Politics
Uche Nnadi Fidelis: LIVING PROFILE OF A SOUND TECHNOCRAT
The whole earth is the theatre of illustrious and resourceful men and women while all times are the millennium of their glory. It then follows that in the time of turbulence and distress as well as that of prosperity and boom, illustrious and resourceful men are in want, to bring to bear on society those stellar ideas and dexterity that positively promote and shape societal lives and wellbeing. Even before Plato conceived the philosopher-king, people yearned for clever, dispassionate, principled and resourceful men and women with clear vision and insight and deeply clothed in integrity. It is therefore understandable that when the leaders in government and or businesses needed to cause greater changes and paradigm shifts, turning to the wisdom and expertise of technocrats is particularly alluring. A technocrat is a technically skilled elite with expansive know how in management who is best described as a square peg in a square hole or a round peg in a round hole.
Uche Nnadi, true to his reputation as a prudent and astute technocrat, showed great skill in dealing with the core mandate of his office, effortlessly pleasing his principal, and not in any way been found wanting of quality service. His appointment and oath of office was his armament and baptism that spurred him. It is therefore no mistake to say that the goal of an intelligent life and rational judgment, is to be occupied uninterruptedly with those objects to which the natural reason is chiefly and primarily adapted, and to delight unceasingly in the contemplation of greater services to humanity, notwithstanding that the majority of men, because they are affected too passionately and too violently by things below, pass through life without attaining this object. This of course, separates extraordinary men and women from the rest of the pack.
Born in the year 1960, precisely on May 7th, Uche’s life is marked by quality imprimaturs in both education and public service. A Doctoral Student of Project Management of the University of Nigeria, having already under his kitty the a B.Sc in Management and MBA Marketing, he first worked with a Multi-National Oil Marketing Company (AGIP Nigeria Plc) from where he voluntarily retired in 2003 as Regional Manager after 15 glorious years. Thereafter, he promptly, harvesting from his professional training and superb cast cognate experience both locally and internationally, ventured into private business with tentacles bin Telecommunication, Haulage, Security equipment, distributorships and transformative Leadership Consulting. Bringing to bear his proficiency, these companies wasted no time in announcing their arrival as formidable concerns with branches in different cities in Nigeria.
It was at the height of these exploits that Governor Ugwuanyi, known for his desire to inject men and women of impeccable track records, drafted Uche to serve as his Senior Special Assistant on Domestic and Foreign Aids in March 2016. Justifying his appointment comes natural to him and the administration did not hesitate in tapping into his talent. He was immediately elevated to the status of State Focal Person, World Bank / Development Partner Assisted Projects and Programmes in 2017 where he quickly midwifed the establishment of the State Focal Office (first of its kind in Nigeria) which serves as the strategic liaison and an interface organ between the Governor’s office and the State Project Implementation Units (SPIUs) on one hand, and the State Government and the Development Partners on the other.
With total support of His Excellency the Governor who himself is a paragon of excellence in seamless administration, Uche has succeeded in enthroning a regime of reasonable degree of transparency, accountability, and strict adherence to due process in the management of these projects / programmes in the State. It bears stating that Uche’s bold imprimaturs in result oriented leadership and management by objective is driven by the singular principle that quality of life can only, and should only, be measured by the profoundness of one’s experience and the impactfulness of one’s activities. This firm principle removes from him the fear of entanglement, which generally prevents humans from total involvement, in everything he does. As a servant leader and a general, he leads the charge from the front, posting stellar and sterling achievements.
It is therefore not surprising that Uche substantially aided in the attraction of many Development Partner Assisted Projects/Programmes to Enugu State, including Nigeria Covid -19 Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus (N-CARES), State Fiscal Transparency, Accountability and Sustainability Program –for – Results (SFTAS PforR), Value Chain Development Project (VCDP), Saving One Million Life (SOML) and Agro-Processing, Productivity Enhancement and Livelihood Improvement Support Project (APPEALS), while working on many pipeline projects/Programmes.
To hold that it has been a bump-free road to posting these achievements in a complex political scenario as ours is to be unmindful of the entrenched corruption that defines our political system, where people are congenitally conservative and resist change with total vehemence. But Uche understands that history is a backdrop and an ideological battle between change agents and those obsessed with maintaining the basic status quo, especially where vested or pecuniary interests will be suffocated. The latter do everything within their powers to ensure that every attempt at mainstreaming a paradigm shift will be resisted. It is then axiomatic to hold that wherever you fight corruption, corruption fights back. Uche, however is not deterred by the threats, blackmail, virulent attacks and often campaign of calumny launched against his person from the outset of his integrity based management style, but is rather poised to exemplify that needed shift to drive the system for positivity. His transformative and impeccable management style has been acknowledged in many quarters as the needed panacea against leadership deficit, corruption and malfeasance that have negatively stultified the path of development. Uche is indeed a professional and as Masterson would say “Being honest and ethical suggests professionalism”
Ever concerned with turning Enugu State around through the productivity of his appointees, Uche Nnadi was only recently upgraded to the status of a Special Adviser (SPA) to Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State, on Monday the 12th of April, 2021. The Governor surely appreciates the efficiency, commitment and professionalism of his appointee. On the same day, the Governor inaugurated a 9-man Audit Committee to inquire, investigate, ascertain and take proper inventory of the movable assets of the current and closed Development Partner Assisted Projects/Programmes in the State either formally allocated to, or purchased by, these various Projects/Programmes, from January 1, 2015 to date. Uche emerged as the Chairman of this all important committee.
