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Jul

02

2026

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

The Many Firsts of Governor Peter Mbah That Have Kept the Opposition at Bay.

Column, Opinion, PoliticsChris Nwaokobia, Enugu State, Nwaokobia Jnr, Opinion, Peter Mba, Politics

'When A Man's Way Pleases The Lord, He Makes Even His Enemies At Peace With Him.' - The Bible. In politics, opposition parties are very visible and effective where and when governments fail. They gain momentum when promises remain unfulfilled, when projects are abandoned, and when citizens lose faith in those entrusted with power. Conversely, when governance is visible, measurable and impactful, the opposition often finds itself with little more than rhetoric. This is the political reality in Enugu State under Governor Peter Mbah. Since assuming office on May 29, 2023, Governor Mbah has pursued governance with an intensity that…

Jun

30

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

APC Chieftain Chidiebere Okoh Congratulates Eric Opah, Urges Immediate Mobilisation Ahead Of 2027 Abia Governorship Race

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Column, News, Opinion, PoliticsAbia State, chidiebere okoh, Eric Opah, Opinion, Politics

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abia State, Chief Chidiebere J. Okoh, has congratulated the party's 2027 governorship aspirant, Chief Eric Opah, on emerging as the APC's flag bearer, urging him to immediately begin the task of uniting the party and building the momentum needed for victory at the polls. In a congratulatory message made available to OHAFIATV, Okoh described Opah's emergence as a significant milestone for the APC in Abia, expressing confidence that the party now has a strong platform to present a credible alternative to the current administration. He commended other aspirants who stepped down…

Jun

29

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Hon. Osonwa Rallies Labour Party Stakeholders, Charges Members On Unity, Vigilance Ahead Of 2027 Polls

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Column, Metro, NewsAbia State, Ibe Okwara Osonwa, Ikechukwu Emetu, Metro, Opinion

The member representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency, Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa, has called on members and supporters of the Labour Party across Abia North Senatorial District to remain united, committed and vigilant as the party begins preparations for the 2027 general elections. Osonwa made the call at the Abia North Senatorial District Labour Party Stakeholders and Candidates Strategic Summit held over the weekend in Abiriba. The meeting brought together party leaders, stakeholders and candidates from Arochukwu, Ohafia, Bende, Isuikwuato and Umunneochi Local Government Areas. The strategic summit was convened by the Labour Party's Abia North Senatorial Candidate, Chief David Ogba Onuoha…

Jun

29

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Lokoja Federal High Court Order: A Temporary Setback, Not the End of the NDC Journey — Bishop Emeka Nwankpa

Abia State, Column, News, Opinion, PoliticsAbia State, Emeka Nwankpa, Opinion, Politics, Senate

Bishop Emeka Nwankpa, a chieftain of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) and frontline contender for the Abia Central Senatorial District, has described the recent decision of the Federal High Court in Lokoja withdrawing its earlier order directing the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to register the party as a temporary setback, not the end of the NDC journey. Reacting to the judgment, Bishop Nwankpa urged party leaders, members, and supporters across the country to remain calm, united, and hopeful, stressing that the ruling should not weaken their resolve or faith in the party's vision. He expressed confidence that the NDC…