Opinion

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has called on religious leaders, political stakeholders and citizens to promote peace, unity and responsible participation as the 2027 general elections approach. Oborevwori, represented by his Deputy, Sir Monday Onyeme, made the call on Wednesday in Asaba at the Mega Christian Political Prayer Rally (MCPPR’26), organised by Team RM and Sheriff Patriots alongside faith-based and community religious organisations. With the theme “Operation Total Sweep,” the rally combined prayers with political mobilisation ahead of the 2027 elections. The governor stressed that the Church has an important role in promoting righteousness, integrity, peaceful coexistence and…

Rt. Hon. Uko Ndukwe Nkole has declared that his first assignment is to change what he described as the stigmatization narrative surrounding Ohafia, which he attributed to Senator Orji Uzor Kalu and his people, if elected Senator representing Abia North. Speaking virtually this morning on DON 103FM’s “The AGENDA” programme, anchored by KK Agwara, Rt. Hon. Nkole stated that one of his first priorities on the floor of the 11th Senate would be to address what he described as the damaging perception and stereotyping of Ohafia and its people as an IPOB/terrorist enclave by HE Distinguish senator Orji Uzor Kalu.…

Ambassador Dr. Osita Offor "De Ultimate Commander" (Ikenga Gbugburu of Ohafia and Nneato Ancient Kingdoms), has called on Ndi Abia to identify with the OTTIMANIA Legacy Movement and support the continuity of Governor Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, for sustained development in the state. Ambassador Offor, who is the President of the OTTIMANIA Legacy Movement, said the growing development being witnessed across Abia requires continuity and stability if the gains of the present administration are to be consolidated and taken to the next level. The OTTIMANIA President made the call while highlighting some of the emerging interventions of the Otti administration…

ABA — The Item Community, Aba, under the auspices of the Item Development Association (IDA), Aba Branch, received one of its illustrious sons, Chief Pascal “Karibe” Ojigwe, on Tuesday, 1st September 2026, during its general meeting. Chief Karibe Ojigwe, who is the NDC Candidate for Bende Federal Constituency in the 2027 General Election, was at the meeting to consult with his kinsmen and seek their support ahead of the polls. Addressing the gathering, Chief Karibe expressed appreciation to the leadership and members of IDA Aba Branch for the warm reception. He solicited the support and cooperation of the association towards…

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…