Opinion Archives - Page 22 of 307

Aug

20

2026

Eze Bobby Aguocha Warns Nigerians Against Ethnic And Religious Politics Ahead Of 2027

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Column, News, Opinion, Politics2027, Abia State, Bobby Aguocha, Nigeria, Opinion, Politics

The Ohuruzo of Umuohuru Kingdom and Grand Patron, Ezenaebiri, HRH Eze Bobby Aguocha, has urged Nigerians to reject ethnic and religious politics ahead of the 2027 general elections, warning that electing leaders based on tribe, religion, tongue or surname rather than competence, character and track record could further weaken the country. Eze Aguocha stated this while addressing Ezenaebiri youths at his Palace in Umuohuru Kingdom, where he cautioned against attempts by political actors to exploit ethnic and religious sentiments for electoral advantage. According to him, “Nigeria stands at a crossroads. As we approach another election cycle, the loudest voices in…

Aug

19

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Karibe Ojigwe Receives NDC Flag, Declares Readiness To Defeat Bende Contestants

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, News, Opinion, Politics2027, Abia State, Opinion, Paschal Karibe Ojigwe, Politics

By Kalu Odinaka Hon. Pascal Karibe Ojigwe, the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate for Bende Federal Constituency in the 2027 general elections, has declared his readiness to defeat all other contestants in the race after officially receiving the party’s flag as its standard-bearer. Speaking after the presentation of the NDC flag, Ojigwe said the development had further strengthened his resolve to take the battle to all contenders seeking to represent Bende Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives. The NDC candidate, who acknowledged the growing number of contestants in the race, said he was not intimidated by the field, declaring…

Aug

17

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Ex-Abia APC Legal Adviser Dumps Party For Labour Party, Exposes How Senator Orji Won In 2023, Backs Otti & Bourdex

Abia State, News, Opinion, PoliticsAbia State, Metro, Nigeria, Opinion, Politics

Barrister Ugoji Benjamin Eke, a former All Progressives Congress legal adviser, has defected to the Labour Party. Eke alleged that the 2023 Abia North Senatorial election involved widespread voter disenfranchisement and irregularities. He intends to use his internal knowledge of party strategies to prevent future electoral malpractice. Eke expressed support for Governor Alex Otti’s administration and the 2027 senatorial bid of Chief David Ogba Onuoha Bourdex. He cited the governor's governance style and Bourdex’s integrity as motivations for his transition. Eke urged residents in Abia North to support the Labour Party for improved legislative representation. In a major political bombshell,…

Aug

17

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

De Ultimate Commander Leads OTTIMANIA Legacy Movement’s Grassroots Push For Otti’s Continuity

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Column, News, Opinion, Politics2027, Abia State, Alex Otti, Opinion, Osita Offor, OTTIMANIA, Politics, Ultimate Commander

Ambassador Dr. Osita Offor, “De Ultimate Commander” (Ikenga Gburuguru of Ohafia and Nneato Ancient Kingdoms), is leading an expanding grassroots mobilisation campaign through the OTTIMANIA Legacy Movement for the reelection of Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, and his Deputy, Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu, FNSE, in the 2027 general elections. The OTTIMANIA Legacy Movement is a duly registered Labour Party pro-group established to mobilise support for the reelection of Governor Otti, his Deputy and other Labour Party candidates in the 2027 elections. At the heart of the movement is the conviction that the policies, reforms and projects initiated by…

Aug

15

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Labour Party Holds Ohafia LGA Strategic Meeting As BourdeX, Osonwa Rally Stakeholders For 2027

Abia State, Current Events, News, Ohafia, Opinion2027, Abia State, Opinion, Politics

The Labour Party has held a strategic meeting for Ohafia Local Government Area, convened at the behest of the party's Senatorial Candidate for Abia North, Chief David Ogba Onuoha (Bourdex). The Member representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa, was in attendance alongside party leaders and stakeholders from across the local government. The meeting focused on strengthening party structures and coordinating grassroots mobilisation ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speakers at the gathering recalled that in 2023, Abia North was the only senatorial district to deliver all five of its local government areas to…