Opinion
Chukwuma Eyes Anambra Youths To End Political Dysfunction
Evidence of political activities by the candidates jostling for the upcoming governorship election in Anambra State come November 8, 2025, has shown that out of the entire candidates, it is only Chief Sir Paul Chukwuma who is ab initio, formidably prepared, ready and willing for the position, the incumbent inclusive. A distinguished entrepreneur, philanthropist, academic and politician, Paul Chukwuma is the Founder, Olivia University, Bujumbura, Burundi; Pro-Chancellor, Benue State University, Makurdi, a first class graduate, he is a human capital developer, having invested heavily in education.
He is the President, Nigeria-Burundi Business Council; he has been described as a son of grace by his friends and allies. A look at the Anambra election that will take place on November 8, 2025, it carries a lot of weight considering the strategic position occupied by Anambra as a core Igbo state in the federation of Nigeria. That said, most of the big politicians in this country are all from Anambra, judging from Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe, down the line, too numerous to mention, and Anambra has played a very big role in making Nigeria what it is today both in academics, commerce and industry, governance, politics, agriculture, among others.
Therefore, looking at the entire political scenario toward the November election, Chief Sir Paul Chukwuma, Onwa Umueri, Onyechinazo, the much I know him, he is most qualified for the job, being a vibrant youth, well-read and well educated. When you go into his family upbringing, Paul Chukwuma is somebody I will describe as a man destined to lead and to govern his people.
He is a staunch Catholic and also a Knight in the Catholic Church, he has done a lot of things in the Catholic Church, judging from training of Reverend fathers, seminarians, sponsoring religious activities in the church including church buildings, sponsoring people to travel to Jerusalem for pilgrimage, making handsome donations, to religious schools and even unity schools, because he tested poverty and God blessed him.
So he decided to use part of his wealth for the uplifting of mankind. Academically he is sound, very sound, you need to hear him speak, you need to hear him talk, you need to hear him analyse political issues in this country, very convincing, very vocal and unassuming.Paul Chukwuma is deeply rooted in grassroot politics, he was the national auditor of the All Progressives Congress (APC), apart from that, the office which Anambra State APC is occupying today was acquired and furnished by Paul Chukwuma before he left that party for reasons best known to him, and joined the Young Progressives Party (YPP) a completely youth party, in order to prove a point, to prove that he has the capacity, to prove that what has been going on in Anambra State is a child’s play.
He has made his footprint in every part of Anambra State, all the three Senatorial zones. He is well known, Anambra North, Anambra South, Anambra Central. When you move round, What is on the lips of every youth, every woman, every man, is Paul Chukwuma, Onyechinazo. So his work at the grassroot level has brought him to limelight.When we talk about his selling point, and what gives him the confidence that he will win the position considering the array of other candidates, his compassion for the downtrodden, his readiness to use his wealth to develop Anambra State, the way he has been doing, because ordinarily, periodically, he visits the senatorial zones in the state on philanthropic basis. He has been paying for WAEC exams for almost all the candidates in Anambra State, you can imagine that, whether he knows you or not, once you are ready and you can’t pay, he pays.
Then he has very classified approach to security issues in Anambra State which I am not going to disclose now because it is going to be a sellout to his opponents. He is a human developer, taking into consideration the establishment of Olivia University in Burundi, so he is a very good human Manager, and an employer of labor and other businesses, so he is not going there as a poor man, or to chase after public fund, he is going there to change things, to bring his wealth of experience in public governance, to Anambra State.His political network across the country, even at the centre is second to none, his oratory is top-notch, in fact, you need to hear him, you need to sit down with him, after hearing him analysing the political situation in Anambra State and this country, on your own, you will go all out to campaign for him.Leaving his former party is also germane giving the kind of personality he is.
He was a simple man by nature and abhors irregularities. Even though I have not discussed with him. But if anyone asks why he left APC, you now go and ask the executive governor of Akwa Ibom State why he left PDP, you ask Oborevwori the governor of Delta State, why he left PDP, you ask El Rufai, why he left APC, so why is his own a news. Even, if not that the law specifies that you must be a member of a political party to contest election in the country, I would have said let him run as an independent candidate, because he is capable.
Maybe he felt the process for the primary in his former party was not fair enough, but he felt the process was not fair enough, so he left early On issue of youth and how he is galvanizing the youths, Paul Chukwuma is at hom with the millenials, the genzees and the entire gamute of Anambra youths, He is already doing that, the youths are already singing his slogan, from Anambra North, Anambra South, Anambra Central, there are so many groups, so many forums coming up, supporting him because he belongs to the youths.
