Abia State

Oct
27
2025
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The Otti Years As An Opposition Figure: From Critique To Constructive Governance- By Prof. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

The Otti Years As An Opposition Figure: From Critique To Constructive Governance- By Prof. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Politics
The Otti Years as an Opposition Figure: From Critique to Constructive Governance My people, nobody is saying opposition should be silenced — we’re only saying it should be informed.And if we’re talking about what true opposition looks like, Dr Alex Chioma Otti (OFR) wrote the manual. 2015–2017 – Opposition by Law, Not Noise:Otti challenged PDP dominance through the courts, not through chaos. The Supreme Court upheld Ikpeazu (Feb 3 2016) but later granted Otti leave to test the process again (Jan 2017). It was legal discipline, not street drama . Opposition by Ideas:Through his “Outside the Box” column in ThisDay,…
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Oct
26
2025
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Truth Under Siege: A Rebuttal To Chief John Okiyi Kalu And Iyke Mba’s Misguided Assault On Governor Alex Otti- By Prof. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Truth Under Siege: A Rebuttal To Chief John Okiyi Kalu And Iyke Mba’s Misguided Assault On Governor Alex Otti- By Prof. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Politics
Truth Under Siege: A Rebuttal to Chief John Okiyi Kalu and Iyke Mba’s Misguided Assault on Governor Alex Otti When history is rewritten by those who once presided over decay, it becomes the sacred duty of truth to speak louder than propaganda. The recent publications by Chief John Okiyi Kalu and Mr Iyke Mba — both politically tainted veterans of Abia’s old order — are not critiques born of conscience; they are the last gasps of a vanishing political species, desperate to claw relevance in a state finally emerging from decades of misrule. The Myth of the “N500 Million Approval…
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Oct
26
2025
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When Governance Must Meet Facts: Re-Examining The Allegations Against Abia Revenue System- By Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

When Governance Must Meet Facts: Re-Examining The Allegations Against Abia Revenue System- By Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Economy, Good Governance
When Governance Must Meet Facts: Re-examining the Allegations Against Abia Revenue System In a recent opinion piece titled “ALEX OTTI ADMINISTRATION AND THE ROT IN ABIA REVENUE SYSTEM: WHEN GOVERNANCE BECOMES A TOOL FOR VENDETTA”, Writer Obinna Eze Oriaku accuses the Abia State Board of Internal Revenue of political victimisation and unprofessional conduct. Yet a careful review of the public record and recent reforms casts serious doubt on the assertions — and invites a more nuanced evaluation. Leadership Appointments and Reform Context The piece alleges hostility from the revenue board towards non-aligned taxpayers. Yet publicly available records show that in…
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Oct
24
2025
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“Leadocracy” Meets “Beyond Reform”. How Governor Alex Otti Restored Dignity And Purpose To Abia’s Permanent Secretaries – By Prof. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

“Leadocracy” Meets “Beyond Reform”. How Governor Alex Otti Restored Dignity And Purpose To Abia’s Permanent Secretaries – By Prof. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance
“Leadocracy” Meets “Beyond Reform”: How Governor Alex Otti Restored Dignity and Purpose to Abia’s Permanent Secretaries - By Prof. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke When Geoff Smart wrote Leadocracy: Hiring More Great Leaders into Government, he argued that the only way to save public institutions was to infuse them with private-sector discipline and moral clarity. When James D. Ward followed with Leadership and Change in Public Sector Organizations: Beyond Reform, he showed how reform becomes real only when leaders redesign the culture of governance itself. Both theories, though conceived in global academia, have found vivid expression in one corner of Nigeria: Abia…
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Oct
23
2025
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Governor Otti’s Transformative Impact On ABSU – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Governor Otti’s Transformative Impact On ABSU – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Education, Good Governance, Infrastructure
Governor Otti’s Transformative Impact on ABSU By Ebere Uzoukwa, PhD The ongoing transformation at Abia State University, Uturu, under the leadership of Governor Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, is redefining the landscape of tertiary education in Abia State. Once weighed down by infrastructural decay, erratic power supply, and administrative neglect, the institution is now witnessing a remarkable rebirth driven by purposeful leadership and strategic investment. In fulfilment of his promise to rejuvenate the institution, Governor Otti recently flagged off a series of landmark projects at Abia State University, including the construction of a modern Faculty of Law building, a 5000 capacity…
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Oct
22
2025
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Unstoppable Otti: Another Landmark Project Begins As Governor Otti Flags Off Umuahia-Ikot Ekpene Road – By Ebere Uzoukwa Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Unstoppable Otti: Another Landmark Project Begins As Governor Otti Flags Off Umuahia-Ikot Ekpene Road – By Ebere Uzoukwa Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Infrastructure
Unstoppable Otti: Another Landmark Project Begins as Governor Flags Off Umuahia-Ikot Ekpene Road By Ebere Uzoukwa, PhD Leadership finds its true expression in action, courage, and consistency. It is not about empty promises, political noise, or endless blame games, but about the ability to transform vision into visible development. Once again, Governor Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, has demonstrated that his leadership is not defined by words but by results that speak loudly across Abia State. On Friday, October 24, 2025, all eyes will be on Timber Market, Ahia Eke, Umuahia North Local Government Area, where Governor Otti will officially flag…
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Oct
22
2025
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Ekeoha Shopping Centre Aba: An Appeal For Calm And Expression Of Sympathy – By Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Ekeoha Shopping Centre Aba: An Appeal For Calm And Expression Of Sympathy – By Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Accident, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Mishap
An Appeal for Calm and Expression of Sympathy The Abia State Government expresses heartfelt sympathy to traders, business owners, and residents affected by the reported incident at the Ekeoha Shopping Centre in Aba. Our thoughts are with all who may have sustained injuries, suffered losses, or experienced distress as a result of this unfortunate event. Immediately after receiving reports of the incident, the government deployed professional engineers, safety officers, and auditors to the site to ascertain the facts. A comprehensive technical and financial review is ongoing to determine the exact cause, verify compliance with building standards, and hold any responsible…
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Oct
22
2025
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Never Underestimate Quite Strength: Stoic. Strategic. Steadfast- By Prof. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Never Underestimate Quite Strength: Stoic. Strategic. Steadfast- By Prof. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy, Good Governance
Never Underestimate Quiet Strength: Stoic. Strategic. Steadfast History, it is said, is the greatest witness of character. When the chronicles of Abia State are written, Governor Alex Otti will not appear as one who inherited comfort but as a man who built his destiny from the debris of doubt. Time and again, his story has followed a single pattern—dismissed early, doubted mid-race, and triumphant at the finish line. Otti’s political journey began not from the corridors of privilege but from the hard pavements of conviction. When he first contested for governor in 2015 under the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA),…
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Oct
21
2025
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Governor Alex Otti Finally Breaks Silence On Defecting To APC

Governor Alex Otti Finally Breaks Silence On Defecting To APC

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, Politics
Gov Alex Otti Finally Breaks Silence On Defecting To APC Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, has denied reports circulating on social media that he has defected from the Labour Party (LP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The governor’s reaction followed claims by some online platforms suggesting that Otti had abandoned the Labour Party — the platform that brought him to power — to join the ruling party. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Abia State Commissioner for Information, Prince Okey Kanu, described the defection story as completely false and the work of political mischief-makers trying to distract…
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