{"id":19536,"date":"2018-06-20T18:41:06","date_gmt":"2018-06-20T18:41:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.imotrumpeta.com\/?p=19536"},"modified":"2018-06-20T18:41:06","modified_gmt":"2018-06-20T18:41:06","slug":"imo-assembly-seat-the-pressure-to-run","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.imotrumpeta.com\/?p=19536","title":{"rendered":"Imo Assembly seat: The Pressure To Run"},"content":{"rendered":"

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It was a bright Sunday evening at the country side when some purposeful looking young men walked in for a courtesy visit. The request for the visit has been on for a while until we agreed for a date.<\/p>\n

After pre talk formalities, the group under the aegis of Ohaji\/Egbema Patriots (O\/EP) unfolded their agenda, which centered on the coming 2019 election.<\/p>\n

According to the leader of the group, Comrade Onyekachi Akpelu (Bayelsa), their mission is simple; just to ask me to run for the Imo State House of Assembly ticket to represent Ohaji\/Egbema State constituency in 2019.<\/p>\n

The accompanying press statement after the visit reads as follows;<\/p>\n

A frontline journalist, Sir Kelechi Mejuobi is attracting the attention of Ohaji\/Egbema State Constituency youths who want him to join the race for the Imo State House of Assembly.<\/em><\/p>\n

The youths, under the umbrella of Ohaji\/Egbema Patriots, OEP, after a careful assessment of those said to be warning up to run for election requested Mejuobi to throw in his hat into the ring for the contest.<\/em><\/p>\n

According to the youths at a news briefing in Umuagwo in Ohaji, after a courtesy visit to Mejuobi, the media professional is an asset to the entire people of the area who are in dire to the need for good representation.<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cThe Ohaji\/Egbema patriots led by Comrades Onyekachi (Bayelsa) Akpelu and Onyinyechi Chibundu (DOC), Chairman and Secretary respectively ,disclosed that only the person of Mejuobi can recapture the lost glory of representation the people witnessed years ago.<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cWe have to without fear or favour state that, Kelechi Mejuobi is eminently qualified and needs the support of all well meaning Ohaji\/Egbema people to run for the House of Assembly Seat\u201d.<\/em><\/p>\n

The statement from the Patriots further said \u201cwe have watched and discovered that since Rt Hon Goodluck Nanah Opiah left Imo State House of Assembly, the people of Ohaji\/ Egbema has not witnessed good representation till date. We need a firebrand young man, outspoken and fearless to speak out for us. Many things have gone bad in our area and no one is speaking out. A well informed and outspoken person, Mejuobi is what we need now to salvage the people and the place\u201d.<\/em><\/p>\n

Speaking further, the Patriots added that after due consideration of the battle Mejuobi fights for the Ohaji\/Egbema in the media, as well as his exposure to lawmaking having served as the Chief Press Secretary to the Speaker of Imo State House of Assembly, \u201che won\u2019t be a new person to lawmaking and intricacies involved in the state legislature. Mejuobi knows the place. He can do better for us\u201d.<\/em><\/p>\n

The youths therefore beckoned on the co-publisher of Trumpeta newspapers to declare intention to run for the seat and leave mobilization and other logistics to progressive minded Ohaji\/Egbema youths who are searching and craving for good representation in the Imo State House of Assembly.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

After the speeches, I kept mum for a while before caring to give a response. For me, what I need for now is prayers as I seek the face of God concerning the next step.<\/p>\n

But meanwhile, the Patriots statement permeated the social media with divergent views trailing it. Here are the reactions which might interest readers too;<\/p>\n

Ujunwa Nometa<\/strong><\/a> He is good.<\/em><\/p>\n

Faith Irejor<\/strong><\/a> Nice 1 sir<\/em><\/p>\n

Ada Olojo<\/strong><\/a> I support you Boss!<\/em><\/p>\n

Tomiwa Ajide<\/strong><\/a> Big brother you rock it<\/em><\/p>\n

Opn Ahuruonye<\/strong><\/a> Boy, Why not consider it?<\/em><\/p>\n

Joy Oghogho Ilori<\/strong><\/a> Honorable u are winner already<\/em><\/p>\n

Ogbonnaya Dike<\/strong><\/a> Sir lam in support u are the right person to go the Lord will be with u<\/em><\/p>\n

