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Jan

13

2026

ABSG Inaugurates 7-Man Admin Panel Of Enquiry Into Okon-Aku Community Crisis

Abia State, Current Events, Metro, News, OhafiaAbia State, Okon-Aku

Abia State Government (ABSG) has inaugurated a 7-man administrative panel of enquiry to investigate the crisis in Okon Aku community, Ohafia Local Government Area of the state, with retired Justice Kenneth Wosu as serving as Chairman. This followed a crisis that erupted in Okon Aku community couple of days ago, which led to a casualty in the community. Inaugurating the panel of enquiry, at JAAC Secretariat Umuahia, the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Prince Uzor Nwachukwu charged members of the panel to carry out their duties with diligence. He said that constituting the panel was necessitated by the…

Jan

11

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Beyond Sentiment, a Call for Justice, Accountability, and Responsible Leadership in Okon-Aku Ohafia

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Column, News, Ohafia, Opinion, Social IssuesAbia State, Comr Amos Kalu, Metro, Next Level, Nigeria, Opinion, Politics

My name is Comr. Amos Oge Kalu,. For those who have reached out to understand the true situation surrounding the crisis in my village, Okon-Aku, Ohafia, it must be stated clearly that the matter is as complex as it appears simple. At the heart of the problem lies the persistent inability of critical stakeholders to find common ground and reconcile their differences. I have maintained silence for some time, largely out of respect for Hon. Akuma, who was not just a close friend but a brother from my maternal lineage of Umu Ezie. His encouragement and support in my professional…

Jan

08

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Palace Arson: Nnaka IV of Okon-Aku Reacts, Calls for Peace, Says He Will Speak Fully Later

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Current Events, News, Ohafia, Social IssuesAbia State, Nigeria, Okon-Aku

The traditional ruler of Okon-Aku, His Royal Highness, Eze Engr. Ndukwe Iko (Nnaka IV of Okon-Aku), has reacted to the violent attack on his palace which resulted in the burning of multiple buildings and properties, describing the incident as traumatic while indicating that he would make a comprehensive statement at a later time. According to the monarch’s personal account, his palace was set ablaze by hired hoodlums and criminal elements, acting under the pretext of the alleged murder of Akuma Akwu Igwe, a youth from the community—an incident in which he stated he has no direct involvement. The attack led…

Jan

06

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Okon-Aku Crisis: False, Malicious Allegation Against Abia State Deputy Governor Is Wicked, Unreasonable

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, News, Ohafia, OpinionAbia State, Ikechukwu Emetu, Politics

The attention of concerned stakeholders in Okon-Aku Ohafia Autonomous Community has been drawn to a publication by some disgruntled elements within the community that is riddled with falsehoods, distortions, and malicious insinuations aimed at dragging the Deputy Governor of Abia State, Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu, into the unfortunate crisis in Okon-Aku, Ohafia. In a statement by the diaspora leader of the group, Mr. Peter Kalu Chima, the group stated categorically that the narrative being circulated is false, misleading, and politically motivated, and it is deliberately crafted to misinform the public and incite sentiments against the Deputy Governor Clarification of Facts The…

Dec

29

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Amb. Dr. Osita Offor, De Ultimate Commander, Honoured With Ebube Mba Award at Ohafia Hall of Fame.

Abia State, Column, Metro, News, Ohafia, SponsoredAbia State, Metro, Nigeria, Politics

…Dedicates Honour to Gov. Alex Chioma Otti’s Industrialization Drive It was a moment of pride, celebration, and deep cultural significance as Ambassador Dr. Osita Offor, the Ultimate Commander (Ikenga Gburugburu I of Ohafia), was conferred with the Ohafia Hall of Fame Prestigious Award of Honour (Ebube Mba) in recognition of his outstanding achievements, uncommon philanthropy, and unwavering service to humanity. In a dignified presentation underscoring the importance of the occasion, the award was officially presented to Ambassador Dr. Osita Offor by the Executive Chairman of Ohafia Local Government Area, De Mayor, High Chief Eleanya Ojuu Kalu, who represented His Excellency,…