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Otti And New Aba In New Abia – By Casmir Echebiri

Otti And New Aba In New Abia – By Casmir Echebiri

There has always been this debate concerning the roles leadership and followership play in building societies. While some argue that leadership is the major influencer of change, others hold that change comes from the interplay of the two. Obviously, these standpoints meritorious. Only when leaders and those they are leading work together does true development happen. However, judging from historical experiences, and realities on ground world over today, societies building process is almost always majorly driven by leadership. It was leadership not followership that ended the obnoxious and centuries old slave trade. Before Abraham Lincoln's election in 1860 as the…
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Amb. Osita Offor Fires Back at Orji Uzor Kalu Over “₦20,000 Politics,” Defends Gov. Alex Otti’s Rising Profile in Abia

Amb. Osita Offor Fires Back at Orji Uzor Kalu Over “₦20,000 Politics,” Defends Gov. Alex Otti’s Rising Profile in Abia

Abuja, Nigeria — Ambassador Dr Osita Offor “De Ultimate Commander” (Ikenga Gburugburu of Ohafia Ancient Kingdom), has delivered a scathing response to former Abia State governor and senator, Orji Uzor Kalu, accusing him of resorting to outdated and demeaning political tactics in a desperate bid to remain relevant ahead of the 2027 elections. Ambassador Offor described as “embarrassing and unacceptable” the senator’s widely circulated remarks about distributing ₦20,000 to Abians, stressing that such conduct—especially at a time when campaigns have not officially begun—reflects a mindset stuck in the past. He argued that reducing citizens to recipients of handouts after years…
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Prince Emeka Kalu as Chairman of OTRC and Ezeship Selection; Stellar Acts Of Patriotism

Since the Okon-Aku crisis erupted in January 2026, Comrade Prince Emeka Kalu has exercised remarkable restraint in speaking publicly. His silence has not been born of indifference but of principle.As the President of Radio, Television, Theatre and Arts Workers Union (RATTAWU), the largest umbrella body for Media and Cultural Workers in Africa (which gives him unfethered access to endless media), but taking to media would've given the impression that he seeks to interfere in investigations or sway public opinion, especially, given that an Administrative Panel of Inquiry was set by the Abia State Government, while other relevant security authorities are…
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Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa Meets Gov. Alex Otti, Reaffirms Commitment to Health, Economic Development in Abia

Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa Meets Gov. Alex Otti, Reaffirms Commitment to Health, Economic Development in Abia

The Member representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency, Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa, has reaffirmed his commitment to improving the health and economic wellbeing of the people of Abia State following a strategic meeting with the State Governor, Dr. Alex C. Otti (OFR). Speaking after the meeting held yesterday, Hon. Osonwa described the engagement with the Governor as productive and focused on strengthening collaboration aimed at delivering tangible benefits to the people of Abia, particularly residents of Arochukwu and Ohafia communities. The federal lawmaker emphasized that his priority remains the fulfillment of his campaign promises, especially in advancing initiatives that will enhance healthcare…
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Ohanaeze Ndigbo Warns Peter Obi, ADC to Stop Funding Ohiri’s Blackmail, Anti-Umahi Protests

Ohanaeze Ndigbo Warns Peter Obi, ADC to Stop Funding Ohiri’s Blackmail, Anti-Umahi Protests

OHANAEZE NDIGBO PRESS RELEASE - 05 MARCH 2026 The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, the apex Igbo socio-cultural organization, considers it a matter of profound national significance and, compelled by its moral responsibility, issues this communiqué. We issue a stern warning to Mr. Peter Obi, former Governor of Anambra State, and the leadership of his political party, the African Democratic Congress (ADC). We categorically demand an immediate halt to all financial and logistical support directed at individuals and groups who, under the guise of civil rights activism, are engaged in a malicious campaign of calumny. Their deliberate objective is to tarnish the…
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