Opinion Archives - Page 169 of 233

Jan

05

2023

Opinion: New Year Gift From Obasanjo Marks Beginning Of End To Nigeria Civil War

News, Opinion, Politics2023, Abia State, Labour Party, Metro, Next Level, Nigeria, Opinion, Peter Obi, Politics, Richyard Awa Ume

1st January 2023, was an amazing day for most of us in Nigeria. On that day, we happily and joyfully came into the new year 2023. This is one year that means so many things to so many people. In the political circle, the establishment is divided into two. Those that want the status quo to remain. Such elements are shouting "continuity 2023" while a section of the establishment is shouting "change 2023". The question that none of them wants to answer is:Continuity? What are we to continue? Are we to continue the epileptic power supply, the unprecedented looting of…

Jan

05

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

Abia Guber 2023: Bishop Emeka Nwankpa Not Among Ikpeazu’s Renegade Apprentices

Abia State, Ohafia, Opinion, Politics2023, Abia State, Emeka Nwankpa, Next Level, Nigeria, Okezie Ikpeazu, Opinion, Politics

Nothing could be further from the truth than Governor Ikpeazu's statement in his New Year's Message that his friends who are contesting elections in other parties are 'renegade apprentices'. This confirms our worries that the majority of those who hide under the cloak of other parties and masquerading as opposition governorship candidates are of the PDP stock. By implication, they are part and parcel of the system that has held Abia down in the past 24 years. As PDP apprentices, they have been schooled in the art of misgovernance, graft and ineptitude. These, no doubt, are the signature traits of…

Jan

04

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

Underperforming political elites should be rejected at the polls – Monday Ubani

Abia State, Opinion, Politics2023, Abia State, Nigeria, Opinion, Politics

Ahead the 2023 General Elections scheduled for February, the people of Ikwuano LGA were on Tuesday counselled not to re-elect under performing political elites no matter the attachments or sentiments. "Strong messages should be sent always through our votes", days Dr Monday Ubani while declaring open theAhamefula Development Initiative Ikwuano (ADII)'s Ikwuano Socio- Economic Summit 2023 at the Council Hall, Isiala Oboro, Ikwuano LGA The summit with the theme: Sustainable Economic Development For Ikwuano: A Road Map In the 21st Century, had the Constitutional lawyer and chairman, NBA-SPIDEL (Section on Public Interest and Development Law) as chairman and the Minister…

Jan

04

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

LP’s Ibe Okwara Insists He’s The Most Prepared Candidate For Aro/Ohafia Fed. Constituency.

Abia State, Ohafia, Opinion, Politics2023, Abia State, Ibe Okwara Osonwa, Nigeria, Ohafia, Opinion, Personality, Politics

The Labour Party candidate for Arochukwu Ohafia Federal Constituency, Chief Ibe Okwara Osonwa says he is the most prepared candidate to represent the constituency in 2023. Osonwa stated this on Monday morning, during a radio program on Sun Fm Igbere, urging his opponents to step down for him in the interest of peace and stability. He stated that he was in the race to effect change by sponsoring quality bills and motions, attracting and executing quality projects, critical empowerment of youths and women noting that: "'Eloquence helps you fight your course and docility is a disadvantage." On how he would…

Jan

04

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

Abia Guber 2023: A Tale of Two Brothers in Harmony

Abia State, News, Opinion, Politics2023, Abia State, ACCORD, Emeka Nwankpa, Next Level, Nigeria, Opinion, Politics

The axiom that blood is thicker than water was made manifest as two worthy sons of Umenneato Ngwa and philanthropists of note - Bishop Dr Emeka Nwankpa and Engr Enyinnaya Nwafor (Nana) - displayed uncommon brotherly love despite belonging to two opposing political camps. Bishop Emeka Nwankpa, the Accord Party governorship candidate received in warm embrace, his quintessential brother and political opponent, Engr Enyinnaya Nwafor at the ongoing Intercessory Prayer Camp's 'Wind and Fire' prayer and fasting meeting organized by Rev Dr Chidi Okoroafor, the erstwhile General Superintendent of the Assemblies of God Church. This show of brotherly love, which…