Opinion Archives - Page 5 of 232

Sep

05

2026

Uko Nkole Inaugurates Nkpa Village Coordinators In Continuation Of His Political Activities To Rally Grassroots Supports In Abia North Senatorial District

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, News, Politics2027, Abia State, Nigeria, Opinion, Politics

NKPA, ABIA — The inaugural meeting of the five-man coordinators drawn from the 11 communities of Nkpa Clan has been held in Nkpa, with the group declaring its readiness to strengthen grassroots mobilisation ahead of the 2027 general elections. The event held at Amaokpu Nkpa in Nkpaukwu Autonomous Community. The meeting focused on the Peter Obi presidential project, Uko Nkole’s Abia North Senatorial candidacy, and the Ikukuoma political movement, all under the platform of the National Democratic Congress (NDC). The coordinators discussed strategies for taking the NDC message directly to the grassroots, stressing the importance of unity, effective communication and…

Sep

05

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

UKO NKOLE: Re-Valedictory Speech Of An Unrivaled Former Legislator; Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency

Abia State, News, Ohafia, Politics2027, Abia North, Abia State, Opinion, Politics, Rt. Hon. Uko Nkole

After reading the valedictory speech of Rt. Hon. Uko Nkole Ndukwe, the immediate past House of Representatives member for Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency, I was overly impressed by his exceptional performance and accomplishments. My admiration for him has not only grown; my perspective has also changed. My jeers have turned to cheers. It is obvious now that some people were deliberately spreading malicious statements and rumours in an attempt to tarnish his reputation. It was an ill-conceived campaign of calumny. The smear campaign centred largely on allegations of non-performance by some “aggrieved” constituents. However, the content of his valedictory speech has…

Sep

05

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Ohafia South: For too long, Our State Assembly seat has been treated like a title instead of a service.

Abia State, News, Opinion, Politics2027, Abia State, Chidi Igwe Ukah, Opinion, Politics

When you walk down the streets of Amaekpu, Elu, Ebem All the way to Ndi-Uduma or from Asaga to Okon Aku, you don’t see political parties—you see hardworking families, small business owners opening early, and parents working late to build a better future for their kids. You see people who are doing their part every single day. The problem isn't our community. The problem is leadership that shows up only when it’s time to ask for votes, then disappears when it’s time to deliver results. Honorable Chidi Igwe Ukah isn't running to represent a party line. Chidi is running to…

Sep

04

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Why Arochukwu/Ohafia Should Rally Behind Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa

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

Leadership is not merely about making promises; it is about delivering results, remaining accessible to the people, and turning representation into tangible development. By this standard, Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa has given the people of Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency compelling reasons to assess his record and consider giving him another opportunity to serve. Since assuming office, Hon. Osonwa has pursued a style of representation that combines legislative advocacy with practical interventions in infrastructure, education, healthcare, youth and women empowerment, agriculture, and community development. Across the constituency, his interventions have included road and bridge construction, classroom construction and renovation, solar-powered water projects,…

Sep

02

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Ekenobizi Stakeholders Rise Against Fraudulent Claims To Royal Stool; Pass Vote Of Confidence In Royal Chief, Sir Solomon Kanu, Esq., As Regent And Eze-Elect

Abia State, Column, Cultural Heritage, Metro, NewsAbia State, Metro, Opinion

A communique issued at the end of an emergency meeting comprising the Ekenobizi Council of Elders, Women and Youth Leaders, Community Chairmen, and other critical stakeholders, held on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at Ekenobizi, Umuopara, in Umuahia South Local Government Area of Abia State, has condemned what the stakeholders described as the fraudulent and phantom presentation of Engr. Joseph Nwakwue as the purported “Eze-Elect” of the community. The stakeholders, who rose from the meeting with one voice, warned that Nwakwue’s alleged actions pose a grave threat to the peace and stability of the community. Royal Chief, Sir. Solomon Kanu. Eze-Elect…