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Amb. Offor Hits Back at Deputy Speaker Kalu Over Omenuko Bridge, Reaffirms Support for Governor Otti

Amb. Offor Hits Back at Deputy Speaker Kalu Over Omenuko Bridge, Reaffirms Support for Governor Otti

In a blistering response to recent statements by Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, Deputy Speaker of the Federal House of Representatives, Ambassador Dr. Osita Offor, "De Ultimate Commander" and Ikenga Gburugburu of Ohafia Ancient Kingdom, has condemned the lawmaker for what he described as a shameful attempt to rewrite history and steal credit from Abia State Governor Alex Chioma Otti, OFR. Kalu had recently insisted that the Omenuko Bridge, a landmark infrastructure achievement under Governor Otti’s administration, should be credited as a federal project on account of the state receiving refund of the project’s cost from the federal government. This…
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Engr. Chimaobi James Hails Hon. Chijioke Chukwu, APC Leaders for Flawless Congress

Engr. Chimaobi James Hails Hon. Chijioke Chukwu, APC Leaders for Flawless Congress

Engr. Chimaobi James has showered praises on the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abia State for a smooth and peaceful party congress, sending a strong message of unity and political maturity. In his congratulatory message, Engr. James singled out the newly elected Party Chairman, Hon. Chijioke Chukwu, urging him to lead with vision and integrity. He also commended top APC figures, including Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu, and other stakeholders, for ensuring the event was conducted without disruptions. “The peaceful nature of this congress is a clear demonstration that politics in Abia State can be conducted with…
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Osita Offor Tackles Abia APC: Don’t Aim for 2027 Takeover Without First Seeking Governor Otti’s Tutelage

Osita Offor Tackles Abia APC: Don’t Aim for 2027 Takeover Without First Seeking Governor Otti’s Tutelage

A prominent political figure in Abia State, Ambassador Dr. Osita Offor, "De Ultimate Commander" and the Ikenga Gburugburu of the Ohafia Ancient Kingdom, has thrown a sharp rebuke at the Abia State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for their recent boast about capturing the state in the 2027 elections. In a no-holds-barred response, Offor, a staunch supporter of Governor Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, dismissed the recent comments from APC leadership as nothing more than an exercise in political posturing. He argued that Abia State do not need any change because the change is already here and the people…
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New Month, A New Mandate: Amb. Dr. Osita Offor Calls on Abians to Register, Transfer PVCs, and Shape Their Future

New Month, A New Mandate: Amb. Dr. Osita Offor Calls on Abians to Register, Transfer PVCs, and Shape Their Future

As a new month begins, it comes with renewed hope, fresh opportunities, and a moment for reflection. Beyond the usual exchange of goodwill messages, this season calls for something deeper—responsibility, action, and commitment to shaping the future of Abia State. It is in this spirit that Ambassador Dr. Osita Offor, widely known as De Ultimate Commander and the Ikenga Gburugburu of Ohafia Ancient Kingdom, passionately calls on the resilient people of Abia to rise and take their rightful place in determining the destiny of their state. This is not just another month; it is a defining moment. The future of…
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Yoruba Nation: prospects and perils post-2031 – (2)

Yoruba Nation: prospects and perils post-2031 – (2)

By abiodun KOMOLAFE In the words of Frantz Fanon: “Each generation must discover its mission, fulfill it or betray it, in relative opacity.” Let there be no doubt - and we say this to emphasize the gravity of the moment - Yorubas stand at a critical crossroads. Without being alarmist, it is make or break, now or never! Yoruba leadership must interrogate a sobering report released last Saturday, February 21, 2026, by a respected, independent British agency. Its findings have already sent ripples through government circles, trade unions, and the private sector alike. The core issue is a paradox: while…
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