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Feb

04

2026

Ohafia Youths Declare Senator Orji Kalu Unwelcome, Cite 2023 IPOB Tag That Led To Disenfranchisement

Abia State, Ohafia, Opinion, Politics

Political tension is steadily rising in Ohafia Local Government Area of Abia State following a firm declaration by youths of the area that Senator Orji Uzor Kalu is no longer welcome in the community as political activities towards the 2027 general elections gather momentum. Operating under the umbrella of the Ohafia Youth Association (OYA), the youths accused the Abia North senator and former governor of Abia State of publicly portraying Ohafia as an Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) stronghold during the 2023 general elections—an action they insist had grave consequences for the community. According to the association, the IPOB tag…

Feb

04

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Amb. Osita Offor Hails Gov. Alex Otti as Labour Party Reclaims Stability Under His Steady Leadership

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Economy, News, Opinion, PoliticsAlex Otti, Business, Economic, Economy, Osita Offor, Ultimate Commander

Abuja, Nigeria – Ambassador Dr. Osita Offior “De Ultimate Commander” (Ikenga Gburugburu), President of the United Abia Artistes and Patriots (UAAP) Forum, has publicly congratulated the Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, for demonstrating pragmatic, mature, and unifying leadership that has successfully restored peace and stability within the Labour Party following months of internal disagreements. In a statement released on behalf of the UAAP Forum, Ambassador Offior also extended sincere appreciation to the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan, SAN, for upholding democratic principles by ensuring that justice is upheld. Offior…

Feb

02

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Otti’s Re-election a Divine Project, Says OMC

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

…Hails Ukwa La Ngwa 2027 Endorsement, N100m Donation PRESS RELEASE A frontline support group championing the 2027 re-election of the Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, known as the Otti Mandate Circle (OMC), has described the governor’s second-term bid as a divinely ordained and heavenly sealed project. The group commended the people of Ukwa La Ngwa and the leadership of the Aba Union for their overwhelming endorsement of Governor Otti ahead of the 2027 general election, as well as their donation of One Hundred Million Naira (₦100,000,000) towards the purchase of the governor’s nomination and expression of…

Feb

02

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

UAAP President, Amb. Osita Offor Applauds Pst. Caleb Ajagba, Ukwa La Ngwa for Honouring Gov. Alex Otti, Endorses Second Term

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

Ambassador Dr. Osita Offor “De Ultimate Commander” (Ikenga Gburugburu), the president of United Abia Artistes and Patriots (Forum), has applauded their foundation member,Pastor Caleb Ajagba, the Chief of Staff to the Governor of Abia State for his steady coordination role and unwavering commitment to the Governor’s reform agenda, describing him as a quiet but effective bridge between policy vision and execution. He also praised the Ukwa La Ngwa people for honouring Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, describing the recognition as a strong vote of confidence in a leader whose impact is already redefining governance in the state.…

Feb

01

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Abia 2027: What the Ukwa La Ngwa Endorsement Means for Governor Otti

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

By Ebere Uzoukwa, PhD On January 30, the people of Ukwa La Ngwa gathered in their thousands at the Enyimba International Stadium, Aba, in what has become a defining moment in Abia’s evolving political history. The massive turnout was a deliberate and collective declaration of political direction. In an unprecedented show of unity, the entrepreneurial and oil producing Ukwa La Ngwa region, which accounts for nine of Abia State’s seventeen local government areas, formally endorsed the Governor of Abia State, His Excellency Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, ahead of the 2027 general election. The endorsement sent a clear message that…