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LAST BIAFRAN FIELD COMMANDER(COLONEL LAMBERT IHEANACHO) IS DEAD

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Eastern Nigeria and Imo state, in particular, has lost a great man and patriot.

The man, Col Lambert Iheanacho psc, FSS, mni , the last Biafran field commander and warrior has been reported dead.

His death was announced yesterday by the family who informed the general public of his death on the 8th of July 2020 after an illness.

The late colonel hailed from Upe Autonomous Community in Ngor Okpala Local Government Area of Imo State.

The late Colonel Lambert Iheanacho was the last Biafra Army field commander who was in charge of the famous 63 Infantry Brigade which recaptured Owerri from the federal forces in 1969.

He was retired from the Nigerian Army in 1990.

The colonel, with his brigade, was instrumental to the recapture of Owerri town from the Nigerian army.

After the war, Iheanacho was recruited into the Nigerian Army in 1970 still having his pre-war rank of 2nd Lieutenant.

General Ibrahim Babangida retired him in 1990 by as a Colonel after commanding in a United Nations mission in Lebanon.

As announced by the family, a funeral which will be organized by the Grail Message will be held for him at noon on Tuesday 21st of July,2020, at the Grail Centre in Owerri, Imo State capital.

A reception is thereafter, scheduled to hold at his country home in Upe Autonomous Community in Ngor Okpala Local Government Area of Imo State.

The late colonel before his death, was a former Director of the Faculty of Joint Studies at Command and Staff College, Jaji, former Chairman of Nigercem PLC and Imo State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) 2007 Deputy governorship candidate.

He is survived by his wife, Dr. Mrs. Eucharia Ihenacho, four children, Mr. Lambert Ihenacho (Jnr), Navy Captain Engr. K.K. Ihenacho, Dr. Mrs. Almaz Ihenacho-Brown, Engr. Ikechukwu Ihenacho and other relations to mourn him.

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EBONYI LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS SLATED FOR SATURDAY, AUGUST 15, 2020:

{…The Council Elections Would Be Free, Fair And Credible, As Demanded By The Representatives Of The Different Political Parties In Our Meeting, Says EBSIEC Chairman}

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Following the order given to the Ebonyi State Independent Electoral Commission (EBSIEC) by the state governor, Engr. Dave Umahi to conduct Council elections in the state, the Commission has officially announced Saturday, August 15, 2020 as the date for the elections.

The Chairman of EBSIEC, Barr. Josy Eze, made this known in a meeting held with the officials of all the political parties and security agencies at Ebonyi State Traditional Council Hall, Onwe Road, Abakaliki, the state capital.

The Chairman stressed that the elections supposed to be held on April 25, 2020 but was suspended for some months as the deadly virus kept spreading in the state and country at large.

He however, maintained that the election would be held this time on 15th August since the government of Federation had lifted ban on electoral activities in the country and the Commission had met with the stakeholders alongside the party chieftains in the state.

The EBSIEC Chairman further noted that the elections would hold in all the 13 local government areas and 171 wards in the state.

He therefore, urged all the registered political parties that met the requirements for the council polls to feel free by carrying out their campaign activities and making sure they keep the COVID-19 protocol, adding that the elections would be Free, Fair and Credible as demanded by the representatives of the different political parties in the meeting.

It would be recalled that Governor Umahi had over the weekend announced the lifting of ban on political activities and council elections in the state, which was earlier suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the associated lockdown.

Governor Umahi had also during the period of the suspension of the elections, appointed Caretaker Committee Chairmen to replace the former chairmen in the 13 local government areas of the state, pending when elections would be held.

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GOVERNOR UMAHI DECIDES TO PAY N100 MILLION TO EX-EBONYI GOVERNOR, MARTIN ELECHI, AS A ‘THANK YOU GIFT’ FOR BUILDING OCHUDO CITY:

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The Governor of Ebonyi State, Engr. Dave Umahi has ordered that the immediate past governor of the state, who is now an APC Chieftain, Chief Martin Elechi, be paid the sum of (N100 Million) One Hundred Million Naira.

The huge sum, AJM NEWS gathered, would be given to Chief Elechi as a token of appreciation and to say a big thank you to him for the construction of Ochudo City during his tenure.

