Abia State Archives - Page 28 of 402

Sep

28

2026

Ambassador Offor Makes Clarion Call On Patriotic Abians To Ensure Otti’s Return For Continuity

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, News, Politics

By Comr. Amos Oge Kalu Ambassador Dr. Osita Offor "De Ultimate Commander", President of OTTIMANIA Legacy Movement, has made a clarion call on patriotic Abians to support the return of Governor Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, in 2027, saying continuity is necessary to consolidate the progress recorded across the state. Offor said Abians should judge the Otti administration by what is visible on the ground — roads, infrastructure, public-sector reforms, improved fiscal transparency and renewed attention to education and healthcare. “Continuity is not about one man. It is about ensuring that what is working does not stop halfway,” Offor said. Under…

Sep

28

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Uko Nkole Deepens Grassroots Engagement Across Bende, Ihechiowa, Ohafia.

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, News, Ohafia, Politics2027, Abia North, Abia State, Opinion, Politics, Rt. Hon. Uko Nkole

The road to 2027 continued on Sunday as the NDC candidate for Abia North Senatorial District, Rt. Hon. Uko Ndukwe Nkole, intensified consultations across Bende, Ihechiowa and Ohafia, meeting political coordinators, community stakeholders and grassroots support groups. At Ozu Abam, Nkole met with Hon. Emeka Philips, the NDC candidate for Bende South State Constituency and Director-General of the Peter Obi Senatorial Campaign Council in Bende LGA. The meeting brought together ward and LGA coordinators, including Hon. Emeka Okafor and Mr. Kalu Oku, Director-General of Etugo Divine Mandate and Chairman of NDC, Isuikwuato LGA. Nkole also received a courtesy visit from…

Sep

27

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Chidi Igwe Ukah: Four Reasons Ohafia Is Rooting For Him

Abia State, News, Politics2027, Abia State, Chidi Igwe Ukah, NDC, Ohafia, Opinion, Politics

Support for Chidi Igwe Ukah is being linked to four key qualities: his philanthropy, grassroots connection, fresh political identity and commitment to Christian values. 1. A Philanthropist With A Heart For The People Chidi Igwe Ukah has built a reputation around supporting individuals, families, youths, churches and communities through his personal initiatives. For his supporters, his philanthropy reflects a practical commitment to helping people and giving back to society. 2. A Grassroots Leader Who Understands His People Ukah is presented by his supporters as an accessible leader with strong grassroots connections. His familiarity with the concerns of ordinary citizens, they…

Sep

27

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa Joins Ebem Ohafia For 2026 Iri Ji/Igba Ekpe Festival

Abia State, Cultural Heritage, NewsAbia State, culture, Ibe Okwara Osonwa

The Member representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa, joined the people of Ebem Ohafia Ancient Kingdom for Orie Ekpe Ebem Ukwu, the high point of the 2026 Iri Ji/Igba Ekpe Annual New Yam Festival, held on Saturday, 26th September 2026. The celebration, marked by cultural displays, masquerade performances and the traditional rites associated with the new yam, drew sons and daughters of Ebem from across the country and the diaspora. The festival was announced by the Paramount Ruler of Ebem Ohafia Ancient Kingdom and Kpoke I of Ekeluogo Ebem Autonomous Community, HRH Eze…

Sep

27

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

TIME TO BOW OUT: Hon. Amobi Ogah Calls For Senator Orji Uzor Kalu’s Retirement, Rallies Abia North For Bourdex

Abia State, Column, Ohafia, Opinion, Politics2027, Abia State, Amobi Ogah, David Ogba Onuoha Bourdex, Opinion, Orji Uzor Kalu, Politics

The Member representing Isuikwuato/Umunneochi Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Amobi Godwin Ogah, has issued a direct political call to the incumbent Senator representing Abia North Senatorial District, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, urging him to retire from public office and allow fresh leadership to take over the senatorial seat. Speaking during a well-attended civic reception hosted in his honor by Hon. Orunta in Isuikwuato shortly after returning from the United Nations General Assembly in New York, Hon. Ogah declared that Chief Dr. David Ogba Onuoha Bourdex, MFR, OON, remains the most qualified candidate to step into the Senate…