Politics
Former Imo Governor, Ihedioha Withdraws From PDP Gov Primary
Former Imo State Governr, Emeka Ihedioha has announced his withdrawal…
Former Imo State Governor, Emeka Ihedioha has announced his withdrawal from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)’s governorship primary in Imo State.
VerseNews Nigeria reports that Ihedioha in a statement date March 27, 2023 with a title: “NOTIFICATION OF MY WITHDRAWAL FROM THE IMO STATE PDP GUBERNATORIAL PRIMARIES” said his withdrawal is a “personal sacrifice” for the interest of harmony and unity in the party.
In statement which was directed to the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) the former Governor noted that the decision to withdraw from the governorship was not easy for him but was inspired by his “commitment to the service of people.”
DON’T MISS: ‘See How God Works’ – Wike Celebrates Ayu’s Replacement
The statement reads partly; “Having been a member since formation in 1998, I align myself with the request made by our state chapter to the National working Committee (NWC) for a consensus choice of candidate regarding the 2023 Governorship primaries. In the interest of harmony and unity of the party, I elected to make the personal sacrifice of withdrawing from further participation in the process leading to the emergency of the gubernatorial candidate”
This Online News Media reports that Ihedioha was screened and cleared a few days ago by the PDP to contest the party’s primary ahead of the November 11 governorship election in Imo State.
What you should know.
- In January 2020, the Supreme Court sacked Ihedioha as the governor of Imo State after barely seven months in office.
Ambrose Alli University Lecturer Dies in Hotel Room After Sexual Encounter With 21-Year-Old Woman
A senior lecturer at Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Dr Matthew Uwuigbe, has died in a hotel room in Edo State...
Omotosho’s First Jurisdictional Failure — The Court Lacked Authority to Try Kanu
The Mazi Nnamdi Kanu Global Legal Consortium has alleged that the Federal High Court lacked jurisdiction to try Kanu on...
‘No Government Without a Country’: IPOB Rejects Self-Appointed Biafra Government Officers
Mazi Chris Nwaọgụ has reiterated IPOB’s demand for Nnamdi Kanu’s freedom and Biafra’s restoration, while calling for Kanu’s appeal to...
Sokoto Declaration: Emma Powerful Dismantles False Claims, Reaffirms Onyendu Mazi Nnamdi Okwu Kanu’s Referendum Position
Kanu’s camp has rejected claims that he did not approve or co-sign the Sokoto Declaration, while stressing that he does...
Kanu’s Unlawful Conviction, the Law That Was Already Dead, and the Shame That Is Waiting for Nigeria’s Judiciary
Christopher Chidera, Esq., has challenged the legal basis of Nnamdi Kanu’s conviction, arguing that the trial court relied on a...
Elochukwu Ohagi Describes Nnamdi Kanu as ‘Anointed Builder’ in Biafran Cenotaph Tribute
Elochukwu Ohagi has described Nnamdi Kanu as an “anointed builder” and “divine instrument” in the struggle for Biafran restoration, highlighting...
Delta Commissioner, Three Others Arrested Over Deputy Director’s Death
Five suspects are now in custody, while police have declared two others wanted as investigations into the ministry official’s death...
Kanu Family Fires Back: ‘No Statutory Transition Means No Valid Sentence’
The Okwu-Kanu Family has called for the immediate hearing of Nnamdi Kanu’s appeal, questioning the written law underpinning his conviction...
IPOB Accuses Nigerian Judiciary of ‘Judicial Banditry’ Over Nnamdi Kanu Conviction
IPOB has accused the Nigerian judiciary of violating constitutional provisions in Nnamdi Kanu’s conviction, questioning the legal basis of the...
IPOB: Nnamdi Kanu Must Be Released Unconditionally, Appeal Must Be Listed — Chris Nwaọgụ
IPOB has renewed its demand for the immediate and unconditional release of Nnamdi Kanu, while calling for his pending appeal...
You must be logged in to post a comment Login