Kabiru Yusuf<\/strong><\/a> Wishing you the best of luck. You really deserved it.<\/em><\/p>\n

Amoke Nkym Abebe<\/strong><\/a> This is well move from people of Ohaji\/Egbema, He is a good man and will deliver his people.<\/em><\/p>\n

Alhaj Ajani Rahaman Olawale<\/strong><\/a> A right step in the right direction.He will surely deliver<\/em><\/p>\n

Amb Peter Ndubuisi Chukwu<\/strong><\/a> Nice<\/em><\/p>\n

Joachin Onwu<\/strong><\/a> Good Luck Bro. The Voice of the People is the Voice of God<\/em><\/p>\n

Felix Nwandu<\/strong><\/a> I know him very well….. he is good to go!<\/em><\/p>\n

Seki-Ajayi Celina B<\/strong><\/a> CARRY GO MY N LAW BEFORE BEFORE<\/em><\/p>\n

Bright Ugwum Nwosu<\/strong><\/a> A nice idea but why not say a cross section of youths from ohaji?<\/em><\/p>\n

Elomena Fatima Egara<\/strong><\/a> Yes o….a humble man with a Good heart….carry go sir..congrats in advance…u don win already<\/em><\/p>\n

Bernadine Igwe<\/strong><\/a> HE IS GOOD TO GO,A GOOD MAN<\/em><\/p>\n

Gwatana Lewis<\/strong><\/a> Oga NPS I want to apply to be your P.A..pls what’s the procedure sir?<\/em><\/p>\n

Idahosa Ebuaghe<\/strong><\/a> Baba na Baba<\/em>.<\/p>\n

Ovie M. Ibordor<\/strong><\/a> We r Strongly behind u sir<\/em><\/p>\n

InnocentOnyeukwu<\/em><\/a>https:\/\/innonews.com.ng\/…\/ohaji-egbema-youths-want…\/<\/em><\/a>Manage<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

innonews.com.ng<\/em><\/p>\n

Ohaji\/Egbema Youths Want Newspaper Publisher, Mejuobi For\u2026<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

Akoshile Lanre<\/strong><\/a> The youths are on track & indeed assured of victory at d polls.<\/em><\/p>\n

Comr Francis Udochukwu Danco<\/strong><\/a> Good one<\/em><\/p>\n

Cj Walata Chijioke<\/strong><\/a> My big bros<\/em><\/p>\n

Fidelis Analado<\/strong><\/a> My big brother, u are looking good<\/em><\/p>\n

Kingsley Uzowulu<\/strong><\/a> Former chair owerriwest ref society please consider this request for who ever the cap fits let him wear it. My chair you are too much seize this opportunity.<\/em><\/p>\n

Maureen ChiomaGrandma<\/strong><\/a> ISORITE<\/em><\/p>\n

Docas Jacob<\/strong><\/a> good to go sir<\/em><\/p>\n

Eke Onyeforo<\/strong><\/a> You will just be a round peg in a well fitted round hole. I wish you all the luck and courage you need.<\/em><\/p>\n

Johnson Chukwuka<\/strong><\/a> Ride on Baba!! for God will guide and protect you.<\/em><\/p>\n

Estine Nacho<\/strong><\/a> Hope of positive change! Ride on comrade we are all behind you!<\/em><\/p>\n

Odogwu Deka<\/strong><\/a> Noted<\/em><\/p>\n

Ifycliff Ogbuehi<\/strong><\/a> Noted<\/em><\/p>\n

Ike Adimachukwu<\/strong><\/a> He is eminently qualified<\/em><\/p>\n

Eegunbiyi Olarinre Sulaimon<\/strong><\/a> The wish of your people shall be the wish of your creator sir. Bend down on your knee, ask your God to shed more light to your way sir. If the coast is clear, go ahead Sir. You shall not regret aspiring for that position upon the wish of your people and success awaits you sir. All the best sir.<\/em><\/p>\n

