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UDI LOCAL GOVERNMENT WARD PARTY CHAIRMEN PAY SOLIDARITY VISIT TO AKUABATA NJEZE (NNEDIULU) OVER HER SENATORIAL AMBITION
Jeff Ejiofor and Chinedu Udeani Enugu
The PDP ward chairmen in Udi local government area paid a solidarity visit to Akuabata Njeze on Sunday, 15th May, 2022, to pledge their loyalty and support to her senatorial ambition.
In a meeting with them at her GRA residence, Njeze assured the party leaders of her readiness to provide quality representation to the people of Enugu West if given the opportunity to bear their banner at the senate. Nnediulu as she is fondly called told the ward party stalwarts that she is like ‘akidi’ that knows no boundaries, having empowered numerous sons and daughters of the zone in her days as a minister.
Addressing them further about her agenda for the people of Enugu West, Njeze prayed to be a tool in the hands of God to change the political narrative of Enugu West Zone by further uplifting the living condition of the people.
Reminding them about her people-oriented policies as a public servant which culminated in attracting many life touching projects in Enugu State, Ambassador Njeze stated that her conscience will never allow her to abandon her people on whose support she has attained political greatness. She further asserted that God has been so kind to her and that prompted her desire to seek a higher political opportunity to enable her give back to the people in appreciation of God’s mercies.
Like a grateful beneficiary, Njeze recounted how God used Gov Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi to sustain her political relevance in the present dispensation, and appealed that people should remember him in their daily prayers as leadership is one of the most difficult human endeavours. She in turn declared total support for Ugwuanyi’s administration, with a pronouncement of absolute loyalty to his cause even if it means to defend him with everything at her disposal, an indication that she does not forget people’s contributions in her life.
Going further in an emotion laden voice, Njeze assured her visitors that she will run an open door policy where everybody’s opinion will count, and affirmed that she is not like some politicians who usually shut their doors immediately after elections.
She equally condemned the activities of some selfish political leaders who covertly promote economic strangulation of their people with a view to exploiting their condition and ignorance. As a panacea, she vowed to change the narrative and pursue policies of self reliance in Enugu West Zone if she becomes the senator.
Responding, the leader of the delegation, Hon Ene Kevin from Nsude ward told her that all she did while in office as a minister were well known to them and many close observers. While pledging their total support for her, he narrated how Ndi Udi who were aware of her previous achievements, have been yearning for her services in an elective capacity.
One of them who expressed joy over Nnediulu’s current quest to go to the senate, told the gathering that she had never failed in her duties hence, the reason she remains the only woman in modern Nigeria that has served as a minister in three different ministries under one administration because of competence and capacity.
Also receiving the party delegates from Abor ward, her immediate constituency, Njeze thanked them for their faith and belief in her capacity to give them quality representation. She further assured them that they will never regret voting for her, as she will deploy her wide reach across Nigeria, and her international connection to attract political patronage and foreign direct investment to the zone. In their separate speeches, the leader of the delegation and the PDP chairman of Abor ward, Hon Louis Ogbuji and the youth leader, Hon Uche Okocha emphatically declared their unalloyed loyalty to her senatorial ambition.
They extolled her virtues and told her that their visit today (Sunday 15th May, 2022) was basically to express their gratitude to her for offering herself to serve her people at such a higher pedestal of national politics. They affirmed their conviction that Njeze remains the aspirant to beat in the forthcoming primaries having possessed all the requisite political maturity to handle the position.
In her closing remarks, Ambassador Njeze, also known as Nnediulu, made a passionate appeal and advised them to spread the news of her ambition in town, with a promise to live upto her responsibility if given the opportunity to prove herself.
The three times minister of the Federal Republic and a former ambassador of Nigeria to Switzerland, said she would liken her current quest to the popular Igbo adage that ‘agadi nwanyi ada aka nka n’egwu omalu agba’. She said from her wealth of experience, Enugu West will witness unprecedented transformation with her in the senate. After her remarks, overwhelming shouts of Nnediulu rented the air, signifying acceptability.
It ended in praise as Enugu State remains in the hands of God.
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Amb Lion Ogorry Files Landmark Lawsuit Against Sahara Reporters, Sowore For Misleading and Malicious Publication Endangering National Security
Ambassador Adebayo Lion Ogorry, a renowned public advocacy practitioner and activist, today announced the filing of a high-profile lawsuit against Sahara Reporters Ltd. and its publisher, Omoyele Sowore, in the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.
