Emeka Ihedioha
5 Nov
The Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has said investment in the state’s creative, arts and culture sectors over the last eight years has transformed the state into a centre of excellence for creative arts, repositioning the state as Africa’s arts, culture, and tourism hub.
21 Sep
After six years of administering the 27 local councils of Imo State through caretaker committees, residents of the state will today elect chairmen and councillors to oversee the councils.
1 Sep
My friend who is based in Atlanta, Georgia, Barr. Uduak Ekot, recently asked me a random question: ''Is your man, Emeka Ihedioha finished politically?'' I was taken aback by the question, so I asked why. Uduak's response showed that his curiosity about Ihedioha made him ask the question, and I don't blame him. Ihedioha shook…
26 Jul 2024
Former Governor of Imo State, Emeka Ihedioha, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Chief Dr. Emmanuel Chukwuemeka Iwuanyanwu, popularly known as Ahaejiagamba Ndi Igbo, a respected leader and elder statesman. Iwuanyanwu, who served as the President General of Ohaneze Ndi Igbo, died in the early hours of Thursday, 25th July 2024. "I received…
3 May 2024
Former Imo State governor, Emeka Ihedioha, on Thursday said the exodus of members from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Imo State which trailed his departure from the party is a vote of confidence in his leadership. Ihedioha, during an interview session on AriseTV, disclosed that he left the PDP because of his large followership's…
28 Apr 2024
Main opposition political party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) may not have bargained for what is currently playing out in the Southeast region.
24 Apr 2024
The immediate past governor of Imo State and foremost chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Emeka Ihedioha, and nine other leaders of the party in the South East have announced their resignation from the party.
23 Apr 2024
Former governor of Imo State Emeka Ihedioha has left the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) after 26 years. Ihedioha announced his exit from PDP in a Tuesday letter addressed to the party’s chairman in the Mbutu Ward of Aboh Mbaise Local Government Area of Imo State. According to him, the PDP has taken on a path…
23 Apr 2024
It is now five years and still counting. No council election has been held in Imo State and it is still uncertain when Governor Hope Uzodimma will conduct elections into the local councils in the state.
15 Mar 2024
Several Political chieftains in Imo State have called on the immediate past governor of the state, HE Rt. Hon. Emeka Ihedioha to dump the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP to save his political aspiration.
23 Feb 2024
The House of Representatives, yesterday, held a special valedictory session in honour of former Speaker, Ghali Na’abba, who died on December 27, 2023 at the age of 65.Â
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