A powerful coalition of political, traditional, and professional leaders in Enugu State, operating under the banner of Enugu State Patriots, has pledged unconditional loyalty to Governor Peter Mbah, declaring their support for him in the 2027 elections regardless of his political party affiliation.
Following a high-level strategy meeting in Enugu, the group issued a communiqué titled “Peter Mbah is Our Party,” lauding the governor’s performance over the past two years as transcending partisan lines.
Speaking on behalf of the coalition, Professor Mathine Anikwe stated, “We are not bound by political labels. Governor Mbah’s leadership has created its own identity. He has become a political movement. Wherever he goes, we go.”
The Patriots pointed to nearly 2,000 completed and ongoing projects as proof of Mbah’s transformative governance. These include 260 Smart Green Schools, 260 Primary Healthcare Centres, 800km of road construction, farm estates across all wards, and the recent launch of Enugu Air.
Emphasising that Mbah’s second term is “non-negotiable,” the group cited his track record and the zoning arrangement, which supports a second tenure for Enugu East Senatorial District.
Despite the state’s historical ties to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the group insisted that Mbah’s vision and performance had redefined political loyalty in Enugu.
“Enugu people are more connected to his vision of growing the state’s GDP to $30 billion than to any party slogan,” the statement read. “He is not just a governor—he is the people’s mandate.”
Notable figures in the group include Rt. Hon. Sunday Udeh-Okoye, traditional ruler, Igwe Kingsley Okeke, Hon. Chima Obieze, Engr. Luke Mmamel, Hon. Nkechi Omeje-Ogbu, and several serving and former local government and legislative leaders.
They concluded that Governor Mbah has become the most unifying political figure in Enugu State, enjoying broad-based support across ethnic, religious, and party divides.
The National President of the All Nigeria Confederation of Principals of Secondary Schools (ANCOPSS), Muhammad Ibn Musa, has called on the government to make teaching more attractive for young graduates, while urging a participative approach to school management for optimal staff performance.
Speaking during the ANCOPSS National Executive Council (NEC) meeting held in Enugu, Musa, who is also the Principal of Government College, Nguru, Yobe State, stressed that the country’s educational system must be restructured to meet contemporary challenges, especially in light of the federal government’s push for digitalisation of examination processes.
“The purpose of the NEC meeting is for us to discuss issues affecting education, not just in our individual states, but across the country,” Musa said.
“With the current digitalisation drive by examination bodies, it is important for us as stakeholders to brainstorm on how these innovations can be effectively implemented across all states,” he said.
The meeting, themed “Rejigging the School Management: Application of Participative Management Approach by Principals for Maximum Staff Performance”, brought together principals and education administrators from across Nigeria to share insights on improving school leadership and adapting to emerging realities in the education sector.
Musa emphasized the critical role of school principals as frontline managers in the education system.
“We are the soldiers in the field. We know where policies will work and where they won’t. Our role is to advise governments at all levels on how best to run secondary school education,” he stated.
Speaking on the declining appeal of teaching as a career, the ANCOPSS president decried the low remuneration and poor working conditions faced by teachers, warning that the sector may continue to lose top talent unless deliberate efforts are made to improve teachers’ welfare.
“All tribes in Nigeria have proverbs that reflect our situation. If you want to catch flies, you must keep a trap. Likewise, to attract qualified graduates into the teaching profession, the job must be made attractive,” Musa said. “If teachers are poorly paid and unable to take care of themselves and their families, how can we expect commitment and excellence from them?”
He cautioned against the age-old rhetoric of “teachers’ rewards being in heaven,” noting that educators deserve tangible, immediate incentives for their essential service.
“We want our rewards here on earth. Gone are the days when poverty was our trademark,” he declared.
Musa further called for a more practical and entrepreneurial approach to education that can empower graduates to be self-reliant.
“Education should equip people with skills that allow them to thrive, even outside government employment. A system that only trains graduates to seek office jobs is dysfunctional,” he said.
He assured that ANCOPSS remains committed to pushing for reforms that will enhance the quality of education and make the profession more sustainable and rewarding.
The NEC meeting concluded with a renewed resolve by members to deepen participative management in schools, support ongoing educational reforms, and intensify advocacy for better teacher welfare and systemic transformation.
