Abia State Archives - Page 20 of 371

Aug

24

2026

Gov. Otti Urges Abians To Remain Steadfast In Faith As State Marks 35th Anniversary

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Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has urged Abians to remain steadfast in faith and hope, assuring that God’s timing will ultimately bring to fulfilment the aspirations of the people. Governor Otti made the call on Sunday, August 23, 2026, during an interdenominational Thanksgiving Service held at the Okpara Square Event Centre, beside the Nnenna Oti Bus Terminal, Umuahia, to mark the 35th anniversary of the creation of Abia State. The service, themed “The Rise of a New Abia,” brought together political leaders, religious authorities, government officials and citizens from across the State in thanksgiving and prayers for Abia.…

Aug

24

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Nkporo Celebrates As Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa Pledges Deeper Partnership With Agboha Community

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The people of Agboha Autonomous Community, Okwoko Nkporo, have celebrated their annual New Yam Festival with a renewed commitment to strengthening their relationship with the Member representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa. The colourful celebration, held on Sunday, August 23, 2026, brought together traditional rulers, community leaders, women, youths and other residents of Agboha to mark the harvest season and celebrate the community’s heritage, unity and peaceful coexistence. Representing Hon. Osonwa at the occasion was Elder Comrade Agwu Otuwe, Nkporo Coordinator of the Ibe Youth Movement and Publicity Secretary of the Labour Party…

Aug

24

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Political Earthquake In Abia North As Former Minister Uche Ogah Adopts Bourdex For 2027 Senate Race

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, News, Ohafia, Politics2027, Abia North, Abia State, David Ogba Onuoha Bourdex, Politics

A major political realignment may be unfolding in Abia North ahead of the 2027 general election as former Minister of State for Mines and Steel Development, Dr. Uchechukwu Samson Ogah, has publicly thrown his weight behind the senatorial ambition of Chief Dr. David Ogba Onuoha Bourdex, MFR, OON, the Labour Party candidate for Abia North Senatorial District. The significant political development played out on Saturday, August 15, 2026, at Amaba Field, Isuikwuato, during the Celebration Day and Official Uniform Launch of Abia Rejoice Women, Abia North Chapter, a political family founded by Dr. Ogah. Before the gathering of women and…

Aug

24

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Nkole Takes 2027 Abia North Senate Campaign To Ohafia August Meetings, Receives Women’s Support

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The 2027 senatorial ambition of Rt. Hon. Uko Ndukwe Nkole received another boost as the former federal lawmaker continued his engagement with communities across Ohafia during three separate August meetings, where women and community stakeholders reflected on his past interventions and expressed support for his aspiration to represent Abia North Senatorial Zone under the National Democratic Congress (NDC). The engagements, which took place at Ibina Ihenta, Amuma and Nkwebi, respectively provided an opportunity for Nkole to reconnect with the people, account for some of his previous interventions and seek their continued support ahead of the 2027 elections. Ibina Ihenta: Women…

Aug

23

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Karibe Ojigwe Joins Akoliufu/Amaokwe Elu Alayi Women At Annual General Meeting

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, News, Politics2027, Abia State, Bende LGA, Paschal Karibe Ojigwe, Politics

The NDC candidate for Bende Federal Constituency in the 2027 general election, Pascal Karibe Ojigwe, on Sunday joined other distinguished guests at the Annual General Meeting of the Akoliufu/Amaokwe Elu Alayi Women. Ojigwe’s presence added colour to the gathering, which brought together members of the women’s group, community stakeholders and other special guests to celebrate the organisation’s anniversary and reflect on its activities and contributions to community development. One of the major highlights of the event was the cutting of the anniversary cake, where Karibe Ojigwe joined other special guests to perform the ceremonial cutting. Adding a strong touch of…