Opinion Archives - Page 7 of 245

Oct

11

2026

The Future Of Abia North Must Be Built On Action, Accountability, Purposeful Leadership

News2027, Abia State, Nigeria, Opinion, Politics, Rt. Hon. Uko Nkole

Ndi Abia North deserve a representative who understands that leadership is not about occupying an office but about carrying the hopes, aspirations, and concerns of the people to the highest level of decision-making. Our communities need improved roads, reliable electricity, economic opportunities, youth empowerment, and stronger federal representation. These are not unreasonable demands; they are legitimate expectations of a people who desire progress and a better future. RT. HON. UKO NDUKWE NKOLE is seeking to represent Abia North at a time when the future of our district deserves serious attention. The question before us is simple: What kind of representation…

Oct

11

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Eze Ogo Of Amuvi Blesses Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa, Rt. Hon. Uchenna Okoro Kalu Ahead Of 2027 Elections

News2027, Abia State, Ibe Okwara Osonwa, Labour Party, Opinion, Politics

On Friday, 9 October 2026, Hon. Chief Ibe Okwara Osonwa (Oke Abba Ohafia), Member representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency, and his brother and political ally, Rt. Hon. Uchenna Okoro Kalu, Member representing Arochukwu State Constituency and Majority Leader of the Abia State House of Assembly, paid a courtesy visit to His Royal Highness Eze Ogo Thomas N. Okoro, the Eze Ogo of Amuvi, to receive his royal and priestly blessings ahead of the 2027 general elections. During the visit, Hon. Okwara Osonwa formally informed the revered traditional ruler that he is the Labour Party candidate for the Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency, and…

Oct

11

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

2027: Chidi Igwe Ukah To Leverage Experience, Home And Diaspora Contacts For Ohafia South Development

News2027, Abia State, Chidi Igwe Ukah, NDC, Opinion, Politics

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate for Ohafia South State Constituency, Hon. Chidi Igwe Ukah, says he will draw on his experience and connections at home and abroad to pursue a development agenda focused on roads, electricity, healthcare, education and jobs for young people. Ukah said his priority would be to push for better road access across communities, improved electricity supply, stronger healthcare services, better learning conditions in schools and more employment opportunities for youths. He also plans to engage Ohafia South indigenes in the diaspora, drawing on their expertise, resources and professional networks to support development initiatives in their…

Oct

11

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Lest We Forget: Governor Otti Kept His Promise, He Did Not Sack Workers, He Exposed Criminal Fraud.

Abia State, Education, News, Opinion, PoliticsAbia State, Crime, Economy, Nigeria, Opinion, Politics

By Ctz. UKOHA, NJOKU UKOHA | Chief Press Secretary to the Executive Governor of Abia State | October 11, 2026. In 2022 - 2023, during the Governorship campaign, Dr. Alex C. Otti, OFR, made a solemn commitment to Ndi Abia: “I will not sack any civil servant. I will pay all arrears of salaries, pensions, gratuities and other entitlements of Civil and Public Servants.” (Including those designated as Core and Non-Core by the last administration, whatever that means). As a thoroughbred banker and a numbers person, that pledge was made based on the verified number of workers on the State…

Oct

10

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

“Leadership Is Result, Not Sentiment”: Bourdex Tells Bende Traditional Rulers Why Abia North Must Replace OUK With LP In 2027

Abia State, News, Ohafia, Politics2027, Abia State, Bende LGA, David Ogba Onuoha Bourdex, Labour Party, Opinion, Politics

BENDE — The political battle for the Abia North Senatorial seat in 2027 reached a dramatic turning point on Thursday, October 8, 2026, as the Labour Party (LP) candidate, Chief Dr. David Ogba Onuoha Bourdex, MFR, OON, stormed Bende Local Government Area, holding a historic, closed-door consultation with the entire Bende Council of Traditional Rulers. In a bold, direct, and unsparing political address, the telecom pioneer and industrialist declared that the incumbent Senator representing Abia North, Chief Orji Uzor Kalu, has reached the end of his political usefulness to the zone and must step aside for a fresh, results-driven representative…