The Coalition of South East Youth Leaders (COSEYL), the apex sociopolitical youth movement in South East geopolitical zone, has thrown its full weight behind the 2027 senatorial ambition of Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, describing him as the “people’s choice” whose third-term bid is founded on unmatched performance and grassroots development.
At a briefing , the group endorsed Senator Kalu’s return to the Red Chamber, stating that the people of Abia North have “unequivocally” made their position known, with wide-scale support for the former governor’s legislative comeback.
COSEYL, in a statement jointly signed by the President General, COSEYL, Comrade Goodluck Ibem, and Comrade Okey Nwaoru, Publicity Secretary, COSEYL, said the endorsement is not a mere political routine but a reflection of a senator whose track record in public office has made visible impacts in rural communities, towns, and cities within Abia North.
“The good people of Abia North Senatorial District have spoken clearly and boldly. They have endorsed Senator Orji Uzor Kalu for a third term in the Senate because of his consistent delivery of democratic dividends,” Comrade Goodluck Ibem declared.
The group noted that Kalu has redefined legislative representation through his direct interface with the grassroots, economic empowerment programs, road constructions, and interventions across critical sectors like education, healthcare, and infrastructure.
COSEYL left no loopholes in slamming individuals who tagged themselves as “Ohafia Stakeholders,” who recently issued a communiqué denouncing Senator Kalu’s third-term bid, describing them as “disgruntled elements” pursuing selfish political agendas.
“We are compelled to respond to the ill-advised and self-serving communiqué issued by a group parading themselves as ‘Ohafia Stakeholders.’ Let it be on record that these individuals do not speak for the collective will of the Ohafia people. Their views are not only unpopular but misleading and should be disregarded entirely,” the group said.
The youth coalition further warned against allowing divisive politics to derail the progress Abia North has witnessed under Kalu’s watch. It urged the people of the zone, particularly Ohafia, to remain united and not fall prey to opportunists who have no grassroots support or electoral credibility.
“Their communiqué does not represent the true voice of Ohafia. These people are known for political mischief and have no electoral relevance in their wards, let alone in Ohafia as a whole. The real stakeholders—the market women, traditional rulers, youth groups, artisans, and community leaders—are solidly behind Senator Kalu,” Comrade Ibem emphasized.
The group recalled Senator Kalu’s track record from Government House to the Nation’s apex Red Chamber, saying:
“Senator Orji Uzor Kalu is a former governor of Abia State and current Chairman of the Senate Committee on the South East Development Commission.
The Commissioner of Police, Enugu State Command, Mamman Bitrus Giwa, has reiterated the command’s resolve to make the state a “no hiding place” for unrepentant criminals, stressing its commitment to proactive and strategic policing.
Speaking on Monday, August 4, during the command’s monthly Strategic Policing Conference at the Senior Police Officers’ Mess, Agbani Road, Enugu, CP Giwa urged officers to redouble their efforts in ensuring public safety—especially as the “ember months” approach, a period often linked with rising criminal activities.
The conference brought together top-ranking officers, including deputy and assistant commissioners, divisional police officers, and heads of tactical units.
CP Giwa warned against negligence and unprofessional conduct, insisting that high standards of discipline and accountability must be upheld across all units.
A major highlight of the event was the decoration of 28 newly promoted officers. Among them, David Adio Alalade was elevated from Assistant Commissioner to Deputy Commissioner of Police, while Bonny Odufu moved from Superintendent to Chief Superintendent. Four officers were promoted from Deputy Superintendent to Superintendent, and 22 were elevated from Inspector to Assistant Superintendent of Police.
While congratulating the newly decorated officers, CP Giwa described their promotions as both a reward for excellence and a call to greater responsibility.
“You will now be judged not just by your performance, but by the character and conduct you uphold,” he said.
Speaking on behalf of the promoted officers, DCP Alalade thanked the Inspector-General of Police and the Police Service Commission for the opportunity, and expressed gratitude to the commissioner for his exemplary leadership.
He pledged that they would remain committed to the core values of the Nigeria Police Force and serve with integrity and renewed zeal.
Some stakeholders in Anambra State have risen in defence of Governor Chukwuma Soludo following social media reports alleging that his recent remarks at a political rally were targeted at former Governor and Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi.
They dismissed the claims as unfounded and politically motivated, insisting that Soludo did not refer to Obi during his speech at the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) endorsement rally held over the weekend in Ekwulobia, Aguata Local Government Area.
