Opinion Archives - Page 21 of 307

Aug

28

2026

Abia North Youth Movement, Aba Branch Pledges Support For Uko Nkole, Peter Obi/Kwankwaso 2027 Project

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Opinion, Politics2027, Abia State, Opinion, Politics

The leadership of the Abia North Youth Movement, Aba Branch, led by its Chairman, Hon. Chukwu Eni, has pledged its support for the 2027 senatorial ambition of Hon. Uko Ndukwe Nkole. The commitment was made when Hon. Uko Nkole honoured the invitation extended to him by the leadership of the movement during their meeting at Grandlotto World Hotel, Ehi Road, Aba, where discussions centred on the 2027 elections and the need for credible leadership in Abia North. The group also expressed its readiness to mobilise support and votes for the political movement associated with Peter Obi and Kwankwaso, as well…

Aug

28

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

OUK, Bourdex And The True Test Of Political Influence

Abia State, News, Opinion, Politics

Influence Must Leave Evidence By Precious Ijo I recently came across an article written by one Ogbonnaya James and titled “Bourdex and the Politics of Borrowed Influence.” The article attempts to question the political relevance, empowerment record, experience and independent capacity of Chief Dr. David Ogba Onuoha Bourdex, MFR, OON. Those are legitimate subjects for political debate. But if we are going to ask questions about political relevance, influence, empowerment and performance, then let us apply the same standard to everyone. Let the facts speak. BORROWED INFLUENCE? WHAT EXACTLY IS WRONG WITH POLITICAL ALIGNMENT? The attempt to portray Bourdex's political…

Aug

28

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

2027: Peter Obi Cannot Defeat President Tinubu, NDI-ABAT Declares As Asaba Igbo Summit Is Rescheduled

News, Opinion, Politics2027, Nigeria, Opinion, Politics

OHAFIATV | August 28, 2026 The Ndigbo For Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu 2027 Forum, NDI-ABAT, has declared that former Anambra State Governor, Mr. Peter Obi, cannot defeat President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 Presidential Election, citing what it described as the prevailing national political realities. In a statement issued on Friday, August 28, 2026, the organisation urged Peter Obi to recognise the political circumstances ahead of the 2027 election and avoid what it described as political calculations that may not serve the long-term strategic interests of Ndigbo and the Southeast. NDI-ABAT said the 2027 presidential contest would ultimately be…

Aug

21

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Osonwa: “We Have Done Much, But We Are Not Done Yet” — Aro/Ohafia Lawmaker Lists Constituency Milestones, Sets Agenda For Next Phase

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, News, Ohafia, Opinion, Politics2027, Abia State, Ibe Okwara Osonwa, Next Level, Opinion, Politics

Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa, Member representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, has declared that while significant progress has been recorded across the constituency in the last three years, more work remains to be done. Osonwa, popularly identified with Oke Abba Ohafia, made the declaration while reflecting on his stewardship in office and outlining what he described as the next phase of his constituency agenda as the political season gathers momentum. According to him, when he assumed office three years ago, he came with a list of things that should no longer be acceptable to the people, stressing…

Aug

20

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Amune New Yam Festival Celebrates Culture, Unity As Uko Nkole Joins Community In Isiukwuato

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Opinion, Politics

ISIUKWUATO, ABIA — The Amune Autonomous Community in Isiukwuato Local Government Area of Abia State has celebrated its annual New Yam Festival, Iri-Ji, in a colourful gathering that brought together community leaders, traditional institutions, political stakeholders and sons and daughters of the community. The festival, held on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at the Amune Village Square, was organised by the Amune Development Union, Ovimi, as the community gave thanks to God for His faithfulness and celebrated the abundance of the new yam harvest. Among the prominent guests at the celebration was Hon. Uko N. Nkole, who joined the people in…