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Aug

19

2026

NDC Unveils Etugo Ogah, Uko Nkole, Nworgu, Others As Candidates For 2027 Elections In Abia

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

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Abia State Chapter, has formally unveiled its candidates for the 2027 general elections, with Elder Ndubuisi Etugo Ogah emerging as the party’s governorship candidate alongside his running mate, Engr. Bright Alaribe. The unveiling ceremony, held on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at the Britarch Event Center, adjacent to the Abia State House of Assembly Complex, Umuahia, brought together party leaders, stakeholders, candidates, ward and local government executives, women and youth leaders, as well as supporters of the party. The event marked a major step in the NDC’s preparations for the 2027 elections, as the party formally…

Aug

17

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Ex-Abia APC Legal Adviser Dumps Party For Labour Party, Exposes How Senator Orji Won In 2023, Backs Otti & Bourdex

Abia State, News, Opinion, PoliticsAbia State, Metro, Nigeria, Opinion, Politics

Barrister Ugoji Benjamin Eke, a former All Progressives Congress legal adviser, has defected to the Labour Party. Eke alleged that the 2023 Abia North Senatorial election involved widespread voter disenfranchisement and irregularities. He intends to use his internal knowledge of party strategies to prevent future electoral malpractice. Eke expressed support for Governor Alex Otti’s administration and the 2027 senatorial bid of Chief David Ogba Onuoha Bourdex. He cited the governor's governance style and Bourdex’s integrity as motivations for his transition. Eke urged residents in Abia North to support the Labour Party for improved legislative representation. In a major political bombshell,…

Aug

01

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

FG Hails Gov. Otti As Abia Hands Over First Nigerian Air Force Administrative Complex In Umuahia

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Column, News, Social Issues, Sponsored2027, Abia State, Alex Otti, Metro, Opinion, Politics

UMUAHIA, ABIA STATE — The Federal Government has commended Governor Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, following the official handover of the first-ever Nigerian Air Force Administrative Complex in Umuahia, describing the project as a landmark investment in national security and civil-military cooperation. Governor Otti formally handed over the state-of-the-art facility to the Federal Government on Friday, July 31, 2026, in the presence of the Minister of Defence and the Chief of the Air Staff. Speaking during the ceremony, Governor Otti reaffirmed that the protection of lives and property remains a fundamental responsibility of government, stressing that the project reflects the benefits…

Jul

24

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Dr Osita Offor, Hon. Amobi Ogah, Other Dignitaries To Storm Umunneochi For Historic Reception Of Gov. Alex Otti, OFR

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Current Events, News, PoliticsAbia State, Alex Otti, Amobi Ogah, Metro, Politics, Ultimate Commander

UMUNNEOCHI, ABIA STATE – Umunneochi Local Government Area is set to witness a historic gathering of political leaders, traditional rulers, stakeholders and supporters today as the Executive Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, pays an official homecoming visit to the council area. Among the prominent personalities expected at the grand reception are the member representing Isuikwuato/Umunneochi Federal Constituency, Hon. Amobi Godwin Ogah (Agu Na Eche Mba), Ambassador Dr. Osita Offor "De Ultimate Commander" (Ikenga Gburugburu of Ohafia and Nneato Ancient Kingdoms), alongside other distinguished sons and daughters of Abia State. The reception, being coordinated by the Executive…

Jul

06

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Ihenta Community Applauds Osonwa As Contractors Resume Work On Ohafia Road Project

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Economy, News, Opinion, PoliticsAbia State, Metro, Opinion, Politics

The Ihenta community in Ohafia Local Government Area has commended the member representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency, Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa, following the resumption of work on the Ihenta-Ohafia Road project after a brief lull. Construction activities resumed on Friday, July 4, 2026, after the federal lawmaker reportedly intervened to facilitate the contractors' return to site amid delays affecting several federally funded projects across the country. According to community sources, Hon. Osonwa engaged the relevant authorities to ensure work recommenced, reaffirming his commitment to seeing every project attracted to the constituency through to completion despite prevailing budgetary constraints. The lawmaker was…