During the rally, Governor Soludo had described some of his political opponents as “urchins” and said those campaigning with the promise of serving only one term in office should seek medical attention at a psychiatric hospital, noting that such arrangements have never succeeded in politics.
However, reacting to the social media narrative, a prominent Igbo leader and elder statesman from the zone, Chief Obi Okoli (popularly known as Onwa Nawfija), told journalists in Awka on Monday that Soludo’s remarks were being deliberately misinterpreted by political mischief-makers.
“The kind of dirty politics our people play nowadays is very unfortunate. How can they drag Peter Obi into what Soludo said at the rally?” Okoli queried.
He added, “Soludo never mentioned or referred to the former presidential candidate of the Labour Party in any way. These two are brothers and have been friends for a long time. Some people are just trying to cause division for selfish political reasons.”
Chief Okoli called on politicians and their supporters to approach politics with caution and decorum, noting that all governorship contenders in the state deserve respect.
He further clarified that Governor Soludo’s focus at the rally was on upholding the zoning arrangement for the governorship seat in Anambra, emphasising that power should rotate among the three senatorial zones—South, Central, and North—before returning to the South.
The Enugu State Ministry of Works and Infrastructure has reiterated its commitment to delivering world-class infrastructure in line with the state’s transformational development agenda.
This assurance was given by the newly appointed Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Ben Osy Okoh, during his inaugural meeting with the management staff of the ministry.
Okoh emphasised that under his leadership, quality control would be non-negotiable, stressing that all government-awarded contracts must strictly adhere to approved specifications.
“Every contract must meet its stated requirements. If the specification calls for concrete strength of 25 Newtons per square millimetre, that is exactly what we expect — no compromises,” he declared.
He underscored the need to follow international best practices in road construction, including proper pavement thickness and the handling of asphalt at the correct production and compaction temperatures.
“Anything short of these standards will not be accepted,” he warned.
To strengthen quality assurance, the commissioner announced plans to upgrade and fully equip the ministry’s Materials Laboratory Department, responsible for testing and verifying construction materials.
“I take personal responsibility for ensuring our lab is fully capable of delivering accurate and timely quality checks,” he said.
Aligning with Governor Peter Mbah’s vision for rapid development, Engr. Okoh expressed confidence in the administration’s capacity to transform the state’s infrastructure landscape.
“The Enugu we knew two years ago will be unrecognisable by the end of this administration. We are committed to making that transformation swift and effective,” he said.
Addressing ministry personnel, the commissioner called for professionalism, diligence, and a shared commitment to excellence. He assured staff that operational challenges, especially those affecting field officers, would be addressed with a renewed focus on welfare and working conditions.
He also vowed to hold contractors strictly accountable to timelines, technical specifications, and performance benchmarks.
“Our guiding philosophy is built on quality, transparency, and accountability. Every project must deliver value for money and stand the test of time.
“We are not just constructing roads and bridges — we are raising the bar for public infrastructure across Nigeria,” he concluded.
The suspended Commissioner for Special Duties and Focal Person for Ebonyi Indigenes in Diaspora, Mr. Valentine Okike-Uzor, has stated that the decision by Governor Francis Nwifuru to suspend 87 senior government officials, including some members of the State Executive Council, was justified.
In a statement issued in Abakaliki, Okike-Uzor said the suspension, which affected Commissioners, Senior Special Assistants, Special Assistants, and Permanent Secretaries, was prompted by their consistent failure to attend official government functions.
He debunked widespread rumours that the disciplinary action was linked to officials missing a birthday celebration, calling such claims false and politically motivated.
“Opposition voices have taken to social media to twist the facts and post lies about the official engagement that led to the suspension of some state officials, myself included,” he said. “Some claimed it was a birthday party, while others pushed different shades of falsehood to suit their mischief. These claims are untrue.”
Okike-Uzor maintained that the governor reserves the right to declare any function official and that such designations must be respected.
“Once the governor designates an event as official, that’s final. He doesn’t need to consult any book to do that. It is his exclusive discretion,” he stated.
He noted that many of the suspended officials had formed a habit of arriving late, sneaking out early, or completely absenting themselves from key state functions despite the governor’s repeated warnings.
“Some officials just show up briefly and sneak out, even while the governor is still present. Others arrive late or leave before him. These actions clearly breach official protocol,” he said.
While describing the suspension as unfortunate, Okike-Uzor accepted it in good faith and acknowledged that even a few diligent officials were affected.
