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Mar

14

2026

Italy-Based Clergy, Rev. Chris Ukoha Xrays Transformative Effects of Good Governance in Abia State

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Abia State has witnessed remarkable transformation under the leadership of His Excellency, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, OFF. Just as the children of Israel once lived in darkness, facing poverty, insecurity, poor infrastructure, and spiritual decline, many regions today struggle under ineffective leadership. Yet, history teaches us that impactful governance can change the trajectory of a people’s destiny. Consider the example of King Josiah of Israel. At the tender age of eight, he began implementing reforms that restored justice, morality, and prosperity to his nation (2 Kings 22). This demonstrates that the measure of leadership is not in one’s age but…

Mar

07

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Ambassador Offor Tackles Deputy Speaker Kalu Over Omenuko Bridge Claims, Backs Gov. Alex Otti

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In a blistering response to recent statements by Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, Deputy Speaker of the Federal House of Representatives, Ambassador Dr. Osita Offor, "De Ultimate Commander" and Ikenga Gburugburu of Ohafia Ancient Kingdom, has condemned the lawmaker for what he described as a shameful attempt to rewrite history and steal credit from Abia State Governor Alex Chioma Otti, OFR. Kalu had recently insisted that the Omenuko Bridge, a landmark infrastructure achievement under Governor Otti’s administration, should be credited as a federal project on account of the state receiving refund of the project’s cost from the federal government. This…

Mar

04

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Amb. Osita Offor Slams Abia APC, Calls on Them to Seek Leadership Wisdom from Governor Otti Before Eyeing 2027 Takeover

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A prominent political figure in Abia State, Ambassador Dr. Osita Offor, "De Ultimate Commander" and the Ikenga Gburugburu of the Ohafia Ancient Kingdom, has thrown a sharp rebuke at the Abia State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for their recent boast about capturing the state in the 2027 elections. In a no-holds-barred response, Offor, a staunch supporter of Governor Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, dismissed the recent comments from APC leadership as nothing more than an exercise in political posturing. He argued that Abia State do not need any change because the change is already here and the people…

Mar

02

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu Calls on Ohafia People to Shun Social Ills, Preserve Core Values

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The Deputy Governor of Abia State, Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu (FNSE), has called on the people of Ohafia—whom he described as a people known for courage, discipline, honour, and unity—to sustain the noble values for which they are widely recognized. Engr. Emetu made this call at the Ohafia Central Primary School Field, Elu Ohafia, while declaring the Ohafia Reorientation Summit open. He maintained that these enduring values have played a vital role in strengthening families and building cohesive communities. The Ohafia-born Deputy Governor strongly condemned drug and substance abuse, cultism, criminal practices, moral decline, and the vandalization of public infrastructure, noting…

Feb

28

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Amb. Osita Offor Backs Governor Alex Otti as Enyimba Hotel Revival Signals New Economic Era in Abia

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The long-abandoned Enyimba International Hotel in Aba is finally coming back to life after over 4 decades, and prominent businessman and philanthropist, Ambassador Dr. Osita Offor—popularly known as “De Ultimate Commander” (Ikenna Gburugburu)—has thrown his full weight behind Governor Alex Otti’s economic transformation agenda in Abia State. In what many observers describe as a landmark development, the revival of the Enyimba International Hotel marks a significant turning point in the state’s journey toward economic recovery and modernization. Originally conceived around 1979 as a five-star hospitality and conference hub, the project had remained a symbol of neglect and unfulfilled promises for…