Comrd Uche Chigemezu<\/strong><\/a> Babanababa carry go oooo. We are solidly behind u sir<\/em><\/p>\n

Auwal Rabi’u<\/strong><\/a> Best wishes<\/em><\/strong> to our oga<\/em><\/p>\n

Gbenga Latunde<\/strong><\/a> It shall be a successful one<\/em><\/p>\n

Pius Michael<\/strong><\/a> Is he among those to contest with me?<\/em><\/p>\n

Onyekachi Cyriacus<\/strong><\/a> Haha abeg support him now.<\/em><\/p>\n

Pius Michael<\/strong><\/a> Support my opponent?<\/em><\/p>\n

I know after the primaries you will work with me.<\/em><\/p>\n

Bamidele Afolayan<\/strong><\/a> BABA na. baba carry go.Answer your people’s call oo<\/em><\/p>\n

Aundugh Robert<\/strong><\/a> MY HONOURABLE SIR,YOU WILL BE A TRUE REPRESENTATION OF YOUR PEOPLE ,AHEAD AHEAD SIR<\/em><\/p>\n

Sunny Onyema<\/strong><\/a> It’s a good motion<\/em><\/p>\n

Nicholas Brown<\/strong><\/a> This is the RIGHT time<\/em><\/p>\n

To elect the RIGHT people<\/em><\/p>\n

Into the RIGHT positions<\/em><\/p>\n

For the RIGHT actions<\/em><\/p>\n

Congratulations in advance<\/em><\/p>\n

Francis Peter<\/strong><\/a> My God will see u true ,luv u bro<\/em><\/p>\n

Mansir Shuab<\/strong><\/a> KatsinaState youth also are in support<\/em><\/p>\n

Justice Nwanesh<\/strong>i<\/a> lai lai<\/em><\/p>\n

Justice Nwaneshi<\/strong><\/a> he is not fit<\/em><\/p>\n

Kingsley Eneogwe<\/strong><\/a> U r already there sir…..carry go<\/em><\/p>\n

Nnaemeka Precious Amah<\/strong><\/a> Hon Prince Barr. Greg Anyanwu (OCHE’KA’OCHE). Is THE BIG DEAL. He is non-stop for the project.<\/em><\/p>\n

Temple Izuchukwu Dikeocha<\/strong><\/a> Are u serious? Do u think he can make it in APC?<\/em><\/p>\n

Ikenga John Mayor<\/strong><\/a> he is qualified and also he knows the game<\/em><\/p>\n

Obinna Samuel Nwosu<\/strong><\/a> Fully supported.<\/em><\/p>\n

Alalade A Taofeeq<\/strong><\/a> Good things attract good people. All the best Sir….<\/em><\/p>\n

Sunny Ndukwu<\/strong><\/a> This is serious, if he is interested, then he has my support<\/em><\/p>\n

Allison Gloria<\/strong><\/a> I wish you well sir<\/em><\/p>\n

Chinweuba Callistus<\/strong><\/a> Good News Godgotyourback<\/em>.<\/p>\n

Godwins Bright<\/strong><\/a> He has our full support!<\/p>\n

Adeyemi Samson Adebisi<\/strong><\/a> All d best sir<\/em><\/p>\n

Kenneth Ekwueme<\/strong><\/a> My man d more d merry kudos<\/em><\/p>\n

Okpor Dominic<\/strong><\/a> He’s a big masquerade…<\/em><\/p>\n

Rt Hon Bright Eluagu<\/strong><\/a> The Publisher of our time.<\/em><\/p>\n

Oscar Kyrian Ohaji<\/strong><\/a> Wish him goodluck<\/em><\/p>\n

Nnamdi Albanus<\/strong><\/a> Boss, you have our support.<\/em><\/p>\n

Frank Emeka Ugwumba<\/strong><\/a> Good luck<\/em><\/p>\n

Awurum Darlington<\/strong><\/a> He is Uprightly mobile<\/em><\/p>\n

Ada Olojo<\/strong><\/a> I support you Boss!<\/em><\/p>\n

Opara Kelechi<\/strong> Political Thinker<\/strong><\/a> He is Good to go<\/em><\/p>\n