“It’s unfortunate that a few who rarely miss government functions were caught in this particular web, but we must accept the punishment in good faith. We erred,” he admitted.
He commended Governor Nwifuru for his patience and leadership, describing him as a servant-leader committed to the collective growth of Ebonyi State.
“Governor Nwifuru is the only governor who would tolerate such an attitude for this long—not because he is weak, but because he believes in building Ebonyi together,” Okike-Uzor added.
“He finds it difficult to punish people; he prefers to correct. He has been very encouraging and patient with members of the EXCO.”
Mr. Okike-Uzor stressed that the governor does not condone irresponsibility and that the suspension was a fair response to a serious breach of duty.
“Not attending government functions is a major breach of trust and responsibility. The proper sanction could have been more severe.
“Other governors might have simply dismissed the affected officials outright. But Governor Nwifuru chose the path of discipline with compassion — a carrot-and-stick approach, like a father nurturing his children.”
He urged the public to disregard misleading online reports and focus on the facts.
“Let us not contribute to spreading misinformation. The circulating online narratives are baseless conjectures and do not represent the true situation.”
The Ijaw Youth Council (IYC), Western Zone, has raised alarm over perceived interference by individuals within the Presidency in the implementation of the ward delineation report in Warri Federal Constituency by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
In a statement signed by the zone’s leadership and made available to reporters on Monday, the IYC accused “unpatriotic elements” in the presidency of attempting to derail INEC’s efforts aimed at correcting longstanding political imbalances in the constituency.
Signed by Comrade Nicholas Igarama (Chairman), Barr. Ebi Joshua Olowolayemo (Secretary), and Comrade Tare Magbei (Information Officer), the IYC warned it would not tolerate “any form of oppression” and would vehemently resist moves to undermine the rights of the Ijaw people.
According to the group, these individuals are pushing INEC to alter its proposed recommendations in favour of the Itsekiri ethnic group, thereby frustrating justice and marginalizing other ethnic nationalities, particularly the Ijaws.
“We have it on good authority that INEC is under severe pressure to abandon its proposed recommendations to allow the Itsekiris to continually lay claim to a majority status that only exists in their minds and not in reality,” the statement read.
The IYC warned that any attempt to alter the INEC report could lead to unrest in the region, urging President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to immediately rein in any of his cabinet members involved in the alleged interference.
“Council, therefore, uses this medium to draw the attention of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu that the plots by persons in his cabinet, if allowed to manifest, could lead to a breakdown of law and order in Warri and environs,” the group cautioned.
Reaffirming its support for the delineation report as proposed by INEC, the IYC insisted that the report must be implemented in full before the commencement of the continuous voter registration exercise.
“The IYC Western Zone also calls on President Tinubu to urgently swing into action by prevailing on INEC to respect the rule of law and implement the ward delineation report,” the group stated.
Margaret Thatcher was the first female Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. Often referred to as The Iron Lady, Thatcher, who served in that role from 1979 to 1990, was often quoted as saying that being a leader is like being a lady. “If you always have to tell people that you ARE, then you probably are NOT.”
In recent weeks, the Nigerian political and media spaces have been awash with news and all manner of speculations and permutations about possible scenarios in the run-up to the 2027 general elections in the country – and in particular, the emergence of a so-called Coalition of politicians opposed to the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his party, the All Progressives’ Congress (APC), and their stated commitment to his dethronement as head of the Nigerian federal government, via the 2027 presidential polls. This Coalition, which has official platform the African Democratic Congress (ADC), is comprised of party stalwarts drawn mostly from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) – currently the leading opposition to the APC – as well as from the ranks of the APC itself.
The emergence and seemingly organic growth of the ADC, especially in the Northern geopolitical regions of the country, has raised not a few eyebrows across the length and breadth of the nation. Already it has constituted its interim national leadership – led by former Senate President David Mark as Chairman; former Osun State Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola (until recently a staunch Tinubu ally) as National Secretary; and Bolaji Abdullahi as spokesperson, among others. More significantly, it counts among its ranks such political heavyweights as former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar; former presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 presidential election, Peter Obi; and a former Secretary to The Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, among others.
