According to a statement sent to TimesNow.com.ng, Ori comes to the position with a rich background in journalism, spanning several years of robust practice.
Martins Ori spent nearly a decade at The Sun newspapers, holding various roles, including Assistant Editor for Sports, Education, and Investigation/Features.
Before joining The Sun, Ori served as South East Bureau Chief for Hallmark newspaper. In 2021, he moved to the News Echo newspaper as Managing Editor. He later co-founded Oriental Newspaper, a weekly tabloid based in Owerri, Imo State, alongside Afam Echi. Ihedioha’ss political moves after leaving PDP
TimesNow.com.ng notes that Ori’s appointment comes amid strong speculation that Ihedioha, who recently left the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) after over two decades, will join the Labour Party (LP).
His campaign outfit, Rebuild Imo Movement, has reportedly announced plans to merge into the LP following consultations with 2023 presidential candidate Peter Obi and Abia state Governor Alex Otti.
TimesNow.com.ng earlier reported that Ihedioha said the PDP has failed to offer”edible opposition to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
However, the former deputy speaker of the House of Representatives reiterated his commitment to advancing democracy and good governance in Nigeria.
Source: TimesNow.com.ng