Prince Isaiah<\/strong><\/a> Wish u d very best u deserve to be a governor, time will tell<\/em><\/p>\n

Chika Favour<\/strong><\/a> My ogo carry on we are totally behind you<\/em><\/p>\n

Ndiokwere Bonaventure<\/strong><\/a> I wish you all the best Sir. May the Almighty God guide you. Amen<\/em><\/p>\n

Abdullahi Shuaibu<\/strong><\/a> All the best sir<\/em><\/p>\n

Gwatana Lewis<\/strong><\/a> Carry go oga NPS,,,, success<\/em><\/p>\n

Emeka Nathan Uzoukwu<\/strong><\/a> ACCEPT THE CALL MY BRODA<\/em><\/p>\n

Darlington Ral Chukwuneke<\/em><\/strong><\/a> Carry go my NPS, the youths r calling on u because they know fully well that u deserve it n u will represent them n d constituency very well. Oga, accept d call, n God will c u thru in Jesus name, amen<\/em><\/p>\n

Joseph Oguzie<\/strong><\/a> Boss u have my full support. I don’t mind relocating to make sure I vote for u.<\/em><\/p>\n

InnocentOnyeukwu<\/u><\/em>https:\/\/innonews.com.ng\/…\/ohaji-egbema-youths-want…\/<\/em><\/a>Manage<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

innonews.com.ng<\/em><\/p>\n

Ohaji\/Egbema Youths Want Newspaper Publisher, Mejuobi For\u2026<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

Evans Godrick<\/strong><\/a> Kelechi Mejuobi<\/em><\/a> is more than qualify, in fact his attention is seriously needed<\/em><\/p>\n

Godwin Ebubeagu Ekenulo<\/strong><\/a> Go for it!<\/em><\/p>\n

And be my colleague at the house come 2019 God willing!<\/em><\/p>\n

Gervane Eleonu<\/strong><\/a> Ahead ahead nwokeoma<\/em><\/p>\n

Casca Ohanele<\/strong><\/a> Mr Mejuobi should harken to the clarion call of his brothers and sisters of Ohaji\/Egbema to represent them. Mr Mejuobi I have known for more than 20years has great passion for Ohaji\/Egbema people and indeed Imo people. In private discussions with him, you see a gentleman who has a positive road map to improve the life of his oil producing community. You see a man who knows how to work as a team player to achieve results. Mr Mejuobi is not only humble, social, friendly, intelligent, outspoken and visionary, he is fighter for social justice which am sure will be to the benefit of his constituents if he accepts to run for office. I congratulate Ohaji\/Egbema State Cosntituency, the Patriots for their great vision on Mr Kelechi Mejuobi, aka Agwodinuju, firebrand journalist, plorific columnist, a sportman, soccer referee with distinction and my friend. It will end in praise.<\/em><\/p>\n

Casca Ohanele<\/strong><\/a> Mr Mejuobi should harken to the clarion call of his brothers and sisters of Ohaji\/Egbema to represent them. Mr Mejuobi I have known for more than 20years has great passion for Ohaji\/Egbema people and indeed Imo people. In private discussions with him, you see a gentleman who has a positive road map to improve the life of his oil producing community. You see a man who knows how to work as a team player to achieve results. Mr Mejuobi is not only humble, social, friendly, intelligent, outspoken and visionary, he is a fighter for social justice which am sure will be to the benefit of his constituents if he accepts to run for office. I congratulate Ohaji\/Egbema State Cosntituency, the Patriots for their great vision on Mr Kelechi Mejuobi, aka Agwodinuju, firebrand journalist, plorific columnist, a sportman, soccer referee with distinction and my friend. It will end in praise<\/em><\/p>\n

