Column Archives - Page 15 of 117

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2026

2027: Political Quake Rocks Bende as Chief Bourdex Mobilizes Massive Support for Gov. Otti, Labour Party

Abia State, Column, News, Opinion, Politics2027, Abia North, Abia State, Abiriba, David Ogba Onuoha Bourdex, Labour Party, Politics

BENDE, ABIA STATE — The political landscape of Abia North Senatorial District experienced a massive shake-up over the weekend as the Labour Party Senatorial Candidate for Abia North, Chief David Ogba Onuoha Bourdex MFR, OON "Ugoena Abiriba", led a high-powered consultation train through Bende Local Government Area.Africans & Diaspora The tour, which was aimed at inaugurating Ward Coordinators and Stakeholders ahead of the 2027 general elections, witnessed an unprecedented outpouring of support, signaling a unified determination to consolidate the remarkable achievements of Governor Alex Chioma Otti, OFR.Government The mobilization train first arrived in Bende North, where the atmosphere was both…

Jul

18

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Governor Alex Otti’s Investment Drive Gains Global Momentum as Ambassador Offor Meets Eric Trump in Washington, D.C.

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Business, Column, Economy, News, PoliticsAbia State, Alex Otti, Economy, Osita Offor, Politics, Ultimate Commander

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The international investment drive of the Abia State Government received another boost as Ambassador Dr. Osita Offor, popularly known as "De Ultimate Commander" and revered as Ikenga Gburugburu of Ohafia and Nneato Ancient Kingdoms, held a strategic engagement with Eric Trump, son of the President of the United States, Donald J. Trump, at Congress Hall, Washington, D.C. The high-profile meeting forms part of Ambassador Offor's ongoing working visit to the United States, where he is combining political advocacy for the re-election of Governor Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, with an economic mission aimed at attracting foreign investors…

Jul

17

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Massive Turnout In Abiriba As Labour Party Stakeholders Declare Support For Otti, Bourdex Ahead Of 2027

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Column, News, Opinion, Politics

ABIRIBA — The political atmosphere in Ohafia Local Government Area is currently experiencing a tidal wave of momentum, following a highly successful and historic gathering of political heavyweights, traditional leaders, and grassroots mobilizers in the ancient kingdom of Abiriba. What was initially conceived as a routine Special Iriama Meeting of the Labour Party (LP) and the Abia Arise family swiftly transformed into a spectacular demonstration of political unity, solidarity, and strategic positioning ahead of the 2027 general elections. Hosted at the residence of the esteemed Labour Party Leader in Abiriba, Chief Ebueme Ezikpe, the event drew an overwhelming crowd, signaling…

Jul

17

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Ohanaeze Rejects Atiku’s Call For Umahi’s Suspension, Urges Due Process Over Mary Habila’s Death

Amos Oge Kalu, Column, News, Opinion, Politics2027, Atiku Abubakar, Dave Umahi, Nigeria, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Okechukwu Isiguzoro, Opinion, Politics

ABUJA — Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has rejected calls by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar for the suspension and resignation of the Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, over the death of Miss Mary Habila, insisting that due process must take precedence over political pressure. In a statement issued on Friday and jointly signed by its Deputy President General, Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro, and Deputy Secretary General, Professor Chibuikeya Achoakawa, the apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation described the demands for Umahi's resignation as premature, politically motivated and inconsistent with the principles of justice and fairness. The group maintained that while the death of…

Jul

16

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Ambassador Osita Offor Projects Governor Otti’s Development Revolution At America’s Seat Of Knowledge

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Column, Economy, News, Opinion, PoliticsAbia State, Alex Otti, Economy, Opinion, Osita Offor, OTTIMANIA, Politics, Ultimate Commander

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Ambassador Dr. Osita Offor "De Ultimate Commander" (Ikenga Gburugburu of Ohafia and Nneato Ancient Kingdoms), has continued his strategic engagement in the United States as part of ongoing efforts to deepen international support for the re-election of Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, while canvassing for foreign investors to strengthen the state's economic transformation agenda. In a symbolic moment captured during his visit to Washington, D.C., the renowned philanthropist and Convener of the OTTIMANIA Movement was photographed at the historic Thomas Jefferson Building of the Library of Congress, one of America's foremost centres of knowledge,…