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Oct

19

2026

Dr Okey Udo Mourns Gregory University Founder, Professor Gregory Iyke Ibe, At 62

Abia State, Column, Lifestyle, Metro, News2027, Abia State, Lifestyle, Metro, Okey Udo, RIP

There are some phone calls you never want to receive. This was one of them. Professor Gregory Ikechukwu (Iyke) Ibe, OFR, Enyi Abia, is gone. The hills of Uturu are quiet tonight. The lecture halls he built stand in silence. And somewhere in Abia North, a mother whose child is in school because of him is weeping for a man she may never have met. I weep with her. I write this not as a politician, but as a son of Abia who has lost a father figure, a mentor in spirit and a living example of how one man…

Oct

19

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

APC Campaign Council Leader Defects to Labour Party in Abia State

Abia State, Column, News, Politics2027, Abia State, All Progressives Congress, Daniel Okeke, Labour Party, Nigeria, Politics

In a major political realignment, Hon. Chief Daniel Okeke, PhD—the 2023 All Progressives Congress (APC) House of Representatives candidate for Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency and the appointed Campaign Council Leader for Honourable Ikenna Ukwa under the APC—has officially defected to the Labour Party (LP). Chief Okeke’s defection comes as a significant boost to the ruling party in Abia State, as he announced his commitment to throw his full political weight behind supporting all Labour Party candidates across the Abia North senatorial district. Describing his decision as a deliberate step towards fostering progressive governance, Chief Okeke highlighted that political platforms must serve…

Oct

19

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

OTTIMANIA Mobilises Abia Grassroots For Governor Otti, Emetu’s Re-Election In 2027

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Column, News, Ohafia, Opinion, Politics2027, Abia State, Alex Otti, Ikechukwu Emetu, Opinion, OTTIMANIA, Politics

The OTTIMANIA Legacy Movement is preparing to intensify door-to-door grassroots mobilisation across Abia State for the re-election of Governor Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, his Deputy, Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu, FNSE, and other Labour Party candidates in the 2027 general elections. The movement’s Conveners, Patrons and Advisory Board members are leading efforts to expand its grassroots reach following the conclusion of the constitution of its State, Zonal and Local Government Area (LGA) executive structures. With the structures in place, the movement says it is ready to begin its campaign for the return of Governor Otti and his deputy, while awaiting the participation…

Oct

19

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Must Read: MAP Lists 21 Reasons Citizen Adewole Adebayo Is Best Choice For President 2027.

Column, News, Opinion, Politics2027, Adebayo Adelabu, Nigeria, Opinion, Politics

He is the Most Prepared and the only candidate who has released and launched a workable and progressive Manifesto thus far. He is active, strong and vivacious. At 54 years he can work round the Clock for the urgent RESET needed to get Nigeria working. He is an accomplished Lawyer, and he is committed to the well-being of the people hence his penchant for pro bono defense (free legal services) to the indigent. He is a Veteran of the Progressive Left. He has, and continues to support and fund progressive interventions necessary to make Nigeria great. Citizen Adewole Adebayo has…

Oct

19

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

“GOD’S TIME IS THE BEST”: How Isuochi Royal Fathers, Stakeholders Rallied Behind Bourdex In An Emotional Show Of Goodwill And Solidarity For 2027

Abia State, Column, News, Ohafia, Opinion, Politics2027, Abia State, Opinion, Politics

The political landscape across Abia North Senatorial District registered a massive, emotional tremor as the traditional rulers, council executives, presidents-general, and youth leaders across Isuochi Zones 1 and 2 in Umunneochi Local Government Area gathered to give a rousing reception to the Labour Party Senatorial Candidate, Chief Dr. David Ogba Onuoha Bourdex, MFR, OON. The high-level consultative visit, which turned into a celebration of vision, legacy, and shared development goals, witnessed emotional moments as the royal fathers extolled Bourdex's track record of courage, indigenous enterprise, and grassroots philanthropy. Addressing the gathering, the revered traditional rulers recalled Bourdex’s historic role as…