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A Jurisprudential Anatomization Of Political Atavism – By Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

A Jurisprudential Anatomization Of Political Atavism – By Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

A Jurisprudential Anatomization of Political Atavism The cacophony emanating from the purveyors of yesterday’s malaise, those erstwhile lords of our collective patrimony, constitutes a veritable symphony of intellectual bankruptcy. Their dissenting murmurs against the Otti administration, founded on the quicksand of spurious allegations regarding fiscal management, have been rendered not merely obsolete but judicially preposterous by the recent encomiums from the European Union and UNICEF. These global arbiters of probity have undertaken a forensic audit of Abia's budgeting ethos and returned a verdict of res ipsa loquitur—the thing speaks for itself. While the opposition engages in a pre-Socratic level of…
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Benjamin Kalu’s Obsession With Abia’s Allocation – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Benjamin Kalu’s Obsession With Abia’s Allocation – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Benjamin Kalu’s Obsession with Abia’s Allocation By Ebere Uzoukwa, PhD Benjamin Kalu, the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives and member representing Bende Federal Constituency, appears to have developed an unrelenting obsession with Abia State’s statutory allocations. His recent outburst, in which he falsely claimed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been “releasing N38 billion monthly to Abia State,” exposes a troubling mix of ignorance, political mischief, and deliberate distortion of facts. What makes Kalu’s fixation even more disappointing is that the figures he bandies about are not hidden; they are publicly available on the official website of the…
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2027: Dangote-Otti Presidential Ticket Will Rescue Nigeria – APC Chieftain

2027: Dangote-Otti Presidential Ticket Will Rescue Nigeria – APC Chieftain

2027: Dangote–Otti Presidential Ticket Will Rescue Nigeria – APC Chieftain A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and former governorship candidate in Kebbi State, Mallam Salihu Isa Nataro, has urged Nigerians to consider a potential presidential ticket pairing Africa’s richest man, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, with Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, as a pathway to restoring economic stability and driving industrial growth ahead of the 2027 elections. Speaking in Abuja on Sunday, Nataro said a Dangote–Otti ticket would provide the kind of economic leadership needed to tackle unemployment, reduce poverty, and promote nationwide industrialisation. According to him, both men…
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The Otti Ledger: Balancing Abia’s Political Books For A 2031 Reckoning – By Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

The Otti Ledger: Balancing Abia’s Political Books For A 2031 Reckoning – By Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

The Otti Ledger: Balancing Abia's Political Books for a 2031 Reckoning A consideration of the political trajectory of Abia State towards the year 2031 necessitates a dispassionate analysis of its prevailing economic and political currents, viewed through a philosophical lens that transcends the immediate fray of partisan contention. The present administration of Dr. Alex Otti provides a critical fulcrum upon which this future will pivot, not merely for its policy directives but for the underlying philosophical shift it represents. To prognosticate the landscape of 2031 is to engage with the dialectic between entrenched political traditions and an incipient technocratic idealism.…
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The Ontological Scission: Otti’s Governance As An Existential Rupture In Abia’s Political Consciousness – By Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

The Ontological Scission: Otti’s Governance As An Existential Rupture In Abia’s Political Consciousness – By Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

The Ontological Scission: Otti’s Governance as an Existential Rupture in Abia’s Political Consciousness The recent political theatrics surrounding President Tinubu's passage through Abia have revealed far more than a mere protocol disagreement; they have unveiled a fundamental schism in the very conception of power. What the myopic opposition celebrates as a "snub" is, in the grand theatre of being, a profound ontological event—a moment where the simulacrum of power was decisively unmasked by its authentic counterpart. The Spectacle of Power Versus the Power of Substance For decades, the political lexicon in Abia was predicated on a hollow phenomenology. Governance was…
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Why Chief Dr. Sam Anya (Akaekpuchionwa) Will Not Fail Ndi Abia North – By Akaekpuchionwa Media Team

