Abia State Archives - Page 137 of 300

Aug

31

2025

E. C. K President, (Man of the people) Rrecieves Warm Welcome In His Home Town Amaogwu Bende

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, News, Politics2027, Abia State, Emeka Kalu, Politics

E.C.K President, Chief Dr. Emeka Kalu, Atakata Agbuo I of Bende, affectionately known as the "Man of the People," received a warm welcome in his hometown of Amaogwu Bende. ‎Significantly, his every visit to his people has become and occasion where the people receive blessings of his genarousity and philanthropic life. The president's reputation for being a man of the people precedes him, and the community's enthusiasm was palpable as residents gathered to celebrate his visit. https://youtu.be/bppuupls__c?si=eaC3mioVd3Pzkxgn ‎With a strong connection to his community, the president's presence was met with cheers, music, applause, meriment and warm smiles, underscoring the strong…

Aug

28

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Rep Ibe Okwara Osonwa Tasks Constituents on Voter Registration

Abia State, Current Events, News, Ohafia, Opinion, Politics, Social Issues2027, Abia State, Ibe Okwara Osonwa, INEC, Next Level, Nigeria, Opinion, Politics

The member representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa, has called on his constituents to take advantage of the ongoing voter registration exercise by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Rep Osonwa, in a statement, described voter registration as the gateway to good governance and urged eligible voters in Arochukwu and Ohafia to ensure they get registered and collect their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs). “Democracy works best when the people take part in the process. The first step is to register and obtain your PVC. Without it, you cannot vote, and without voting, you…

Aug

28

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Abia at 34: Rep Ibe Okwara Osonwa Congratulates Abians, Lauds Gov Otti

Abia State, Current Events, News, PoliticsAbia State, Alex Otti, Ibe Okwara Osonwa, Politics

The member representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa, has congratulated the people of Abia State on the occasion of the state’s 34th anniversary. In his goodwill message, Osonwa praised the resilience, industry, and unity of Abians, noting that the state has continued to grow stronger since its creation in 1991. He described Abians as a people blessed with abundant human and natural resources whose contributions to national development remain invaluable. The lawmaker also commended Governor Alex Otti for what he described as purposeful leadership and bold reforms aimed at repositioning the state for…

Aug

27

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

From Decay to Renewal: Abia at 34 under Alex Otti’s Leadership

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

By Chinedu Onyeizu As Abia State marks 34 years of existence, the story of its journey reads like a tale of hope delayed, but not denied. Created on 27th August 1991 from the old Imo State by the then military president, General Ibrahim Babangida, Abia, fondly called “God’s Own State”, was born out of the desire to give its industrious people a platform for growth, dignity, and prosperity. Over the decades, however, successive administrations, from the military era through the tenures of Orji Uzor Kalu, Theodore Ahamefule Orji, and Okezie Ikpeazu, left citizens yearning for true transformation. The dreams of…

Aug

26

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Abia State and The Siege Strategy of a Failed Oppposition

Abia State, Opinion, PoliticsAbia State, Opinion, Politics

They have always seen Dr. Alex Otti as their nemesis. A threat that must be tamed by all means. They are right to see him as that. They knew that his coming would alter a lot of things. They feared that he might uproot the foundation of mediocrity and end the politics of ignominy that enriched and made them demi gods, at the expense of the state and the people. He fought their impunity, dared their criminal audacity and ended the hegemony of their hoodlums. The hegemony that buried many people-oriented aspirations and left the people hopeless. They didn't just…