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2023: Buhari Asks Ayade To Join Presidential Race

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Buhari and Ben Ayade

By Gideon Njoku

Cross River State Governor, Professor Ben Ayade, has joined the now ridiculous number of aspirants angling to succeed President Muhammadu Buhari in 2003. He is coming out in the name of Buhari, and according to him, at the behest of Mr President.

After a meeting with Buhari at the State House, Abuja on Tuesday, Ayade told State House Correspondents that President Buhari has asked him to declare for the race. Ayade has, therefore, joined the race.

He, however, said his future would be subject to the final decision  his party, the APC, would make.

Asked about the rumoured and unconfirmed reports that former President Goodluck Jonathan could eventually fly the APC’s ticket, Ayade said he would obey the party and Buhari and support Jonathan, emphasising that he has a lot of respect for Jonathan.

Ayade joins the list of other South-south aspirants from both the APC and the PDP seeking to succeed Jonathan. They include: Transportation Minister, Chibuike Amaechi, Governors Nyesom Wike and Udom Emmanuel of Rivers and Akwa Ibom States.

However, of all the aspirants  from the APC, Ayade is the only one who has disclosed that President Buhari asked him to join the Presidential race.

A two-term Governor, elected under the banner of the PDP, Ayade inexplicably defected to the APC in 2020.

African “Science”: Vehicle Thief “Freezes” in Juba

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Car Theft in Juba

By Chidi Levi

Call it Africa’s anti-car theft technology and you will not be wrong. However, the bottom line is that witch doctors in Juba, the capital of the Republic of South Sudan, have invented black magic or juju that causes car thieves to freeze and remain rooted at a spot while attempting to steal a vehicle.

A young man recently fell victim to the “technology” while attempting to steal a Lexus Jeep in the Juba suburb.

According to Juba TV, an online news and entertainment medium, the thief got “frozen” at night in one of the most dangerous suburbs in Juba after he tried to steal the vehicle.

An eyewitness said the thief could not move an inch from where he was stopped by the unknown powers as could be seen in the pictures. He could, however, still breathe.

I’ll Set Up A New Foundation Upon Which Nigeria Will Be Built – Anyim

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Anyim Pius Anyim

Former Senate President and frontline presidential aspirant on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) stole the show on Monday at the Greater Nigeria Conference (GNC), which held at the Executive Hall of the International Conference Centre in Abuja.

The Chairman of the Greater Nigeria Conference, Dr. Okwesilieze Nwodo, former Governor of Enugu State, said the purpose of the Conference was to showcase Southeast presidential aspirants to Nigerians and appeal to the rest of the country to zone the presidency to the Southeast on the basis of equity, justice and fairness.

Emphasizing on the theme of the Greater Nigeria Conference, “Abuja 2023: Together we can,” Nwodo reminded Nigerians of the 1999 political arrangement that produced the Olusegun Obasanjo presidency even when he was not popular in the Southwest.

“Even in our own party, the Peoples Democratic Party, we chose a candidate that was not popular in his own region. The opposition party chose a candidate that was popular in that region. But together, Nigerians elected Obasanjo as their president.

“And we are asking, today that the Southeast is bleeding from marginalisation and injustice, why can’t Nigerians, people of conscience and goodwill come together to enthrone a Southeast president?

“This injustice must stop. This marginalistion must come to an end. We have to heal the wounds of the civil war. Do we have to wait for 100 years before that is done? We are appealing to our fellow country men and women. the time is now, the place is here to say that any part of our country that is bleeding, let us hold them and stop the bleeding.

“Why is it that when it comes to the Southeast, the conscience of the nation takes a flight? We have come here today to reawaken that conscience to tell our country that injustice to one is injustice to all. Today, it may be the Southeast, who knows who will be the next tomorrow?

“Let us make sure that nobody is left behind. That is the only way we can build a solid egalitarian society that will meet the needs of our people.

“In a short while we will show you the profile of the great men and women from the Southeast that are vying for Presidency. When you see their profile, you will know that we are not joking, we have men of timbre and calibre, caterpillar and bulldozer, conscience and capacity.

“Capacity is here today. Integrity is here. vision for greater Nigeria is on display here today.”

The candidates that cut across all political platforms presented a five-minute video of their profile and they were given another three minutes each to address the conference.

