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Aug

12

2025

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A Rebuttal To Allegations Of Gubernatorial Misappropriation Of Local Government Allocations – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

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

A Rebuttal to Allegations of Gubernatorial Misappropriation of Local Government Allocations I. Deconstruction of Core Allegations Through Constitutional and Statutory PrismsThe primary accusation—that Governor Alex Otti sought legislative sanction to divert 90% of Local Government Area (LGA) funds—constitutes a fundamental misrepresentation of legislative intent and statutory process. No such bill was introduced before the Abia State House of Assembly. The conflation arises from deliberate mischaracterization of the Abia State Rural Access Road Agency (RAAMP) Bill, a World Bank-coordinated infrastructure initiative requiring pro rata counterpart funding. This aligns with established intergovernmental fiscal practices under Sections 162(6)-(8) of the 1999 Constitution, wherein…

Aug

11

2025

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To Kill A Monkey And Abia’s Renewal: From Cinematic Allegory To Governance Revolution – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance

To Kill a Monkey and Abia's Renewal: From Cinematic Allegory to Governance Revolution Kemi Adetiba's Netflix crime thriller To Kill a Monkey (2025) offers a visceral exploration of Nigeria's systemic failures through protagonist Efemini "Efe" Edewor's descent into cybercrime. This first-class graduate, driven to criminality by workplace sexual harassment, familial abuse, and desperate poverty, embodies how institutional neglect breeds moral compromise. The series' title carries layered symbolism: "Killing the monkey" represents both the destruction of one's ethical foundations for survival and the urgent need to eradicate societal corruption. Through authentic cultural textures like Pidgin English and Urhobo dialects, the narrative…

Aug

10

2025

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The PDP’s Theatre Of The Absurd: A Masterclass In Political Charlatanism – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

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

🔥 The PDP's Theatre of the Absurd: A Masterclass in Political Charlatanism 🔥 Let us surgically dissect PDP’s simulacrum of opposition—a Baudrillardian nightmare where simulated concern masks genuine malfeasance. While Otti constructs enduring legacies in brick and mortar, PDP peddles cardboard cutouts of accountability, engaging in what can only be described as epistemological violence against Abia’s progress. Their shameful farce unfolds across four acts of deliberate deception. 💸 Fiscal Illiteracy & Economic Sabotage PDP’s "dwindling outcomes" narrative is neoliberal gaslighting at its most pernicious. They shriek about ₦75 billion in capital spending while willfully ignoring the concrete manifestations of that…

Aug

08

2025

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The Intersection Of Policy And Philosophy: An Analysis Of Mrs. Priscilla Otti’s Advocacy For Exclusive Breastfeeding – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Women Affairs

The Intersection of Policy and Philosophy: An Analysis of Mrs. Priscilla Otti's Advocacy for Exclusive Breastfeeding Mrs. Priscilla Otti, the wife of the Abia State Governor, has been a vocal advocate for exclusive breastfeeding in Nigeria. Her advocacy has been instrumental in shaping policy decisions, particularly the extension of parental leave for nursing mothers. This paper will explore the philosophical underpinnings of Mrs. Otti's advocacy and how it informs policy decisions. Elevating this initiative beyond bureaucratic decree, Mrs. Priscilla Otti emerges as the philosophical architect and moral compass of this transformative policy. Her announcement transcends mere information dissemination; it is…

Aug

08

2025

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The IGBO Question In Nigeria Gradually Turning To A Yoruba Vs Igbo Fight – By Dr. Engr. Odo Ijere (Okpotemba)

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Politics, South East

THE IGBO QUESTION IN NIGERIA GRADUALLY TURNING TO A YORUBA vs IGBO FIGHT. The seminal and trite statement by Reuben Abati, a seasoned journalist and former Presidential Adviser few days ago that the Civil war that was said to have ended in 1970 never really ended but continued economically, socially, politically, geopolitically, commercially, infrastructurally, institutionally, systemically, and environmentally until the advent of Buhari's 5% participation for the Igbo ethnic group that boasts of at least 30% of total Nigeria population, natural resources and demography. Today, Tinubu's government that promised to continue where Buhari stopped is upping the marginalization policy to…

