Abia State Archives - Page 12 of 297

Sep

03

2026

Amaelu Nkporo Declares Support For Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa At Iri Ji Celebration

Abia State, News, Politics2027, Abia State, Politics

The people of Amaelu Nkporo have declared their support for the Member representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa, during their Iri Ji (New Yam) celebration. The lawmaker, who was invited to the occasion, was represented by Chief Orieji Emele (Ada-Ukwu Eji Aga Mba). The declaration of support was conveyed by the Councillor, Hon. Anya Anya Anya, on behalf of the community. This follows a similar declaration by the people of Amafor Nkporo at their own Iri Ji celebration, making it the second Nkporo community in quick succession to publicly affirm its support for…

Sep

03

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Momentum Builds For Bourdex As Abia North NULGE Leaders Endorse Labour Candidate

Abia State, News, Politics2027, Abia State, Politics

By All Facts Newspaper The senatorial campaign of Chief Dr. David Ogba Onuoha Bourdex, MFR, OON, has received a major boost following the adoption of his candidacy by the leadership of the National Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) across the five Local Government Areas of Abia North Senatorial District. The workers also inaugurated a dedicated campaign structure designed to mobilise support for the Labour Party candidate ahead of the 2027 senatorial election, adding a new layer to the growing grassroots activities around the Bourdex campaign. The development followed an interactive meeting held on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, in Umuahia,…

Sep

02

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Ekenobizi Stakeholders Rise Against Fraudulent Claims To Royal Stool; Pass Vote Of Confidence In Royal Chief, Sir Solomon Kanu, Esq., As Regent And Eze-Elect

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A communique issued at the end of an emergency meeting comprising the Ekenobizi Council of Elders, Women and Youth Leaders, Community Chairmen, and other critical stakeholders, held on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at Ekenobizi, Umuopara, in Umuahia South Local Government Area of Abia State, has condemned what the stakeholders described as the fraudulent and phantom presentation of Engr. Joseph Nwakwue as the purported “Eze-Elect” of the community. The stakeholders, who rose from the meeting with one voice, warned that Nwakwue’s alleged actions pose a grave threat to the peace and stability of the community. Royal Chief, Sir. Solomon Kanu. Eze-Elect…

Sep

02

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Chidi Igwe Ukah: A New Voice For Ohafia South Emerges

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

A new political voice is emerging in Ohafia South State Constituency, and this time, the conversation is increasingly shifting towards the future. Chidi Igwe Ukah is stepping into the political space with a message centred on youth mobilisation, purposeful representation and service to the people. At a time when the demand for stronger grassroots participation and effective representation continues to grow, Ukah is positioning himself as a fresh face with a different approach to political engagement. His message is simple: organise the youth, secure the future. The emphasis on the youth is deliberate. With a significant percentage of the constituency’s…

Sep

01

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Ike Nwachukwu At 86: Bourdex Salutes Abia Icon, Celebrates His Service To Nigeria

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The Labour Party senatorial candidate for Abia North, Chief Dr. David Ogba Onuoha Bourdex, MFR, OON, has felicitated with elder statesman and distinguished Abia son, General Ike Omar Sanda Nwachukwu, CFR, on the occasion of his 86th birthday. Bourdex, in a birthday message, joined Nigerians, particularly the people of Abia State, in celebrating General Nwachukwu, whom he described as an illustrious son of the state whose life has been defined by service, discipline, courage and statesmanship. The Abia North senatorial candidate said General Nwachukwu belongs to a distinguished generation of Nigerians whose contributions to public service have left enduring footprints…