Politics

Clout-Chasing Ezeugwu Dragging My Name To Stay Relevant – Prof. Nnam Blasts

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7 months ago

October 11, 2025

Former Enugu Commissioner for Lands and Urban Development, Prof. Victor Nnam, has taken a no-holds-barred swipe at Hon. Ikechukwu Ezeugwu, branding the ex-lawmaker a ‘fading political actor desperate for attention’.

Reacting to online reports that a court has granted substituted service against him in a ₦1 billion libel case, Prof. Nnam dismissed the lawsuit as a cheap gimmick aimed at resuscitating Ezeugwu’s dead political career in Udenu local government.

“Since his political godfather left office, Ezeugwu has been grasping at straws. Using my name is the only way he can appear relevant in public discourse,” Nnam told DAILY GAZETTE in an exclusive interview on Saturday.

The legal tussle stems from Ezeugwu’s controversial resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), during which he reportedly attacked former Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi in what many described as a graceless exit.

Prof. Nnam responded in defence of the former governor, sparking the libel suit now making headlines.

But Nnam is unfazed. He confirmed receipt of the court papers and revealed he has handed the matter over to his legal team led by a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), adding that he has full confidence in the judiciary to see through the charade.

“This is not a legal case, it’s a poorly scripted PR stunt. Ezeugwu knows he can’t compete with my record, so he’s trying to drag me down to his level,” Nnam said.

He accused Ezeugwu of peddling court documents and propaganda through obscure blogs and social media in a bid to shape public sympathy, a move he described as the ‘last play of a drowning politician’.

“He’s publishing court updates like campaign posters, that tells you all you need to know about his motives.”

“Let this be a warning to the younger generation: not all men in agbada are worthy of emulation. Some are just polished hustlers in politics,” Nnam added.

Ezeugwu is seeking ₦1 billion in damages, a public apology and a media retraction, demands Prof. Nnam calls laughable and politically motivated.

Politics

Anambra Communities Boil As Group Carpets Traditional Rulers Over Zoning

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2 days ago

May 8, 2026

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By Okey Maduforo, Awka

Ten communities that make up Anaocha Local Government Area of Anambra State are set for a showdown with their traditional rulers following the alleged suspension of the zoning arrangement for the Anambra State House of Assembly elections.

Recall that on April 7, 2022, the traditional rulers, in a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), resolved that the House of Assembly seats for Anaocha I and Anaocha II constituencies would rotate among the ten communities, with each town occupying the seat for two terms.

The traditional rulers further resolved that the rotation would subsist irrespective of the political party through which lawmakers emerge, noting that the arrangement was aimed at ensuring that all ten communities have the opportunity to produce members of the State Assembly in the interest of equity and fairness.

However, the Anaocha Equity Forum, shortly after its meeting, expressed concern over the alleged suspension of the zoning arrangement.

Speaking, the Convener of the Anaocha Equity Forum, Mr. Valentine Okoye, said the forum would not take kindly to what it described as acts capable of destabilising the council area, adding that any such move would be resisted.

“This is a Memorandum of Understanding signed by our traditional rulers, and it has been respected until now. We in the Anaocha Equity Forum see this as a slap on the sensibilities of the ten communities that make up the area,” he said.

“We urge members of the public, political parties, and stakeholders to disregard the alleged position of the traditional rulers, as it does not represent the views and aspirations of our people.

“Our traditional rulers should be mindful of their roles as fathers of their respective communities. They should also understand that they would be held responsible for whatever backlash or consequences may arise from this recent position.

“We call on Governor Charles Soludo to call the traditional rulers to order so that the peace currently enjoyed in Anaocha Local Government Area will not be disrupted,” he stated.