It is of note that Chief Martin Nwachor Elechi during his two terms and 8 years in office as Ebonyi State Governor, embarked on several projects, which had direct bearing on the lives and well-being of Ebonyians.

Some of those projects include:
The NATIONAL FISTULA CENTRE, Abakakaliki; the construction of Hospitals in the 3 Senatorial Zones of the state, construction of new structures in all primary, secondary and tertiary institutions in the state, and the introduction of boarding schools. The best graduating students were given the opportunity to study abroad under the state’s scholarship programme known as HIPACT.

Others are: Akanu Ibiam International Conference Centre (ICC), Ultramodern Rice Mills situated at Afikpo for Ebonyi South, Iboko for Ebonyi North, and Ikwo for Ebonyi Central, Ultramodern Digital Radio & Television Stations.
Ultramodern International Market, Oferekpe Water Scheme, Ebonyi State Pipe Industry, the Ocho Udo City, the state Secrietariat Complex, among others.

The N100 million, however, is not part of his owed entitlements as a former governor.

It would be recalled that Chief Elechi had earlier rejected a Car gift (SUV Prado Jeep) presented to him by Governor Umahi couple of years ago.

Meanwhile, all eyes are now on the APC Chieftain, Chief Martin Elechi to see what becomes of this Cash Appreciation Gift’ from Governor Umahi, which some have described as unnecessary and a possible trap to set him up, whether he would accept it, or reject it as usual.

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EBONYI GOVERNMENT RESPONDS TO VIRAL POST OF A LAW SUIT AGAINST THE GOVERNOR OVER THE APPOINTMENT OF CARETAKER CHAIRMEN, AS IT LIFTS THE BAN ON POLITICAL ACTIVITIES AND LG ELECTIONS:

By Otu Obiahu, AJM NEWS

Ebonyi State Government has lifted the ban on Electoral Processes and Political Activities for the 2020 Local Government Elections in the state.

This is coming few days after the viral news of a law suit filed against Ebonyi State Governor, Engr. Dave Umahi, the Caretaker Chairmen of the 13 local government areas, and others by Barr. Kelechi Chukwu, as published by AJM NEWS.
https://theajm.news.blog/2020/07/07/man-drags-ebonyi-governor-to-court-over-the-appointment-of-caretaker-chairmen-in-the-state/

In the suit which had been slated to hold in Abakaliki on Monday 21 September, 2020 before the Chief Judge of Ebonyi State; the petitioner, Barr. Kelechi Chukwu who is an indigene of Oshiri In Onicha Local Government Area Of the state said that “the appointment of Caretaker Chairmen into the 13 Local Government Councils of Ebonyi State by the Governor of Ebonyi State (the 1st Defendant), instead of conducting elections to democratically elect those who will occupy the positions in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria is in total breach of the Constitution, adding that the State House of Assembly has no power to make any law empowering the Governor to appoint Caretaker Committee Chairmen into the Local Government Councils”.

The Legal Practitioner, Barr. Kelechi, therefore requests the Court to set aside the appointment of the Caretaker Committee Chairmen and also compel them to refund any money collected while illegally occupying the said offices.

He also requests for an order of Court setting aside section 26 of the COVID-19 Law of Ebonyi State that purports to empower the Governor to appoint Caretaker Committee Chairmen to the local Government councils in the state.

However, in a Press Release signed by Chief Barr. Samuel Okoronkwo (Hon. Commissioner for Local Government, Chieftaincy Matters and Rural Development), and Hon. Barr. Orji Uchenna Orji
(Hon. Commissioner for Information and State Orientation), the state governor, Engr. Dave Umahi directed the Ebonyi State Independent Electoral Commission (EBSIEC) “to immediately commence activities for the conduct of the 2020 Local Government Elections in the State as required by law”.

Below Is The Full Text Of The Communique:

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

In exercise of his powers under Ebonyi State Coronavirus and other Dangerous (Infectious) Diseases and Related Matters Law, 2020 and Regulations thereof and all other enabling laws thereto, the Governor of Ebonyi State, His Excellency Engr. Chief David Nweze Umahi FNSE FNATE has issued Executive Order lifting the suspension of Electoral Processes and Political Activities for the 2020 Local Government Elections in Ebonyi State.

