Opinion

As Bende Federal Constituency looks towards the 2027 general election, the candidacy of Hon. Pascal Karibe Ojigwe, the NDC candidate, is presenting a vision centred on one fundamental objective: to give the people renewed hope and make democratic representation deliver real opportunities at the grassroots. Ojigwe’s vision is built around empowerment, youth development, technology, economic opportunity and inclusive democratic dividends — with the people placed at the heart of representation. For the youths of Bende, the message is particularly compelling: politics should not end with election victories; it should open doors. The Ojigwe agenda places strong emphasis on youth empowerment…

Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, on Tuesday commissioned the newly remodelled and digitally equipped 80-bed Obingwa General Hospital in Mgboko, with the facility renamed the Chima Ubani Memorial Hospital in honour of the late human rights activist and illustrious son of Obingwa. Governor Otti was accompanied to the commissioning by his Deputy, Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu, FNSE, as the administration continued its drive to strengthen healthcare infrastructure and improve access to quality medical services across the state. The newly remodelled hospital has been equipped with modern facilities and digital systems designed to enhance healthcare delivery, efficiency and patient…