…Condemns GII, Emelumba’s Attack On Chima Amadi 

As poverty, suffering, vulnerability, intimidation and harassment by the government and security agents heighten in Imo State, a group, The Mazi Organization (TMO), has alleged that the Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, has diverted over 330 billion naira local government allocations to his personal pocket since he became Governor from the backdoor. 

TMO also alleged that the Governor and his cohots have rendered Imo economy redundant, with lack of affordable, quality education – no working infrastructure – leaving the people to wobble and wallow in abject poverty, suffering and anguish, as all the Federal allocations, donations from WHO, USAID and WASH, among others, are being obviously and dubiously diverted by them who it said lack the acumen and capacity of being democratic leaders.

TMO made these allegations and claims during a World Press Conference held at its office in Owerri on Tuesday, through its Spokesperson, Duke Cajethan.

The group said it was very embarrassing and uncalled for – of how the 3R administration, being steered by Uzodimma, allegedly swindles the people of their treasury, breeds and heightens penury, suffering and insecurity and still walks freely on the streets, as well as hobnobs with the Presidency and other sane individuals and politicians in Nigeria.

TMO regretted that despite his sins against the state and citizens, he still goes about to attack good spirited Imolites particularly Mazi Chima Amadi, Hon. Ikenga Ugochinyere and Imo Journalists including the INEC Chairman who expose his evil practices, electoral malpractices, political shenanigans and deceits.

TMO rebutted the media conference by the Great Imo Initiative (GII) which was masterminded by the corrupt Information Commissioner, Declan Emelumba, wherein Mazi Chima Amadi, Ikenga Ugochinyere and Imo Journalists were denigrated, declaring that Chima Amadi is not a cultist and does not promote evil, but a true Imolite who dearly loves and cherishes the people. 

TMO however called on President Tinubu to call Uzodimma to order and order the DSS, EFCC to thoroughly investigate the alleged diversion of local government funds and other allegations.

“Let us consider Imo State, our beloved state. By many measures, we are blessed – with industrious people, rich culture and substantial financial resources. Despite the hardship you see, Imo’s LGAs have received massive allocations in recent years from FAAC. Money has been flowing – the question is, why has it not translated into better lives for ordinary people? This is the prophetic burden we must address: Exposing the gap between resources given and results on the ground.

“He then laid bare the shocking figures – between 2020 and 2025, the 27 LGAs in Imo State collectively received over N330 billion in federal allocations. Mbaitoli alone received about N15.63 billion; even Nkwerre, the lowest, received N10.75 billion. Yet across the state, schools, health centres, sports facilities and roads remain in scandalous decay. That truth, backed by data, is what has unsettled Governor Uzodimma.

“We wish to state categorically that we endorse, in totality, the position of Dr. Amadi and indeed insist that every kobo that has accrued to Imo State since 2020 must be accounted for. The disappearance of FAAC allocations, ecological funds, including intervention funds from international partners like WHO, USAID and WASH is too monumental to be swept under the carpet.

“We ask again, what is the wrongdoing in assisting indigent families? Why is the Imo State Government intimidated and desperate to criminalize humanitarian efforts, instead of commending the benefactor? Does it imply that Governor Uzodimma is not saddled with more important state matters that he is so disturbed by an innocent outreach? 

“Fortunately, Nigerians know the man who converts Imo’s allocations into wads of US dollars and British pounds, distributing them at will to buy his way into power circles. Simply put, they are afraid of Dr. Amadi because he is the mirror reflecting their corruption back to them.

“If Imo State Government disputes Dr. Amadi’s revelations, we challenge them, again, to publish detailed audited reports of FAAC receipts and expenditures, backed by empirical data. Let them show what was done with over N330 billion received on behalf of the LGAs and prove the existence of projects on ground. Silence, propaganda and character assassination cannot wash away facts”, TMO maintained.

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