Opinion Archives - Page 12 of 245

Sep

27

2026

Chidi Igwe Ukah: Four Reasons Ohafia Is Rooting For Him

Abia State, News, Politics2027, Abia State, Chidi Igwe Ukah, NDC, Ohafia, Opinion, Politics

Support for Chidi Igwe Ukah is being linked to four key qualities: his philanthropy, grassroots connection, fresh political identity and commitment to Christian values. 1. A Philanthropist With A Heart For The People Chidi Igwe Ukah has built a reputation around supporting individuals, families, youths, churches and communities through his personal initiatives. For his supporters, his philanthropy reflects a practical commitment to helping people and giving back to society. 2. A Grassroots Leader Who Understands His People Ukah is presented by his supporters as an accessible leader with strong grassroots connections. His familiarity with the concerns of ordinary citizens, they…

Sep

27

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Still on Osun and the election that was! (2)

Column, Opinion, Politics2027, Opinion, Politics

By abiodun KOMOLAFE In its natural, neutral and humane form, politics ought to be “the messy, vital machinery of human compromise designed to resolve conflict without violence.” Far too often, though, it degenerates into “a high-stakes theatrical circus” where leaders pretend a “clumsy, synchronized dance” was the plan all along. Little wonder Ernest Benn defined politics as “the art of looking for trouble, finding it everywhere, diagnosing it wrongly, and applying unsuitable remedies.” Truth be told, Osun APC at the moment is fighting on a myriad of fronts. In the first place, it has to achieve maximum turnout in January…

Sep

27

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

TIME TO BOW OUT: Hon. Amobi Ogah Calls For Senator Orji Uzor Kalu’s Retirement, Rallies Abia North For Bourdex

Abia State, Column, Ohafia, Opinion, Politics2027, Abia State, Amobi Ogah, David Ogba Onuoha Bourdex, Opinion, Orji Uzor Kalu, Politics

The Member representing Isuikwuato/Umunneochi Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Amobi Godwin Ogah, has issued a direct political call to the incumbent Senator representing Abia North Senatorial District, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, urging him to retire from public office and allow fresh leadership to take over the senatorial seat. Speaking during a well-attended civic reception hosted in his honor by Hon. Orunta in Isuikwuato shortly after returning from the United Nations General Assembly in New York, Hon. Ogah declared that Chief Dr. David Ogba Onuoha Bourdex, MFR, OON, remains the most qualified candidate to step into the Senate…

Sep

27

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Kingsley Ubani Takes Soludo To The Cleaners Over Poor Leadership, Failed Promises

News, Opinion, Politics, Social Issues2027, Anambra State, Charles Soludo, Opinion, Politics

Mr Professor, you moved from the classroom to lead the Apex Bank, and a few months after that, you were able to afford a property worth millions of pounds in London. Congratulations! The problem is that somehow you want to compete in credibility, integrity and character with a man who bought his house in the same London in 1996, years before he neared public office. What you achieved through Nzama, he achieved through known and verifiable investment. What exactly are you fighting for, Mr Professor? To become the model my generation - the younger generation should follow? So my generation…

Sep

27

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Igbo Leaders Propose Restructuring Of Nigeria, Call For Temporary Suspension Of 2027 Polls

Column, News, Opinion, Politics2027, Nigeria, Opinion, Politics

The Igbo Leaders of Thought (ILT) have proposed a major restructuring of Nigeria into 10 autonomous regions, alongside a temporary suspension of the 2027 general elections until the restructuring process is completed. The proposal was contained in a position paper dated September 16, 2026, and reported by Vanguard. The group says the restructuring exercise should be completed before May 2027, with elections subsequently held under the new constitutional arrangement. It described the proposed suspension as an “act of necessity” intended to allow Nigerians to determine a new political and constitutional framework. Under the proposal, Nigeria would have 10 regions instead…