Opinion Archives - Page 8 of 232

Aug

26

2026

Governor Otti Commissions Remodelled Obingwa General Hospital, Renames Facility After Chima Ubani

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

Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, on Tuesday commissioned the newly remodelled and digitally equipped 80-bed Obingwa General Hospital in Mgboko, with the facility renamed the Chima Ubani Memorial Hospital in honour of the late human rights activist and illustrious son of Obingwa. Governor Otti was accompanied to the commissioning by his Deputy, Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu, FNSE, as the administration continued its drive to strengthen healthcare infrastructure and improve access to quality medical services across the state. The newly remodelled hospital has been equipped with modern facilities and digital systems designed to enhance healthcare delivery, efficiency and patient…

Aug

26

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Raising The Bar Beyond Darts, Propaganda And Vitriols To Issues, Policies And A Workable Manifesto.

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Now That The Campaign Is Here... I. WEEK ONE (August 19 - August 26th). In consonance with the Timetable guiding the 2027 Electoral Protocol The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC scheduled August 19 as the start of campaigns across the nation, and interestingly the fireworks are here. The first week of Campaigns was generally engaging with Atiku throwing a lethal shot at the lead economic policy of the incumbent, yes he threw a shot at the REMOVAL OF SUBSIDY and boldly said that he will re-introduce the Subsidy Regime and has struggled to explain how and why he will do…

Aug

25

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

2027 Elections: OTTIMANIA Legacy Movement Appoints Principal State Officers To Drive Statewide Mobilisation

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The OTTIMANIA LEGACY MOVEMENT has taken a major step towards strengthening its organisational structure and expanding its grassroots mobilisation ahead of the 2027 elections, with the appointment of principal officers to pilot the affairs of the movement across Abia State and beyond. The decisions were reached at a strategic meeting of the Board of Trustees and Conveners of the movement held on Monday, August 24, 2026, at the Emeka Omeruo Government Lodge. The meeting, chaired by High Chief Ray Nkemdirim, Chairman of Flo-FM, focused extensively on the effective take-off and expansion of the movement at the state, senatorial, local government,…

Aug

24

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Gov. Otti Urges Abians To Remain Steadfast In Faith As State Marks 35th Anniversary

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Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has urged Abians to remain steadfast in faith and hope, assuring that God’s timing will ultimately bring to fulfilment the aspirations of the people. Governor Otti made the call on Sunday, August 23, 2026, during an interdenominational Thanksgiving Service held at the Okpara Square Event Centre, beside the Nnenna Oti Bus Terminal, Umuahia, to mark the 35th anniversary of the creation of Abia State. The service, themed “The Rise of a New Abia,” brought together political leaders, religious authorities, government officials and citizens from across the State in thanksgiving and prayers for Abia.…

Aug

23

2026

By Nneka Nancy

OTTIMANIA Legacy Movement Takes Solidarity Walk In Umuahia, Backs Otti’s 2027 Re-Election

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, News, Politics, Sponsored2027, Abia State, Opinion, OTTIMANIA, Politics

The OTTIMANIA Legacy Movement yesterday staged a massive Solidarity Walk through Umuahia, the Abia State capital, in support of the re-election bid of Governor Alex Chioma Otti, OFR. The movement said its support for Governor Otti’s second-term ambition is anchored on the conviction that continuity remains critical to consolidating the democratic gains and development strides recorded in Abia State under the present administration. The solidarity walk attracted supporters, political stakeholders, professionals and lovers of Abia State who marched through the streets of Umuahia, expressing their confidence in the Governor’s leadership and calling for the continuation of his administration beyond 2027.…