Senator Anyim’s video clip where he described himself as the “village boy” that overcame challenges to play not only on the national but also international stage stood out.

With testimonials by leaders such as former Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan; former military Heads of State, General Ibrahim Babangida and Abdulsalami Abubakar; and immediate past and present Presidents-General of the foremost Igbo socio-political organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief John Nnia Nwodo and Professor George Obiozor, the capacity of Anyim, former Secretary of the Government of the Federation (SGF), was eloquently highlighted.

In his three-minute speech, Anyim who spoke extempore thanked the organisers of the Conference.

“If you ask me, what we needed to do after seeing the videos and after the presentations would simply be to thank the initiators of this conference. It was quite timely and I thank you immensely.

“I also thank leaders of other geopolitical zones that are here today to support us. It is quite patriotic ad courageous for them to do all they have been doing for all of us.”

Segmenting the problems confronting the country into political, economic and social, Anyim said a lot of people make the mistake of thinking that the economic aspect is the most fundamental when indeed the political problem which deals with the leadership question is the pivot on which others revolve.

Anyim said that explains why nations with strong economies run into problems and disintegrate when the political leadership is not fixed.

The former Senate President said he will provide the needed political leadership that will jumpstart the country’s development.

“In this matter, experience is important, exposure is important, knowledge is important. And I make bold to say I have the experience, exposure and knowledge to superintend over the affairs of this country,” he said at the Greater Nigeria Conference.

“I have worked in Abuja for about 33 years and all through my public service career, I have served only in the presidency. My civil service career was in the presidency. As President of the Senate, I worked with the President to run the country and as the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, I was the engine room of the presidency. My experience is cognate and my exposure is nationwide.

“I usually segment the challenges before the country into political, social and economic. Most of the time people see the economic challenges as if it is the most important. I want to emphasise that the most important challenge facing our country today is political which will include leadership. You have to politically have a country before you talk about the economy. You have to have a country before you have social cohesion.

“If I have the opportunity to lead this country, you will see consensus. I will set up a new foundation upon which we will build our nation.”

His presentation was vigorously applauded by the conferees, most of who averred that his candidacy remains the most viable.

Chief Onukaogu Nwanne, a lawyer from Enugu State, said he was enthusiastic about Anyim’s aspiration.

“He is coming into this contest fully prepared. He has the most diverse knowledge of Nigeria and he is a bridge-builder. With him as president, Nigeria will heal and recover fast,” he said.

The Greater Nigeria Conference was attended by other presidential aspirants including Mazi Sam Ohuabunwa, topflight pharmacist and boardroom guru; Engineer Dave Umahi, governor of Ebonyi State; Mr. Peter Obi, former governor of Anambra State; Dr. Nwachukwu Anakwenze, a U.S.-based medical doctor; Dr. Chris Ngige, Minister of Labour and Productivity; Senator Rochas Okorocha, former governor of Imo State; Dr. Mrs. Ify George Offorkansi and Mrs. Caroline Nwosu.

In her welcome speech, Senator Chris Anyanwu, President Nzuko Umunna, said giving the Southeast the opportunity to produce Nigeria’s president this time around will achieve a number of things among which are: equity, commitment to progress and team play.

“If you place premium value on our bonds of relationships, if you believe that working together we can make our beloved country greater, if you believe in equity and inclusiveness, if you believe that the other sibling has a right to be treated as an equal stakeholder/partner in this enterprise, then may I invite you to join me to say Yes, Together We can make Nigeria greater,” she said.

Uzodimma Moves To Complete Abandoned NDDC Roads; Signs MOU With Akwa-led Commission

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Hope Uzodinma

The Government of Imo State has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) to intervene and complete some road projects awarded by the NDDC in Imo State in the past but abandoned by the contractors along the line.

 

Performing the ceremony at the Executive Council Chamber Government House Owerri on Tuesday,  April 26, 2022, Governor Hope Uzodimma expressed satisfaction entering into the pact with the NDDC and regretted that some of the roads were awarded 14 years ago.

Governor Uzodimma identified three of such roads awarded by NDDC but abandoned and which the MOU will take care of to include: Avu/Etekuru/Ohaji/Egbema road; Umudi/Nkwerre road and Imerienwe/Ngor-Okpala/Etche road.

