Politics

By Chibuike Chukwu  Hon. Uko Nkole, a member of the House of Representatives between 2015 and 2023 for Arochukwu/ Ohafia Federal Constituency of Abia State, is the Abia North senatorial candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), ahead of the 2027 elections. He speaks to CHIBUIKE CHUKWU on a number of issues, stating why he is more qualified to lead the senatorial district ahead of the incumbent Orji Uzor Kalu, among other issues. Excerpts:  You recently urged the incumbent senator for Abia North, Orji Uzor kalu, to retire and pursue presidency. What informed your call? It’s not out of any…

By Comr. Amos Oge Kalu The OTTIMANIA Legacy Movement has commended Governor Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, for appointing several of its members to key positions in the Abia State Labour Party Governorship Campaign Council for the 2027 election. President of OTTIMANIA, Ambassador Dr. Osita Offor, “De Ultimate Commander,” congratulated former Deputy Governor of Abia State, Rt. Hon. Ude Okochukwu, who was appointed Chairman of the campaign council, and Rt. Hon. Agwu U. Agwu, who was named Director-General. Okochukwu and Agwu are both prominent members of the OTTIMANIA Legacy Movement. Ambassador Offor also congratulated Dr. Christian Anokwuru, appointed Director of Special…

The 2027 State Assembly election is already putting a question before the people of Ohafia South: what kind of representation does the constituency want for the next four years? For those backing Chidi Igwe Ukah, the answer is a younger representative who understands the times and is prepared to take the constituency’s issues directly to the Abia State House of Assembly. Ohafia South needs representation that does not disappear after election day. The roads, schools, health centres, electricity, youth opportunities and other issues affecting people across the constituency require a representative who knows the communities and remains answerable to the…

A Meeting of Ideas, Experience and Collective Resolve A significant meeting of Isuikwuato like-minds was held as stakeholders, community members and political supporters from different political backgrounds came together to discuss the 2027 Abia North Senatorial election and the need for purposeful representation. The meeting was an interactive and engaging session, with participants openly sharing their thoughts on the kind of leadership they believe Abia North needs going forward. At the centre of the discussion was Hon. Uko Ndukwe Nkole, immediate past Member of the House of Representatives for Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency, and his record of legislative representation and constituency…