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Apr
23
2026
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By Abia ThinkTank
Revealed: Why Otti Appointed Benjamin Kalu’s Wife To Lead ABSUTH Board – By Ebere Uzoukwa Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Revealed: Why Otti Appointed Benjamin Kalu’s Wife To Lead ABSUTH Board – By Ebere Uzoukwa Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance
Revealed: Why Otti Appointed Benjamin Kalu's Wife to Lead ABSUTH Board By Ebere Uzoukwa, PhD The recent appointment of the wife of the Deputy Speaker and member representing Bende Federal Constituency in the National Assembly, Dr. Ezinne Chinyere Benjamin as the Chairman of the Board of the Abia State University Teaching Hospital by Governor Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, has attracted public attention and unsubstantiated interpretations. But, beyond the headlines is a decision anchored on professional competence and the urgent need to reposition a critical health institution. A trained medical doctor with years of experience in the profession, Dr. Kalu brings…
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Apr
22
2026
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Otti And The Recovery Of Labour Party – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Otti And The Recovery Of Labour Party – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Politics
Otti and the Recovery of Labour Party By Ebere Uzoukwa, PhD The recovery of the Labour Party under the leadership of Governor Alex Chioma Otti may appear surprising to some, but not to those familiar with his capacity, competence and measured approach to leadership. An amiable and strategic leader, Governor Otti is known for his calculated decisions and near meticulous execution. At a critical moment, he chose to take decisive steps to reclaim the political platform that brought him to Government House in 2023, rather than leave it in the hands of desperate political opportunists. His early grooming in the…
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Apr
21
2026
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Gathering Of The Vultures – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Gathering Of The Vultures – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Politics
The Vultures Are Gathering In the past few weeks, the political landscape of Abia State has witnessed an unusual flurry of activity; quiet meetings, strategic visits, and calculated alliances involving old, familiar faces. These are individuals long embedded in the state’s political history, many of whom had their time at the helm when Abia struggled under the weight of stagnation and systemic decline. Their sudden reappearance and coordinated movements demands a careful scrutiny. The vultures may be gathering. At first glance, these developments may be framed as routine political engagement,after all, democracy thrives on participation and competition.But a closer examination…
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Apr
21
2026
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Abia’s Debt Burden Is Falling, And The Figures Speak – By Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia’s Debt Burden Is Falling, And The Figures Speak – By Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance
ABIA’S DEBT BURDEN IS FALLING, AND THE FIGURES SPEAK The official DMO numbers show that Abia’s domestic debt was ₦142.47 billion as at June 30, 2023. By December 31, 2023, it had dropped to ₦138.64 billion. By September 30, 2024, it came down further to ₦89.35 billion. And by December 31, 2025, it fell again to ₦48.41 billion. That is not propaganda. That is the DMO’s published record. So what does that mean in plain language? It means Abia’s domestic debt fell by about ₦94.06 billion between June 2023 and December 2025. That is a reduction of roughly 66%. Even…
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Apr
21
2026
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APC Fixes Date For Primaries, Pegs Presidential Form At N100 Million

APC Fixes Date For Primaries, Pegs Presidential Form At N100 Million

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APC Fixes Primaries Date, Pegs Presidential Form At N100 Million The All Progressives Congress has released its timetable for the 2027 general elections, fixing its presidential primary for May 15 to 16, 2026. According to the schedule signed by the APC National Organising Secretary, Sulaiman Argungu, on Monday, the party will begin the sale of nomination and expression of interest forms at its National Secretariat from April 25 to May 2, 2026, while submission of completed forms will close on May 4. The APC pegged its presidential form at ₦100m, comprising ₦30m for expression of interest and ₦70m for nomination.…
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Apr
21
2026
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IGP Disu Restructures Police Monitoring Unit, Appoints New Heads

