Opinion Archives - Page 82 of 286

Nov

08

2025

Ohafia LG Legislative Council Condemns Member’s Mob Attack, Vows Full Cooperation with Authorities

Abia State, News, Opinion, Politics

We, the members of the 6th Assembly of the Ohafia LG Legislative Council, are appalled and dismayed by the reprehensible actions of one of our members, *Hon. Dan Urum*, who allegedly orchestrated a mob attack on an individual. This heinous act is a gross betrayal of everything this assembly stands for, and we condemn it in the strongest possible terms. As honorable members, we assure the public that we do not, under any circumstances, condone or tolerate such barbaric behavior. We are an institution that prides itself on promoting peace, justice, and respect for the rule of law. The actions…

Nov

08

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Mazi Chibuike Jonas Sounds Alarm: Abia LGA Chairmen Must Deliver or Face Scrutiny

Abia State, Amos Kalu, Column, Economy, News, Opinion, PoliticsChibuike Jonas, Nigeria, Opinion, Politics

Mazi Chibuike Jonas, former Arochukwu Local Government chairman and 2023 gubernatorial candidate in Abia State, has issued a stern warning to local government chairmen across the 17 local governments in Abia State to step up and deliver on their development promises or face the consequences of political relegation. With the autonomy granted to local governments by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Mazi Jonas emphasised that chairmen have no excuse for non-performance, given the significant funds at their disposal. "The Financial Crimes Watchdog is keenly watching, and they must give an account of every billion naira they're signing out," he cautioned. Mazi…

Nov

08

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

APC Chieftain Slams Rumors of Otti’s Defection, Calls it a ‘Hijack’ Attempt

Abia State, Amos Kalu, News, Opinion, Politics2027, Abia State, Alex Otti, chidiebere okoh, Opinion, Politics

Abuja, Nigeria - A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abia state, Chief Chidiebere J. Okoh, has dismissed rumors that Governor Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, is planning to defect to the APC ahead of the 2027 elections. Okoh, who is also the National President of Market Youths Congress of Nigeria (MYCON), described the rumors as a "pure case of Monkey dey Work, Barboon dey chop," implying that Otti is trying to reap where he did not sow. Okoh, a vocal politician, expressed his opposition to Otti's alleged plan, stating that the APC already has its own problems and…

Nov

08

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Ijebu-Jesa Grammar School at 70! (1) By abiodun KOMOLAFE

Column, News, Opinion, PoliticsAbiodun KOMOLAFE, Nigeria, Opinion, Politics

Paying tribute to a respected institution as it marks three scores and ten of sustained success and brand excellence shouldn’t feel routine or simply like a chore. Instead, it ought to serve as a genuine moment to reflect deeply on its past achievements and the potential it may have missed. The spirit and community efforts that led to the establishment of Ijebu-Jesa Grammar School (IJGS), Ijebu-Jesa, Osun State in January 1955 are worthy of remembrance and high commendation. The founding fathers were driven by a clear understanding of the consequences of inaction. Their determination was to align with the enlightenment…

Nov

08

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Taking Governance Beyond Partisanship To Performance And Service Delivery I.

Abia State, Column, News, Opinion, PoliticsAbia State, Alex Otti, Chris Nwaokobia, Nwaokobia Jnr, Opinion

Since his inauguration on May 29, 2023, as Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti has made remarkable strides across Infrastructure, Healthcare, Education, Security and Economic Reform. With a technocratic background and a vision for sustainable transformation, his tenure is already being described as “unprecedented” by Traditional Rulers, Political Operators, Civil Society Advocates, Stakeholders and Critics alike. A Vision Rooted in Reform and Delivery. Governance under Dr. Otti is characterised by professionalism, data‑driven decision‐making and transparency. Former Banker turned Governor, he has brought Private‐sector discipline to the public square.He states his covenant clearly… “to serve all Abians, not a few people.” From the…