To this end therefore, the Governor has directed Ebonyi State Independent Electoral Commission (EBSIEC) to immediately commence activities for the conduct of the 2020 Local Government Elections in the State as required by law.

Signed:
Chief Barr. Samuel Okoronkwo (Hon. Commissioner for Local Government, Chieftaincy Matters and Rural Development)

Hon. Barr. Orji Uchenna Orji
(Hon. Commissioner for Information and State Orientation)

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HOUSE OF REPS INSISTS THAT EBONYI FEDERAL COLLEGE OF EDUCATION MUST BE SITED AT ISU, ONICHA, AS EARLIER APPROVED BY FG; URGES OTHER ZONES TO WAIT FOR THEIR TURN:

{…The Petitioners Should Wait For Another Opportunity, And Lobby When The Time Comes, As This One Is Already Gone”, Says House Of Reps}

By Otu Obiahu, AJM NEWS

The Federal House Of Representatives on Friday, 9th July, supported the earlier decision of the Federal Government to build the Federal College of Education in Isu, Onicha Local Government Area of Ebonyi State.

The House made their stand known after listening to multiple petitions authored and sent by Izzi Development Union, Izzi Forum and Izzi Nnodo Youth Forum, against the siting of the Federal College of Education at Isu.

The Chairman of the House Committee on Public Petitions while declaring its decision said:
“The Federal College of Education, Isu has come to stay as the Executive had already exercised its right of choice of location, visited and approved the site and work is already programmed to commence there.

“The petitioners should wait for another opportunity, and lobby when the time comes, as this one is already gone”.

He added: “The members of the National Assembly from the two zones (Ebonyi North and South) should unite as brothers and close ranks and talk to their constituents so that peace and unity can reign”.

Speaking on the decision of the House, the Member representing Ohaozara/Onicha/Ivo (OHANIVO) Federal Constituency, Hon. Engr. Livinus Makwe expressed his joy over the ruling, as he thanked his constituents for standing with him in the struggle for the location of the Federal College of Education, which has finally come to stay in Isu.

His words: “I am happy to report to my good people of Ohaozara/Onicha/Ivo Federal Constituency that after making my presentation (after our NASS members representing the petitioners have made theirs), laying the facts bare for all present to see and judge, the Honourable Chairman and members of the Committee saw reason and merit in my presentation and accordingly ruled in favour of the Federal College of Education, Isu remaining at its original location in Isu as already established by the Federal Government.

“I therefore wish to thank the entire people of OHANIVO for their maturity, unity of purpose as well as the support they have continued to give me to succeed. I thank our dear Governor, Engr. Chief David Nweze Umahi, FNSE, FNATE for always being fair to all and for his fatherly love for all Ebonyians in his relentless pursuit of the unity of Ebonyi State and equitable spread of projects and development.

“I commend the Isu elites, the Old Afikpo Union, the entire people of Onicha LGA and particularly the President General, Isuokoma Diaspora Union and the President and members of Isuokoma Town Union, Abuja Branch for their position papers which further helped our case”.

Hon. Makwe further assured the good people of OHANIVO that he would always stand and speak for them in all the matters that concern them, adding that with the help of God, he would fulfil all the promises made to his people.

He said: “I assure our people that I will always stand by them and that my voice will always be heard, loud and clear, firm and unequivocal, when and where it matters.

“With God on our side and with your continued support and prayers we shall surely deliver on all our mandates”.

Prior to the decision of the House Committee, there had been hot reactions from different quarters as regards the choice of Isu in Onicha LGA, as the location of Ebonyi’s own slot of the Federal College of Education.

