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Jan

2026

As NYSC Welfare And Job Opportunities Soar Under Governor Otti In Abia – By Ebere Uzoukwa Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Education, News Flash

As NYSC Welfare and Job Opportunities Soar Under Governor Otti in Abia By Ebere Uzoukwa, PhD Abia State Governor, His Excellency Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, has once again demonstrated visionary leadership through his transformative approach to the welfare, development, and empowerment of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members serving in the State. The recent swearing-in ceremony of the 2026 Batch A, Stream 1 corps members at the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp in Umunna, Bende LGA, underscored the Governor’s commitment to creating an enabling environment that not only attracts the nation’s best talents but also nurtures their potential for long-term…

Jan

2026

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The Labour Question: Why Philosophy, History, And Political Reality Explain Alex Otti’s Choice To Stay – By Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Politics

THE LABOUR QUESTIONWhy Philosophy, History, and Political Reality Explain Alex Otti’s Choice to Stay Politics is not gossip; it is philosophy in motion. And when Governor Alex C. Otti insists on remaining in the Labour Party, despite relentless rumours of defection, he is not merely making a partisan choice—he is aligning with a long and global tradition in political thought: that institutions matter more than convenience.This moment in Abia politics is not new. History has seen it before—locally and internationally—whenever reform-minded leaders confront pressure to abandon difficult platforms for seemingly easier paths. THE PHILOSOPHY: POLITICS AS COMMITMENT, NOT ESCAPE Political…

Jan

2026

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Much Ado About Nothing- By Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Politics

MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING How Manufactured Scandals Failed to Stop a Reforming Government in AbiaBy any serious measure, the loudest noise around Abia today is not corruption—it is resistance to change. What has played out in recent months is a familiar Nigerian script: when reform begins to bite, propaganda begins to scream. Governor Alex C. Otti has become the target of a coordinated misinformation industry, one that thrives on fake quotes, invented directives, recycled rumours, and outright fabrications. Yet, when the dust settles, one truth remains stubborn: the scandals exist mostly online; governance exists on ground. THE POLITICS OF FABRICATIONFrom…

Jan

2026

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Otti: The Leadership And Conviction That Rescued The Labour Party – By Ebere Uzoukwa Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

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

Otti: The Leadership and Conviction That Rescued the Labour Party By Ebere Uzoukwa, PhD The political journey of His Excellency, Governor Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, formally began in 2014 when he stunned many Nigerians with his decision to exit a flourishing banking career. Having risen to the pinnacle of the financial sector as a Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Governor Otti resigned to confront and change the disturbing and chequered history of governance in his dear state, Abia. Without hesitation, he declared his intention to govern Abia State. From the outset, Governor Otti demonstrated uncommon consistency, courage and…

Jan

2026

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Otti’s Agricultural Revolution: Exploring Strategic Partnership With Anambra-Imo River Basin Development Authority – By Ebere Uzoukwa Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Abia State, Agriculture, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy

Otti’s Agricultural Revolution: Exploring Strategic Partnership with Anambra-Imo River Basin Development Authority By Ebere Uzoukwa, PhD The recent engagement between Governor Alex Chioma Otti, OFR and Senator Emmanuel Anosike-led Executive Management Committee of the Anambra-Imo River Basin Development Authority marks a defining moment in Abia State’s renewed drive to reposition agriculture as a central pillar of economic growth, food sufficiency and rural development. Beyond the ceremonial value of the visit, the interaction clearly reflects a shared commitment to reviving structured agriculture through strategic collaboration, effective use of data and purposeful governance. The Anambra-Imo River Basin Development Authority is one of…

Jan

2026

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The Three Musketeers Of Abia Politics- By Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Politics

THE THREE MUSKETEERS OF ABIA POLITICS How Not to Govern a StateBy any stretch of irony, Abia State has seen its own version of The Three Musketeers—not the gallant defenders of crown and country, but three former governors who mastered a different art: how not to govern.Like Alexandre Dumas’ famous trio, they were bound by a slogan. Not “All for one, one for all,” but rather: “All for self, budget for none.”For years, Abia was governed as a stage play—loud speeches, colourful press releases, endless political choreography—while infrastructure decayed, salaries staggered, and public finance became an abstract concept known only…

Jan

2026

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Is Abia Being Governed? Yes – And Here Is The Evidence- By Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance

IS ABIA BEING GOVERNED? YES — AND HERE IS THE EVIDENCE Why the narrative of “loot” collapses under facts, fiscal rules, and visible reformsBy any serious standard of public finance, governance is not measured by noise but by systems, rules, and outcomes. In Abia State under Governor Alex C. Otti, the evidence points in one direction: a government restoring order to public finance, not looting it.The controversy around virement and supplementary appropriations has been loudly framed as scandal. Yet, when examined with sobriety and knowledge of budget law, the claim collapses.Virement is not theft. It is a legal fiscal instrument.Across…

Jan

2026

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2027: Amb. Osita Offor Urges Ndi-Abia To Secure PVCs, Translate Support For Gov. Alex Otti Into Votes

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

2027: Amb. Osita Offor Urges Ndi-Abia to Secure PVCs, Translate Support for Gov. Alex Otti into Votes Ambassador Dr. Osita Offor "De Ultimate Commander" (Ikenga Gburugburu), has called on Ndi-Abia across the state and in the diaspora to move beyond verbal support and actively defend the gains of good governance by registering with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to obtain their Permanent Voters Cards (PVCs), stressing that the PVC remains the only lawful instrument through which the people can decide who governs Abia State in 2027. According to him, history has shown that progressive leadership can only be sustained…

Jan

2026

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Finally, The Labour Party Is Back – By Ebere Uzoukwa Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Abuja, Politics

FINALLY, THE LABOUR PARTY IS BACK In a landmark judgment, Justice Lifu of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has affirmed Senator Nenadi Usman and Senator Darlington Nwokocha–led Caretaker Committee as the duly recognized National Executive leadership of the Labour Party. The court further ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to immediately recognize the Caretaker Committee in strict compliance with the judgment of the Supreme Court, thereby putting to rest all lingering disputes over the party’s legitimate leadership. This decisive ruling marks a significant victory for democracy, the rule of law, and the teeming members and supporters of the Labour…

Jan

2026

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2027: Why ADC Will Bleed After Convention – Baba-Ahmed

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2027: Why ADC Will Bleed After Convention — Baba-Ahmed Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, a former spokesperson for the Northern Elders Forum, has predicted that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) could face internal crisis and defections after its convention ahead of the 2027 general elections, citing a clash of interests within the party. Baba-Ahmed made the assertion while speaking on Channels TV’s Politics Today. According to him, the likelihood of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar emerging as the ADC’s presidential candidate may trigger a wave of exits from the party, as some interests would feel sidelined. “ADC will bleed after its convention because…