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2026

Imagine an Abia South with Chinedu Onyeizu As Senator

Abia State, Column, News, Opinion, Politics2027, Abia South, Abia State, Chinedu Onyeizu, Politics

Imagine an Abia South where the rhythm of development beats in harmony, from the Government House in Umuahia to the industrious streets of Aba, down to the oil-bearing communities of Ukwa. Imagine a district where federal representation is not at odds with state leadership, but in perfect alignment. That is the Abia South that could have emerged if Chinedu Onyeizu had taken his place in the Senate in 2023, working hand in hand with Governor Alex Otti. In 2023, the people of Abia State made a bold statement by entrusting governance to a reform-driven leadership under Governor Otti. That same…

Mar

19

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Otti And New Aba In New Abia – By Casmir Echebiri

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

There has always been this debate concerning the roles leadership and followership play in building societies. While some argue that leadership is the major influencer of change, others hold that change comes from the interplay of the two. Obviously, these standpoints meritorious. Only when leaders and those they are leading work together does true development happen. However, judging from historical experiences, and realities on ground world over today, societies building process is almost always majorly driven by leadership. It was leadership not followership that ended the obnoxious and centuries old slave trade. Before Abraham Lincoln's election in 1860 as the…

Mar

18

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Amb. Osita Offor Fires Back at Orji Uzor Kalu Over “₦20,000 Politics,” Defends Gov. Alex Otti’s Rising Profile in Abia

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, News, PoliticsAbia State, Alex Otti, Metro, Nigeria, Opinion, Orji Uzor Kalu, Politics, Ultimate Commander

Abuja, Nigeria — Ambassador Dr Osita Offor “De Ultimate Commander” (Ikenga Gburugburu of Ohafia Ancient Kingdom), has delivered a scathing response to former Abia State governor and senator, Orji Uzor Kalu, accusing him of resorting to outdated and demeaning political tactics in a desperate bid to remain relevant ahead of the 2027 elections. Ambassador Offor described as “embarrassing and unacceptable” the senator’s widely circulated remarks about distributing ₦20,000 to Abians, stressing that such conduct—especially at a time when campaigns have not officially begun—reflects a mindset stuck in the past. He argued that reducing citizens to recipients of handouts after years…

Mar

18

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Onyeizu: The Abia South Senator We Never Had, As Another Chance Beckons

Abia State, Column, News, Opinion, Politics2027, Abia State, Labour Party, Onyeka Onwenu, Politics

By Emmanuel Bonaventure Agbai In the build-up to the 2023 general elections, a political wave swept across Abia State, a wave powered by hope, reform, and the collective resolve of the people to chart a new course. The people voted overwhelmingly for candidates of the Labour Party at all levels, signalling a clear rejection of the old order. Among those who rode on that wave of popular mandate was Engr. Chinedu Onyeizu, an MIT Sloan Fellow and Harvard-trained technocrat whose pedigree inspired confidence across Abia South. A seasoned petroleum engineer, Onyeizu brought with him a wealth of experience from his…

Mar

17

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Deputy Gorvernor Emetu Felicitates Hon. Chief Bar. Kingsley Eke Imaga On His Birthday

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, News, Social IssuesBirthday, Ikechukwu Emetu, Kingsley Imaga, Lifestyle

The Deputy Governor of Abia State, His Excellency, Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu, FNSE, warmly rejoices with Hon. Chief Bar. Kingsley Eke Imaga on the auspicious occasion of his birthday. His Excellency celebrates you as a distinguished statesman, an astute politician, and a committed public servant whose tenure as Commissioner for Transport in Abia State was marked by vision, diligence, and impactful leadership. Your invaluable contributions to the development of the transport sector and your broader service to the state stand as enduring testimonies of your passion for progress and excellence. Beyond public office, your unwavering dedication to good governance, mentorship, and…