Aug

07

2025

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Governor Otti: A Case Study In Transparent And Accountable Leadership – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

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

Governor Otti: A Case Study in Transparent and Accountable Leadership By Ebere Uzoukwa, PhD In today’s landscape of modern governance, particularly at the state level, the ability to manage public resources transparently and responsibly is not just a hallmark of good leadership but the foundation of sustainable development. Since assuming office in May 2023, Governor Alex Chioma Otti has demonstrated a consistent commitment to transparency, fiscal discipline, and service-oriented leadership. These guiding principles have shaped his stewardship of Abia State and have already delivered visible results that continue to attract national attention and growing public trust. Recently, however, a misleading…

Aug

07

2025

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The Little Things That Matter: Maintaining Order And Decorum In Public Spaces – An ABIA State Case Study – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, People Reorientation

The Little Things that Matter: Maintaining Order and Decorum in Public Spaces – An Abia State Case Study Introduction: The Architecture of OrderThe recent joint enforcement initiative across Abia State’s critical arteries—Isi Gate, Bende Road, and Aba Road—epitomizes Governor Alex Otti’s foundational axiom that "development constitutes the logical culmination of meticulous planning." These operations transcend superficial urban adjustments, representing strategic interventions to recalibrate the state’s socioeconomic ecosystem. Empirical analyses indicate that disordered public infrastructure costs Nigerian municipalities approximately ₦1.2 trillion annually through productivity erosion, healthcare expenditures, and environmental remediation. This treatise contends that Abia’s meticulous attention to seemingly minor elements—pedestrian…

Aug

06

2025

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‘If Buhari Was A Failure, Tinubu Is A Disaster’- Ex-Minister Adamu Waziri

Columns/Opinions/Letters, FGN, Politics

‘If Buhari Was A Failure, Tinubu Is A Disaster’ – Ex-minister Adamu Waziri Former Minister of Police Affairs, Adamu Maina Waziri, has described President Bola Tinubu’s administration as worse than that of former President Muhammadu Buhari. Waziri said if Buhari’s administration was a failure, Tinubu’s government was a disastrous catastrophe. The African Democratic Congress, ADC, chieftain spoke during an interview on Trust TV. Waziri said Tinubu’s administration has failed in the areas of security, economy, fighting corruption. He insisted that Tinubu has under performed when compared to Buhari’s government. Waziri said: “If the Buhari government was a failure, the Tinubu…

Aug

05

2025

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No Government Can Solve All Problems, Even In 20 Years – Wike

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Politics, Presidency

No Government Can Solve All Problems, Even In 20 Years – Wike Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has stated that the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu cannot resolve all of Nigeria’s challenges, even if it remains in power for two decades. Wike stated this during a media briefing in Abuja, where he addressed concerns over uncommissioned projects and the government’s development efforts. “I will not say here that every problem has been solved. All problems cannot be solved, even if this government stays for 20 years; no government can solve all problems,” he declared. However,…

Aug

05

2025

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Single Term: It’s An Insult For Obi To Compare Himself To Mandela – LP Chieftain, Arabami

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Politics, Presidency

Single Term: It’s An Insult For Obi To Compare Himself To Mandela – LP Chieftain, Arabambi Factional National Publicity Secretary of the Labour Party (LP) Abayomi Arabambi, has slammed Peter Obi for citing Nelson Mandela’s presidency in South Africa as a justification for his single-term vow if elected Nigeria’s president in 2027. The 2023 Presidential candidate of the Labour Party recently reiterated his pledge to serve one term of four years, saying he does not need eight years to fix the country. In a recent statement, the ex-governor cited the leadership examples of Abraham Lincoln, John F. Kennedy, and Nelson…