Inaugurating members of the committee, the governor disclosed that they will identify the current locations of the movable assets and determine the state of their functionality, as well as their current valuation.
Gov. Ugwuanyi added that the committee is also mandated to recover and assemble the identified assets in a secured designated location chosen by the state government, while awaiting further directives of the government regarding their future usage or disposal schedules.
Other terms of reference are “to deploy the human and material resources available to the committee to ensure transparent audit of all the movable assets deployed to unofficial uses/users and recover same, to investigate any other matter that may come to the knowledge of the committee which these terms of reference may not cover such as ascertaining the bank balances of the closed Projects/Programmes, and to, generally, make recommendations to government on the management of the recovered assets, how best to avert/prevent future mismanagement, misapplication or outright conversion of such assets, for the benefit of the good people of Enugu State”.
Other members of the committee are Mr. Robinson Odoh (Secretary); Bishop Chinedu Nwoye; Mr. Anthony Okoye (Transport Officer, G.H.E); Mrs. Ijeoma O. Mbah (representing SSG’s Office); Mr. Darlington Igwe (rep. COS’s Office); Mrs. Ngozi Okonta (rep. State Auditor General); Mr. Fidelis Omeje (rep. State Accountant General) and Barr. Gerald Asogwa.
Mr. Sylva Adonu (Administrative Secretary, Focal Office), Mrs. Celestina Aga (Chief Admin. Officer, State Ministry of Agriculture) and Mr. Innocent Ogbu (MIS/ICT Focal Office) will serve in the Secretariat.
Almost with the speed of light, Uche had mobilised the committee to work and in his typical impeccable style of inspiring and motivating people working with him, the committee is already posting valuable results and will definitely justify the trust reposed on her by His excellency the Governor.
Indeed, Uche is a square peg in a square hole whose managerial expertise, transcendant experience, and impactful goal oriented style of transformative leadership will immensely benefit NDI ENUGU both now and in time to come!
Onyekachi C Ugwu writes from Enugu
In the now-controversial post shared on his social media page, Osborne wrote: “In a sane clime president Bola Ahmed Tinubu would’ve respectfully and honourably resigned. I’m of APC but truth be told.”
The comment quickly generated reactions online before the Akwa Ibom State Government moved to terminate his appointment.
In a letter dated June 2, 2026, the Office of the Political Adviser to the Governor announced his immediate disengagement.
The termination letter, signed by the Political Adviser to the Governor, Prince Godwin Ntuk Udeh, stated that Osborne Ubong Okon had been relieved of his duties with immediate effect.Politics
According to the letter, the decision was taken over actions the office described as disloyal.
“You are hereby relieved of your engagement as a Media Aide to the Political Adviser to His Excellency the Governor, with immediate effect and from today, 2nd June 2026,” the memo read.
The letter further cited “actions bordering on disloyalty” and the need to keep the office “purified” as reasons for the dismissal.
The office also issued a warning to members of the public and government officials regarding future dealings with the former aide.
“Any person having dealings with the above-mentioned former Media Aide in relation to this office of his former engagement does so on his/her own peril,” the statement added.
The development has sparked fresh conversations about the limits of political expression for government appointees and the expectations of loyalty within public service, particularly when comments are directed at the presidency.
Neither Osborne nor the Presidency had publicly responded to the development as of the time of filing this report.
The decision was taken during plenary on Tuesday at the Assembly complex in Dutse, the state capital, as the party continues to deal with the fallout from recent primaries.
The action comes amid a wave of suspensions across Jigawa APC following the recently conducted primary election.
Several special advisers and special assistants have already been suspended statewide over alleged anti-party activities from state level down to local government level.
Maigari, who doubles as the councillor representing Auyo Ward, was suspended after the House considered a motion by the Majority Leader, Lawan Dansure.
The motion sought disciplinary action against the lawmaker for conduct deemed harmful to party cohesion.
Moving the motion during the Assembly’s plenary session on Tuesday, Dansure urged members to support the suspension.
He said the House must act to protect the integrity of the ruling party ahead of 2027.
According to him, the actions of the Speaker of Auyo Legislative Council are detrimental to the unity, stability, and progress of the All Progressives Congress in the state.
“His actions are detrimental to the unity, stability, and progress of the All Progressives Congress,” Dansure told the House.
He argued that anti-party conduct at the grassroots level could undermine APC’s performance in future elections.
He said the House could not fold its arms while party discipline was being tested.
“Hon. Haruna Maigari is hereby suspended as Speaker of Auyo Legislative Council over alleged anti-party activities,” Dangyatin announced during plenary.