IGP Disu Restructures Police Monitoring Unit, Appoints New Heads

News Flash, Abuja, Police Force
IGP Disu Restructures Police Monitoring Unit, Appoints New Head The Nigeria Police Force has taken a bold step in its reform drive, as Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, orders a major overhaul of the Police Monitoring Unit. A statement by the Force says the move is aimed at tightening discipline and boosting accountability. The IGP has approved a comprehensive restructuring of the Unit to enhance operational efficiency and strengthen internal oversight. The revamped structure will focus on proactive monitoring, intelligence-driven inspections, and real-time supervision of police activities across the country. As part of the shake-up, Deputy Commissioner of Police,…
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Apr
21
2026
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Political Loyalty Vs People’s Interest: Osita Offor Defends Uche Ogah’s Bold Stand On Otti

Political Loyalty Vs People’s Interest: Osita Offor Defends Uche Ogah’s Bold Stand On Otti

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Politics
Political Loyalty vs. People’s Interest: Osita Offor Defends Uche Ogah’s Bold Stand on Otti OTV Editorial - 20/4/2026 The political atmosphere in Abia State has been charged in recent days following growing tensions within the All Progressives Congress (APC) over the stance of one of its prominent National Leaders, Dr. Sampson Uche Ogah, CON. Dr. Ogah, who once served as Minister of State under the administration of the ruling party, APC, has stirred debate after openly declaring his support for the current governor of the state, Alex Chioma Otti of the Labour Party. Despite his leadership role and a strong…
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Apr
21
2026
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Beyond Defections: Why Performance Still Defines Governor Otti’s 2027 Strength – By Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Beyond Defections: Why Performance Still Defines Governor Otti’s 2027 Strength – By Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Politics
Beyond Defections: Why Performance Still Defines Governor Otti’s 2027 Strength A calm reading of recent developments—including the case of Chief Iheanyi Frank Chinasa (Dogo) —shows what it truly is: routine political movement, not a defining moment for governance in Abia. In every administration, there are exits—some voluntary, some situational, some strategic. Some notable examples are resignations such as Mr. Chima Oriaku, Prof. Monica Ironkwe, Dr. Ngozi Okoronkwo, and Mr. Chukwunenye Alajemba. These are part of normal political and administrative cycles, not evidence of systemic collapse. Individuals change positions for many reasons—personal ambition, policy disagreements, or alignment ahead of elections. That…
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Apr
21
2026
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A Masterclass In Public Finance: Setting The Record Straight For Eke O Ako, Obinna Oriaku & Co. – By Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

A Masterclass In Public Finance: Setting The Record Straight For Eke O Ako, Obinna Oriaku & Co. – By Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Politics
A MASTERCLASS IN PUBLIC FINANCE: SETTING THE RECORD STRAIGHT FOR EKE O AKO, OBINNA ORIAKU & CO. Let us begin from first principles, because public finance is too serious to be surrendered to outrage, selective arithmetic, and political performance. The loudest voices in this debate keep recycling one misleading impression: that Abia State is receiving huge inflows without evidence of discipline, prudence, or fiscal restructuring. That claim collapses once the numbers are read properly. The most important point, which Eke O Ako, Obinna Oriaku, and their sympathizers keep dodging, is that Abia State has been on a measurable path of…
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Apr
19
2026
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Ben Kalu Abusing No.6 Power To Muscle Out Mascot Kalu, Henry Ikoh When APC Is Ripe To Take Over Abia – By Agwu Obasi Emeaba

Ben Kalu Abusing No.6 Power To Muscle Out Mascot Kalu, Henry Ikoh When APC Is Ripe To Take Over Abia – By Agwu Obasi Emeaba

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Politics
BEN KALU ABUSING NO. 6 POWER TO MUSCLE OUT MASCOT KALU, HENRY IKOH WHEN APC IS RIPE TO TAKE OVER ABIA By Agwu Obasi Emeaba Abia APC is walking into the 2027 cycle with an early but dangeroustension for a possible implosion. Recently, Abia APC stakeholders from across the three senatorial districts of the state endorsed Benjamin Kalu, the Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, for the governorship ticket against the two other governorship hopefuls. The other two that were schemed out in clandestine maneuvers included Mascot Uzor Kalu, a businessman and kid brother to the APC chieftain and financier, Sen.…
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