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Jan

21

2026

2027: Amb. Osita Offor Urges Ndi-Abia to Secure PVCs, Translate Support for Gov. Alex Otti into Votes

Abia State, News, Opinion, Politics

Ambassador Dr. Osita Offor "De Ultimate Commander" (Ikenga Gburugburu), has called on Ndi-Abia across the state and in the diaspora to move beyond verbal support and actively defend the gains of good governance by registering with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to obtain their Permanent Voters Cards (PVCs), stressing that the PVC remains the only lawful instrument through which the people can decide who governs Abia State in 2027. According to him, history has shown that progressive leadership can only be sustained when citizens consciously participate in the electoral process. He warned that apathy, voter disengagement, or failure to…

Jan

20

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Chief Kalu Accuses Critics of Gov. Otti of Self-Interest, Says 2027 Will Reward Performance Over Propaganda

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Column, News, Opinion, Politics2027, Abia State, Alex Otti, Emeka Kalu, Opinion, Politics

Chairman of the E.C.K. Foundation Worldwide, Chief Dr. Emeka Kalu, has strongly condemned what he described as unwarranted and politically motivated attacks against Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, accusing the politicians behind the criticisms of having no genuine interest in the welfare of the people. Speaking against the backdrop of rising political tensions in the state, Chief Kalu observed that the recent verbal assaults on Governor Otti are not driven by concern for governance or public good, but by deep-seated fear and desperation among politicians whose relevance, he said, is being steadily eroded by the governor’s growing popularity…

Jan

18

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

E.C.K Movement for New Abia Launches Rallying Cry in Support of Chief Emeka Kalu’s 2027 Senatorial Ambition

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, News, PoliticsAbia North, Abia State, Politics

Bende, January 18, 2026 In a spirited demonstration of grassroots engagement and political mobilization, a new political force in Abia North named “The ECK Movement for New Abia” announced its formal support today for Chief Dr. Emeka Charles Kalu as he positions himself for a potential run for the Senate in the 2027 general election. Named after its principal leader, the E.C.K Movement draws its identity from Chief Dr. Emeka Charles Kalu’s initials and mirrors his vision of a renewed political and socio-economic agenda for the people of Abia North. Today's gathering, held in a well-attended grassroots event in Okputong,…

Jan

18

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Osita Offor Warns That Those With Empty Rhetoric Against Gov. Alex Otti Should Be Ready To Face “Wrath of the People”.

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, News, Opinion, Politics2027, Abia State, Alex Otti, Osita Offor, Politics, Ultimate Commander

Ambassador Dr. Osita Offor, popularly known as De Ultimate Commander and the Ikenga Gburugburu, has issued a stern warning to politicians engaging in what he described as empty rhetoric, baseless allegations, and calculated propaganda against the Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR. Speaking during a strategic engagement with members of the Ultimate Liberation Movement Media Team, Ambassador Offor declared that those deliberately heating up the polity through misinformation and unsubstantiated attacks on the Governor would ultimately face the wrath of the people. He vowed to deploy every legitimate and legal means within the ambit of the law to…

Jan

15

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Umuimo Junction Tragedy: Hon. Munachim Alozie Mourns Victims, Calls for Urgent Traffic Safety Measures

Abia State, Column, Current Events, Metro, NewsAbia State, Accident, Metro

Following the tragic road accident at Umuimo Junction, near Osisioma Junction, which claimed the lives of members of a family and left others injured, Hon. Munachim Alozie, Member representing Obingwa–Osisioma–Ugwunagbo Federal Constituency, has expressed deep sorrow over the heartbreaking incident. The accident, which reportedly involved a private vehicle crashing into a stationary trailer laden with crates of drinks along the busy expressway, has sparked renewed concerns over road safety and the persistent danger posed by indiscriminate parking of heavy-duty vehicles on major highways. In a press statement released on Thursday, Hon. Alozie condoled with the bereaved family, described the incident…