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A LEGAL PRACTITIONER DRAGS EBONYI GOVERNOR TO COURT OVER THE APPOINTMENT OF CARETAKER CHAIRMEN IN THE STATE:{…Kelechi Chukwu (Esq) Prays The Court To Set Aside The Appointment Of The Caretaker Committee Chairmen In Ebonyi State}By Otu Obiahu, AJM NEWSTuesday, 7/07/2020A Legal Practitioner from Ebonyi State, Barr.Kelechi Chukwu has dragged Ebonyi State Governor, Engr. Dave Umahi to court over what he described as the unconstitutional appointment of Caretaker Chairmen by the governor in the 13 local government areas of the state.In the suit which is slated to hold in Abakaliki on Monday 21 September, 2020 before the Chief Judge of Ebonyi State; the petitioner, Barr. Kelechi Chukwu who is an indigene of Oshiri In Onicha Local Government Area Of the state maintained that “the appointment of Caretaker Chairmen into the 13 Local Government Councils of Ebonyi State by the Governor of Ebonyi State (the 1st Defendant), instead of conducting elections to democratically elect those who will occupy the positions in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria is in total breach of the Constitution.”Again, the State House of Assembly has no power to make any law empowering the Governor to appoint Caretaker Committee Chairmen into the Local Government Councils”.Barr. Kelechi is therefore asking the Court to set aside the appointment of the Caretaker Committee Chairmen and also compel them to refund any money collected while illegally occupying the said offices.He also requests for an order of Court setting aside section 26 of the COVID-19 Law of Ebonyi State that purports to empower the Governor to appoint Caretaker Committee Chairmen to the local Government councils in the state.©AfikpoJokwaMedia
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AJM Observations!

By Otu Obiahu, AJM NEWS

You See Why Coronavirus Will Continue To Infect State Governors/Top Government Officials And Their Aides!

Just Take A Closer Look At This Photo And Take Note Of The Following Observations::

(1) The Governor Is Seen Holding A Face Mask In His Left Hand, Which In The Actual Sense He Should Have Used It To Cover His Mouth And Nose During The Project Inspection, For His Safety And That Of Others.

(2) Another Man Standing Behind The Governor In The Photo Who Has A Face Mask Only Succeeded In Hanging The Face Mask On His Jaw.

(3) The Rest Of Others In The Inspection Team Of The Governor Are Seen Carelessly Standing Without Face Masks, Contrary To NCDC COVID-19 Rules.

(4) It Can Also Be Seen In The Photo That The Inspection Team Did Not Care To Maintain Social Distancing While Carrying Out Their Legitimate Duty.

These And More Are The Very Reasons Why Some Top Government Officials Are Infected With COVID-19 Alongside Their Aides.

Those Doubting The Authenticity Of The Report, As Announced By Ebonyi State Governor, Engr. Dave Umahi, That He And Some Of His Aides Are Infected With COVID-19 Should See The Reason Why The Governor’s Claim Could Be Possible; And Therefore Should Stop Doubting.

Based On What We’ve Observed In The Photo Attached To This Post, We’re Pleading With All Government Functionaries, No Matter How Highly Or Lowly Placed, To Always Observe The WHO/NCDC Safety Rules, Considering The Calibre Of Men You Meet On Daily Basis And The Kind Of Places You Go To In A Bid To Carry Out Your Official Duties; For Your Safety And That Of Your Family.

Those That Put Order Should Equally Obey The Order!

We Pray For God’s Protection On All, As We Take Responsibility!

Thank You!
Rev.Pastor OTU OBIAHU (Director, AJM NEWS)

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ACCIDENTS REPORTED BY FRSC ANAMBRA STATE

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FIRST INFORMATION REPORTS ON TWO ROAD TRAFFIC CRASHES RECORDED TODAY 05/07/2020 AT:
1. LAGOS PARK, UPPER-IWEKA TODAY, ALONG ONITSHA-AWKA EXPRESSWAY
2. NEAR OGENE FM ALONG AWKA-ONITSHA EXPRESSWAY

Two separate Road Traffic Crashes were recorded today Sunday 5 July at about 3.20pm and 3.38pm at Lagos Park Upper- Iweka and near Ogene FM, along Awka-Onitsha and Onitsha-Awka expressway, respectively.

2. The Road Traffic Crash which occurred at Lagos Park Onitsha involved a Toyota Highlander with enlistment number GGE473DJ and a Mitsubishi L300 with registration number KPP157XA. The crash occurred after the brakes of the Toyota Highlander failed and the driver subsequently Loss of Control of the vehicle, ramming into the L300 and injuring One victim (male adult) in the process. A total of Four (4) male adults were involved in the crash. The injured victim was rushed to Toronto Hospital by FRSC rescue team from Onitsha Unit Command, while the Highlander was parked in the Command premises for safe keeping.

