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Aug

10

2026

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Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency Election 2027: IKENNA UKWA CAMPAIGN COUNCIL UNVEILED

Abia North, Arochukwu, News Flash, Ohafia LGA

PRESS STATEMENT: IKENNA UKWA CAMPAIGN COUNCIL UNVEILED AHEAD OF 2027 GENERAL ELECTION The campaign structure for Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa, the All Progressives Congress, APC, candidate for Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency, has been formally unveiled ahead of the 2027 general elections. The Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa Campaign Council comprises eminent party leaders, stakeholders, and grassroots mobilizers drawn from Arochukwu and Ohafia LGAs. Announcing the leadership, the Council will be led by High Chief Uche Ogboso as Leader. High Chief Daniel Chimezie Okeke -Mezie Abia will serve as the Chairman, while Hon. Chief Mba Ukaha is the Director General. Other principal officers include:…

Aug

10

2026

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2027: Uko Nkole Begins Abia North Consultation, Receives Royal And Spiritual Blessings Across Ohafia, Abiriba, Nkporo

Abia North, News Flash, Ohafia LGA, Politics

2027: Uko Nkole Begins Abia North Consultation, Receives Royal And Spiritual Blessings Across Ohafia, Abiriba, Nkporo …Reaffirms Commitment To Effective Representation, Completion Of Projects Facilitated During 8th And 9th NASS The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) Presidential Candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, represented by the party’s candidate for Abia North Senatorial District, Rt. Hon. Uko Ndukwe Nkole, has officially commenced his consultation tour across the senatorial district ahead of the 2027 general election, receiving royal blessings and goodwill from traditional rulers in Ohafia, Abiriba and Nkporo. Rt. Hon. Nkole, immediate past member representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, began…

Aug

07

2026

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Prof. Philip Nto Commends Ikenna Ukwa’s Grassroots Records; Vows To Support And Ensure He Wins 2027 Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency Election

Abia North, Arochukwu, National Assembly, Politics

WE WILL SUPPORT IKENNA UKWA AND ENSURE HE WINS COME 2027, SAYS PHILIP NTO The Former Abia State Commissioner for Finance and Economic Planning, Associate Prof. Philip Nto, has pledged his support for the election of Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa as member representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency in the National Assembly, come 2027. Chief Nto, who currently serves as the Director of the Agribusiness Incubation Centre (ABIC) at Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike gave the assurance on Wednesday when Chief Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa, the APC candidate for Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency and some members of his team paid him a courtesy…

Aug

07

2026

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Abia North 2027: Uko Nkole Vows Issue-Based Campaign, Says Abandoned Federal Projects Underscore Need For Experienced Representation

Abia North, News Flash, Politics

Abia North 2027: Uko Nkole Vows Issue-Based Campaign, Says Abandoned Federal Projects Underscore Need for Experienced Representation Following his emergence as the National Democratic Coalition (NDC) senatorial candidate for Abia North Senatorial District ahead of the 2027 general election, Rt. Hon. Uko Ndukwe Nkole, FNITP, PhD, has reaffirmed his commitment to running an issue-based campaign, insisting that his record of service and legislative accomplishments will remain the cornerstone of his engagement with the electorate. The former two-term member of the House of Representatives said his campaign would focus on practical solutions to the developmental needs of Abia North rather than…

Aug

06

2026

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Abia 2027: NDC Leadership Formally Presents Gubernatorial Ticket To National Leadership, Signals United Front Ahead Of Election

Abia North, News Flash, Politics

Abia 2027: NDC Leadership Formally Presents Gubernatorial Ticket to National Leadership, Signals United Front Ahead of Election In a significant step towards the 2027 general election, the Abia State Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Hon. Ako Atuloma, on Wednesday night led a delegation of frontline party candidates and key stakeholders to officially present the party's governorship candidate, Chief Ndubuisi Etugo Ogah, and his running mate, Engr. Uzoma Alaribe, to the NDC National Leadership. The delegation was received by the National Leader of the party, His Excellency Senator Seriake Dickson, National Chairman, Senator Moses Cleopas, and National Secretary, Barr.…

