Good Governance

The Moral Economy Of Power: Alex Otti, The Worker, The Taxpayer And The Unfinished Business Of Justice- By Pastor Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

The Moral Economy Of Power: Alex Otti, The Worker, The Taxpayer And The Unfinished Business Of Justice- By Pastor Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

THE MORAL ECONOMY OF POWER: ALEX OTTI, THE WORKER, THE TAXPAYER AND THE UNFINISHED BUSINESS OF JUSTICE By AProf Chukwuemeka Ifegwu EkeDepartment of Economics, University of Abuja Sunday, 15 November 2026 There is a fundamental distinction between exercising political authority and administering public power for the collective benefit of society. The former may be acquired through electoral competition; the latter must be demonstrated through public institutions, economic decisions and the treatment of citizens. I consider this distinction indispensable to understanding the philosophy of governance articulated by the administration of Governor Alex Chioma Otti of Abia State. On Saturday, 14 November…
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Eke O Ako And The Comedy Of Selective Fiscal Outrage: When A Broken Link Becomes A Political Earthquake- By Pastor Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Eke O Ako And The Comedy Of Selective Fiscal Outrage: When A Broken Link Becomes A Political Earthquake- By Pastor Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

EKE O AKO AND THE COMEDY OF SELECTIVE FISCAL OUTRAGE: WHEN A BROKEN LINK BECOMES A POLITICAL EARTHQUAKE! By AProf Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke Hahahahahaha! 😂😂😂 Is it you people again? These staged theatrics, manufactured emergencies and rehearsed performances of political indignation! Hahahahaha! Eke O Ako, my brother, congratulations! You have apparently discovered a revolutionary theory of public finance: whenever a government document is temporarily inaccessible, billions of naira must have disappeared! What an extraordinary contribution to economic scholarship! John Maynard Keynes gave us the theory of effective demand. Milton Friedman advanced monetary analysis. Robert Solow explained the sources of economic…
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Between Aristotle And John Rawls: Alex Otti And The Political Economy Of Justice In Abia State- By Pastor Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Between Aristotle And John Rawls: Alex Otti And The Political Economy Of Justice In Abia State- By Pastor Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

BETWEEN ARISTOTLE AND JOHN RAWLS: ALEX OTTI AND THE POLITICAL ECONOMY OF JUSTICE IN ABIA STATE By AProf Chukwuemeka Ifegwu EkeDepartment of Economics, University of Abuja Friday, November 13, 2026 There is a fascinating intersection between political philosophy and the practical administration of government where the abstract propositions of great thinkers encounter the stubborn realities of human existence. It is at this intersection that I situate two developments involving the Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti: his participation in the 2026 Nigerian Bar Association Section on Public Interest and Development Law (NBA-SPIDEL) Annual Conference in Umuahia and his…
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My Votes Won’t Be Stolen Again In Obingwa, Says Governor Otti – By Ebere Uzoukwa,  Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

My Votes Won’t Be Stolen Again In Obingwa, Says Governor Otti – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

MY VOTES WON’T BE STOLEN AGAIN IN OBINGWA, SAYS GOVERNOR OTTI ...Stakeholders Pledge Total Support for His Re-election ...As Governor Recounts His Early Upbringing in Obingwa By Ebere Uzoukwa, PhD It was a memorable homecoming for Governor Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, on Thursday, November 12, 2026, as he stormed Obingwa East, popularly known as Agalaba, for the Labour Party Governorship Campaign Rally. At Ntighauzor South Primary School, both Governor Otti and stakeholders from Obingwa East acknowledged that the votes freely given to him by the people in the 2015 and 2019 governorship elections were stolen, thus denying him the opportunity…
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EMOTIONALITY: TIME AFTER TIME – The Rape Of Abia, The Silence Of Twenty-Four Years, And The Man Who Heard Her Cries – By Pastor Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

EMOTIONALITY: TIME AFTER TIME – The Rape Of Abia, The Silence Of Twenty-Four Years, And The Man Who Heard Her Cries – By Pastor Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

EMOTIONALITY: TIME AFTER TIME The Rape of Abia, the Silence of Twenty-Four Years, and the Man Who Heard Her Cries By AProf Chukwuemeka Ifegwu EkePolitical Economist | University of Abuja There are songs that entertain the ears, songs that excite the imagination, and songs that penetrate the most carefully guarded chambers of the human heart. And then there are those extraordinary musical compositions that transcend their original intentions, escape the geographical limitations of their composers, and become the emotional vocabulary of generations. One such composition is Time After Time. In 1983, American singer-songwriter Cyndi Lauper, working with musician Rob Hyman,…
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The Mathematics Of Political Defeat: Why 2027 May Have Been Decided Before The Ballot – By Pastor Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

