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May

31

2026

APC Strategy To Use Nnamdi Kanu As Campaign Tool Is Dead On Arrival – Ambassador Osita Offor

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Column, News, Opinion, PoliticsAbia State, Eric Opah, Nnamdi Kanu, Opinion, Osita Offor, Politics, Ultimate Commander

— Warns Against Emotional Blackmail, Urges Focus On Governance And Continuity In Abia The political landscape in Abia State has been stirred following claims by an APC governorship aspirant, Dr. Eric Opah, that he would secure the release of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, if elected governor in 2027. Reacting sharply to the statement, Ambassador Dr. Osita Offor “De Ultimate Commander” (Ikenga Gburugburu of Ohafia Ancient Kingdom), described the claim as a calculated attempt at emotional manipulation and political exploitation of sensitive national issues. Offor dismissed the declaration as “dead on arrival,”…

May

30

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

APC Chieftain Declares Eric Opah Capable Of Defeating Gov. Alex Otti Before Noon In 2027

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Column, News, Opinion, Politics

An All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, Chidiebere J. Okoh, has expressed strong confidence in the political strength and leadership capacity of Dr. Eric Opah, declaring that the governorship hopeful possesses what it takes to decisively defeat Governor Alex Chioma Otti in the 2027 governorship election in Abia State. Okoh, who spoke with confidence about the future of the APC in Abia State, asserted that the party has produced a governorship aspirant whom he described as competent, visionary, and strategically equipped to place the state on what he termed a “trajectory of speedy development, economic growth, and people-oriented governance.” In a…

May

29

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Tomorrow Is Here: Three Years On, Enugu State, A Tapestry Of Committed And Visionary Leadership.

Column, Economy, Metro, News, Opinion, PoliticsAbia State, Opinion, Peter Mba, Politics

Three years ago, the people of Enugu State entrusted the destiny of their beloved state to a man whose campaign mantra resonated deeply with the hopes and aspirations of Ndi Enugu: “Tomorrow Is Here.” At the time, many embraced the slogan as an audacious declaration of intent. Others regarded it as a rallying cry meant to inspire confidence in the possibilities of governance driven by innovation, courage, competence, and purpose. Today, three years into the administration of Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, that declaration has evolved from a political mantra into a living reality that can be seen, felt, and measured…

May

29

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Odinkalu: ‘Otti Has Restored Dignity, Hope and Trust in Governance’

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

By Ebere Uzoukwa, PhD When renowned human rights lawyer, activist and former Chairman of Nigeria’s National Human Rights Commission, Prof. Chidi Odinkalu, declared on Thursday, 28th May, 2026, that Governor Alex Otti’s leadership should serve as a reference point for governance in Nigeria, he was acknowledging what many now describe as the rebirth of Abia State. Speaking at the Abia Anniversary Lecture held at the International Conference Centre, Ogurube, Umuahia, Prof. Odinkalu noted that Governor Otti restored legitimacy, dignity, hope and public trust in governance after years of what he described as “desgobierno” meaning “ungovernment.” According to him, for over…

May

29

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Ambassador Osita Offor Celebrates 3 Years Of Governor Alex Chioma Otti’s Unprecedented Leadership, Calls For Continuity

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Column, News, Opinion, PoliticsAbia State, Economy, Opinion, Politics

As Abia State marks three remarkable years under the purposeful and transformational leadership of Governor Alex Chioma Otti OFR, respected community leader and public affairs advocate, Ambassador Dr. Osita Offor "De Ultimate Commander" (Ikenga Gburugburu of Ohafia Ancient Kingdom), has poured glowing tributes on the Governor, describing his administration as “a bold departure from years of stagnation, neglect, and empty political promises.” Ambassador Offor stated that the administration of Governor Otti has, within three years, rewritten the story of governance in Abia State through visible development projects, fiscal discipline, strategic leadership, and a people-oriented governance style that has restored confidence…