Okechukwu Okito Benjamin<\/strong><\/a> Qualified<\/strong><\/p>\n

Kingsley Igwe<\/strong><\/a> my boss and mentor…<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ernest Oziri<\/strong><\/a> Emma Orie is the next speaker IMHA, so no vacancy. Emma carry go<\/em><\/p>\n

Aguguo Martin<\/strong><\/a> I pity you and Emma Orie<\/em><\/p>\n

Ayinla Wasiu<\/strong><\/a> Best of luck sir u deserved it<\/em><\/p>\n

Nnabuihe Iwuala<\/strong><\/a> Oh! That will be great a man like him in the house. With him and people like me Imo will be recovered<\/em><\/p>\n

Dike Emmanuel Agha<\/strong><\/a> This one na sure banker. He is the best.<\/em><\/p>\n

Nwankwo Chibuzo<\/strong><\/a> I know him personally. I believe he is capable and credible. He can deliver on the people’s mandate.<\/em><\/p>\n

Ibrahim Tijjani<\/strong><\/a> We pray for his success, go for it, sir Kelechi.<\/em><\/p>\n

Jenarius Ezeru<\/strong><\/a> GO AHEAD MY BROS<\/em><\/p>\n

Samuel Echefu<\/strong><\/a> God is your strength. Ride on my good friend<\/em><\/p>\n

Nwankwo Chibuzo<\/strong><\/a> I know him personally. I believe he is capable and credible. He can deliver on the people’s mandate.<\/em><\/p>\n

Chibueze Emmanuel<\/a> I’m fully in support of this my brother<\/p>\n

Danmasani Takyun<\/strong><\/a> Best wishes ….on the track<\/em><\/p>\n

Onuegbu Santus<\/strong><\/a> Declare it open and leave us to canvass vote for you. We will do all it takes to ensure victory for you sir. We all need you now to restore the joy of proper representation in Ohaji\/Egbema<\/em><\/p>\n

Francis Peter<\/strong><\/a> Yeah bro<\/em><\/p>\n

Chizoba Onuegbu Kelech<\/em><\/strong>i<\/em><\/a> Its a good news I had ever heard …. I love ur dream and ambition sir .. U have all it takes to be there just declare it open and D Amighty God will guide ur footstep.. Ohaji needs a brave man like u .. I am in support .. May ur dreams come thru sir<\/em><\/p>\n

Lilian C Okonkwo<\/strong><\/a> Congratulations my brother<\/em><\/p>\n

Mojeed Adegbindin<\/strong><\/a> Yes o nah so e go be In sha Allah<\/em><\/p>\n

Aguguo Martin<\/strong><\/a> I will support and campaign for you because i strongly believe you will give us a good representation.<\/em><\/p>\n

Reginald Umah<\/strong><\/a> Baba count on me for this move. I wish you success.<\/em><\/p>\n

Stevenie Michaels<\/strong><\/a> That’s a nice one and I know he will do greatly,<\/em><\/p>\n

13Agoha Benjamin Chukwuebuka and 12 others<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Rochas Pikin<\/strong><\/a> Another Suya Paper!<\/em><\/p>\n

Seen this at Amausa!<\/em><\/p>\n

Onyekachi Cyriacus<\/strong><\/a> Hahahha my man<\/em><\/p>\n

Gwatana Lewis<\/em><\/a> Carry go oga NPS<\/em><\/p>\n

Nkpado Kennedy<\/strong><\/a> Who really takes this paper serious?<\/em><\/p>\n

Innocent Onyeukwu<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

https:\/\/innonews.com.ng\/…\/ohaji-egbema-youths-nt…\/<\/em><\/a>Manage<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

innonews.com.ng<\/p>\n

Ohaji\/Egbema Youths Want Newspaper Publisher, Mejuobi For\u2026<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Ogar Linus Akobi<\/strong><\/a> My NPS u shall succeed by his grace. Amen<\/em><\/p>\n

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