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Published 2 May 2021
In Punchwise two Sundays ago, I commented on a proposal for splitting Nigeria recently put forth by some eminent Nigerians. In essence, I argued that balkanisation Nigeria is not necessarily a solution to the escalating violence and that a section of the country is certain to resist the proposed change. Reader Oparafo Ugakwu a learned fellow judging by the missing details he filled in commented that I “don’t seem to support any type of restructuring.” Actually, I do. It is radical restructuring breakup, if the proponents are frank that I am uneasy about.
In any case, so much has happened in the intervening two weeks that I am beginning to fear that it may be too late for proposals, punditry and even legislation. The situation on the ground, so to say, may well determine what becomes of Nigeria. The country seems to be splitting in the reverse manner in which it was joined. In the North, Boko Haram and the bandits are chal
Mbaka has disclosed that since Uzodinma assumed power, he has not answered his phone calls.
by SaharaReporters, New York
Apr 27, 2021
Catholic Priest and Spiritual Director of Adoration Ministry, Enugu, Rev. Fr Ejike Mbaka, has accused Imo Governor Hope Uzodinma of shunning him.
In his 2020 New Year message, the cleric had said Uzodimma of the All Progressives Congress (APC), a former senator, would be sworn in as governor.
Reverend Father Ejike Mbaka Despite all that would happen this 2020, there is hope. In Imo State, there is hope. Hope, hope, hope … hope in Imo State! Imo people have suffered (but) God is raising a new hope that would be an agent of salvation for them, he said.
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Catholic Priest and Spiritual Director of Adoration Ministry, Enugu, Rev. Fr Ejike Mbaka, has accused Imo Governor Hope Uzodinma of shunning him.
In his 2020 New Year message, the cleric had said Uzodimma of the All Progressives Congress (APC), a former Senator, would be sworn in as governor.
“In spite of all that would happen this 2020, there is hope. In Imo State, there is hope. Hope, hope, hope … hope in Imo State!
“Imo people have suffered (but) God is raising a new hope that would be an agent of salvation for them”, he said.
Emeka Ihedioha of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) was the incumbent when Mbaka gave the prediction. Imo elders in the party dismissed the prophesy.