Opinion Archives - Page 14 of 245

Sep

24

2026

Hon. Uko Nkole For Senate 2027: Verifiable Projects — Part 1

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

Hon. Uko Nkole is the immediate past Member of the House of Representatives for Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency. His tenure in the National Assembly was marked by representation and projects across the constituency, covering areas such as water, roads, empowerment and electricity. WATER PROJECTS — VERIFIABLE ACHIEVEMENTS Among the water projects attributed to his tenure are: Construction of Ndi Okereke Water Scheme, Abam. Reticulation of the Abiriba Water Scheme, which had reportedly remained moribund for over 20 years. Construction of boreholes in Asaga Ohafia, Ibina and Arochukwu. Rehabilitation of the Ishimiri Elu Water Scheme and inclusion of its reticulation in the…

Sep

24

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Now That The Campaign Is Here… V. May The Conversation Be Issues Based NOT Vitriols… Please!!

Column, News, Opinion, Politics2027, Metro, Opinion, Politics

WEEK FIVE (17th September - 23rd September). It was a very interesting week of campaigns, the issues remain fiercely predicated on the economic policies of the present watch and the impact of the REFORMS on the masses. The candidates also raised issues about the optics and the propriety of the President, the Vice President and the Senate President being outside the Country at the same time for one reason or the other. Questions about how seriously the Presidency under the APC considers Governance were rife and alive. The Nigerian Leader is holidaying in France whereas the French Leader who had…

Sep

24

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

OTTIMANIA Women Leaders Launch Abia Central Mobilisation Drive For Otti 2027

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Metro, News, Politics2027, Abia State, Next Level, Opinion, OTTIMANIA, Politics

Women leaders drawn from the six Local Government Areas of Abia Central Senatorial District have commenced a grassroots mobilisation drive for the re-election of Governor Alex Otti in the 2027 elections. The women defied a heavy downpour to attend the inaugural familiarisation meeting of the OTTIMANIA Women Movement, held at the Isiala Ngwa North Local Government Headquarters. The meeting was presided over by Lady Nkechi Chibueze, Supervisor for Health, Environment and Women Affairs in Isiala Ngwa North, who welcomed the participants and outlined the movement’s role as a Labour Party support group for Governor Otti and other LP candidates ahead…

Sep

23

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

2027: Bourdex Knocks Kalu Over “IPOB Terrorist” Statement, Unveils Security Blueprint For Abia North

Abia State, News, Ohafia, Politics2027, Abia North, Abia State, David Ogba Onuoha Bourdex, Ohafia, Opinion, Orji Uzor Kalu, Politics

UMUAHIA — Discussions surrounding representation and security in Abia North Senatorial District took center stage during the latest edition of the broadcast program Bourdex Hour, as Labour Party (LP) Senatorial Candidate, Chief Dr. David Ogba Onuoha (Bourdex), shared his perspective on legislative duties and community leadership. Reflecting on the qualities required of a federal lawmaker, Bourdex called for greater mindfulness in public discourse, pointing to past remarks by incumbent representative Senator Orji Uzor Kalu as an example of statements that can inadvertently mischaracterize constituents. Addressing the responsibilities of representing the five local government areas of Abia North—Arochukwu, Bende, Ohafia, Isuikwuato,…

Sep

23

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Hon. Ibe Okwara, Labour Party Presidential Candidate Receive Royal Blessings From Eze Aro Arochukwu, Abia State

Abia State, News, Opinion, Politics2027, Abia State, Opinion, Politics

In a major boost to the Labour Party’s political momentum, Hon. Chief Ibe Okwara Osonwa, Member representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, alongside the Labour Party presidential candidate, Dr. Chibuzo Okereke paid a high-profile courtesy visit to the palace of the Eze Aro of Arochukwu Kingdom. The high-powered delegation visited the paramount traditional ruler to pay homage, seek counsel, and receive royal blessings ahead of upcoming political engagements and constituency developments. Receiving the delegation at his palace, His Eminence, Dr. Eberechukwu Oji – the Eze Aro of Arochukwu Kingdom, expressed gratitude for the delegation's respect for ancient…