Following a recent media attack on the Governor of Imo state , His Excellency Hope Uzodinma CON ,by a notorious social media content creator Nick named VeryDark Man VDM, a notable political analyst, publisher and social critique, Princely Onyenwe Esq has condemned such attack while calling on political leaders, Governors of respective states to go back to the drawing boards and show leadership at the grassroots by being domiciled in their states to test the feeling of the quality of their leadership directly from the reactions of the people in their states.
Imolites have continued to condemn such attack on Governor Hope Uzodinma stating that VDM targeted at tarnishing the governor’s image publicly and reducing his love for Team Super Falcons as gathered.
Nigeria Super Falcons defended the WAFCON championship tenth times to the surprises of millions of football loving Nigerians, coming from a two zero (2-0) down to a three two (3-2) win against host country Morocco on Saturday 26, July, 2025.
At arrival to Abuja Nigeria, the team and their managers received a presidential dinner alongside award of “Order Of The Niger” (OON) and some other degrees of gifts from His Excellency President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR and other notable Nigerians and lovers of football.
In a similar mood of celebrating the Falcons, Governor Hope Uzodinma took the center stage and also hosted the seven (7) Falcons team mates from Imo state alongside their managers in Imo House Abuja Nigeria.
However, the Governor may have thought wise to host Falcon’s (IMO) team mates in Abuja because of exigency of their time span, airlifting inconveniences and possibly perception of insecurity in the land but some persons murmured against the governor’s decision.
Hosting of Nigeria super Falcons Imo team mates in Abuja would not have been the best way to celebrate Imo daughters in the team that brought such trophy back home after a strong encounter with their Moroccan counterpart in Morocco.
Other governors from respective states whose daughters featured in the just concluded WAFCON football tournament had earlier invited the players officially to visit their fatherland for recognition and celebration against the formula applied by imo governor who hosted his Imo contingents in Abuja.
Investigation reveals that , VDM reacted on the tip off from such hosting of Imo Super Falcons team mates in Abuja by the Governor while other Governors invited theirs to respective states. Again, VDM’s video content played a strategic role alerting the government to work on insecurity and some other factors that could affect the safety, welfare and security of citizens.
Looking at VDM’s viral content across social media, there’s a total condemnation of such decision taken by Governor Uzodinma to host Imo super Falcons team mates in Abuja while Imolites are watching in the state to celebrate their daughters and sisters and wives for such a great participation and winning in Morocco.
VDM’s video have raised a lot of reactions even from the Journalist’s circle where majority criticizing VDM did not investigate thoroughly to ascertain the damages such hosting may have caused the state, but acted on sentiments and emotions.
Of a fact hosting of Imo falcons team mates in Abuja is wrongly placed while other Governors placed official invitation to welcome their daughters at respective states. That singular act is a loophole for criticism and poor ranking.
In furtherance, VDM must not step out of bonds in his practice of film acting and content creation on social media. He should rather apply caution and abide to the ethics of practice and in the same vein show respect to authorities and fellow human beings while proffering positive solution to pressing challenges bedevilling the government.
Governor Hope Uzodinma have stated that: “The steeze and composure displayed by the Super Falcons were unmatched. Even in moments when the nation was filled with apprehension, they stood firm, never wavering in faith or focus. Their resilience and unity led to a well-deserved victory, bringing home the coveted trophy and filling every Nigerian heart with pride.
“Hosting the team at the Imo State Governor’s Lodge was a moment of profound joy. It was particularly moving to witness the outstanding contributions of Imo State daughters, whose talent and dedication were on full display. Their performance was a true testament to the spirit and potential of our people.
“This victory is not just a win on the pitch, it is a powerful reminder of what we can achieve when commitment, discipline, and national pride come together.
In a nutshell, running or managing LGAs and maybe state government from the FCT Abuja cannot not guarantee safety and wellbeing of the citizens and in like manner, the state will keep drowning administratively and politically in shambles.
On the foregoing therefore ,Traditional Rulers must be warned to be domiciled in their communities, Councillors and LGA Chairmen be based in the local constituencies likewise the Governors be stationed in their respective states to test the budden directly from their pipes.
This is a call in the right direction, Analyst Onyenwe hinted.
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