A mild drama was recorded on Friday evening during the Independent Newspapers Publishers’ Association, INPA, Imo State, annual media friendly award nite, in Owerri, when a seasoned politician and a former presidential aspirants, Chief Batos Nwadike made public the governorship ambition of two dignitaries; Rt Hon Bethel Nnaemeka Njoku and Prof Jude Njoku.
When asked to make a speech, Nwadike always referred to as the Oyi of Igboland in his remark asked the duo why they failed to tell the people especially media executives about their 2015 desire to be Imo State Governor.
At the hall of Real Hotel, Owerri, Chief Nwadike disclosed that both Amadi and Njoku are interested in succeeding Okorocha in 2015 and it amounts to a default if they fail to let the public know in such forum.
Earlier in his speech, Rt Hon Amadi who is a recipient of INPA media-friendly personality of the Year Award expressed gratitude to the honour done to him. He noted that Imo State has the most vibrant newspaper industry besides Lagos and Abuja and commended the publishers for driving the robost industry.
Rt Hon Amadi who is the President of Pan African Parliament (PAP) seized the opportunity to emphasize on the need for Africa’s economic integration now that the continent has achieved political independence.
The lawmaker who represents Mbaitoli/Ikeduru Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives frowned at the situation whereby major trade partners of most African nations are found in Europe, Asia, China and America whereas raw materials are exported to these developed nations from the African continent.
Other dignitaries who attended the event include; Hon Ugonna Ozuruigbo, Commissioner for Industry and Non Formal Sector, Lady (Barr) Ugochi Nnana Okoro as well as the representatives of Senator Christy Anyanwu, Rt Hon Emeka Ihedioha, Rt Hon Ben Uwajumogu and Hon CMC Onuoha.