Aug

05

2026

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FORM EC9 CONFIRMATION: NDC Abia North Senatorial Candidate Rt. Hon. Uko Nkole Appreciate Supporters For Their Confidence, Steadfastness And Belief In The Journey So Far

Abia North, National Assembly, Politics

Form EC9 Confirmation: NDC Abia North Senatorial Candidate Rt. Hon. Uko Nkole Thank Supporters For Their Confidence, Steadfastness And Belief In The Journey So Far. Abia North 2027: EC9 Confirms Uko Nkole as NDC Senatorial Flag Bearer, Ends Months of Speculation The emergence of the official Form EC9 has brought renewed attention to the 2027 Abia North Senatorial race, providing documentary evidence that confirms my emergence as the Senatorial Flag Bearer of the National Democratic Coalition (NDC) for Abia North. Over the past few months, there have been various speculations regarding my participation in the contest. With the EC9 now…

Aug

04

2026

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2027: INEC Authenticates Hon. Uko Nkole As The Abia North Senatorial Candidate Of NDC

Abia North, News Flash, Politics

INEC AUTHENTICATES UKO NKOLE AS THE ABIA NORTH SENATORIAL CANDIDATE OF NDC The immediate past House of Representatives Member For Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency Hon. Uko Nkole has gotten INEC authentication as the Abia North Senatorial Candidate of NDC. This brings to an end the confusion on who is the actual Candidate between him and his closest rival, Chief Nnamdi Iro Orji, popularly known as Opotoyom. The primary election, held on May 29, 2026, witnessed a large turnout of party delegates and members from the five local government areas within the senatorial zone. At the end of the exercise, the immediate…

Jul

21

2026

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I Will Continue To Prioritise The Welfare Of Women And Children, Ikenna Ukwa Assures Nkporo Women

Abia North, Ohafia LGA, Philanthropy, Politics

I Will Continue to Prioritize the Welfare of Women and Children, Ikenna Ukwa Assures Nkporo Women The APC House of Representatives candidate for Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency, Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa , has reaffirmed his commitment to prioritize the welfare of women and children across the constituency. Chief Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa gave the assurance in Nkporo shortly after receiving royal blessings and prayers from Eze Aja of Nkporo and his council of chiefs. He was besieged by a large gathering of women and children with a solidarity song.Ikenna Ukwa said women have remained a focal point of his humanitarian work since…

Jul

20

2026

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Ikenna Ukwa Meets Abiriba Inner Caucus, Receives Support Ahead Of 2027 National Assembly Election

Abia North, News Flash, Ohafia LGA, Politics

Ikenna Ukwa Meets Abiriba Inner Caucus, Receives Support Ahead of 2027 National Assembly Election Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa , the APC candidate for Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency, held an interactive session with members of the Inner Caucus Group, a socio-community association of men and youths in Abiriba. The meeting, held in Abiriba, provided an opportunity for Chief Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa to brief the group on his vision for the constituency and to strengthen ties with stakeholders at the grassroots. Members of the Inner Caucus commended Ikenna Ukwa for his consistent identification with the Abiriba people and for facilitating the installation of…

Jul

15

2026

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Otti’s Agricultural Pathway To Abia’s Food Security – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D(SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Abia North, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance

Otti’s Agricultural Pathway to Abia’s Food Security By Ebere Uzoukwa, PhD For decades, agriculture remained one of Abia State's greatest economic assets, sustaining rural communities and providing livelihoods for thousands of families. Yet, despite its enormous potential, the sector suffered from years of inadequate investment, limited access to improved farm inputs, weak support systems and the absence of reliable data on genuine farmers. Today, that narrative is changing. Under the visionary leadership of Governor Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, agriculture is being repositioned as a strategic pillar for food security, employment generation, wealth creation and sustainable economic growth. The recent flag-off…