Politics Archives - Page 33 of 479

Jul

06

2026

Ihenta Community Applauds Osonwa As Contractors Resume Work On Ohafia Road Project

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Economy, News, Opinion, PoliticsAbia State, Metro, Opinion, Politics

The Ihenta community in Ohafia Local Government Area has commended the member representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency, Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa, following the resumption of work on the Ihenta-Ohafia Road project after a brief lull. Construction activities resumed on Friday, July 4, 2026, after the federal lawmaker reportedly intervened to facilitate the contractors' return to site amid delays affecting several federally funded projects across the country. According to community sources, Hon. Osonwa engaged the relevant authorities to ensure work recommenced, reaffirming his commitment to seeing every project attracted to the constituency through to completion despite prevailing budgetary constraints. The lawmaker was…

Jul

05

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Governor Otti’s Leadership Model Earns Fresh Validation At Northampton Lecture, Says Ambassador Osita Offor

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Column, News, Opinion, PoliticsAbia State, Alex Otti, Economy, Opinion, Politics

Before the 2027 governorship election, the founder of the OTTIMANIA movement and Ikenga Gburugburu of Ohafia and Nneato Ancient Kingdoms, Ambassador Dr. Osita Offor, has said Governor Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, continues to distinguish himself as a leader whose competence and credibility are earning global recognition, describing his recent public lecture at the University of Northampton, United Kingdom, as another compelling reason Abians should sustain the current administration beyond its first term. Reacting to Governor Otti's keynote lecture at the University's annual conference on racial justice, Ambassador Offor said the Governor's performance once again demonstrated that true leadership is…

Jul

02

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Open Letter To Ikwuano, Umuahia North And South Constituents.

Abia State, Column, News, Opinion, Politics2027, Abia State, Next Level, Obinna Aguocha, Opinion, Politics

Election season is back here with us again and expectedly, the contenders and gladiators are back with promises of heaven and earth. We are not going to be deceived by sugarcoat impressionists who use us as pawns on their chess board of usury. We in the Ikwuano and Umuahia North and South Federal Constituency have our eyes wide awake just like most other Abians are woken from slumber of misrule that lasted for 24 years long. We would not return to Egypt, no matter the sugarcoated promise. We have today seen the difference between light and darkness. Let me go…

Jul

01

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Hon. Osonwa’s Office Counters False ‘100 Buses’ Narrative, Defends Arochukwu/Ohafia Empowerment Programme

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, News, Opinion, PoliticsAbia State, Economy, Ibe Okwara Osonwa, Opinion, Politics

The Office of the Member representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency, Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa, has dismissed as false claims circulating on social media alleging that over 100 buses and tricycles distributed during the lawmaker's empowerment programme have gone missing. The office described the allegation as a deliberate distortion of facts, insisting that neither Hon. Osonwa nor his office ever announced the distribution of 100 buses and tricycles at any time. In a statement signed by Arua Goodluck, the office said the widely publicised empowerment programme was conducted openly before a large audience and attended by the Deputy Governor of Abia State,…

Jul

01

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

The Many Firsts of Governor Peter Mbah That Have Kept the Opposition at Bay.

Column, Opinion, PoliticsChris Nwaokobia, Enugu State, Nwaokobia Jnr, Opinion, Peter Mba, Politics

'When A Man's Way Pleases The Lord, He Makes Even His Enemies At Peace With Him.' - The Bible. In politics, opposition parties are very visible and effective where and when governments fail. They gain momentum when promises remain unfulfilled, when projects are abandoned, and when citizens lose faith in those entrusted with power. Conversely, when governance is visible, measurable and impactful, the opposition often finds itself with little more than rhetoric. This is the political reality in Enugu State under Governor Peter Mbah. Since assuming office on May 29, 2023, Governor Mbah has pursued governance with an intensity that…