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Apr

01

2026

ADC Vanguards Raise Alarm Over Ikechi Emenike’s Entry into Party, Urges Party to Place Him on Watchlist

Abia State, Column, News, Opinion, Politics, SponsoredAbia State, ADC, Ikechi Emenike, Next Level, Opinion, Politics

ADC Vanguards, a group of concerned and committed members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Abia State, has issued a strong caution to both the state and national leadership of the party regarding the recent entry of Chief Ikechi Emenike and his faction of aggrieved former APC members. In a statement released to the press on Wednesday in Umuahia, the group expressed deep concern over what it described as a “recurring pattern of political instability” associated with Chief Emenike’s involvement in party affairs. According to the group, his political history reflects a tendency to create division, weaken internal cohesion,…

Apr

01

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Amb. Dr Osita Offor Calls on Stakeholders to Protect Governor Otti’s Legacy through OTTIMANIA Movement

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Column, News, Opinion, Politics2027, Abia State, Alex Otti, Opinion, Osita Offor, Politics

Ambassador Dr Osita Offor “De Ultimate Commander” (Ikenga Gburugburu of Ohafia Ancient Kingdom), has issued a passionate call to stakeholders to safeguard the achievements and vision of Governor Alex Chioma Otti, OFR. In a statement released earlier today, Dr Offor emphasised the importance of protecting the legacy projects initiated by Governor Otti and ensuring that his forward-thinking agenda continues to benefit the people. He underscored the need for collective action through the grassroots OTTIMANIA Movement, a campaign designed to mobilise citizens and stakeholders in support of the Governor’s mission. “Let us rally together and call on all stakeholders to protect…

Apr

01

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Otti and Nwaigwe: An Emerging Political Force in Obingwa

Abia State, Column, News, Opinion, PoliticsAbia State, Alex Otti, Opinion, Politics

A new political force poised to reshape the political landscape of Obingwa and Abia South ahead of the 2027 elections is steadily taking shape, following Chief Solomon Nwaigwe’s decision to join the Labour Party and support the re-election of Governor Alex Chioma Otti, OFR. Chief Nwaigwe is a successful businessman, politician, philanthropist, and socialite. He hails from Amaise Umuokereke-Ngwa in Obingwa Local Government Area of Abia State. He is the Founder and Leader of the All Citizens Forum (ACF), a political group firmly rooted across the 17 local government areas of Abia State. According to Chief Nwaigwe, his decision to…

Apr

01

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Abia South 2027: Abaribe and Opportunistic Alignment

Abia State, Column, Metro, News, Opinion, PoliticsAbia State, Enyinnaya Abaribe, Nigeria, Opinion, Politics

By Chidiebere Nwosu In the 2023 general elections, a number of politicians in Abia State, many of whom lacked strong grassroots appeal or credible electoral track records, rode to victory on the back of the widespread popularity of Peter Obi. This phenomenon, widely referred to as the “Obi Wave,” became a decisive factor, reshaping electoral outcomes across the state and beyond. Candidates who would ordinarily have struggled to secure victory found themselves beneficiaries of a powerful movement driven by hope, public sentiment, and a desire for change. Regrettably, not long after securing their mandates, some of these beneficiaries distanced themselves…

Mar

31

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

2027: Free Nnamdi Kanu, His Release Won’t Affect Your Re-election Success – Ohanaeze Appeals to Tinubu

Abia State, Column, News, Opinion, Politics2027, Biafra, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Freedom, Nnamdi Kanu

...He's Advocating for Ojukwu's Biafra of the Mind, Not Secession OHANAEZE NDIGBO PRESS RELEASE: 31st March 2026 The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, as the apex Igbo sociocultural organization, is duty-bound to present a forthright appeal and an unadulterated truth to His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, regarding the matter of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu and the much-publicized Biafra agitations. It is essential to set the record straight for the sake of posterity. Nnamdi Kanu's journey into Biafra activism began in 2001. He was a non-violent member of the Movement for the Actualization of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) and was appointed…