Opinion

Ambassador Dr. Osita Offor, “De Ultimate Commander” (Ikenga Gburuguru of Ohafia and Nneato Ancient Kingdoms), is leading an expanding grassroots mobilisation campaign through the OTTIMANIA Legacy Movement for the reelection of Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, and his Deputy, Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu, FNSE, in the 2027 general elections. The OTTIMANIA Legacy Movement is a duly registered Labour Party pro-group established to mobilise support for the reelection of Governor Otti, his Deputy and other Labour Party candidates in the 2027 elections. At the heart of the movement is the conviction that the policies, reforms and projects initiated by…

A vocal Chieftain of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abia State Chief Chidiebere J. Okoh, has thrown his weight behind the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Okezie Kalu, insisting that anyone working to bring him down is standing against the thousands of lives he has transformed across Bende Federal Constituency. Okoh maintained that Hon. Benjamin Kalu's record in office speaks louder than political rhetoric, arguing that his performance has set a benchmark difficult to ignore. According to him, the lawmaker is currently facilitating monthly salaries for more than 11,200 beneficiaries through programmes coordinated by his office, providing…

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abia State, Chief Chidiebere J. Okoh, has cautioned youths from Umunna against what he described as attempts to undermine the political standing and developmental achievements of the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu. Reacting to a recent protest staged by some youths in Umunna community, Chief Okoh alleged that the demonstration was sponsored and politically motivated, urging the youths to desist from allowing themselves to be used to advance interests that, according to him, do not align with the long-term progress of the area. The…

The successful hosting of the 2026 South East Regional Security Summit in Umuahia has continued to attract widespread commendation, with many stakeholders describing it as a significant step toward consolidating peace, security and sustainable development across the South East. Following the high-profile gathering and the recent Umunneochi homecoming reception, Ambassador Dr. Osita Offor, "De Ultimate Commander," (Ikenga Gburugburu of Ohafia and Nneato Ancient Kingdoms), has praised Governor Alex Otti for his commitment to regional peace, describing the outcomes of the summit as a bold and timely intervention in strengthening unity and security across the South East. Many observers note that…

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has officially announced former Super Eagles star and former Abia State Commissioner for Sports, Hon. Paschal Karibe Ojigwe, as its flag bearer for the Bende Federal Constituency House of Representatives election ahead of the 2027 General Election. Ojigwe's emergence follows the successful completion of the party's nomination process, having earlier obtained his Expression of Interest Form with a firm commitment to offer innovative, accountable and people-oriented representation to the people of Bende Federal Constituency. His emergence has been widely welcomed by supporters and political observers who believe that his remarkable achievements in sports administration, public…