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Jun

2026

APC Must Stop Blaming Governor Alex Otti, OFR, For A Crisis Created By Its Own Primaries – By Pastor. Prof. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance

APC SHOULD STOP BLAMING GOVERNOR ALEX OTTI, OFR, FOR A CRISIS CREATED BY ITS OWN PRIMARIES The latest statement issued by the Abia State Publicity Secretary of the APC, Mr Uche Aguoru, is long on accusations, insults and imaginary conspiracies, but painfully empty of evidence. Governor Alex Otti, OFR, did not conduct the APC governorship primary. He did not announce two competing results. He did not persuade thirteen members of the APC State Working Committee to adopt Chief Henry Ikoh. He did not compel another group to declare Dr Eric Opah the winner. These are disagreements arising from the APC’s…

Jun

2026

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Don Norman, Face Your ADC Crises – Stop Using Governor Alex Otti, OFR, As An Excuse – By Pastor Prof. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Politics

DON NORMAN, FACE YOUR ADC CRISIS—STOP USING GOVERNOR ALEX OTTI, OFR, AS AN EXCUSE The allegation by Mr Don Norman Obinna that the Abia State Government sponsored the crisis within the African Democratic Congress is serious—but allegations are not evidence. Mr Don Norman should answer a few simple questions: Where is the proof of payment, instruction, meeting, communication or involvement by Governor Alex Otti, OFR? Who exactly in the Abia State Government contacted the alleged faction? When and where did the supposed sponsorship occur? A voice note full of accusations cannot become evidence merely because it was broadcast on radio.…

Jun

2026

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Please, Where Exactly Is This “Abia Primary Healthcare Centre”? – By Pastor Prof. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Health

PLEASE, WHERE EXACTLY IS THIS “ABIA PRIMARY HEALTHCARE CENTRE”? A video of a dilapidated building has been posted with the caption: “Primary healthcare in Abia State; Alex Otti is only working on social media.” But the video provides: ❌ No signboard❌ No name of the health centre❌ No community❌ No ward❌ No local government area❌ No date of recording❌ No identifiable Abia landmark So, how was the building conclusively located in Abia State? Through Facebook GPS? 😂 At this rate, the building could be in another state, another country—or even on Planet Mars! 😂😂 This is not how responsible public…

Jun

2026

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Ikenna Ukwa Honoured As Exceptional Pillar Of Support By MCA, PCN Ehere Parish

Abia State, News Flash, People & Events, Philanthropy

Ikenna Ukwa Honored as Exceptional Pillar of Support by MCA, PCN Ehere Parish Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa has been conferred with an Award of Recognition as an “Exceptional Pillar of Support” by the Men’s Christian Association, MCA, of the Presbyterian Church of Nigeria, Ehere Parish, Aba. The award was presented to Chief Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa during the 2026 Father's Day Celebration held at the church auditorium on Sunday 21st June 2026. According to the MCA, the award recognizes Hon. Ikenna Ukwa’s consistent commitment to the growth of the church, humanity and contributions to community development. Presenting the award, the Chairman…

Jun

2026

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Ikenna Ukwa Received By Idima Abam Council Of Chiefs, Women And Youths

Abia North, Arochukwu, Politics

https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1JKg3wBB4D/?mibextid=wwXIfr Ikenna Ukwa Received by Idima Abam Council of Chiefs, Women and Youths Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa, the All Progressives Congress, APC, House of Representatives flagbearer for Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency, was warmly received by the Idima Abam Council of Chiefs, Women and youths during a courtesy visit to the community. The reception took place at the community hall, where the chiefs, and a large gathering of youths and the women assembled to welcome Chief Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa and his team. Addressing the people, Hon. Ikenna Ukwa expressed appreciation for the warm reception and solicited the blessings and wise counsel of…

Jun

2026

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Global Energy Corridor At Risk As Iran Closes Strait Of Hormuz Again, Cites Ceasefire Violations

