Abia State Archives - Page 11 of 324

Oct

24

2026

Deputy Governor Emetu Pledges Sustained Support For Cocoa Farmers, As Abia Pursues Traceability Laboratory

Abia State, News, Ohafia, Opinion, Politics2027, Abia State, Ikechukwu Emetu, Politics

…Proposed facility to enhance cocoa quality, boost farmers’ earnings and expand access to international markets The Deputy Governor of Abia State, Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu, FNSE, has reaffirmed the commitment of the Governor Alex Otti-led administration to agricultural development and the empowerment of cocoa farmers, assuring the Cocoa Farmers Association of Nigeria (CFAN), Abia State Chapter, of sustained support for initiatives aimed at improving productivity and expanding access to international markets. Emetu gave the assurance when the leadership of CFAN, Abia State Chapter, paid him a courtesy visit at Government House, Umuahia, to present a report on the association’s participation in…

Oct

23

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Uko Nkole For Senate 2027: Why I Believe He Deserves Abia North’s Mandate — Dave Uma

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Column, Ohafia, Opinion, Politics2027, Abia State, Opinion, Politics, Rt. Hon. Uko Nkole

As the race for the Abia North Senatorial seat gathers momentum ahead of the 2027 general elections, I believe Rt. Hon. Uko Ndukwe Nkole has demonstrated the experience, courage and commitment required to represent the people of Abia North Senatorial Zone. My confidence in Uko Nkole is rooted in his political record and previous service in the National Assembly. As a former representative of Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency, he understands the responsibilities of legislative representation and the importance of speaking up for the people. I see him as a leader who is prepared to confront the challenges facing his constituents and…

Oct

23

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Ahead Of 2027: Karibe Ojigwe, Other Abia NDC National Assembly Candidates Meet Peter Obi In Strategic Session

Abia State, Current Events, News, Politics2027, Abia State, NDC, Politics

By Amb. Monyeazor Oluebube Sunday It was not just a meeting. It was a gathering of minds, of vision, of competence, capacity and character. It was a meeting that signals that a New Nigeria is not just a slogan, but a movement that is taking shape from the grassroots to the presidency. Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) House of Representatives Candidate for Bende Federal Constituency, Hon. Pascal Karibe Ojigwe, joined other NDC National Assembly Candidates from Abia extraction in a high-level strategic meeting with the NDC Presidential Candidate, His Excellency Mr. Peter Obi. The…

Oct

23

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

OTTIMANIA Names Monday Ubani, Okey Kanu, Uche Wogu, Five Others To Key Positions

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, News, Opinion, Politics2027, Abia State, OTTIMANIA, Politics

By Comr. Amos Oge Kalu UMUAHIA, October 23, 2026 — The OTTIMANIA Legacy Movement has announced eight strategic appointments to strengthen its leadership, grassroots mobilisation and coordination across Abia State ahead of the 2027 general elections. The appointments, announced by the Movement’s Director of Media and Publicity/Spokesperson, Bright Ejike, cover its advisory councils, state leadership, media team and zonal structures. Dr. Monday Ubani, SAN, was appointed Deputy Chairman of the Advisory Board Council and Chairman of the Media and Publicity Advisory Council, while Prince Okey Kanu becomes Deputy Chairman of the Media and Publicity Advisory Council. Chief Uche Wogu was…

Oct

22

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Chidi Igwe Ukah’s 2027 Agenda Targets Education, Youth Empowerment, Infrastructure In Ohafia South

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, News, Ohafia, Politics2027, Abia State, Chidi Igwe Ukah, Ohafia, Politics

Hon. Chidi Igwe Ukah, NDC candidate for Ohafia South State Constituency in the 2027 Abia State House of Assembly election, is placing education, youth empowerment, infrastructure and healthcare at the centre of his campaign. His education agenda focuses on strengthening learning opportunities for young people, while his youth development plans emphasise skills acquisition and economic empowerment. Ukah has also identified roads, electricity and healthcare as priorities, alongside efforts to mobilise the expertise and resources of Ohafia indigenes in the diaspora to support community development. He is advocating representation that maintains close contact with constituents, raises local concerns through legislative channels…