The suit, numbered FCT/HC/CV/4767/2025, accuses the defendants of publishing a false, malicious, and reckless article that violates Nigeria’s Constitution, the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, Etc.) Act 2015, and other laws protecting public discourse, national security, and public order.
The originating summons, filed on November 24, 2025, stems from a Sahara Reporters article titled
“EXCLUSIVE: How Tinubu’s Defence Minister Matawalle Maintains Contact With Bandit Leaders, Ordered Them To Compel Communities To Vote For APC—Former Aide,” published on November 19, 2025.
Ambassador Ogorry alleges that the publication contains grave, unfounded accusations against the Honourable Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Matawalle, claiming he maintains illicit contacts with bandit leaders, orders communities to vote for the All Progressives Congress (APC), and engages in activities that undermine counter-terrorism efforts.
These claims, according to the suit, are not only false but also fabricated to incite alarm, hatred, and ill-will, while endangering national security and public safety.
In his affidavit supporting the summons, Ambassador Ogorry, a Nigerian citizen and resident of Abuja with a long-standing commitment to public order and lawful civic discourse, emphasized that the article was disseminated widely across Sahara Reporters’ website, social media channels, X.com (Twitter) account, Facebook pages, WhatsApp broadcasts, and other platforms. He described the publication as a blatant violation of Section 39(3)(a) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), which prohibits speech that endangers public safety, national security, and public order. Furthermore, it contravenes Sections 24(1)(a) & (b) of the Cybercrimes Act 2015 by disseminating false, misleading, and harmful information capable of causing alarm or ill-will.
“The defendants’ reckless actions have not only tarnished the reputation of a dedicated public servant but have also compromised ongoing military operations against banditry and terrorism in Nigeria’s North-West region,” said Ambassador Ogorry. “This publication promotes distrust, exposes the Minister to risks, and undermines the morale of our armed forces engaged in counter-terrorism. It is a direct assault on our national security and the freedom of expression that must be balanced with responsibility.”
The lawsuit seeks the following reliefs from the court:
– A declaration that the publication is false, misleading, malicious, and not protected speech under Section 39(1) of the Constitution (as amended).
– A declaration that it falls within restricted speech under Section 39(3)(a), endangering public safety, national security, and public order.
– A declaration that it violates Sections 24(1)(a) & (b) of the Cybercrimes Act 2015 by prohibiting false, harmful, or misleading information.
– AN ORDER OF INJUNCTION restraining the Defendants, their agents, or privies from further publishing, distributing, circulating, or causing to be circulated the said false publication or any other malicious publication especially as it relates to and against the person of Defence Minister, Dr. Matawalle.
– An order directing the defendants to issue a public retraction of the publication and publish a full apology on their website and social media channels for 14 consecutive days.
– General and exemplary damages of N10,000,000,000 (Ten Billion Naira) for the frivolous, false, and malicious publication geared toward endangering public safety, national security, and public order.
Ambassador Ogorry highlighted that the article, based on unverified claims from an alleged “former senior aide,” lacks any official record or evidence, demonstrating the defendants’ disregard for truth and ethical journalism. He urged the court to address this as a matter of urgent national importance, citing precedents such as President F.R.N. v. ISA (2017) and Guardian Newspapers v. AIEH (2011), which affirm that freedom of expression does not protect reckless publications that threaten security.
“This lawsuit is not just about correcting a falsehood; it’s about safeguarding Nigeria’s democracy, protecting public officials from baseless attacks, and ensuring media accountability,” Ambassador Ogorry added. “Sahara Reporters and Omoyele Sowore must be held responsible for their role in spreading dangerous misinformation that could fuel terrorism and disrupt public order.”
The case is set for hearing in the Abuja Judicial Division, and Ambassador Ogorry expressed confidence in the judiciary’s ability to uphold justice and constitutional principles.
About Ambassador Adebayo Lion Ogorry
Ambassador Adebayo Lion Ogorry is a public advocacy practitioner, activist, and Nigerian citizen dedicated to promoting national security, public order, and lawful civic discourse. With a focus on protecting public discourse from malicious interference, he advocates for responsible journalism and governance.
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