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During a diaspora event in Canada, Chief Charles Orie spoke about the divisive "Owerri Zone Charter of Equity", urged unity among Imo State natives abroad, and hinted at policy ideas he would pursue if he later contests the governorship.
During the APC’s 2027 campaign council inauguration in Abuja, Senate President Godswill Akpabio asked President Bola Tinubu to encourage the National Assembly leadership to run for a second term, while cautioning governors not to abandon their states for other offices.
Former Imo State governor and senator Rochas Okorocha was taken into custody by the Nigerian Police Force in Abuja on October 12, 2026, and released on bail after an hour of questioning. He faces allegations of criminal conspiracy, forgery and impersonation, and is expected to return for further interrogation.
Prince Marcel Amadioha, the immediate past Executive Chairman of Ohaji/Egbema Local Government in Imo State, claims he spent more than N100 million on security equipment and community projects. He is now contesting the Ohaji‑Egbema State Constituency seat under the APC.
Traditional ruler Eze Phillip Ajomiwe cautioned that the bridge linking Abia and Imo states could give way after flood damage, and he accused the Niger Delta Development Commission of ignoring repeated pleas for repair.
The Southeast chapter of Renewed Hope for Greater Nigeria has opened an investigation into accusations that the Nigeria Police Force Cybercrime Centre was used to intimidate and attempt to arrest President Bola Tinubu's supporters in Imo State, following a court order protecting a senior governor adviser.
Former Imo State governor Rochas Okorocha has labelled reports of a magistrate bench warrant for forgery as fabricated, urging anyone claiming otherwise to release the court document within two days. He also called on the public to ignore the story and focus on peace for the APC.
The Stand for Humanity Foundation reports over 20 child abuse cases in Imo State in recent months, including severe injuries to a five‑year‑old girl and a 13‑year‑old victim of sexual assault. Authorities have filed attempted‑murder charges and the foundation urges tougher penalties.
The Federal Government and Imo State Government will close the Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport in Owerri for about 25 days from 20 October 2026 to carry out runway repairs and an extension, aiming to boost safety and capacity before the holiday travel surge.
The Imo State Police Command said it was unaware of any ransom payment for the release of 20 NYSC corps members and another individual freed from abductors in the Amakohia‑Ubi forest. The victims are now receiving medical care, and the governor praised the security agencies.
Security agencies freed twenty kidnapped National Youth Service Corps members in Imo State on Wednesday, after relatives reportedly paid ransoms between three and six million naira. Parents described the frantic effort to gather the money and their relief at the corps members' return.
Twenty prospective NYSC corps members abducted on the Onitsha‑Owerri road have been freed after a six‑day ordeal. The Department of State Services confirmed their rescue on 7 October 2026, but families are still waiting to speak with the youths.
Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma praised security agencies for quickly freeing twenty National Youth Service Corps members abducted on the Onitsha‑Owerri road, confirming all were released unharmed. He highlighted the joint effort of Imo and Oyo state governments and urged confidence in the federal response.
Imo State Governor Hope Uzodinma told the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, that the prospective National Youth Service Corps members kidnapped on their way to orientation camps have been freed. The announcement, made by phone on Wednesday evening, brought relief to anxious families.
Twenty prospective NYSC members were seized on Thursday along the Owerri‑Onitsha road in Imo State. Their captors cut the ransom demand from N50 million to N5 million per person and allegedly began beating the victims, including women. The Oyo State Government says it is working with Imo authorities and security agencies to secure their release.