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May

16

2026

Hon. Udoeze Kalu Picks NDC Expression Of Interest Form For Ohafia South State Assembly 2027

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, OpinionPolitics

Hon. Udoeze Kalu has officially picked the NDC Expression of Interest Form to contest for the Ohafia South State Constituency seat in the 2027 Abia State House of Assembly election. Speaking after obtaining the form, Hon. Kalu reiterated his commitment to delivering inclusive, people-oriented representation with strong emphasis on security, youth empowerment, grassroots development, and responsive leadership. He stated that the people of Ohafia South deserve a representative who understands their challenges and is ready to champion practical solutions that will improve livelihoods and expand opportunities for young people. Hon. Kalu emphasized plans to promote skills acquisition, entrepreneurship support, youth…

May

15

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Abia South 2027: Onyeizu Breaks Silence with Emotional Message to Supporters

Abia State, Column, News, Opinion, Politics2027, Abia State, Chinedu Onyeizu, Opinion, Politics

My dear brothers and sisters of Abia South Senatorial District, Over the past two days, I have received countless phone calls, messages, prayers, tears, and words of encouragement from supporters, friends, associates, women, youths, and party faithful across our Senatorial District following my withdrawal from the Abia South Senatorial race in obedience to the directive of our great party. Honestly, this has been one of the most difficult moments of my political journey and personal life. Like every human being with dreams and aspirations, over these years, I had tirelessly poured my heart, strength, time, and commitment into this ambition,…

May

15

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Karibe Ojigwe Picks Expression Of Interest Form, Promises Innovative Representation For Bende Federal Constituency

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

Former Super Eagles player and former commissioner of sports in Abia State, Hon. Paschal Karibe Ojigwe, has officially picked the Expression of Interest form of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), signaling his intention to contest for the House of Representatives seat for Bende Federal Constituency in the forthcoming elections. The development marks his formal entry into the political race, as the football icon transitions from sports leadership to legislative ambition with a pledge to bring innovation, accountability, and people-centred representation to the people of Bende. Hon. Ojigwe, who enjoyed a distinguished career with the Super Eagles and earned respect for…

May

14

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

APC Aspirant Warns Against Political Dynasty In Ikwuano/Umuahia, Calls For Fairness And Competence

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, News, Opinion2027, Abia State, Ikwuano LGA, Politics, Umuahia North

With just two days to the crucial APC primary election, frontline House of Representatives aspirant, Dr. Martina Amarachi Ononiwu (Martina Martins), has raised strong concerns over what she described as the growing culture of political inheritance and family dominance in the political landscape of Ikwuano/Umuahia Federal Constituency. In a passionate message addressed to party leaders, elders, stakeholders, and faithfuls, Dr. Martina Ononiwu called for a fresh democratic direction anchored on fairness, competence, inclusion, and grassroots acceptance rather than political entitlement and inherited influence. The APC aspirant stressed that leadership should never become the exclusive preserve of a few powerful families…

May

14

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Deputy Governor Emetu Inaugurates Labour Party Executives In Ohafia, Reaffirms Support For Otti’s Re-Election

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Column, Ohafia, Opinion, PoliticsAbia State, Nigeria, Opinion, Politics

The Deputy Governor of Abia State, Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu FNSE, on Thursday inaugurated the Labour Party ward and Local Government Area executives in Ohafia LGA at his country home in Amaekpu Ohafia. Speaking during the inauguration ceremony, the Deputy Governor, popularly known as “Ike Abia,” charged the newly inaugurated executives to remain committed to the core principles of the Labour Party, including fairness, inclusiveness, unity, and active participation in grassroots politics. Engr. Emetu assured the party officials of his unwavering support in carrying out their responsibilities effectively from the ward level to the local government structure, emphasizing the importance of…