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May

06

2026

Dr. Martina Amarachi Ononiwu: A Fresh Force APC Cannot Afford to Ignore in Ikwuano/Umuahia Federal Constituency Race

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Column, News, Opinion, PoliticsAbia State, Dr Martina Amarachi Ononiwu - Martina Martins, Opinion, Politics

As the political landscape gradually shapes ahead of the 2027 general elections, stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abia State are faced with a critical decision—one that will determine not just electoral victory, but the quality of representation the people of Ikwuano/Umuahia North and South Federal Constituency will receive. In this defining moment, one name continues to resonate with growing acceptance across communities, youth blocs, women groups, and party faithful alike—Dr. Martina Amarachi Ononiwu. Dr. Ononiwu represents a compelling blend of intellect, grassroots connection, and modern leadership capacity. Her emergence is not built on noise or imposition, but…

May

06

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Revealed: Why Otti Remains Focused on Governance Amid 2027 Politics

Abia State, News, Opinion, Politics2027, Abia State, Alex Otti, Politics

By Ebere Uzoukwa, PhD In a political climate already heating up ahead of 2027, Governor Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, has chosen an uncommon path defined not by noise, distractions, or early campaigns, but by relentless governance. While many politicians are recalibrating alliances and amplifying rhetoric, Otti has remained firmly committed to rebuilding Abia State. For some observers, his ability to sustain momentum in governance while managing political responsibilities appears almost magical. Yet the explanation is straightforward. From his first day in office, Otti committed himself to disciplined and purposeful leadership, using every moment to deliver measurable change and rewrite Abia’s…

May

05

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Mazi Jonas Celebrates Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu On His Birthday, Describes Him As Pragmatic Leader

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, News, Opinion, PoliticsAbia State, Benjamin Kalu, Chibuike Jonas, Politics

Mazi Chibuike Jonas, Abia Coordinator of Relax Tinubu Is Fixing Nigeria, has celebrated the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, on his birthday, describing him as a pragmatic and unifying leader; whose influence continues to shape the political direction of Abia State and Nigeria at large. The APC stalwart and former Chairman of Arochukwu Local Government Area said Kalu represents a new generation of leadership defined by vision, intellect, and results. He noted that the Deputy Speaker’s calm but strategic approach to politics has helped stabilize and strengthen the All Progressives Congress in Abia,…

May

05

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Ohanaeze Urges Peter Obi To Drop 2027 Ambition, Back Bola Ahmed Tinubu

Amos Oge Kalu, Column, News, Opinion, PoliticsNext Level, Nigeria, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Okechukwu Isiguzoro, Opinion, Politics

The apex Igbo socio-cultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, has called on former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, to withdraw from the 2027 presidential race and align with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the interest of Ndigbo. In a strongly worded press release issued on May 5, 2026, the group expressed concerns that Obi’s current political trajectory may jeopardize both his chances and the broader interests of the Igbo nation. Ohanaeze argued that his reported defection to the National Democratic Congress (NDC) lacks the structural strength required to secure victory against the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), which it described as…

May

05

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

How Abia Secured Access to $700M World Bank SURWASH Fund

Abia State, Business, Economy, Opinion, PoliticsAbia State, Alex Otti, Metro, Opinion, Politics

By Ebere Uzoukwa, PhD Abia State’s qualification for the 700 million dollar World Bank supported SURWASH programme stands as a defining moment in its development trajectory. It signals a clear endorsement of the state’s governance direction under Governor Alex Chioma Otti. Far from being incidental, this achievement reflects a disciplined commitment to transparency, accountability and prudent management of public resources; qualities that have steadily restored confidence in Abia’s institutions and leadership. Abia State’s emergence as one of the six beneficiaries of the programme is neither accidental nor politically convenient, rather an outcome of a deliberate governance shift anchored on transparency,…