He said the roads were awarded to foreign contractors who abandoned them, citing security reasons, youth restiveness among other reasons they have refused to come back to complete the roads.

Governor Uzodimma said his government, in partnership with NDDC,  has decided to source for local contractors who understand the terrain and the environmental challenges of the roads to complete them as soon as possible so as to alleviate the suffering of the people.

The Governor said: “Abandoning those roads has added to security challenges and as soon as they are completed they will add to the economic status of the State and help to open up those areas and help the local farmers to promptly evacuate their farm products and make live more meaningful for the populace.”

He said based on the partnership with the NDDC the local contractors who are tested and trusted have already been mobilized to site and promised to support them with part of the funding and “local logistics to ensure that the enabling environment is there to encourage the contractors to work according to specifications.”

To achieve a win win situation in the pact, Governor Uzodimma assured that “there will be a joint management team of relevant engineers from NDDC and Imo State Government who will constitute a Committee of Project Management that will supervise the projects to ensure that quality and sustainable roads are delivered and guaranteed.”

The Governor added: “The supervising consultants in collaboration with the Project Management Team will be on the toes of the contractors to ensure that they deliver the roads as designed and on time too.”

He thanked NDDC management, the Minister of Niger Delta, Chief Godswill Akpabio and the President Muhammadu Buhari, for giving a nod to his request to get the roads completed in partnership with the NDDC.

Earlier, an excited Interim Administrator/Chief Executive Officer of NDDC, Dr. Effiong Akwa explained that he came with his team to meet with the Governor based on his request for a partnership that will help in the completion of NDDC roads.

Dr. Akwa said the signing of the MOU with the Government of Imo State will go a long way in facilitating the completion of the roads and commended Governor Uzodimma for the initiative.

He specifically thanked the Governor for his concern for his people, his populist-oriented programmes and landmark projects in Imo within a short period in office, noting that Governor Uzodimma has “brought a sense of fulfillment to the expectation of Imo people.”

Speaking at the site of one of the roads –  Avu/Etekuru/Ohaji/Egbema road where work is progressing properly, Dr. Akwa informed that the forensic audit of NDDC was instrumental to exposing some of the abandoned projects including roads.

He then noted: “When the Governor showed interest to help NDDC and the people of Imo State to fix the roads we were excited and decided to quickly partner with the Government of Imo State.”

He however urged the people to give the contractors all the support they need to get the project delivered within record time, saying the economic benefit of the road to the people and other road users cannot be underestimated.

Dr. Akwa used the opportunity to commiserate with the State Government on the unfortunate fire incident that took the lives of many people at Abaezi in Ohaji/Egbema weekend and prayed for the repose of their souls.

Highlights of the ceremony was the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding by the State Government represented by Governor Uzodimma and the Secretary to the State Government, Chief Cosmos Iwu and the NDDC represented by the CEO,  Dr. Akwa and Director Legal Services,  Barr. Stephen Ighoyemu.

The Deputy Governor of Imo State, Prof Placid Njoku, the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Barr. Nnamdi Anyaehie, other Imo State top government officials and management staff of the NDDC witnessed the ceremony.

Fayemi Begins Consultations Ahead Presidential Declaration

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Kayode Fayemi and Rotimi Akeredolu

By Ayodele Oni

There are indications that Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi, will soon announce his Presidential bid and join the league of aspirants from the South- west.

Already, All Progressive Congress, (APC) National leader, Bola Tinubu and Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, both from the South-west zone are in the race.

Dr Fayemi, who is the Chairman of the Nigeria Governors Forum, (NGF) is holding consultations with Traditional Rulers and his colleagues in the NGF on his ambition.

The Ekiti State Governor was in Akure, Ondo State capital on Tuesday where he met with Governor Rotimi Akeredolu and some Royal Fathers.

Fayemi confirmed that he is still on consultation with Monarchs, Governors and others before declaring his intention, officially, to run for Presidency in the 2023 general elections.

Dr Fayemi, spoke when he visited Governor of Ondo state Mr Oluwarotimi Akeredolu in Akure.

Governor Fayemi also visited the Olowo of Owo, Oba Gbadegesin Ogunoye, The Deji Of Akure, Oba Aladetoyinbo Aladelusi and former Afenifere leader, Chief Reuben Fasonranti.

