Opinion Archives - Page 54 of 294

Mar

25

2026

Abia’s Investment Momentum and a Fresh Vision for Abia South

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

There is a noticeable shift happening in Abia State. More investors are beginning to look in our direction. Businesses are showing interest, and conversations are moving from complaints about stagnation to discussions about growth and opportunity. It is a moment that demands leadership with clarity and direction. Engr. Chinedu Onyeizu has openly expressed optimism about this new wave of investor interest in Abia. For him, it is not just good news—it is a signal that Abia South must prepare itself to benefit deliberately and strategically. He believes that when a state begins to attract attention from investors, every senatorial district…

Mar

25

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

2027: Shifting Gear from Promises to Projects – Onwa Abia Engr. Joseph Umunna’s Trajectory

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Column, News, Opinion, Politics2027, Abia North, Abia State, Chief Joseph Umunna (Onwa), Opinion, Politics

As 2027 approaches, Abia North is standing at a critical juncture. For years, constituents have been familiar with promises of development, many of which remained on paper. High Chief Engr. Joseph Umunna, a seasoned engineer with a deep understanding of the zone’s needs, is going to shift the focus from rhetoric to tangible action. His approach will signal a new era where commitments translate into measurable projects. High Chief Umunna’s trajectory is rooted in strategic planning. By prioritizing infrastructure, education, and local economic development, he aims to address longstanding challenges that have hindered progress. Roads, water systems, and community facilities…

Mar

24

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Abia City Boy Movement Visits Minister Nkeiruka Onyejeocha Ahead of Statewide Empowerment Programme

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

The Abia State delegation of the City Boy Movement, led by its State Director, Mayor Lucky Igbokwe (Don Lulu), paid a courtesy visit to the Honourable Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Adaejiagamba, Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, to brief her on the forthcoming Abia Mega Empowerment Rally scheduled for 25th, April, 2026, at Umuahia. Speaking during the visit, Onyejeocha, a partner of the City Boy Movement, commended the leadership of the movement for organising an empowerment programme that aligns with her long-standing political ideals. She expressed appreciation to President Bola Tinubu for his numerous policies, which she noted have helped stabilise…

Mar

24

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Abia 2027: ADC Support Groups Ambush Bishop Nwankpa, Urge Him to Contest for Governor

Abia State, Column, Opinion, PoliticsAbia State, Emeka Nwankpa, Opinion, Politics

Umuahia, Abia State – In what many observers have described as a dramatic and symbolic political moment, several support groups aligned with the African Democratic Congress (ADC) staged a surprise “ambush” on Bishop Prof. Emeka Nwankpa, passionately urging him to contest for the governorship of Abia State in the 2027 general elections. The unexpected encounter reportedly took place on Monday, 23rd March, 2025, during a private engagement, where members of the groups, drawn from across the three senatorial zones of the state, gathered in large numbers to present a unified appeal. Their message was clear and emphatic: Abia State needs…

Mar

24

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Omoyele Sowore: Real Transformation Is Not Social Media Sensationalism

Abia State, Opinion, PoliticsAbia State, Alex Otti, Opinion, Politics

By Ebere Uzoukwa, PhD I watched with considerable disbelief the recent video by Omoyele Sowore in which he attempted to advance his so-called theory of “half transformation.” What he presented was, in reality, a weak and unconvincing display of social media sensationalism. His message was not only misleading but also appeared deliberately crafted to draw the Governor of Abia State, His Excellency Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, into a familiar cycle of manufactured controversy. Governance is far too serious to be reduced to content creation. At no point has Governor Otti claimed to have solved all the challenges he inherited upon…