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Oct

04

2026

OTTIMANIA Hails Agwu U. Agwu’s Appointment As Gov. Otti Campaign DG, Others

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By Comr. Amos Oge Kalu The OTTIMANIA Legacy Movement has welcomed the appointment of its member, Rt. Hon. Agwu U. Agwu, as Director-General of the Abia State Labour Party Governorship Campaign Council for the 2027 election. Governor Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, approved the constitution of the campaign council, with himself as Chairman and Deputy Governor Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu as Vice Chairman. Other state-level appointments are Dr. Eric Egwuibe, Director of Finance; Dr. Chibuzor Obiesili, Director of Strategy/Planning; Mr. Kelechi Nwaiwu, SAN, Director of Legal; Barr. Onyebuchi Ememanka, Director of Publicity; Dr. Christian Anokwuru, Director of Special Duties; and AIG Arungwa…

Oct

03

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

2027: Abia North NDC Stakeholders Meet At Uko Nkole’s Ozu Abam Country Home To Strategize

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Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) Party leaders and stakeholders from Abia North Senatorial Zone converged on the country home of the party’s 2027 Abia North Senatorial candidate, Rt. Hon. Uko Ndukwe Nkole, in Ozu Abam, for a meeting on the party’s preparations for the 2027 elections. The meeting was convened by the NDC Zonal Chairman, Okoro Okeke, and State Publicity Secretary, Rtn. Louis Okoro, with candidates, campaign officials, party officers and community stakeholders from across the zone in attendance. Among those present were Elder Ndubuisi Etugo Ogah, NDC Abia Governorship Candidate; Engr. Bright M. Alaribe, Deputy Governorship Candidate; Rt. Hon. Uko…

Oct

02

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

2027: NDI-ABAT Tells Tinubu To Verify South-East Political Commitments Beyond Governors’ Assurances

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The NdIgbo for Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu 2027 Forum (NDI-ABAT) has congratulated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Nigerians on Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary, using the occasion to issue a political caution to the Presidency ahead of the 2027 presidential election. NDI-ABAT urged President Tinubu to look beyond political declarations and carefully examine the consistency between what South-East political leaders say publicly, the parties they belong to, the candidates those parties field and the political structures they actually mobilise. The Forum’s position is straightforward: political support must be demonstrated by consistent action, not merely announced through the media. Uzodimma Said All…

Oct

01

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Nigeria At 66, Osita Offor Calls For National Unity, Intentional Development

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By Comr Amos Oge Kalu President of the OTTIMANIA Legacy Movement, Ambassador Dr Osita Offor, “De Ultimate Commander,” has urged Nigerians to make national unity and intentional development central to the country’s next phase as Nigeria marks its 66th Independence Anniversary. Offor, the Ikenga Gburuguru of Ohafia and Nneato Ancient Kingdoms, said Nigeria’s greatest strength lies in its people and diversity, urging citizens to resist divisions that undermine collective progress. He called for greater resilience from Nigerians and more deliberate action from leaders, particularly in areas such as infrastructure, education, healthcare, employment, enterprise and human capital development. According to him,…

Oct

01

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Emetu Celebrates Abians, Nigerians At 66, Says Diversity Is Nigeria’s Greatest Asset

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As Nigerians mark the country’s 66th Independence Anniversary today, October 1, 2026, Abia State Deputy Governor, Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu, FNSE, has called for renewed patriotism, unity and collective commitment to building a better Nigeria. Emetu, in his Independence Day message made available by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Cyril Chukwudi Eke Mba, reflected on Nigeria’s journey since independence in 1960, acknowledging the sacrifices of the nation’s founding fathers and the resilience of Nigerians through the years. The Deputy Governor said Nigeria’s diversity remains one of the country’s greatest assets, urging citizens to see their ethnic, religious and political differences as…