The Speaker also said the House remains committed to party discipline at all levels of governance in the state.
Dangyatin then constituted an investigative committee to look into the matter and report back within two weeks.
“The committee is expected to establish facts and recommend further action based on its findings,” he said.
The Speaker also directed the suspended lawmaker to hand over all official documents in his possession to the Deputy Speaker of Auyo Legislative Council.
He said the handover must be done immediately to ensure continuity of council business.
Meanwhile, the House also received a formal notification from Governor Umar Namadi regarding an official trip.
“The governor is billed to attend a two-day West African Rice Investment Roundtable in Accra, Ghana,” the Speaker said during the plenary session of the Assembly.
Dangyatin, who explained that the governor’s foreign engagement will hold between June 2 and June 3, 2026, added that “the governor’s participation is aimed at attracting investment to Jigawa’s rice value chain.”
By Chinedu Sabastine
Mr. Samson Chukwu Nnamani has declared that he remains the authentic governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Enugu State ahead of the 2027 election.
Nnamani made this known on Friday during a press briefing held at the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Press Centre, Enugu.
Reacting to allegations that he was suspended from the party before the PDP governorship primary election, Nnamani dismissed the claim, questioning how a supposedly suspended aspirant could participate in the exercise and secure votes.
“The purported claim that I was suspended is very funny. If I was suspended as they claim, how can they attribute votes for me during their kangaroo primary,” Nnamani questioned.
Represented by his Media Director, Dr. Buchi Nnaji, the PDP chieftain said his authenticity derives from the present recognition of the Abdulrahman-led faction of the PDP by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), of which he is a member.
The clarification followed the emergence of multiple claimants to the PDP governorship ticket in Enugu State.
Nnamani insisted that the party was no longer factionalised following INEC’s recognition of the Abdulrahman-led PDP leadership, noting that the panel which declared him winner where sent from their headquaters, Abuja.
Nnamani expressed gratitude to PDP leaders and supporters whom he said turned out massively on Sunday, May 24, 2026, to elect him as the party’s governorship candidate.
He pledged to reposition Enugu State through infrastructure development, job creation and people-oriented policies.
“As the Peoples Democratic Party governorship candidate in Enugu State, I remain committed to the ideals of good governance, inclusive leadership, economic development, youth empowerment, quality education, improved healthcare and enhanced security for all residents,” he said.
He added that his aspiration was to build “a greater Enugu State where opportunities abound for every citizen, irrespective of political affiliation, religion or social status.”
According to him, his administration would prioritise infrastructure development, industrialisation, support for small businesses and welfare programmes aimed at improving the lives of the people.
“We shall also review and remove policies and practices that are truncating the wellbeing, economic survival and social advancement of the citizens,” he stated.
Nnamani further called on stakeholders, party faithful, youths, women, traditional rulers and the people of Enugu State to join hands in building “a united, peaceful and progressive state.”
“Together, we can achieve the Enugu of our dreams,” he added.
The Presidency has reacted following the circulation of an alleged WhatsApp voice note in which President Bola Tinubu reportedly claims he begged opposition figure Peter Obi to step down ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
The reaction came on Wednesday from Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to the President.
Onanuga condemned the audio file, labeling it a fabrication and called for legal action against popular social media critic VeryDarkMan who shared it.
“This VDM needs to face the weight of the law for being the conveyor and disseminator of a fake audio of President Tinubu. This is a clear case of an egregious abuse of the social media platform.,” Onanuga tweeted.
In the viral video, VeryDarkMan used the alleged leaked audio to urge Nigerians to vote against President Tinubu’s reelection bid in the upcoming 2027 polls.
Recall that just days ago, on Saturday, May 23, 2026, President Tinubu secured the presidential ticket of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in a landslide nationwide direct primary election.
During that contest, Tinubu faced a lone challenger, Edo State businessman and APC chieftain Stanley Osifo. The President won with 10,999,162 votes from the 12,643,306 registered party members, while Osifo secured 16,503 votes.
Meanwhile, Peter Obi, who finished third in the 2023 election, is widely expected to fly the flag for the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC). Both Obi and Tinubu hail from the southern region of Nigeria and are set to face last year’s runner-up, Atiku Abubakar, who is expected to lead the ticket for the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
The governorship candidate of the People’s Democratic Party in Ebonyi State, Ifeanyichukwuma Odii, has accused Governor Francis Nwifuru of running the state like a personal family business.
Odii made the remark shortly after emerging as the PDP governorship candidate for the 2027 election following the party’s primary election conducted across the 13 local government areas of the state.
Speaking to party supporters in Abakaliki, Odii said the 2027 election would be about rescuing Ebonyi from poor governance and restoring economic growth and public welfare.
“Ebonyi can never be consumed. Ebonyi can never be conquered. Ebonyi can never become a personal family business, and we are here for the rescue of our dear state,” he stated.
The PDP flag bearer pledged to improve the welfare of civil servants and teachers while promising policies aimed at reviving the state’s economy.
Odii also dismissed fears over political opposition ahead of the election, insisting that his focus remained the development and progress of Ebonyi State.
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