Abia State Archives - Page 178 of 376

Aug

24

2025

RATTAWU President Prince Emeka Kalu (Magic Finger) Hosted In Edo State on Second South-South Visit

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, News, RATTAWU News, Social IssuesBBIGN, Politics, Prince Emeka Kalu, RATTAWU

Comrade Prince Emeka Kalu (Magic Finger) , the President of the Radio, Television, Theatre and Arts Workers' Union of Nigeria (RATTAWU), recently made a courtesy visit to Edo State, marking his second visit to the South-South region after his overwhelming victory. During his time in the state, he engaged with the RATTAWU state executives, who warmly welcomed him, reflecting the strong bond and unity within the union. ‎His visit coincided with the inauguration of the South-South Executives of the Bridge Builders Initiative for Green Nigeria (BBIGN) whom he doubles as her National Secretary, Board of Trustees. This development signifies a…

Aug

23

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

PVC: Bishop Nwankpa Mobilises South East for Active Participation

Abia State, News, Opinion, Politics2023, Abia State, Next Level, Nigeria, Opinion, Politics

Bishop Prof. Emeka Nwankpa, the Convener of the South East Mandate for Good Governance, has urged the people of the South East to take full advantage of the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration exercise. In a statement, Bishop Nwankpa described voter registration as the gateway to political participation and good governance. He stressed that without a voter’s card, the voices of citizens remain silent in the democratic process where leadership choices are made. The renowned cleric and statesman underscored the importance of massive participation by Ndi Igbo, noting that voter apathy or negligence in registration only worsens political marginalisation. He emphasised…

Aug

23

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Ohafia beckons her people to embrace voters registration

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Cultural Heritage, News, PoliticsMetro, Ohafia, Politics

The Ohafia Improvement Union (OIU), the development arm of the Ohafia Community, Abia State, has beckoned on her people to fully embrace the ongoing Voters Registration Exercise, in line with the directive and time table of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). In a press statement dated August 20, 2025, and signed by the Interim President General, Chief Fab Uche, and the Secretary General, Elder Uma Ntima, the Union reminded the people of the necessity of carrying out this important civic responsibility with great passion, which goes a long way to further define their level of political participation during elections,…

Aug

22

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Igbo Marginalisation: Bishop Prof. Emeka Nwankpa Writes President Tinubu and National Assembly, Demands Equity and Fairness

Abia State, Column, News, PoliticsAbia State, Emeka Nwankpa, Nigeria, Politics

Preamble: A Cry for Justice in a Nation at Crossroads Nigeria today stands at a critical threshold. Sixty-four years after independence, the promise of nationhood still appears elusive, particularly for the Igbo of the South East. The dream of “one Nigeria”, a nation built on unity in diversity, on fairness and justice for all its peoples, has been repeatedly punctured by policies and practices that leave the South East excluded, diminished, and alienated. It is against this backdrop that we, the South East Mandate for Good Governance, led by our Convener, Bishop Prof. Emeka Nwankpa - Accord Party governorship candidate…

Aug

22

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

2027: Bishop Nwankpa Leads South East Mandate for Good Governance, Convenes Abia Stakeholders’ Meeting

Abia State, Column, News, PoliticsEmeka Nwankpa, Politics

In a landmark move aimed at promoting regional equity and participatory democracy, Bishop Prof. Emeka Nwankpa, a distinguished clergyman and the Accord Party’s 2023 gubernatorial candidate in Abia State, has been appointed the National Leader of the South East Mandate for Good Governance (SEMGG). The South East Mandate for Good Governance is a non-partisan movement committed to securing fair political representation and developmental opportunities for the South East region in the Nigerian federation. The group is built on the principles of equity, justice, and good governance, and is composed of civic leaders, political stakeholders, clergy, youth leaders, and community influencers.…