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Jun

04

2026

Otti: When Good Governance Makes A Leader ‘Cult Figure’

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

By Casmir Echebiri I have been to Aba two times this 2026. On both occasions I was told something that tickled me and also made me think. I visited the city to print some T-shirts on those occasions for one of my friends aspiring for a political office from the ruling APC. After the printer had finished printing on the first day, I donned one of shirts, trying to see if he did a good job. After wearing it and was critiquing it, with my brother who resides in Aba and who escorted me to the market and some other…

Jun

03

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Abia North NDC Aspirant, Umunna, Appreciates Corporate Friends International, Presents Isuikwuato Primary Results

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, News, Opinion, PoliticsAbia State, Chief Joseph Umunna (Onwa), Opinion, Politics

An aspirant for the Abia North Senatorial seat on the platform of the National Democratic Coalition (NDC), High Chief Engr. Joseph Nnaemeka Umunna (Onwa Abia), has expressed gratitude to members of Corporate Friends International, a social club he described as a major source of encouragement throughout his political journey. Umunna said the support and solidarity he received from the group helped sustain him even during difficult moments when the contest appeared challenging. The senatorial aspirant also presented the results of the NDC senatorial primary election conducted in Isuikwuato Local Government Area, which he described as the only council area where…

Jun

03

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

“I Ran With Peter Obi Out Of Sympathy After Three Top Politicians Rejected Him” — Datti Baba-Ahmed

News, Opinion, Politics

Former Vice Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 general elections, Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, has revealed that his decision to run alongside Peter Obi was largely driven by sympathy, following what he described as the rejection of Obi by three prominent politicians ahead of the polls. Baba-Ahmed made the disclosure during an interview with Symfoni, where he reflected on the political alignments that shaped the 2023 presidential election. According to him, the former Anambra State governor had initially approached three notable political figures to serve as his running mate, but none agreed to partner with him at…

Jun

03

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Osita Offor, Uche Ogah Bag Africa Illustrious Award Recognition

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Lifestyle, News, Social IssuesAbia State, Comr Amos Kalu, Metro, Osita Offor, Uche Ogah

Two prominent Abia-born personalities, Ambassador Dr. Osita Offor "De Ultimate Commander" (Ikenga Gburugburu of Ohafia Ancient Kingdom), and former Minister of State for Mines and Steel Development, Dr. Uchechukwu Sampson Ogah, have been nominated to receive the prestigious Africa Illustrious Award. The award organisers, in separate nomination letters signed by Dr. Harris Madueke on behalf of the Africa Illustrious Award, disclosed that the honour is reserved for distinguished Africans who have demonstrated exceptional leadership and outstanding contributions in various sectors of society. According to the organisers, the Africa Illustrious Award is a revered continental recognition designed to celebrate individuals and…

Jun

02

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Widows’ Housing, Dignity Homes: Ambassador Offor Hails Mrs Otti, Urges Support For Continuity In Abia

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A staunch supporter of the re-election of Governor Alex Chioma Otti OFR, through the OTTIMANIA Movement, Ambassador Dr. Osita Offor “De Ultimate Commander” (Ikenga Gburugburu of Ohafia Ancient Kingdom), has commended the wife of the Abia State Governor, Mrs. Priscilla Otti, for what he described as an uncommon display of compassion and humanitarian service following the commissioning of 35 decent (Dignity Homes) for indigent widows across the state. Mrs. Otti had recently commissioned the housing initiative in Umuahia, with the project spanning all 17 Local Government Areas of Abia State. The initiative, according to stakeholders, is aimed at restoring dignity,…