Opinion Archives - Page 3 of 232

Sep

09

2026

2027: Emetu Mobilises Abia North Appointees, Sets Agenda For Labour Party Victory

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

Deputy Governor leads strategic meeting to harmonise political structures across the five LGAs and build a united grassroots campaign for all Labour Party candidates. The political machinery of Abia North Senatorial District is gradually moving into full campaign mode ahead of the 2027 general elections, with the Deputy Governor of Abia State, Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu, taking the lead in mobilising political appointees from the district for a coordinated electoral effort. In what is being seen as a strategic move to strengthen the Labour Party ahead of the elections, Emetu convened a meeting of political appointees from Abia North, candidates, Labour…

Sep

09

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

2027: Kenneth Okonkwo’s Obsession with Peter Obi Will Not Solve Nigeria’s Problems

Amos Oge Kalu, Column, News, Opinion, Politics2027, Nigeria, Opinion, Peter Obi, Politics

By Comr. Amos Oge Kalu As the political atmosphere gradually begins to heat up ahead of the 2027 general elections, Nigerians are once again being treated to the familiar spectacle of political actors spending more time attacking opponents than presenting workable solutions to the country's numerous challenges. One of the latest examples is the recent comment credited to Kenneth Okonkwo, former spokesman of the Labour Party presidential campaign and now a prominent supporter of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and the African Democratic Congress (ADC). According to reports, Okonkwo identified President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi as…

Sep

08

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

FENRAD Decries Infrastructure Deficit in Ebem Ohafia, Demands Scorecard and Accountability from Political Representatives

Abia State, News, Ohafia, Opinion2027, Abia State, Nigeria, Opinion, Politics

Umuahia Abia State — September, 2026 The Foundation for Environmental Rights, Advocacy and Development (FENRAD) Nigeria has expressed deep concern over the persistent infrastructure deficit confronting Ebem Ohafia and communities across Ohafia, calling on elected representatives at the Federal and State levels to provide a comprehensive and verifiable account of their stewardship, legislative interventions, constituency projects and development footprints. FENRAD notes with concern that despite the strategic importance and growing population of Ohafia, several communities, particularly Ebem Ohafia, continue to experience significant deficits in basic infrastructure and public services. These challenges include poor road infrastructure, inadequate public facilities, water and…

Sep

07

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Hon. Karibe Ojigwe Consults Item Community, Aba, Seeks Support For Bende Federal Constituency Bid

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

ABA — The Item Community, Aba, under the auspices of the Item Development Association (IDA), Aba Branch, received one of its illustrious sons, Chief Pascal “Karibe” Ojigwe, on Tuesday, 1st September 2026, during its general meeting. Chief Karibe Ojigwe, who is the NDC Candidate for Bende Federal Constituency in the 2027 General Election, was at the meeting to consult with his kinsmen and seek their support ahead of the polls. Addressing the gathering, Chief Karibe expressed appreciation to the leadership and members of IDA Aba Branch for the warm reception. He solicited the support and cooperation of the association towards…

Sep

07

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

2027: Bourdex Support Group Mobilises In Ohafia, Pledges Massive Victory For Abia North

Abia State, News, Ohafia, Politics2027, Abia State, David Ogba Onuoha Bourdex, Opinion, Politics

The political mobilisation for the 2027 Abia North Senatorial election has received another boost following a courtesy visit by the Mayor’s Support Group for Bourdex and Agborcourt Bourdex Foundation, Abiriba, to the Executive Mayor of Ohafia Local Government Area, Hon. Chief Eleanya Ojuu Kalu. The engagement, which took place on September 3, 2026, formed part of the group's ongoing mobilisation and support activities for the Labour Party senatorial candidate for Abia North, Chief Dr. David Ogba Onuoha Bourdex. The group used the occasion to reaffirm its commitment to the Bourdex senatorial project while outlining plans to deepen grassroots mobilisation across…