Also raising eyebrows among observers of Nigerian politics are the responses to the Coalition’s emergence on the part of the Presidency, supporters of President Tinubu and his ‘Renewed Hope’ reform agenda, as well as leaders and members of the APC. While some have cast aspersions on the Coalition’s motives – wondering aloud as to whether the group’s motivation was really about salvaging Nigeria from her present economic and security challenges (as its leaders have stated) or whether it is just a power-grab by disgruntled politicians desperate to recover from being excluded from the juicy perks of political office by the Tinubu-led government – others have impugned the character of the Coalition’s dramatis personae, describing them as morally-bankrupt individuals whose actions or inaction in the past led directly to the troubles they now want to ‘rescue’ Nigeria from. Yet others, while dismissing the ADC as a viable threat to the APC in 2027, have nevertheless hailed its emergence – if only to deflect the accusation that the ruling party, under Pres. Tinubu, was bent on undermining all opposition forces by hook or by crook, and in effect turning Nigeria into a one-party state.
But there are many Nigerians who view these responses as neither here nor there i.e. they see them as chasing shadows rather than substance. To these ones, the Presidency’s and the APC’s responses evoke a feeling of déjà vu; some of the language and characterizations of the Coalition being employed by the APC and the Presidency, they say, echo the same language used by the former ruling party, the PDP, under former President Goodluck Jonathan, on the emergence of the APC itself.
Disgruntled, morally-compromised politicians, the PDP had said then about the APC’s arrowheads. Here we go again, is the prevailing sentiment, therefore, among those Nigerians who remember the events prior to the 2015 elections – which unseated the PDP and ushered the APC to power.
There are those who predict that – regardless of the character and motives of the Coalition members arrayed against President Tinubu’s re-election bid – the 2027 polls would be a referendum on his stewardship so far, and on how effective his reforms have been in ameliorating the hardship being endured by the average Nigerian household. They say the solution to the Coalition’s emergence does not lie in more negative talk about it by the likes of Dr. Daniel Bwala and Bayo Onanuga, the two media aides to the President (who have led the government’s anti-Coalition narrative in high-profile TV interviews till date) or by former presidential aide Reno Omokri, who has even promised to fly to Nigeria from his California, US base – and to spend his own funds, if necessary – to help discredit the ADC on behalf of the Tinubu Administration. These measures, they say, only serve to give the ADC greater (and unwarranted) visibility in the eyes of Nigerians as a credible alternative to the APC and the presidency of Asiwaju Bola Tinubu in 2027.
Apart from starving the Coalition of such visibility, some supporters of the President and his party, and observers say, there are two ways the administration and the ruling party can blunt its edge – and ultimately defeat it in 2027.
The first is to accelerate its performance on key sectors of the economy in a manner that impacts positively on the fortunes of the average Nigerian in the short term; in other words, to convince Nigerians in a visible and tangible manner that it has not lost sight of its mandate, or the purpose of government in the first place i.e. the welfare and security of the populace. One of the Laws in Robert Greene’s ‘The 48 Laws of Power’ – namely ‘Win through your actions, never through argument” – emphasizes the power of demonstrating a point through actions and results. Engaging in endless arguments can be unproductive and even detrimental, whereas actions speak louder and can be more persuasive because they are tangible and undeniable. Consistent action and visible results will more convincingly demonstrate the administration’s commitment and competence, leading to greater trust and influence over time.
Secondly, if they must talk, stakeholders say, the administration’s spokespersons – rather than talk about why the Coalition is a ‘bad market’ – should strive to do a better job of projecting the achievements of President Tinubu in just two years of assuming office. These accomplishments have gone a long way in resetting the fundamentals of the Nigerian economy, and have so far resulted in the following key gains, among others:
– The rise in the country’s external reserves to $40.19 billion – thereby boosting confidence and stability;
– The rise in the country’s trade surplus hit $13.17 billion – signaling a strong export performance;
– The rise in the country’s portfolio investments to $13.35 billion – a resounding vote of confidence in Nigeria’s economy;
– The rise in gas exports by 48.3% to $8.66 billion;
– A huge increase in non-oil exports (up to $7.46 billion) – a sign of a gradual but increasing economic diversification;
– A significant surplus in Nigeria’s balance of payments – the first in three years;
– Increase in the FAAC’s monthly allocation to state governments by over 62%, freeing up resources for subnational entities to develop.
– The stabilization of the naira through deregulation of the forex market, as well as the subsidy removal, which has resulted in an exponential increase in government revenues;
– The new tax reform law – which will streamline government revenues and provide tax relief to low-income Nigerians as well as small businesses;
– A more rapid GDP growth – the fastest in a decade;
– The creation of regional development commissions – one for each geopolitical zone.
