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Sep

09

2026

2027: Emetu Mobilises Abia North Appointees, Sets Agenda For Labour Party Victory

Abia State, News, Politics2027, Abia State, Opinion, Politics

Deputy Governor leads strategic meeting to harmonise political structures across the five LGAs and build a united grassroots campaign for all Labour Party candidates. The political machinery of Abia North Senatorial District is gradually moving into full campaign mode ahead of the 2027 general elections, with the Deputy Governor of Abia State, Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu, taking the lead in mobilising political appointees from the district for a coordinated electoral effort. In what is being seen as a strategic move to strengthen the Labour Party ahead of the elections, Emetu convened a meeting of political appointees from Abia North, candidates, Labour…

Sep

09

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Hon. Uko Nkole Engages Isuochi Indigenes In Asaba, Mobilises Support For Peter Obi Presidency

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, News, Politics2027, Abia State, Nigeria, Politics

The NDC candidate for Abia North Senatorial District, Rt. Hon. Uko Ndukwe Nkole, has continued his engagements with Ndi Isuochi and other stakeholders outside the constituency, as he seeks to deepen support for the Peter Obi 2027 presidential project. Nkole, during an interaction with Isuochi indigenes resident in Asaba, exchanged views with community stakeholders on the political future of Nigeria and the need for collective support for the emergence of Peter Obi as President in 2027. Among those present at the meeting were Hon. Uche Dim, Engr. Vincent Ngaranachi, Mr. Moses Nna, Mr. Chigozie Enwere, Ach. Ifeanyi, Mr. Pedro, and…

Sep

09

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

2027: Kenneth Okonkwo’s Obsession with Peter Obi Will Not Solve Nigeria’s Problems

Amos Oge Kalu, Column, News, Opinion, Politics2027, Nigeria, Opinion, Peter Obi, Politics

By Comr. Amos Oge Kalu As the political atmosphere gradually begins to heat up ahead of the 2027 general elections, Nigerians are once again being treated to the familiar spectacle of political actors spending more time attacking opponents than presenting workable solutions to the country's numerous challenges. One of the latest examples is the recent comment credited to Kenneth Okonkwo, former spokesman of the Labour Party presidential campaign and now a prominent supporter of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and the African Democratic Congress (ADC). According to reports, Okonkwo identified President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi as…

Sep

08

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

2027: Ohanaeze Backs Development Over Promises; Demands Southeast Renewed Hope Projects Completed Before 2031

News, Opinion, Politics2027, Nigeria, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Okechukwu Isiguzoro, Politics

OHANAEZE HAILS SOUTHEAST INFRASTRUCTURE DRIVE, DEMANDS COMPLETION BEFORE 2031 ABUJA — The Global Executive Committee of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has commended the Federal Government for what it described as a historic infrastructure renewal across the Southeast, urging the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to ensure the completion of ongoing and approved projects before 2031. In a statement signed by the Deputy President General, Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro, and the Acting Secretary General, Prof. Chibuikeya Achoakawa, the apex Igbo sociocultural organisation said the region was experiencing an unprecedented level of federal attention towards critical highways and economic corridors. Ohanaeze attributed the…

Sep

08

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

FENRAD Decries Infrastructure Deficit in Ebem Ohafia, Demands Scorecard and Accountability from Political Representatives

Abia State, News, Ohafia, Opinion2027, Abia State, Nigeria, Opinion, Politics

Umuahia Abia State — September, 2026 The Foundation for Environmental Rights, Advocacy and Development (FENRAD) Nigeria has expressed deep concern over the persistent infrastructure deficit confronting Ebem Ohafia and communities across Ohafia, calling on elected representatives at the Federal and State levels to provide a comprehensive and verifiable account of their stewardship, legislative interventions, constituency projects and development footprints. FENRAD notes with concern that despite the strategic importance and growing population of Ohafia, several communities, particularly Ebem Ohafia, continue to experience significant deficits in basic infrastructure and public services. These challenges include poor road infrastructure, inadequate public facilities, water and…