According to him, Nigeria needs an experienced leader capable of improving on the developmental structure of President Muhammadu Buhari.

In a remark, Governor Akeredolu appreciated Dr Fayemi and his entourage for the visit and wished him well in his consultations.

Last week, a parley, being spearheaded by Fayemi was held in Ibadan, Oyo state capital but was said to have been poorly attended by political big wigs from the region.

2023: Orji Kalu Pulls Out Of Race; Tackles Tinubu, Amaechi Wike, Others Over South-east

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By Adesina Soyooye

Former Governor of Abia State, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu,  has pulled out of the 2023 Presidential race.

Kalu, also, tackled other aspirants from the South- west and South-south, especially, on the banners of the All Progressives Congress, APC, and the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, for throwing their hats into the ring, instead of supporting the South-east, seeing that their Zones had fully occupied the Presidential and Vice Presidential seats before.

In pulling out of the race, Kalu said it is an exercise in futility for any Igbo to dare without the support of other regions. He described it as “a shadow chase for a South Easterner to be President” under such circumstances.

Kalu: “The situation in Nigeria is that without the support of other regions, it would amount to a shadow chase for a South Easterner to be President.

“This is the reason I have been in the frontline of the call that the two major political parties, the All Progressives Congress and the Peoples Democratic Party should zone their Presidential tickets to the South-east as they did for the South-west in 1999.

“In the absence of the zoning, I shall return to the Senate and stay away from the Presidential contest.

“The reality is that the North is more advantageous to win elections in this democratic setting”

In a statement on Tuesday, April 26, 2022, Orji who is the Chief Whip of the Senate,   tackled Presidential aspirants from the South-west and  South-south, accusing them of having no respect or feelings for the South-east Region.

He said: “It is embarrassing that these aspirants from both the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have no single respect and concern for the South East”.

He noted that the ‘’unfairness, inequity and injustice’’ the South-east region is suffering do not touch them.

The aspirants from both the APC and PDP to the office of the President from the South-South and South-west, include Vice President Professor Yemi Osinbajo, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, Nyesom Wike, Rotimi Amaechi, Udom Emmanuel. Others from the North are former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, Governors Aminu Tambuwal, Bala Mohammed and Yahaya Bello of Sokoto, Bauchi and Kogi States respectively.

Kalu: “I am even shocked with the number of aspirants coming from the South-west and the South-south. It is embarrassing that these aspirants (APC and PDP) have no single respect and concern for the South East. I had thought they would think about the South East; I thought they would support us.

“The amount of money being spent by these aspirants is alarming and they have forgotten that money alone cannot buy the presidency.

“It has become a joke to an ordinary Nigerian who hears Southern commentators and aspirants rooting for a Southern President on the premise of fairness, equity and justice. How can you talk about these morals when you are not even fair to your own brothers?

“If there is anything like “fairness”, “equity” and “justice”, it should be the entire South pushing for a president of South East extraction. Anything less than that is hypocritical”, unjustifiable and inordinate.

“Some ‘persons’ are even claiming God’s anointed choice in 2023 . Unfortunately, it is not all prayers that God answers; at least not inordinate ones.

“What moral justification does a Southerner who refused to be fair to his brothers have against a Northerner running for president? It will be very insensitive , unreasonable and disrespectful for any Southern man to criticize a presidential aspirant from the North on the ground that the North has done eight years and power should return to the South.

“The South-west  and the  South-south have successfully completed their tenures as President and Vice President. They should have the courage to support their brothers from the South-east. If the next President after President Muhammadu Buhari does not come from the South-east , there would be nothing unfair and unjust if he/she comes from Daura.”

However, not a few people knew, from the onset, that Kanu was not serious in his Presidential aspiration. They point out a couple of obstacles against him including his case with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, for which he is being prosecuted at a Federal High Court.

Afenifere Leader Urges Southern Political Leaders To Unite For South East Presidency

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Pa Ayo Adebanjo and Anyim Pius Anyim

— As Obi Promises To Turn Nigeria From Sharing To Production Economy

Southern Political leaders have been urged to resist the divisive tendency of  any part of the country and unite for a South-East Presidency in 2023.

The leader of the Pan Yoruba group, Afenifere Pa Ayo Adebanjo sent out the strong message in Abuja while speaking at the Greater Nigeria Conference organized by South-East leaders to sensitize and mobilize support for the region to get the Presidency of Nigeria in 2023.