Why Chief Dr. Sam Anya (Akaekpuchionwa) Will Not Fail Ndi Abia North – By Akaekpuchionwa Media Team

WHY CHIEF. DR. SAM ANYA (AKAEKPUCHIONWA)WILL NOT FAIL NDI ABIA NORTH. Chief. Dr. Sam Anya has consistently shown his love and commitment to the people of Nigeria through his proven track record of advocacy, transparency, and visionary leadership. He understands the unique challenges faced by the communities in Nigeria and has developed practical solutions to address them. His "Pet Foundation - Akaepkuchionwa Movement" vision is not just a campaign slogan but a commitment to change the narrative. With his solid leadership experience, he will effectively manage resources, build necessary infrastructure, and promote sustainable development that benefits all in Abia North.…
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Much Ado About President Tinubu’s Abia Visit: A Testament To Otti’s Integrity And A Sting To The Wicked – By Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Much Ado About President Tinubu’s Abia Visit: A Testament To Otti’s Integrity And A Sting To The Wicked – By Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Much Ado About President Tinubu's Abia Visit: A Testament to Otti's Integrity and A Sting to the Wicked To the great and resilient people of Abia, both at home and in the diaspora, who stand tall and see with clear eyes, this message is for you. In the face of the recent political drama and the orchestrated noise from sinking quarters, one fact rings out with the clarity of a bell in the Umuahia morning: Abia's Treasury is not for sale, and will never be, from 2023 - 2031 and beyond. The so-called "snub" of Governor Alex Otti by President…
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Why Commissioning PortHarcourt And Other Roads In ABA Goes Beyond A Presidential Visit – By Dr. Engr. Odo Ijere (Okpotemba)

Why Commissioning PortHarcourt And Other Roads In ABA Goes Beyond A Presidential Visit – By Dr. Engr. Odo Ijere (Okpotemba)

WHY COMMISSIONING PORTHARCOURT AND OTHER ROADS IN ABA GOES BEYOND A PRESIDENTIAL VISIT. By Dr. Engr. Odo Ijere While it is yet unclear whether President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will honor today's invitation to come and commission the Portharcourt and other roads projects completed by Governor Alex Otti, it must be said that the several attempts made by Governor Alex Otti to bring the President to Abia soil to commission the long completed 6.3km Portharcourt road is first and foremost an acknowledgement of the fact that the Tinubu government granted its permission for the Alex Otti government to work on the…
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President Tinubu To Commission Governor Otti’s Strategic Road Projects In ABA As America Applauds Abia’s Transformation – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D(SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

President Tinubu To Commission Governor Otti’s Strategic Road Projects In ABA As America Applauds Abia’s Transformation – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D(SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

President Tinubu to Commission Governor Otti’s Strategic Road Projects in Aba as America Applauds Abia’s Transformation By Ebere Uzoukwa, PhD Tomorrow, Friday, October 3rd, Abia State will witness yet another historic moment as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu visits Aba to commission some strategic road projects delivered under the transformative leadership of Governor Alex Chioma Otti, OFR. For the people of Abia, this is more than a routine presidential visit. It represents a strong national endorsement of the sweeping reforms and infrastructural renewal that have repositioned the state in just over two years. The commissioning of the reconstructed Portharcourt Road, once…
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Governor Alex Otti’s Strategic Partnership With The Federal Government – By Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Governor Alex Otti’s Strategic Partnership With The Federal Government – By Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Governor Alex Otti's Strategic Partnership with the Federal Government Governor Alex Otti's invitation to President Bola Tinubu to commission state-funded projects is a strategic move that underscores a commitment to transcending partisan politics for developmental purposes. This action aligns with a recognized pattern from the Presidency, which has noted that President Tinubu is "unconditionally partnering with opposition governors" to achieve a national consensus for progress. By inviting the President, Governor Otti is fostering a collaborative relationship with the federal government, which can be crucial for attracting further investment and federal projects to Abia State. This approach highlights a focus on…
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