3. Two male adults where involved in the minor lone Road Traffic Crash which occurred near Ogene FM, along Awka-Onitsha expressway. The vehicle involved was an empty Mercedes Benz Tanker with registration number ENU261ZK, which was reported to have developed Brake Failure, leading to loss of control by the driver, as the vehicle veered into a ditch. It is not obstructing traffic flow. Both victims came out unhurt.

4. The Sector Commander Federal Road Safety Corps Anambra State, CC Andrew A. Kumapayi admonishes vehicle owners and drivers to pay special attention to their vehicle’s braking systems, especially now that we are deep into the rainy season. He wishes the injured victim quick recovery. Road Traffic Crashes are avoidable.

RC Pascal A. Anigbo
Sector Public Education Officer
For: Sector Commander

Federal Road Safety Corps, Anambra State.

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EBONYI WOMAN GANG-RAPED BY FULANI HERDSMEN IN ANAMBRA, RETURNS TO EBONYI AND DIES

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A middle-aged woman who was allegedly raped to coma in a farmland at Ebenebe in Awka North local government area of Anambra State by suspected herdsmen has reportedly died in her home state of Ebonyi.The woman, whose name was given as Agnes Okekpe from Abakaliki local government area of Ebonyi State was said to be working on a farmland in the community as a labourer late last year when suspected herdsmen who went into the farm with herd of cattle allegedly gang-raped her until she lost consciousness.She was later taken to her state by her relations for treatment where she recently died.President-general of Ebenebe, Mr. Paul Nnatuanya, while narrating the emotion-laden story, said the woman’s ordeal was the common thing his people have been experiencing, in addition to the destruction of farmlands by suspected herdsmen.He said: “The information we got from Ebonyi State was that Agnes has died. After she was raped to coma, our people took her to the hospital where she was revived. She died as a result of the trauma she suffered.“After she was discharged from the hospital, she travelled back to her place in Ebonyi State; perhaps, to continue treatment there.”She didn’t continue with the business she came for.”“Her colleague who was able to escape said that before the rape, the herdsmen hit the woman with a log of wood, which made her weak and unable to raise the alarm..“The herdsmen also took the money the woman tied on the her wrapper and it was the victim’s colleague that ran back to the town to alert the residents, who found her lying helplessly on the farm. When the villagers stormed the scene, she was already lying unconscious on the ground.”

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EBONYI STATE GOVERNOR, ENGR. DAVE UMAHI, AIDES TEST POSITIVE FOR COVID-19

{…Soonest, We Will All Test Negative, Says Governor Umahi}

Otu Obiahu, AJM NEWS
Saturday, 4/07/2020

Report reaching AJM NEWS desk says the governor of Ebonyi State, Engr. Dave Umahi and some of his Aides have tested positive for the novel Coronavirus.

According to the report, Governor Umahi had in a statement personally signed by him on Saturday confirmed that he and some of his Aides tested positive for Coronavirus after carrying out COVID-19 test.

Umahi further disclosed that, presently, they are not showing any symptoms but have since isolated, in line with protocols laid down by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC).

The Governor directed the Deputy Governor, Kelechi Igwe, to take over the frontline coordination of the state’s fight against the pandemic to protect Ebonyi people.

The governor however, appealed to the people of Ebonyi state to take the NCDC protocols more seriously while stating that he’s working from home and will conduct all meetings virtually.

As at Friday 3rd July, Ebonyi had recorded 438 cases of COVID-19, with 357 persons discharged.

Below Is The Full Text Of The Statement::

Today 4th July , Ebonyi Governor and some Aides test results returned Positive to covid 19.

Governor and Aides affected are showing no symptoms but have since isolated in line with Ncdc protocol.

Governor directs his deputy to takeover the frontline coordination of our determined fight against this pandemic to protect our people.
No regrets as we will never abandon our people at a trying period like now.
Governor requests Ebonyians to take the NCDC protocol more seriously.

I am working from home and all my meetings will be through virtual. Soonest, we will all test negative.
We bless the name of our God.

SIGNED:
Dave Umahi

Ebonyi State Governor

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