Abia State Archives - Page 2 of 296

Sep

21

2026

Ohafia Monarchs, RATTAWU President Grace Kwararafa Heritage Gathering In Abuja

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Cultural Heritage, Current Events, Metro, News, Ohafia2027, Abia State, Metro, Politics

Prominent traditional rulers and eminent sons of the Ohafia Ancient Kingdom featured prominently at the Kwararafa Development Forum’s historic cultural gathering held at the Transcorp Hilton, Abuja, on Saturday. The event, themed “The Splendour of the Confederacy: Ancient Truth and the New Dawn,” brought together royal fathers, statesmen and delegates from Kwararafa nationalities across 22 states and five geopolitical zones to celebrate their shared heritage, unity and cultural identity. Among the Ohafia delegation were HRM Ezieogo Mba Odo Okereke, JP, Ezieogo Akanu Ohafia and Secretary-General of the Council of Ohafia Monarchs; His Royal Majesty, Eze Kalu Kalu Ogbu IV, the…

Sep

21

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Karibe Ojigwe Promises Quality Projects, Says No To Substandard Work In Bende

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

By Amb. Monyeazor Oluebube Sunday Bende deserves quality infrastructure that can stand the test of time, not projects that collapse shortly after commissioning. This is the thrust of a fresh advocacy for the 2027 candidacy of Hon. Pascal Karibe Ojigwe, with his supporters insisting that the Bende Federal Constituency needs a stronger focus on quality and effective project supervision. According to the campaign, residents across communities including Item, Igbere, Uzuakoli and Ugwueke have endured roads and other constituency projects that often fail to meet expectations, particularly during the rainy season. The argument is simple: Bende, described as one of Abia's…

Sep

21

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Uko Nkole Takes Abia North Agenda To Media, Grassroots As Peter Obi Project Gathers Momentum

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

The NDC candidate for Abia North Senatorial Zone in the 2027 general elections, Rt. Hon. Uko Ndukwe Nkole, has continued his engagements across the zone, taking his legislative agenda to the media, grassroots stakeholders and community-based initiatives. Nkole featured on "Weekly Legislator", a live media programme anchored by Ginika Olua, where he highlighted his previous legislative achievements and outlined his vision for extending stronger representation, development and federal attention across Abia North. The former two-term member of the House of Representatives also spoke on the broader political platform of the NDC, with former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi as the…

Sep

21

2026

By OHAFIATV

Otti Reaffirms Commitment To All Faiths, Commends ESOCS For Prayers And Support

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Governor Alex Chioma Otti of Abia State has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to working with the Church and other stakeholders to promote peace, development and the wellbeing of Abians, irrespective of religious affiliation. The Governor spoke on Sunday through his Deputy, Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu, FNSE, who represented him at the 2026 Adoption and Grand Reception Thanksgiving Service of the Eternal Sacred Order of the Cherubim and Seraphim (ESOCS), held at the Order’s Provincial Headquarters in Umuahia. The thanksgiving service, themed “Chosen, Adopted and Called for His Glory,” with Galatians 4:4–7 as its scriptural foundation, brought together church leaders, worshippers, government…

Sep

21

2026

By OHAFIATV

Ihejirika Throws Support Behind Otti, Bourdex Ahead of 2027

Abia State, Ohafia, Politics2027, Abia State, Politics

OVIM, ABIA — Former Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Azubuike Ihejirika (Rtd.), has declared his support for Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, ahead of the 2027 general elections, saying he would also support anyone backing the governor. Ihejirika made the declaration while receiving the Labour Party candidate for Abia North Senatorial District, Chief Dr. David Ogba Onuoha Bourdex, at his residence in Ovim, Isuikwuato Local Government Area of Abia State. The former Army Chief used the occasion to commend Bourdex for offering himself for public service, describing his decision to seek election to the Senate as a sacrifice…