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May
10
2026
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2027: NDC, APC Trade Words As Opposition Party Zones Presidential Ticket To South

2027: NDC, APC Trade Words As Opposition Party Zones Presidential Ticket To South

News Flash, Politics
2027: NDC, APC Trade Words As Opposition Party Zones Presidential Ticket To South The Nigerian Democratic Congress and the ruling All Progressives Congress traded words on Saturday after the NDC zoned its presidential ticket for the 2027 general elections to the South, a move widely seen as a deliberate attempt to weaken incumbent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s reelection bid in 2027. The decision, reached during the NDC National Convention in Abuja, also introduced a proposed single four-year term arrangement for the party’s eventual presidential candidate, with an agreement that the ticket would automatically return to the North in 2031. The…
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May
10
2026
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The People Are The Report Card: Otti’s Grassroots Governance Model – By Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

The People Are The Report Card: Otti’s Grassroots Governance Model – By Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance
THE PEOPLE ARE THE REPORT CARD: OTTI’S GRASSROOTS GOVERNANCE MODEL Good governance does not sit in office and assume everything is working.Good governance goes to the people.Good governance listens.Good governance asks questions.Good governance verifies impact.Good governance corrects mistakes.Good governance measures itself by the experience of ordinary citizens.This is why Governor Alex Otti’s grassroots engagement approach is important.A serious government should not depend only on files, memos, praise singers and official reports. A serious government must listen to the market woman, the youth, the teacher, the farmer, the artisan, the transporter, the community leader, the civil servant, the student and the…
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May
10
2026
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Security First, Prosperity Becomes Possible: Otti’s Foundation For A Working Abia – By Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Security First, Prosperity Becomes Possible: Otti’s Foundation For A Working Abia – By Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Security
SECURITY FIRST: OTTI’S FOUNDATION FOR A WORKING ABIA There is one truth every serious leader understands: no state can develop in an atmosphere of fear. Roads are important. Power is important. Schools are important. Hospitals are important. Markets are important. But none of them can function properly where insecurity is allowed to dominate the environment.That is why Governor Alex Otti’s renewed emphasis on security is not just another government statement. It is a serious governance philosophy. Otti understands that security is not merely about guns, checkpoints, uniforms and patrol vans. Security is the foundation upon which investment, education, commerce, tourism,…
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May
07
2026
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Aba Has Shown The Future: Why Abia’s Private-Sector Power Model Is More Efficient, More Practical And More Sustainable- By Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Aba Has Shown The Future: Why Abia’s Private-Sector Power Model Is More Efficient, More Practical And More Sustainable- By Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance
ABA HAS SHOWN THE FUTURE: WHY ABIA’S PRIVATE-SECTOR POWER MODEL IS MORE EFFICIENT, MORE PRACTICAL AND MORE SUSTAINABLE Let us begin with fairness.Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State deserves commendation. His plan for a 660MW coal-fired power plant, an AI Institute, a technology incubation centre, improved security architecture, one-stop investment shop and stronger private-sector engagement shows ambition.No serious person should mock a governor for thinking big.So, yes:Hail Mbah for ambition.Hail Mbah for seeing that electricity is the foundation of industrialisation.Hail Mbah for understanding that no state can grow without power.But after giving Enugu its flowers, we must now compare the…
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May
07
2026
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The Abia Argument: Performance Is Stronger Than Political Noise – Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

The Abia Argument: Performance Is Stronger Than Political Noise – Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance
THE ABIA ARGUMENT: PERFORMANCE IS STRONGER THAN POLITICAL NOISE The strongest defence of Abia State today is simple: even if the Accord Party endorsement is disputed, Governor Alex Otti’s performance does not depend on that endorsement. A political endorsement can be argued, disowned, challenged or litigated; but roads, schools, salaries, power, fiscal discipline and private-sector confidence are physical and measurable. On the Accord matter, the fairest position is this: there is clearly a leadership dispute inside Accord Party. Channels TV reported in April 2026 that both Christopher Imumolen and Maxwell Mgbudem were laying claim to the Accord national chairmanship, while…
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May
07
2026
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They Gathered In ADC For What Looked Like A Communion, And Obi Outsmarted All – Wike Blasts Rotimi Amaechi