On issue of zoning, let me tell something about the zoning, it is not the making of Anambra people, at no material time did Anambra people came out and say we are zonng, that thing is APGA contraption, APGA is no more a political that you will use to rescue Anambra and the southeast, it is like one man show, it is not the making of Anambra State. It is the making of APGA Government, it is APGA Government that talked about it, from Peter Obi. So Anambra people did not at any material time say it must be this it must be that, no.
So that is not an issue as far as I am concerned.I am calling on Anambarians, men, women, youths, to queue behind Chief Sir Paul Chukwuma in order to rescue Anambra State, in order to revive Anambra, in order to make Anambra better, in order to provide adequate security in Anambra State, because he has what it takes, and he is not begging anybody for money, he is ready, capable, willing.
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Oluwasegun Ajiboye has emerged as the Chairman of the Professional Online Media Practitioners Association.
Ajiboye is a seasoned media professional with extensive experience in journalism and public communication. He was appointed Chief Press Secretary (CPS) by former Ondo State Governor, the late Rotimi Akeredolu.
Before his appointment, Ajiboye served as Assistant Editor with The Nation newspaper. He studied Language and Linguistics at the University of Lagos.
A native of Irun Akoko in Akoko North West Local Government Area of Ondo State, Ajiboye began his journalism career in 2000 as a reporter with The News magazine before moving to The Sun newspaper in 2003.
Between 2007 and 2009, he served as Press Secretary to the late former Ondo State Governor, Olusegun Agagu.
He also worked as Group News Editor of the defunct National Life newspaper until 2012, when he joined The Nation as Assistant Editor of its Saturday title.
His emergence as chairman is expected to bring his wealth of experience in journalism and media management to the association and the practice of online journalism in the country.
In his acceptance message, Ajiboye expressed deep appreciation to members of the association for the confidence reposed in him, describing his emergence as a call to greater service. He pledged to work tirelessly with all stakeholders to strengthen unity, professionalism, and innovation within the body, while advancing the growth and credibility of online media practice across the country.
Mali’s Defence Minister, Sadio Camara, has been killed following a wave of coordinated attacks targeting military installations across the country.
Camara reportedly died from injuries sustained during an attack on his residence in Kati, a key military garrison town located about 15 kilometres from Bamako.
The assault, which occurred barely 24 hours before his death, involved a suicide car bomb and formed part of a broader offensive across the country.
The attacks were reportedly carried out by fighters linked to Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin, an al-Qaeda-affiliated group, alongside Tuareg rebels from the Liberation Front of Azawad.
According to Al Jazeera, the attackers were able to breach Kati, considered one of the most secure military locations in Mali.
Camara, a key figure in Mali’s military leadership, rose to prominence after playing a central role in the coups of 2020 and 2021 that brought the current junta to power.
Al Jazeera’s Nicolas Haque described his death as significant.
“He was one of the most influential figures within the ruling military leadership… His death is a major blow to the country’s armed forces,” he said.
The coordinated offensive extended beyond Kati, with gunmen attacking several locations including Bamako, Gao, Kidal and Sevare.
“As we speak, people in the garrison town of Kidal can still hear heavy gunfire and loud explosions,” Haque said, adding that the operation remained ongoing more than 24 hours after it began.
The attacks have intensified pressure on Mali’s interim leadership, with analysts suggesting that security forces were overwhelmed by the scale and coordination of the violence.
However, Interim President, Assimi Goita, was reportedly moved to safety and remains in control of the military.
International bodies, including the African Union, the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, and the United States Bureau of African Affairs, have condemned the attacks and called for urgent measures to restore stability.
The President of the United States, Donald Trump, has released CCTV footage and images of the suspect involved in the shooting incident at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington, D.C.
The footage, released shortly before the President addressed the media, reportedly shows the suspect running into the ballroom of the Washington Hilton, bypassing security metal detectors as armed agents moved swiftly to intercept him.
Trump, who described the individual as a “would-be assassin,” said the suspect was heavily armed and had breached a critical security checkpoint.
According to reports by the BBC, the President stated that the suspect “charged past a security checkpoint” carrying multiple weapons.
Images shared by the President showed a shirtless man lying face down in the foyer with his hands restrained behind his back, believed to be the suspect.
Authorities confirmed that the individual is now in custody. Trump disclosed that one law enforcement officer was shot during the incident but survived due to wearing a bulletproof vest.
The shooting occurred on Saturday night during the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, a high-profile gathering of government officials, journalists and dignitaries.
The incident triggered panic, forcing the evacuation of guests and top officials from the venue.
Authorities said investigations are ongoing to determine the motive and circumstances surrounding the security breach.
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