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THE POLITICS OF LAST-MINUTE PROMISES: A QUESTION OF PRIORITIES IN ENUGU NORTH

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By  Martins Chiedozie Ugwu  Johnmartinsworldonline@gmail.com  “To term this anything less than the pre-eminent scam of the year would be a failure of civic vocabulary.” In politics, timin often reveals more than intention. When major infrastructure promises resurface only at the twilight of a first term, citizens are right to ask: why now? During his campaign, The governor Enugu State, Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah laid out an ambitious vision, over 10,000 kilometers of roads, sweeping urban upgrades, rural connectivity, and economic revitalization. This was not presented as a "second-term aspiration" but as an immediate intervention to "open up all areas of the state." Yet, as we approach the twilight of this administration, the rural corridors remain largely untouched, choked by the dust of neglect. And being classified as Urban areas for the sole reason tax exploitation. With the electoral cycle's horizon drawing near, we are suddenly presented with a "flag-of...

ADC Governorship Hopeful Dozie Ogenyi Set to Bury Mom on May 1

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Invites the good people of Enugu State A governorship aspirant under the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Enugu State, *Hon. Dozie Ogenyi*, has invited friends and well-wishers in the state to the burial/funeral of his mother *Ezinne Comfort Ebam Ogenyi* on Friday, 1st May, 2026, at Mgbuji, Eha-Amufu in Isi-Uzo local government area. Ezinne Ogenyi died at the age of 93 years. In a statement, Hon. Ogenyi, a former commissioner for human capital development and poverty reduction, said her mom meant everything to him and was responsible for training him and his siblings in the virtues of hard work, honesty and empathy. The ADC governorship hopeful stated that the body of his mother will be buried on 1st May after a church service at Agape College arena, by Eha-Amufu Anglican Diocese. He said his family will be honoured by the presence of ndi Enugu who wish him well in his aspiration to make Enugu State better from 2027. Powered by: THE BEST ALTERNATIVE MEDIA TEAM April 27, 2026

SOUTHERN NIGERIA TRADITIONAL RULERS COUNCIL REAFFIRMS UNITY AND COMMITMENT TO NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

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The Southern Nigeria Traditional Rulers Council has reaffirmed its unrelenting commitment to fostering unity among traditional institutions in Southern Nigeria and pledged continued support for national development and stability. This position was reached at a crucial meeting of the Council held on Thursday, April 23, 2026, in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The gathering was hosted and officially declared open by the Governor of Rivers State, His Excellency, Sir Siminalayi Fubara. The well-attended meeting brought together the Chairman of the Council, state executive chairmen, and members from the South-South, South-East, and South-West geo-political zones. Participants emphasized the critical importance of unity, inclusivity, and collaboration in driving both regional progress and national development. In his address during the plenary session, the Chairman of the Council, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Dr. Enitan Ogunwusi, CFR, Ojaja II, the Ooni of Ife, expressed profound gratitude to all ...

The Anatomy of Desperation: Dismantling the Puppets & Puppeteers of Political Obsolescence

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  By Martins Chiedozie Ugwu Johnmartinsworldonline@gmail.com  The political firmament of Enugu State has recently been treated to a pathetic display of grandstanding by a collection of defeated actors and their rented mouthpiece. In a futile atempt to dim the incandescent brilliance of the ADC State Chairman-elect, Prof. Uchenna Augustine Akubue, these architects of failure have resorted to the most primitive of strategies: the systematic assassination of character where they lack the intellectual weaponry for a debate of ideas.  When the disgruntled casualties of the just-concluded ADC State Congress realized they could not match the sophisticated vision of Prof. Akubue, they first attempted to weaponize ancient history. Digging through the archives of resolved legal matters, they hoped to find a stain. Instead, they found only a mirror reflectin their own irrelevance. When that gambit collapsed under the weight of its own insignificance, they pivoted to a more desperate...

The Anatomy of Desperation: Dismantling the Puppets & Puppeteers of Political Obsolescence

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By Martins Chiedozie Ugwu Johnmartinsworldonline@gmail.com  The political firmament of Enugu State has recently been treated to a pathetic display of grandstanding by a collection of defeated actors and their rented mouthpiece. In a futile atempt to dim the incandescent brilliance of the ADC State Chairman-elect, Prof. Uchenna Augustine Akubue, these architects of failure have resorted to the most primitive of strategies: the systematic assassination of character where they lack the intellectual weaponry for a debate of ideas.  When the disgruntled casualties of the just-concluded ADC State Congress realized they could not match the sophisticated vision of Prof. Akubue, they first attempted to weaponize ancient history. Digging through the archives of resolved legal matters, they hoped to find a stain. Instead, they found only a mirror reflectin their own irrelevance. When that gambit collapsed under the weight of its own insignificance, they pivoted to a more desperate theate...

