Nigeria is now ferociously slipping into lawlessness under the watch of president Muhammadu Buhari. Any optimist still living in denial, after the brazen desecration of a court of law by agents of the Department of State Services (DSS) last Friday,… Read More ›
Certainly, this was not the scenario outgoing Imo State governor, Rochas Okorocha envisaged – the swearing in of another person as governor other than his son-in-law, Uche Nwosu.
In 2011, the People of Imo State made a change in their leadership from Gov. Ohakim to Rochas Okorocha. This decision at that time was greeted with joy even more than what is on ground today.
Very quickly these are not the best of times for my friend and brother, Owelle Rochas iScAriot Okorocha, the outgoing Imo state governor and copyrights owner of the word “Iberiberism”. I humbly request permission to use his word, believing he… Read More ›
In his sweetest days, Imo State governor, Rochas Okorocha fancied himself as the new „Zik“ of Nigerian politics.
If Nigeria were a normal country, the chairman of the Independent Electoral Commission (INEC), Mahmood Yakubu would have paid the price for his brash treachery.
The presidency of Mr. Muhammadu Buhari will surely go down history as the mistake of 2015, notwithstanding what happens on February 16, 2019.
“Former President Obasanjo is a courageous patriot and statesman who tells truth to power when he is convinced leaders are doing wrong” – Muhammadu Buhari, March 4, 2015. “Buhari is sick in the spirit, body and soul. Let’s beg him… Read More ›
So it’s some 24hours into 2019, Nigerians would be going to the polls, to imagine that only 19 years ago, her democracy was only a year old. Between a Buhari and an Atiku presidency I have tried to confront the… Read More ›
In Igbo society such as Imo State of Nigeria, there are so many encumbrances to checkmate excesses. As told in the proverb of the Mother-dog and her seven puppies, Igbos are appreciative, but they know when to say, ‘‘hol’ it… Read More ›
In all the emerging political intrigues in Nigeria, Imo State presents an interesting narrative, which makes it arguably the most political hotbed. One thing is clear. A political underdog will carry the day at the end of 2019 general election.
You may never know the number of people that die everyday, until death takes someone you know.