Other achievements, such as progress in local government autonomy; the fight against insecurity and corruption; the disbursement of over N75bn in NELFUND student loans which have benefitted over 600,000 students; increase in healthcare access for 37 million Nigerians; the establishment of six cancer centres across the country; the revitalization of over 1,000 primary health care centres; and the approval of free caesarean section surgeries for all pregnant women, etc. –– should be the thrust of the Presidency’s and the APC’s message to Nigerians.
In essence, the summary of this message should be: Nigeria is turning the corner under President Tinubu’s leadership. On multiple fronts – naira stabilization; curbing inflation; debt burden reduction; and expanded education and healthcare; improved security; regional inclusion; anti-corruption action; and institutional rebuilding – this administration is delivering bold reforms with real results. True, Nigeria’s comeback story is far from complete, but it is firmly underway. Support President Bola Tinubu and his team – and let’s reach our desired destination together.
• Keem Abdul, a public relations guru, publisher and writer, hails from Lagos. He can be reached via +2349046303816 or Akeemabdul2023@gmail.com
The Anioma State Creation Technical Committee has issued a clarion call to all sons and daughters of Anioma to support the growing campaign for the creation of Anioma State.
Chief Tonnie Oganah, media and publicity director of the office the committee made the call while sharing 15 compelling facts tracing the historical, political, and constitutional journey behind the longstanding agitation.
In a widely circulated message, Chief Oganah emphasised the need for unity, love, and collective prayers among Anioma citizens as they pursue a cause that promises development, equity, and representation.
“All Anioma citizens should support Anioma State creation in love, unity and progress with prayers to God as APC and its genuine members are truly supporting Anioma State creation,” he urged.
The statement provided a detailed background of the state creation effort, dating back to 1951 when the idea was first proposed under the name Lower Niger State.
According to Oganah, the movement was led by prominent Anioma figures such as Chief Barr. Dennis Osadebe, the then Obi of Idumuje Ugboko (grandfather of current Delta North Senator, Prince Ned Nwoko), Chief Idisi Dafe of Obiaruku, Chief Humphrey Iwerebon of Ika, and Senator Nosike Ikpo of Ibusa.
“These pioneers,” Oganah noted, “were active members of the Igbo Union, the body that evolved into Ohaneze Ndi Igbo after the civil war. At the time, there were no South East, South West, or South South geopolitical zones.”
He argued that the zoning principle — often cited as a challenge to Anioma’s bid — has no legal backing in the 1999 Constitution.
“The concept of zoning is not mentioned in the Constitution. It was introduced politically by late Vice President Dr. Alex Ekwueme in the Second Republic and only gained prominence during the 1999 elections,” he explained.
Highlighting the relevance of state creation in national development, Oganah pointed out that fiscal allocations in Nigeria are shared on a state-by-state and local government basis, not by zones.
He added that Anioma State, once created, would guarantee equal distribution of opportunities across all its communities.
“There will be new jobs for our youths, contracts for our business people, and empowerment for women. New local governments will be created equally across our current nine LGAs, bringing the total to 18,” he said.
Oganah also addressed perceived intra-Anioma inequalities, particularly the dominance of Ika political elites in benefitting from the current Delta State structure.
He cited the emergence of the first Delta State Deputy Governor and a state governor from Ika as evidence, stating that, “Aniocha Oshimili has always led the struggle for Anioma identity, yet the benefits have not been equally distributed.”
On the case of Ndokwa Ukwuani, he lamented the persistent underdevelopment despite the area’s vast land mass, population, and economic potential.
“Ndokwa Ukwuani has the highest population, wealth, and land mass in Anioma, yet it remains the most underdeveloped. All that is set to change with the creation of Anioma State”, he said.
Importantly, he dispelled the notion that the campaign for Anioma State is centered around Senator Ned Nwoko alone.
“Once created, the benefits will come to every Anioma person and not only to Senator Prince Ned Nwoko,” Oganah clarified.
Reaffirming the political support behind the initiative, he praised the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its “genuine members” for backing the creation of Anioma State, and called on all stakeholders, traditional institutions, and youth groups to intensify advocacy.
“The time is now. Let us rise in unity and purpose to support this noble aspiration,” he concluded.