Pa Adebanjo who was one of the guests at the well attended Conference said that for justice, equity and FairPlay, the next President of Nigeria should come from the South-East.

He called on Presidential aspirants from the other two regions in the South to withdraw for the South-East aspirants and warned them against falling into the trick of being used to create division to sustain infighting.

The leader of the Middle Belt forum, Dr Bitrus Pogus who delivered the keynote address at the conference summed up his speech urging the South-East to insist on their right and to refuse to listen to those who are saying that zoning does not matter because it does.

Seven Presidential aspirants from the two main political parties, the All Progressives Congress, APC and the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP from the South-East were introduced to the conference, namely: Peter Obi, Anyim Pius Anyim, Sam Ohuabunwa and Dr Anakwenze from PDP and Governor Dave Umahi, Dr Chris Ngige and Senator Rochas Okorocha of the ruling APC.

The Presidential aspirants each addressed the conference for three minutes with Obi stealing the show with the crowd shouting “this is our best”, “Nigeria needs Obi now”, “He can do for Nigeria what he did for Anambra State”, among others.

Obi told the conference that Nigeria has met all the indexes of a failed state but his mission is to stop the slide. He said he intended  to do it by returning the country from being a sharing economy to a production economy and all so by making sure that the right people are in trusted with piloting the affairs of the country. In his words, “ Right political leadership is a prelude to  right economic reforms. It is about time we got our politics and economic development right to stop the movement to doom we currently undergoing in our dear country.”

Referencing the old days Pa  Adebanjo talked about in his speech, Obi pointing out that it was when Nigeria was producing, but that what the nation does now is sharing what other nations are producing.

Obi remarked that his Presidency will create wealth, empower and develop the youth by creating jobs and making them productive.

Speaking passionately on human resource development, Obi  who regretted the on-going strike among University teachers, said that education under him, as he did in Anambra state, would be  accorded the highest priority.

Following the example of other developing countries, Obi said he had the template of how to pull Nigerians out of poverty.

Governor Umahi said that Nigeria needed an engineer like him to fix the country.

Minister of Health, Dr Chris Ngige said that the country needed  a visionary leader like him.

Earlier the Chairman of the Greater Nigeria group who organized the conference, the former Governor of Enugu state, Dr Okwesilieze Nwodo, in his welcome address said the conference became necessary because of the need to show case Presidential materials from the South-East who were the best for the job because in them were visionaries, competence and integrity all put together.

The well attended conference held at the international conference Centre, Abuja  was attended by political leaders drawn from across all regions of the country.

Security Alert As DSS Warns Of Possible Bomb Explosions During Salah

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By Ayodele Oni

The Department of State Security Service, (DSS), has alerted that the period of Salah festivities may witness series of bomb explosions, especially at public places and relaxation joints.

The DSS, in a public notice on Tuesday stated:

“The Department of State Services (DSS) hereby draws public attention to plans by criminal elements to return the country to the pre-2015 era reminiscent of IED attacks on soft and hard targets in parts of the country.”

The notice, signed by the Public Relations Officer of the service, Peter Afunnaya, was dated 26th April, 2022 and titled “Public Alert On Renewed Bomb Explosions.”

It continues “Though there are already reported cases of such incidents in some areas, the Service has uncovered a ploy by suspected criminal gangs to forge an alliance among themselves with a view to launching further attacks on critical infrastructure and other frequented public places like worship and relaxation centres,  especially during and after the holidays and festive celebrations.

“The objective is to achieve some self- serving interests as well as cause fear among the citizenry.

“The Service, however, recalls its earlier warning that some groups and individuals were plotting to stoke violence in the country.

“Following these, patrons, owners and managers of aforementioned public places are advised to be wary of this development and implement basic security measures to deter the threats.

“While the Service is committed to the disruption of this trend and pattern of violent attacks, it will continue to partner with other security agencies to ensure that necessary drills are emplaced in order that public peace and order are not jeopardized.

“To this end, residents are enjoined to go about their lawful businesses and share, with security and law enforcement agencies, useful information on the activities of criminals.

“Meanwhile, the DGSS, Alhaji Yusuf Magaji Bichi, fwc wishes all and sundry a hitch free Workers’ Day and Sallah celebrations.”

