Opinion Archives - Page 23 of 233

May

28

2026

‘Nnenaya Oti Saved Abia in 2023,’ Says Gov. Otti

Abia State, Column, News, Opinion, PoliticsAbia State, Opinion, Politics

•••Abians Celebrate Outgoing FUTO Vice Chancellor •••More Road Projects Commissioned in Umuahia By Ebere Uzoukwa, PhD What many Abians now celebrate as the rebirth of Abia State may never have happened if Professor Nnenna Oti had failed to stand on the side of truth at a defining moment in the political history of the State. For Governor Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, the story of Abia’s transformation did not begin with the construction of roads, transport terminals, urban renewal projects, or the restoration of public confidence in governance. According to him, it began on the night of the 2023 governorship election…

May

27

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Prince Dr Sir Obinna Ude: The Grassroots Leader Poised To Redefine Representation In Umunneochi

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Column, News, Opinion2027, Abia State, Opinion, Politics

As political conversations around the future of Umunneochi State Constituency gather momentum ahead of the 2027 elections, one name continues to resonate strongly across communities — Prince Dr Sir Obinna Ude, the standard-bearer aspirant of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for the Umunneochi State Constituency. Widely recognized and respected for his grassroots engagement, community development efforts, and leadership credentials, Prince Obinna Ude is steadily emerging as a figure many consider capable of delivering purposeful representation rooted in service, accessibility, and measurable impact. With years of experience in leadership at both the Local Government and community levels, Ude has built a…

May

25

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

OTTIMANIA LEGACY PROJECTS: Governor Otti’s Transformation Footprints Across Abia In Three Years – By Amb. Osita Offor

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, News, Opinion, PoliticsAbia State, Opinion, Osita Offor, Politics, Ultimate Commander

(An OHAFIATV Special Compendium As Compiled by Comr Amos Oge Kalu) This compendium is presented under the intellectual and political reflection of: Ambassador Dr. Osita Offor “De Ultimate Commander”(Ikenga Gburugburu of Ohafia Ancient Kingdom) He describes the transformation in Abia as: “A deliberate reconstruction of abandoned governance spaces into functional development corridors where Aba, Umuahia, and rural Abia now speak the same language of renewal" INTRODUCTION The Otti administration (2023–2026) is defined by location-based visible governance, where projects are physically traceable across: Aba (commercial capital) Umuahia (administrative capital) Isialangwa corridor Arochukwu–Ohafia axis Bende axis Umunneochi axis Abia South coastal/erosion belts…

May

24

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

2027: Ohanaeze Backs Tinubu, Eyes 2031 Vice Presidency For Ndigbo

Column, Opinion, Politics2027, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Okechukwu Isiguzoro, Opinion, Politics

The apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, has declared support for the re-election bid of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 general elections, describing the move as a strategic pathway towards securing the Vice Presidency for Ndigbo in 2031. In a press release dated May 24, 2026, the organisation said its position followed what it described as “careful deliberation and objective assessment” of the political future of the Southeast region and the broader interests of the Igbo nation. According to the statement, Ohanaeze maintained that backing President Tinubu’s second-term ambition under the All Progressives Congress (APC) would position…

May

22

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Emeka Atuma Visits Benjamin Okezie Kalu In Bende, Signals APC Unity And Strong Political Alliance

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

Rt. Hon. Emeka Atuma has paid a significant post-primary visit to the Bende country home of the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Okezie Kalu, in what political observers describe as a strong show of loyalty, recognition, and party unity within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abia State. The visit came just days after Atuma emerged victorious in the APC primary for the Abia Central Senatorial District ahead of the 2027 general elections. However, the journey to Bende was more than a routine political courtesy call. Rather, it reflected a deliberate effort by Atuma to acknowledge the…