Abia State Archives - Page 41 of 372

Jul

06

2026

2027: Obingwa West Drums Support for Appolos, Anosike

Abia State, News, Opinion, Politics, Sponsored

The people of Obingwa West in Obingwa Local Government Area of Abia State have declared their support for the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr. Kelechi Anosike, and the party’s House of Assembly candidate for Obingwa West State Constituency, Enyinnaya Appolos, ahead of the 2027 general election. The declaration was made during a well-attended thank-you rally held at Isiko, the country home of Appolos, where party faithful, community leaders, and supporters gathered to reaffirm their commitment to the PDP and its candidates. Addressing the gathering, Appolos expressed profound gratitude to the leadership and members of the PDP…

Jul

05

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Governor Otti’s Leadership Model Earns Fresh Validation At Northampton Lecture, Says Ambassador Osita Offor

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Before the 2027 governorship election, the founder of the OTTIMANIA movement and Ikenga Gburugburu of Ohafia and Nneato Ancient Kingdoms, Ambassador Dr. Osita Offor, has said Governor Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, continues to distinguish himself as a leader whose competence and credibility are earning global recognition, describing his recent public lecture at the University of Northampton, United Kingdom, as another compelling reason Abians should sustain the current administration beyond its first term. Reacting to Governor Otti's keynote lecture at the University's annual conference on racial justice, Ambassador Offor said the Governor's performance once again demonstrated that true leadership is…

Jul

04

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Governor Otti’s Public Lecture at the University of Northampton: 5 lessons in leadership and credibility…

Abia State, Column, News, Opinion, Politics

Governor Alex C. Otti was at the University of Northampton this afternoon to speak at the University's annual conference on racial justice. The theme of his lecture, "of walls and bridges: finding common ground, rising above divisions," resonated well with the multi-racial audience who came from different parts of the United Kingdom to listen to our dear Governor as he delivered what was an eloquent and brilliant lecture, rich with engaging insights and thoughts on building a more-balanced human society, a world where individuals are recognised as God's special creatures, worthy of dignity, respect and the opportunity to live out…

Jul

02

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Open Letter To Ikwuano, Umuahia North And South Constituents.

Abia State, Column, News, Opinion, Politics2027, Abia State, Next Level, Obinna Aguocha, Opinion, Politics

Election season is back here with us again and expectedly, the contenders and gladiators are back with promises of heaven and earth. We are not going to be deceived by sugarcoat impressionists who use us as pawns on their chess board of usury. We in the Ikwuano and Umuahia North and South Federal Constituency have our eyes wide awake just like most other Abians are woken from slumber of misrule that lasted for 24 years long. We would not return to Egypt, no matter the sugarcoated promise. We have today seen the difference between light and darkness. Let me go…

Jul

01

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Hon. Osonwa’s Office Counters False ‘100 Buses’ Narrative, Defends Arochukwu/Ohafia Empowerment Programme

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The Office of the Member representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency, Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa, has dismissed as false claims circulating on social media alleging that over 100 buses and tricycles distributed during the lawmaker's empowerment programme have gone missing. The office described the allegation as a deliberate distortion of facts, insisting that neither Hon. Osonwa nor his office ever announced the distribution of 100 buses and tricycles at any time. In a statement signed by Arua Goodluck, the office said the widely publicised empowerment programme was conducted openly before a large audience and attended by the Deputy Governor of Abia State,…