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Feb

07

2026

Ohafia Petitions I-G Over Arrests of Oko-Aku Crisis Withnesses, Calls for Immediate Release

Abia State, Metro, News, Ohafia, Opinion, Social IssuesAbia State, Metro, Ohafia

The Ohafia Improvement Union (OIU), the apex socio-cultutal and development association for the ancestral clan, has petitioned the Inspector-General of Poiice to probe the arrest of seven persons testifying before a Panel of Inquiry on Okon-Aku Ohafia communal crisis, and order their immediate release, for not having committed an offence. The petition, dated February 6 and signed by the OIU President-General, Prince kalu Ikpemini, was delivered at Force Headquarters, Abuja on Friday, and it received the acknowledgement of the Inspector-General's office, according to a copy shared in statement by the Association's National Publicity Secretary, Chief Emele Onu. The OIU said…

Feb

05

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Ohafia New Leadership Vows to Make Impact, Seeks Cooperation of Indigenes and Residents

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Column, Current Events, Ohafia, Opinion, PoliticsPolitics

The newly inaugurated Executive of the Ohafia Improvement Union (OIU) has reaffirmed its commitment to purposeful leadership aimed at delivering positive and sustainable development to the people of Ohafia. The Executive has called on Ohafia indigenes and residents, both at home and in the diaspora, to cooperate with the new leadership as it mobilises resources and opportunities to address the developmental needs of the 26 communities that make up the Ohafia clan. The President-General of the Union, Prince Kalu Ikpemini, disclosed this following the Executive’s preliminary and inaugural meetings, which were held both physically and virtually in January. Following strategic…

Feb

04

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Ohafia Youths Declare Senator Orji Kalu Unwelcome, Cite 2023 IPOB Tag That Led To Disenfranchisement

Abia State, Ohafia, Opinion, Politics

Political tension is steadily rising in Ohafia Local Government Area of Abia State following a firm declaration by youths of the area that Senator Orji Uzor Kalu is no longer welcome in the community as political activities towards the 2027 general elections gather momentum. Operating under the umbrella of the Ohafia Youth Association (OYA), the youths accused the Abia North senator and former governor of Abia State of publicly portraying Ohafia as an Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) stronghold during the 2023 general elections—an action they insist had grave consequences for the community. According to the association, the IPOB tag…

Jan

14

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Setting the Record Straight: Clarifying the Okon Aku Crisis and the Deputy Governor’s Role

Abia State, Metro, News, Ohafia

In light of the recent allegations circulating online and within Abia State, falsely implicating the Deputy Governor, His Excellency Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu, in the tragic death of Mr. Igwe Akuma, it is imperative to categorically refute these claims as baseless, misleading, and a deliberate attempt to tarnish the reputation of a public servant committed to peace and justice. On January 2nd 2026, the Deputy Governor received a distress call from residents of the Okon Aku community reporting widespread violence, including the burning of homes, vehicles, and other properties. In response, he immediately contacted relevant security agencies, including the Divisional Police…

Jan

13

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Ifemba Age Grade of Okon-Aku Commissions Tarred Road to Mark Traditional Retirement

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Metro, News, OhafiaAbia State, Metro, Nigeria, Politics

https://youtu.be/8AriK3EEMcU?si=5ReN-5aeAw7K60DZ The ancient town of Okon-Aku Ohafia, in Ohafia Local Government Area of Abia State, came alive on December 29, 2025, as sons and daughters of the community gathered to witness the traditional retirement ceremony of the Ifemba Age Grade from active community service. The event, which drew indigenes from across Nigeria and the diaspora, marked a significant milestone in the life of the age grade. Traditionally, such retirement ceremonies are moments of thanksgiving to God for life, strength, and the opportunity to serve one’s community to the fullest. For members of the Ifemba Age Grade, the occasion was both…