The Prof. Akubue They Don't Know

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  By Martins Chiedozie Ugwu and Raphael Agu (Johnmartinsworldonline@gmail.com) Just as the African Democratic Congress (ADC) concluded its congress in Enugu State with the election of Professor Uchenna Augustine Akubue as chairman, a defeated "faction" of the party went into overdrive on social media and even petitioned  the ICPC. The orchestrated vilification of Prof. Akubue would have been less amusing if these self-styled political actors had chosen another weapon of character assassination. But why "forgery" in the case of  a scholar and global technocrat who rendered 25 years of distinguished service to the United Nations?  Comrade Chika Idoko and his associates must have set out to weaponize ignorance, but theirs is a glaring exhibition of intellectual bankruptcy. The ADC congress has ended in defeat of those whose relevance has long dissipated! Idoko's attempts to diminish a mountain through baseless litigation and poorly crafted press statements are futi...

Kwankwasiyya Leader Dr. Hillary Eze Kenechukwu Condemns Internal Friction, Rallies Support for ADC Alliance

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ENUGU – Dr. Hillary Eze Kenechukwu, a prominent industrialist and leader of the Kwankwasiyya movement in Enugu, has issued a stern critique of individuals working against the vision of a "New Nigeria" championed by the Peter Obi and Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso alliance. The hotel magnate expressed deep disappointment toward those within the South East who are opposing the newly elected Chairmen of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) or attempting to create factions within the party. Dr. Kenechukwu made an impassioned plea for the opposing factions to sheathe their swords and embrace a path of reconciliation. He emphasized that the pursuit of personal or fractional interests must be set aside to allow peace to reign, as any internal strife only serves the interests of those who wish to see the nation fail. As a steadfast loyalist to both the Kwankwasiyya and Obidient movements, Dr. Kenechukwu appealed to all stakeholders in the five South Eastern states to exercise maximum restrain...

Stakeholders strategize to restore Nnewi's political order

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 By Chuks Collins Awka  April 21,2026 Above two hundred and fifty formidable strong stakeholders on Sunday met at the residence of Chief Gabriel Chukwuma, President of Gabros Group at Uru, Umudim-Nnewi in Nnewi North Council, to chat a way forward for the industrial town. The meeting our investigations revealed was said to have been occasioned by the alleged shoddy manner the primary for the seat of the Mayor of the Nnewi North Council was conducted by the ruling All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA). Recall that in the Nnewi rotational arrangement, it was the turn of Nnewichi axis to produce the next Mayor. But sadly certain individuals allegedly used their close relationship with Gov Charles Soludo to thwart the near concrete scheme of the people. This irredentist group then chose to return Eche Anazodo, from Umudim-Nnewi, a different axis. All the speakers at the meeting commended the Convener of the meeting, Chief Chukwuma for blazing the trail for the industrial town. Th...

I present myself as an Aspirant under the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for the Enugu State House of Assembly.

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 All Power Belongs to God Support Hon. Chief Chidubem Jesse Ekwo (Onapuluagu) For Member, Enugu State House of Assembly Udi North Constituency, Enugu State My Dear Good People of Udi North, With humility, dedication, and a deep commitment to service,  I present myself as an Aspirant under the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for the Enugu State House of Assembly. Udi North is richly blessed with hardworking people, fertile land, and great potential. However, we still face challenges such as poor infrastructure, unemployment, insecurity, and limited opportunities. I firmly believe that with focused leadership, strong representation, and people-centered policies, we can unlock greater development and prosperity for our constituency. About Me Hon. Chief Chidubem Jesse Ekwo (Onapuluagu) is a distinguished leader, philanthropist, and public servant dedicated to community development and human empowerment. He was the ADC candidate for Udi North State Assembly in 2019 and a candidat...

Udi North House of Assembly and the Man Dubem Ekwo

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 All Power Belongs to God My Dear Good People of Udi North, With humility, dedication, and a deep commitment to service,  I present myself as an Aspirant under the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for the Enugu State House of Assembly. Udi North is richly blessed with hardworking people, fertile land, and great potential. However, we still face challenges such as poor infrastructure, unemployment, insecurity, and limited opportunities. I firmly believe that with focused leadership, strong representation, and people-centered policies, we can unlock greater development and prosperity for our constituency. About Me Hon. Chief Chidubem Jesse Ekwo (Onapuluagu) is a distinguished leader, philanthropist, and public servant dedicated to community development and human empowerment. He was the ADC candidate for Udi North State Assembly in 2019 and a candidate under the NNPP in 2023 for the Udi/Ezeagu Federal house of representatives.  He serves as Director of the Odoziobodo Radio ...