful synergy. Though names have not been made public but strong allies of the Senator like Hon Mrs Oyibo Nwaneri, a former lawmaker of the Imo State House of Assembly and one time PDP woman leader, the Vice Chairman of PDP, Orlu zone, Chief Greg Madu, Speaker Emeritus of Imo Assembly, Rt Hon Goodluck Nanah Opiah and Chief Peter Mgbenwelu, are considered appropriate.
Another source from the Ihedioha team dismissed the report stating that the Deputy Speaker is yet to say anything in that. For now, we are working towards the primaries than be disturbed by unwarranted distractions like the issue of Deputy Governor or running mate” he added.
Ohakim is another aspirant said to be exploring the running mate actor to shore up his chances. Several are said to have been lined up for the position. Some guber aspirants from Owerri may have been approached to surrender their ambition and join the Bring Back Ikedi Ohakim crusade and be considered deputy governorship candidate.
Efforts to reach Ohakim was impossible but a reliable source was of the opinion that nothing is impossible in party politics especially now the primaries to select candidates are coming up in few weeks time.

Revealed: Reasons Why Imo PDP Is Delaying Release Of Delegate Lists

Fresh facts have emerged reasons why the Imo State arm of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, is yet to make public lists of names of those selected in their various wards as the three-man ad-hoc delegates for the 2015 election primaries.
Trumpeta was informed by top party sources at the state secretariat that some factors are behind the present situation.
While confirming that the official list will be publicized any moment, the party is of the opinion that certain factors need to be considered before making it public.
According to the sources, complaints from different quarters which needs to be properly handled as well as the need to contain outpouring grievances can be said to be responsible.
“We are being careful about it to avoid implosion. You know this is party politics”, began a top official of the party who preferred anonymity, over the issue.
“You know complaints have been trailing the exercise and as a party with the interest of all members we are handling the issue to please all. The congress has come and gone, it behooves on members to take the outcome in good faith them unnecessary bickering.
There is no more ahead and we have a tough battle too, he added.
Confirming the development, the new publicity secretary of the party in the state Hon Kizito Onuoha in a telephone chat disclosed that the list may have been out but the party chairman, Chief Nnamdi Anyaehie is still in Abuja handling the matter concerning delegates.
Onuoha, however charged aspirants to go about their normal activities of canvassing for support from delegates adding that the official delegates list will be made available and displayed.
“The state party chairman, Barr Anyaehie is in Abuja for that purpose, as soon as he is back, the Delegate list will be officially made public,”, he noted