Amadi set to Join APP, Signals Strong Push for Imo 2027

The Action People’s Party (APP) has announced that Mazi Chima Matthew Amadi, PhD, will formally join its ranks today, December 31, 2025, in a move widely seen as a potential game changer in Imo State’s political equation ahead of the 2027 governorship election.

The signed by the State Publicity Secretary of the party, Cajetan Duke, JP, expressed confidence that the party’s expanding coalition would usher in what he described as “a new dawn” for Imo State.

The declaration ceremony will hold at Umuekwenne, Ngor-Okpala Local Government Area, and is expected to draw party leaders, supporters and stakeholders from across the state.

The APP has described Amadi’s decision to align with the party as a “vote of confidence” in its ideology and reform-driven agenda, noting that his entry adds renewed momentum to its growing influence in Imo politics.

Party leaders said Amadi’s reputation for principled leadership, administrative experience and commitment to public service aligns with the APP’s vision of transparent, accountable and people-centred governance. They argued that his defection reflects growing public discontent with traditional political structures and a search for credible alternatives.

With the 2027 governorship contest gradually taking shape, the APP said Amadi’s declaration marks what it called “the beginning of Imo 2027,” positioning the party as a serious contender rather than a fringe alternative.

The party also extended an open invitation to professionals, youths, women groups, traditional rulers and other stakeholders across the state to join its platform, which it said is free from godfatherism and built on equal opportunity and collective ownership.

Reaffirming its readiness for governance, the APP pledged to pursue the development of Imo State through its Imo SEE Agenda, centred on security, education and economic revitalisation.

Tinubu Appoints Chioma Awuzie Substantive Rector, Fed Poly Oko

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Dr. Chioma Irene Awuzie as the substantive Rector of Federal Polytechnic, Oko, Anambra State. Dr. Awuzie's appointment, which takes effect immediately for a five-year term, follows the recommendation of the Polytechnic's Governing Council, chaired by Sen. Dr. Barnabas Gemade, after a transparent and competitive selection process where she emerged as the leading candidate. Prior to her appointment, Awuzie, who holds a Doctorate Degree in Physical and Materials Chemistry, was a distinguished Chief Lecturer in the Department of Science Laboratory Technology (Chemistry Option) and also Director in-charge of Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) Projects in the Polytechnic. Under her stewardship, Federal Polytechnic, Oko, witnessed unprecedented advancements in infrastructure and institutional transformation. Her leadership facilitated monumental developments across the Polytechnic’s campuses in Oko, ...

Tension In Uruagu Nnewi As Community Leaders Dare Soludo,Defy Court Order

The President of Uruagu-Nnewi Development Union, Chief Sunday Okoli aka Organizer, and the Obi of Uruagu-Nnewi community in Nnewi North local government area of Anambra State, His Majesty Afamefuna Charles Obi, have swept Soludo's directive to the gutters, by reason of their suspension and subsequent dessolution of the leadership of the community's youth forum, led by Ejike Ifejiofor, and subsequent appointment of caretaker executive to pilot the affairs of youths in the community. The Anambra governor had, through a letter dated August 9, 2024, signed by the Permanent Secretary, Anambra State Ministry of Youth Development, Dr. Martin Agbili, warned the community leaders to stay any action regarding suspension of the Uruagu-Nnewi youth forum. The community had, through its PG, Chief Okoli, written to the Ministry of Youths Development, notifying the ministry of "immediate suspension" of the youth group over alleged insecurity in the area. But the ministry,...

#Watchvideo : SECURITY FORCES BURST THE CAMP OF UNKNOWN GUNMEN IN AKOKWA

Security Forces in the state through a coordinated intelligence report has bursted the camp of the unknown gunmen at Akokwa, Arondizuogu after a long gun duel which resulted to the death of some of the criminals and others arrested. These criminal elements have been known to be behind several attacks in the state such as the killing of police men in Mbaise, Aba Branch in Ehime Mbano, burning down of police stations, attack and attempted kidnapping of former Governor Ikedi Ohakim, abduction of Miss. P.P. Johnson, a female soldier in Okigwe and recently the attack in Akokwa that left many dead. It is obvious that these daredevil gunmen have been perpetuating their evil plans unabated until yesterday when their camp was bursted by security agencies. This is another assurance that our security operatives are leaving no stone unturned in the fight against banditry and other related activities. While it has become obvious that the activities of these non state actors are politically motivate...