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Apr

2026

On Peter Obi And The Igbo Voter: The Lazy Libel Of Ethnic Bigotry – By Tai Emeka Obasi

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Politics, Presidency

On Peter Obi and the Igbo Voter: The Lazy Libel of Ethnic Bigotry By Tai Emeka Obasi When some Yoruba voices dismiss Igbo support for Mr. Peter Obi as “ethnic bigotry,” it borders on the exceedingly ridiculous. The charge collapses under the weight of history, logic, and elementary political arithmetic. The question is then forced: Where were these self-appointed custodians of nationalism when Professor Humphrey Nwosu, an Igbo man, staked his life to conduct Nigeria’s most transparent election in 1993? Where were they when, with a gun to his commission’s temple, he insisted on continuing to announce results that showed…

Apr

2026

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From Good To Great: The Discipline Of Merit In Abia’s Leadership Model – By Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance

From Good to Great: The Discipline of Merit in Abia’s Leadership Model Jim Collins’ Good to Great begins with a simple but profound principle: “First who, then what.” Great institutions do not start with strategy—they start with putting the right people in the right seats. In that light, Governor Alex Otti’s insistence on merit—over origin, party, or sentiment—fits squarely within the architecture of enduring transformation.Collins argues that great leaders are not driven by noise or popularity, but by discipline, clarity, and an uncompromising commitment to competence. When Governor Otti states that appointments are based on “what is in your brain……

Apr

2026

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Abia’s Innovation Renaissance Under Governor Otti: Where Visionary Leadership Meets Boundless Possibilities- Amb. Osita Offor

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

Abia’s Innovation Renaissance Under Gov. Otti: Where Visionary Leadership Meets Boundless Possibilities - Amb. Osita Offor In Abia State, a quiet revolution is unfolding—one that is steadily redefining Abia’s place on the global innovation map. The emergence of BemsSoft Hub Ltd and the recognition of SmartAirs among leading accelerators in the Southeast are not isolated milestones; they are powerful testaments to a state undergoing deliberate and strategic transformation under able stewardship of Governor Alex Chioma Otti, OFR. Ambassador Dr. Osita Offor, “De Ultimate Commander” (Ikenga Gburugburu), lends his strong voice in commendation of this remarkable progress, while issuing a clarion…

Apr

2026

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Revealed: Why Otti Appointed Benjamin Kalu’s Wife To Lead ABSUTH Board – By Ebere Uzoukwa Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance

Revealed: Why Otti Appointed Benjamin Kalu's Wife to Lead ABSUTH Board By Ebere Uzoukwa, PhD The recent appointment of the wife of the Deputy Speaker and member representing Bende Federal Constituency in the National Assembly, Dr. Ezinne Chinyere Benjamin as the Chairman of the Board of the Abia State University Teaching Hospital by Governor Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, has attracted public attention and unsubstantiated interpretations. But, beyond the headlines is a decision anchored on professional competence and the urgent need to reposition a critical health institution. A trained medical doctor with years of experience in the profession, Dr. Kalu brings…

Apr

2026

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Otti And The Recovery Of Labour Party – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

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

Otti and the Recovery of Labour Party By Ebere Uzoukwa, PhD The recovery of the Labour Party under the leadership of Governor Alex Chioma Otti may appear surprising to some, but not to those familiar with his capacity, competence and measured approach to leadership. An amiable and strategic leader, Governor Otti is known for his calculated decisions and near meticulous execution. At a critical moment, he chose to take decisive steps to reclaim the political platform that brought him to Government House in 2023, rather than leave it in the hands of desperate political opportunists. His early grooming in the…

Apr

2026

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Gathering Of The Vultures – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Politics

The Vultures Are Gathering In the past few weeks, the political landscape of Abia State has witnessed an unusual flurry of activity; quiet meetings, strategic visits, and calculated alliances involving old, familiar faces. These are individuals long embedded in the state’s political history, many of whom had their time at the helm when Abia struggled under the weight of stagnation and systemic decline. Their sudden reappearance and coordinated movements demands a careful scrutiny. The vultures may be gathering. At first glance, these developments may be framed as routine political engagement,after all, democracy thrives on participation and competition.But a closer examination…

Apr

2026

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Abia’s Debt Burden Is Falling, And The Figures Speak – By Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance

ABIA’S DEBT BURDEN IS FALLING, AND THE FIGURES SPEAK The official DMO numbers show that Abia’s domestic debt was ₦142.47 billion as at June 30, 2023. By December 31, 2023, it had dropped to ₦138.64 billion. By September 30, 2024, it came down further to ₦89.35 billion. And by December 31, 2025, it fell again to ₦48.41 billion. That is not propaganda. That is the DMO’s published record. So what does that mean in plain language? It means Abia’s domestic debt fell by about ₦94.06 billion between June 2023 and December 2025. That is a reduction of roughly 66%. Even…

Apr

2026

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Political Loyalty Vs People’s Interest: Osita Offor Defends Uche Ogah’s Bold Stand On Otti

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Politics

Political Loyalty vs. People’s Interest: Osita Offor Defends Uche Ogah’s Bold Stand on Otti OTV Editorial - 20/4/2026 The political atmosphere in Abia State has been charged in recent days following growing tensions within the All Progressives Congress (APC) over the stance of one of its prominent National Leaders, Dr. Sampson Uche Ogah, CON. Dr. Ogah, who once served as Minister of State under the administration of the ruling party, APC, has stirred debate after openly declaring his support for the current governor of the state, Alex Chioma Otti of the Labour Party. Despite his leadership role and a strong…

Apr

2026

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Beyond Defections: Why Performance Still Defines Governor Otti’s 2027 Strength – By Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

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

Beyond Defections: Why Performance Still Defines Governor Otti’s 2027 Strength A calm reading of recent developments—including the case of Chief Iheanyi Frank Chinasa (Dogo) —shows what it truly is: routine political movement, not a defining moment for governance in Abia. In every administration, there are exits—some voluntary, some situational, some strategic. Some notable examples are resignations such as Mr. Chima Oriaku, Prof. Monica Ironkwe, Dr. Ngozi Okoronkwo, and Mr. Chukwunenye Alajemba. These are part of normal political and administrative cycles, not evidence of systemic collapse. Individuals change positions for many reasons—personal ambition, policy disagreements, or alignment ahead of elections. That…

Apr

2026

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A Masterclass In Public Finance: Setting The Record Straight For Eke O Ako, Obinna Oriaku & Co. – By Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

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

A MASTERCLASS IN PUBLIC FINANCE: SETTING THE RECORD STRAIGHT FOR EKE O AKO, OBINNA ORIAKU & CO. Let us begin from first principles, because public finance is too serious to be surrendered to outrage, selective arithmetic, and political performance. The loudest voices in this debate keep recycling one misleading impression: that Abia State is receiving huge inflows without evidence of discipline, prudence, or fiscal restructuring. That claim collapses once the numbers are read properly. The most important point, which Eke O Ako, Obinna Oriaku, and their sympathizers keep dodging, is that Abia State has been on a measurable path of…