Opinion Archives - Page 75 of 295

Jan

06

2026

Otti Has ‘Cured’ Aba’s Stomach Upset By Fixing Port Harcourt Road – Archbishop Nwachukwu.

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

The Abia born Catholic Archbishop, former Chief Protocol Officer for the Vatican Secretariat of State, and the current Secretary of the Dicastery for Evangelization, Section for the First Evangelization and New Particular Churches, Most Rev. Dr Fortunatus Nwachukwu, says that Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti, OFR, has 'cured' the stomach upset that tormented Aba for many years, through the reconstruction of the strategic Port Harcourt Road, Aba. He disclosed that he had pleaded with former Governor Okezie Ikpeazu to fix the road, but he failed to do that, hence the road, which he described as "Aba's stomach upset," got…

Jan

06

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Okon-Aku Crisis: False, Malicious Allegation Against Abia State Deputy Governor Is Wicked, Unreasonable

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, News, Ohafia, OpinionAbia State, Ikechukwu Emetu, Politics

The attention of concerned stakeholders in Okon-Aku Ohafia Autonomous Community has been drawn to a publication by some disgruntled elements within the community that is riddled with falsehoods, distortions, and malicious insinuations aimed at dragging the Deputy Governor of Abia State, Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu, into the unfortunate crisis in Okon-Aku, Ohafia. In a statement by the diaspora leader of the group, Mr. Peter Kalu Chima, the group stated categorically that the narrative being circulated is false, misleading, and politically motivated, and it is deliberately crafted to misinform the public and incite sentiments against the Deputy Governor Clarification of Facts The…

Jan

06

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Orji Kalu: When Insatiable Political Ambition Overshadows Statesmanship

Abia State, Column, News, Opinion, Politics2027, Abia State, Opinion, Orji Uzor Kalu, Politics

Ebere Uzoukwa, PhD Senator Orji Uzor Kalu’s recent declaration that Abia will be APC in 2027, coupled with his emphatic insistence that he would actively work against the re-election of Governor Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, despite professing personal friendship, is not only reckless but deeply revealing. It exposes a troubling contradiction between unrestrained political ambition and the standards of statesmanship expected of a former governor and serving senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. On the surface, the statement is framed as an expression of party loyalty. In substance, however, it reflects a longstanding pattern of political indiscretion that has…

Jan

05

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Amb. Dr. Osita Offor; A Living Legend, Honoured for Service, Strength, and Community Impact

Abia State, Current Events, News, Opinion, PoliticsAbia State, Metro, Nigeria, Osita Offor, Politics, Ultimate Commander

It was a moment of pride, history, and rich cultural celebration as Ambassador Dr Osita Offor "De Ultimate Commander" (Ikenga Gburugburu), was deservedly honoured with an Award of Honour as the First and Former Heavyweight Wrestling Champion, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the growth, unity, and development of the Ubahu Community. The prestigious award was presented during the colourful Ubahu Day Celebration, held on January 3, 2026, an event that brought together sons and daughters of the land, traditional leaders, elders, and distinguished guests from far and near. The award was officially presented to Ambassador Dr Osita Offor-De,…

Jan

05

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Abia ADC Crisis: Bishop Prof. Emeka Nwankpa Calls for Peace, Unity

Abia State, Column, Metro, News, Opinion, Politics2027, Abia State, Emeka Nwankpa, Metro, Nigeria, Politics

Amid the ongoing crisis within the Abia State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), a leading stakeholder of the party, Bishop Prof. Emeka Nwankpa, has called for calm, dialogue, and unity among party members. As a critical stakeholder who has been part of the ADC coalition arrangements from the very beginning, Bishop Prof. Nwankpa reaffirmed his unwavering and irrevocable commitment to the growth and stability of the party, not only in Abia State but also at the national level. He recalled that from the inception of the coalition, he worked hand in hand with key leaders of the alliance…