International, News Flash, World News

Global Energy Corridor At Risk As Iran Closes Strait Of Hormuz Again, Cites Ceasefire Violations The delicate thread holding global energy security together has snapped once again in the Middle East as Iran announces the total closure of the strategic Strait of Hormuz, directly threatening the stability of global oil shipments and sending shockwaves through international markets. The Pivot point: Ceasefire Collapse Triggers Maritime BlockadeIn a sudden escalation of regional tensions, the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters—Iran’s central military command—announced on Saturday morning, June 20, 2026, that the Strait of Hormuz is closed to all vessel traffic. The decision marks a…

Jun

2026

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Abia APC’s Comedy Of Contradictions: When Otti Works With Tinubu, They Cry; When He Remains In Labour Party, They Cry Again- By Pastor Prof. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance

ABIA APC’S COMEDY OF CONTRADICTIONS: WHEN OTTI WORKS WITH TINUBU, THEY CRY; WHEN HE REMAINS IN LABOUR PARTY, THEY CRY AGAIN There is something increasingly comical about the politics of the Abia State chapter of the All Progressives Congress.When Governor Alex Otti collaborates with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Federal Government to attract projects to Abia, they accuse him of trying to take credit for President Tinubu’s achievements.When he publicly acknowledges the Federal Government, they complain that he has not gone far enough.When he maintains his membership of the Labour Party, they accuse him of political deception.Now they want…

Jun

2026

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Ikenna Ukwa Pays Courtesy Visit To Chief Sampson Orji; Holds Interactive Sessions With Members Of Reality Organization, OUK Movement, Ikenna Ukwa Progressive Group And Other Support Groups In Idima Abam

Abia North, Abia State, Arochukwu, News Flash

Ikenna Ukwa Pays Courtesy Visit to Chief Sampson Orji in Idima Abam, Holds Interactive Session Members of Reality Organization, OUK Movement & Ikenna Ukwa Progressive Group The All Progressives Congress, APC, House of Representatives flagbearer for Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency, Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa paid a courtesy visit to a respected community leader, former member of the Abia State House of Assembly and erstwhile Commissioner for Commerce and Industry, Dr. Sampson Orji, at his country home in Idima Abam, Arochukwu LGA. The visit was followed by an interactive session with members of the Reality Organization, OUK Movement, and the Ikenna Ukwa…

Jun

2026

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UCHE AGUORU’S LENGTHY TIRADE COLLAPSES UNDER BASIC ECONOMIC SCRUTINY — BY PASTOR PROF. CHUKWUEMEKA IFEGWU EKE

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance

😂😂😂 Uche Aguoru has written a long article, but unfortunately, the economics inside it is limping like a badly inflated tyre. Title: “Governor Alex C. Otti, A Titleholder in Profligacy.” Very dramatic. But once you remove the insults, the argument collapses like wet akamu. 😂 Let us expose the lies systematically. The first fraud is the headline itself Calling Alex Otti “titleholder in profligacy” because of one Q3 table is not economics. It is political theatre. Development economics does not work by screenshot. Public finance does not work by WhatsApp anger. A budget implementation report is not a gossip sheet.…

Jun

2026

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APC, LP And The Politics Of Selective Performance Tourism In The South East – By Pastor Prof. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Politics

APC, LP AND THE POLITICS OF SELECTIVE PERFORMANCE TOURISM IN THE SOUTH EAST Let us be honest: every political tour has its own bias. When a Presidential Media Team linked to the Renewed Hope family visits Ebonyi, Enugu and Abia, we must expect that the reading of performance will not be completely innocent. Ebonyi is APC. Enugu is increasingly friendly territory to the centre. Abia is LP, and whether anyone admits it or not, APC is watching Abia with serious political interest because Alex Otti remains one of LP’s strongest subnational symbols. So yes, bias is possible. Very possible. But…