They Gathered In ADC For What Looked Like A Communion, And Obi Outsmarted All – Wike Blasts Rotimi Amaechi

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Politics
Wike Blasts Rotimi Amaechi “Again, I have to remind Rotimi Amaechi of reality. He is now a shadow of himself.He was once a governor—I defeated him from outside. He became a minister and was treated like a son to Muhammadu Buhari. Even with the backing of almost all the battalions in the Army, I still defeated him in my second term. I singlehandedly installed the same boy misbehaving today as governor—and still, Amaechi could do nothing. NOTHING. And now that I am the leader of APC, PDP, ADC—and everything politics in Rivers—he wants to talk? He should go and rest.…
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May
07
2026
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Abia Pension Reforms: Setting The Record Straight- By Ambassador Dr. Osita Offor (De Ultimate Commander)

Abia Pension Reforms: Setting The Record Straight- By Ambassador Dr. Osita Offor (De Ultimate Commander)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy, Good Governance
Abia Pension Reforms: Setting the Record Straight - By Ambassador Dr. Osita Offor (De Ultimate Commander) The ongoing conversation around pensions in Abia State has once again drawn public attention, but it is important that this discussion is anchored on truth, context, and a sincere understanding of history. Much of what is being said today ignores the depth of the crisis that existed long before the emergence of Governor Alex Chioma Otti as Governor. For years, Abia’s pension system was a tragic example of neglect and systemic collapse. Retirees who had given their productive years to the service of the…
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May
06
2026
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Ikenna Ukwa: My Mission For 2027 Is Clear – The Best Choice For Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency

Ikenna Ukwa: My Mission For 2027 Is Clear – The Best Choice For Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency

Abia North, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Politics
IKENNA UKWA: THE BEST CHOICE FOR 2027-AROCHUKWU/OHAFIA FEDERAL CONSTITUENCY. I present myself not as a mere aspirant, not as an outsider, and certainly not as a stranger but as your brother, your son, your neighbor, and your servant. I have walked among you, worked beside you, and shared in your pains, your hopes, and your dreams. This decision is not one taken lightly. It is born out of a sense of responsibility and a deep love abiding for our people. It is rooted in years of service and shaped by a clear understanding that our constituency deserves not just promises,…
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May
06
2026
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Ufomba’s Undiluted Truth On Governor Otti And 2027 – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D(SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Ufomba’s Undiluted Truth On Governor Otti And 2027 – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D(SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance
Ufomba’s Undiluted Truth on Governor Otti and 2027 Today, Ochiagha Reagan Ufomba, an Abia-born prominent businessman and politician, offered a clear and honest view on the leadership of Governor Alex Chioma Otti and the road to 2027. According to him, when a team is performing well, it should be allowed to continue its work without disruption. His position is based on what many can already see. In less than three years, Governor Otti has demonstrated strong leadership, careful planning, and a clear sense of direction. His style of governance is organised, reform-focused, and driven by results. This has, no doubt,…
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May
06
2026
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Revealed: Why Otti Remains Focused On Governance Amid 2027 Politics- By Ebere Uzoukwa Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Revealed: Why Otti Remains Focused On Governance Amid 2027 Politics- By Ebere Uzoukwa Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

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Revealed: Why Otti Remains Focused on Governance Amid 2027 Politics By Ebere Uzoukwa, PhD In a political climate already heating up ahead of 2027, Governor Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, has chosen an uncommon path defined not by noise, distractions, or early campaigns, but by relentless governance. While many politicians are recalibrating alliances and amplifying rhetoric, Otti has remained firmly committed to rebuilding Abia State. For some observers, his ability to sustain momentum in governance while managing political responsibilities appears almost magical. Yet the explanation is straightforward. From his first day in office, Otti committed himself to disciplined and purposeful leadership,…
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