Veteran Nollywood Artistes Urge APC, PDP, To Zone Presidency To The South East

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Chidi Mokeme

By Akinwale Kasali

Veteran Nollywood Artistes of South East origin have urged the two dominant political parties, the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, and opposition Party, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to zone their Presidential seat to the South-east for equity, fairness and justice.

The Veterans of the make-belief industry lamented that the South-east have been neglected and deprived of getting the nod to the Presidency since the advent of Democracy, saying that for peace to reign and for there to be unity in the country, the marginalization the  South East  have experienced is enough.

Chidi Mokeme, a veteran, and leading voice in the Campaign for a South Easterner to get the nod for the Presidency in 2023 said that the 2023 election is fast approaching and the nation is in comatose and things can’t be done as usual.

He said it is time to stop paying lip service to the idea of One Nigeria, and start to embrace the Federal Character principles as enshrined in the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

Mokeme  appealed to the President Muhammadu Buhari-led Federal Government, Nigerians and the Political Parties to Zone the 2023 Presidency to the South East Geopolitical Zone for equity, justice and fair play.

He added that after 62 Years of the South East being in the trenches, it is just for the region to get a shot at the Presidency.

Bob Manuel Udokwu, another Veteran Nollywood actor said there is need to restore confidence in our nation, that everybody needs to be carried along so that we can make Nigeria great again.

He added that it is only fair and reasonable for the South East to get the Presidential ticket after the marginalization the region has suffered over the years. He urged the APC and PDP to zone their Presidency to the South East.

Speaking further, Udokwu said that in 1999, the two dominant parties then, PDP and the Alliance For Democracy zoned their Presidency to the South West, so it can be done again in the interest of peace, unity, justice and national cohesion.

On his part, another Veteran in the industry, Zack Orji, said equity and justice constitute a condition for  peace, unity and national cohesion in any country no matter the country.

Orji added that for peace and justice to reign in the country, it is only fair for the South East to get the nod for Presidency

In the same vein, Patience Ozokwor, popularly known as Mama G by her fans and Teco Benson, a film-maker and actor said that they appeal to Nigerians and the Political class to Zone the 2023 Presidency to the South East for equity, justice and fair play.

The call by the Veteran Nollywood artistes has been at the front burner, with the South-east region political class clamoring for the top seat.

Former Enugu State First Lady, Clara Chime Remarries

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Clara Chime - Ex-First Lady of Enugu

By Akinwale Kasali

For close to a decade, she has been off the news radar, since she got separated from the former Enugu State Governor, Sullivan Chime.

Ex-First Lady of Enugu State, Clara Chime has been in Siberia, has she was forced to hide away from the News after the unfortunate separation from the former Governor.

For the records, it was the former Governors second divorce. And Clara’s first.

Fortunes have now smiled on Clara again. She is set to tie the nuptial knot with a wealthy Kaduna based businessman, allegedly, introduced to her by a daughter of former President Musa Yar’adua. Allegation is that she was also introduced to her former husband, Chime, by the Yar’aduas. She and one of the Yar’adua daughters were school mates.

Clara, who  grew up in Katsina, mixes freely with the Northerners. She speaks Hausa fluently.

The traditional engagement ceremony will hold, privately, in Amuda, Isuochi, Umunneochi LGA, in Abia State on Friday April 29, 2022 while the formal wedding will take place in a Catholic Church in Kaduna.

Her union with Sullivan Chime, which produced a son, was fraught with threats to life, sexual abandonment and depression.

It would be recalled that the former Governor and his ex- Wife washed their dirty linen in public glare, especially, over the custody of their only child, a boy.

She informed the Court then that she was ready to divorce her husband and prayed that the custody of their son be given to her, with child maintenance fee of N500,000 monthly.

Clara told the court that her son was not properly cared for and she is only allowed to see him five hours a month under heavy security.

Clara  also informed the court that she met her husband while he was Enugu State Governor.

”I bought two vehicles, a Lexus 570 SUV and a BMW S6 for myself while married to the former Governor.

”I did not use his money to buy those vehicles from the allowances I received as the wife of the Governor,” she had said.

The former Governor’s wife also informed that she bought her landed property from the Enugu State Housing Corporation, adding that she paid for it after leaving office.

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