The Mathematics Of Political Defeat: Why 2027 May Have Been Decided Before The Ballot – By Pastor Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

THE MATHEMATICS OF POLITICAL DEFEAT: WHY 2027 MAY HAVE BEEN DECIDED BEFORE THE BALLOT By AProf Chukwuemeka Ifegwu EkeDepartment of Economics, University of Abuja There is something profoundly fascinating about the mathematics of political defeat. It is that curious branch of political arithmetic in which the loudest contestants sometimes possess the weakest electoral equations, the most enthusiastic critics frequently mistake indignation for strategy, and those who mistake political visibility for popular legitimacy discover, rather painfully, that democracy does not award marks for noise. I have followed the evolving political conversation in Abia State with considerable intellectual interest, particularly Governor Alex…
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The Poverty Of Intelligence- By Pastor Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

The Poverty Of Intelligence- By Pastor Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

THE POVERTY OF INTELLIGENCE When Political Opposition Mistakes Noise for Knowledge, Propaganda for Wisdom, and Criticism for an Alternative Vision By AProf Chukwuemeka Ifegwu EkeDepartment of EconomicsUniversity of Abuja, Nigeria THE PECULIAR PARADOX OF POLITICAL INTELLECTUALISM In my years of studying economics, public policy and institutional development, I have encountered several manifestations of poverty. There is income poverty, consumption poverty, multidimensional deprivation and the particularly debilitating condition of opportunity poverty. Yet contemporary political discourse in Abia State has directed my attention towards another phenomenon: the progressive impoverishment of public reasoning. I call it the poverty of intelligence. Let me immediately…
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When A Ranking Becomes A Political Racket: The Economics  Oracle Forgot – By Pastor Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

When A Ranking Becomes A Political Racket: The Economics Oracle Forgot – By Pastor Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

WHEN A RANKING BECOMES A POLITICAL RACKET: THE ECONOMICS ORACLE FORGOT BudgIT, Abia’s Fiscal Renaissance and the Intellectual Hazard of Selective Statistics By AProf Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke 5 November 2026 I have read with considerable amusement the commentary circulated under the pseudonym ORACLE, purporting to expose Governor Alex Otti’s administration through BudgIT’s 2026 State of States Fiscal Performance Ranking. The author celebrates Abia’s 16th position with the unmistakable enthusiasm of someone who has discovered political salvation in a spreadsheet. Unfortunately, the excitement appears to have outrun the economics. I recognise BudgIT as a credible institution. I accept its latest ranking.…
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The Moon Cannot Campaign Against The Sun – By Pastor Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

The Moon Cannot Campaign Against The Sun – By Pastor Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

THE MOON CANNOT CAMPAIGN AGAINST THE SUN When the Evidence of Governance Begins to Speak Louder Than the Noise of Politics By AProf Chukwuemeka Ifegwu EkeNovember 5, 2026 There is something profoundly amusing about a moon attempting to outshine the sun at midday. It may summon the clouds, negotiate with the darkness, recruit the stars, and even announce its arrival with thunderous drums. Yet, when the sun rises in its fullness, the argument becomes unnecessary. The sun does not need to explain its brightness. It simply shines. I have followed the political developments in Abia State over the past few…
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Otti’s Respect For Democratic Values: A Lesson For Abia’s Opposition- By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D( SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Otti’s Respect For Democratic Values: A Lesson For Abia’s Opposition- By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D( SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

OTTI'S RESPECT FOR DEMOCRATIC VALUES: A LESSON FOR ABIA'S OPPOSITION By Ebere Uzoukwa, PhD At a time when political intolerance and the abuse of incumbency remain troubling features of Nigeria's democratic experience, Governor Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, has demonstrated a refreshing example of democratic leadership, political maturity and respect for opposing views. His remarks at the formal flag-off of the Labour Party's 2027 Governorship Campaign at the Umuahia Township Stadium on Sunday, November 1, 2026, deserve commendation, particularly from political opponents and advocates of democratic governance. In a political environment where some incumbent governors are accused of frustrating opposition parties…
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