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"I visited the Archbishop of Owerri Ecclesiastical province His Grace, Most Rev. Anthony Obinna immediately after receiving my certificate of return from INEC. I have made a solemn pledge to govern Imo state with the fear of God. So help me God." Emeka Ihedioha

The Imo state governor-elect, Emeka Ihedioha, has warned financial institutions to stop new transactions with the state government, or do so at their own peril. Ihedioha, who said at a media interaction in Owerri on Thursday, said new transactions would increase chances of illegal activities, movements of cash and jeopardise the financial stability of the state, NAN reports. He said his duty and responsibility would be to ensure that citizens and residents of the state remained united and work together for the common good of the state. The governor-elect commended other contestants in the election for their "sportsmanship" and urged them to partner his administration to "restore the dignity of the state". Dedicating his success to the "common men", he commended the people for buying into his vision of realising a dream state and promised to work hard to justify their faith in him. He also commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (I...

"Today, I had the pleasure of receiving the Council of Anglican Bishops, Imo State, led by The Rt. Rev. Caleb A. Maduoma" "I reassured them that our government shall be a government of the People and shall be guided by the rule of law and most importantly, the fear of God."

The Imo state governor-elect, Emeka Ihedioha, has warned financial institutions to stop new transactions with the state government, or do so at their own peril. IIhedioha, who said at a media interaction in Owerri on Thursday, said new transactions would increase chances of illegal activities, movements of cash and jeopardise the financial stability of the state, NAN reports. He said his duty and responsibility would be to ensure that citizens and residents of the state remained united and work together for the common good of the state. The governor-elect commended other contestants in the election for their "sportsmanship" and urged them to partner his administration to "restore the dignity of the state". Dedicating his success to the "common men", he commended the people for buying into his vision of realising a dream state and promised to work hard to justify their faith in him. He also commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (...

1. On Monday, March 11, 2019, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) announced the results of the governorship election held in Imo State on March 9, 2019 and I was declared Governor-elect of Imo State. 2.It was a resounding victory for the good people of our State. I thank all those who contributed in one way or the other through prayers, voluntary service and hard work of staying in the queue and voting. Yes, this victory belongs to the ordinary men and women in Imo – the traders, artisans, clergy, labourer, farmers, teachers, students, youth and women of all ages. 3.I thank you for the great honour of electing me the Governor of the state and Hon. Gerald Irona, the Deputy Governor, for the next four years. Though you have collectively given us your mandate, this victory belongs to all of you who not only bought into our vision of a great renaissance but also toiled endlessly to ensure that the dream for our dear state is realised. With utmost humility, on behalf of...

1. On Monday, March 11, 2019, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) announced the results of the governorship election held in Imo State on March 9, 2019 and I was declared Governor-elect of Imo State. 2.It was a resounding victory for the good people of our State. I thank all those who contributed in one way or the other through prayers, voluntary service and hard work of staying in the queue and voting. Yes, this victory belongs to the ordinary men and women in Imo – the traders, artisans, clergy, labourer, farmers, teachers, students, youth and women of all ages. 3.I thank you for the great honour of electing me the Governor of the state and Hon. Gerald Irona, the Deputy Governor, for the next four years. Though you have collectively given us your mandate, this victory belongs to all of you who not only bought into our vision of a great renaissance but also toiled endlessly to ensure that the dream for our dear state is realised. With utmost humility, on behalf of...

The United States says it is compiling reports on the 2019 general elections with a view to giving a proper response on it. The US said it was actively involved with political happenings in the country, particularly regarding the 2019 election. The US Assistant Secretary of State, Bureau of African Affairs, Tibor Nagy, said this in a telephone press conference on Tuesday. Nagy said during the build-up to the elections, the US Ambassador, Stuart Symington, and his team took many steps to ensure that things went smoothly. The US official said in the pre-election period, in the election period and currently in the post-election period, they are providing phenomenal guidance to Washington on how the US Government should and should not respond to the election-related matters. He said, "So, just rest assured that the United States of America Embassy and the Consulate in Lagos, are actively involved and are doing an absolutely superb job to monitor events and to provide guides ...

Civil Society Organizations on Tuesday warned the Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello to refrain from the persecution of Usman Okai Austin, a political activist and spokesperson of the PDP Presidential Campaign Council in Kogi State. Usman was reportedly arrested by officers of the Department of State Services (DSS) on Friday February 22n 2019, in Lokoja, Kogi State and is being detained and held without charge. Speaking with newsmen in Abuja on Tuesday, Ariyo-Dare Atoye of the Coalition in Defence of Nigerian Democracy and Constitution (CDNDC), Raphael Adebayo of Free Nigeria Movement, Moses Paul of Mad Connect, Anthony Ehilebo, Political Advocate and Deji Adeyanju, Convener of the Concerned Nigerians Movement called on the DSS to immediately release Usman or charge him to court. The CSOs berated Governor Bello for his high-handed approach and intolerance to criticisms. "We want to state clearly that nothing must happen to our brother Comrade Usman. He has not committed ...

AN OPEN LETTER TO VICE PRESIDENT YEMI OSINBAJO PENDULUM BY DELE MOMODU "A lost nation is not one which lacks a ruler, but one that lacks law. Distortion of law does not mean there is no law. It means there is law but it is not applied." – Law Definition – Duhaime's Law Dictionary My dear Uncle Yemi, please, permit me to cut out the protocols and address you the way I always do. I have looked up to you as a big Brother for many, many years. I have the highest respect and regard for you personally and for your accomplishments as an academic, religious and political leader (please, note that I did not say politician, because I do not see you as one. You are honest, forthright and loyal unlike most politicians). I must also congratulate you on your election with President Muhammadu Buhari for a second term of office, even if I have reservations about the sloppy conduct of the election. I have never hidden my admiration for your commendable performance in office duri...