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Jan

2026

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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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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When Governance Enters The Syllabus- And The Opposition Starts Panicking- By Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

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

WHEN GOVERNANCE ENTERS THE SYLLABUS — AND THE OPPOSITION STARTS PANICKING For months now, the Abia opposition has tried—often desperately—to reduce Governor Alex Chioma Otti’s administration to slogans, soundbites, and social-media optics. What they did not anticipate is that Abia’s reform experiment would migrate from partisan chatter into serious policy conversations, boardrooms, and academic spaces. When governance begins to look like curriculum material, politics inevitably turns uncomfortable for those whose own records cannot survive footnotes.At the centre of this unease is Governor Otti’s 25-Year Abia State Development Plan, a document that has circulated widely in policy and academic discussions and…

Jan

2026

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Abia’s Ascent: Otti Tops South-East Performance Poll, Redefinning Governance Narratives – By Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

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

Abia’s Ascent: Otti Tops South-East Performance Poll, Redefining Governance Narratives In a political climate often dominated by noise rather than nuance, a new empirical assessment has injected fresh reality into the conversation about state leadership performance in Nigeria’s South-East geopolitical zone. According to a recent performance poll conducted by the Forum of South-East Democratic Organisations (FOSAD), Governor Alex Chioma Otti OFR of Abia State emerged as the best-performing governor in the region, capturing 55.5% of total votes across a range of governance indicators.The poll — which evaluated the Five South-East governors on security, economic development, infrastructure, education, health, and overall…

Jan

2026

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Armed Forces Remembrance Day: How Governor Otti Restored Security In Abia – By Ebere Uzoukwa Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

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

Armed Forces Remembrance Day: How Governor Otti Restored Security in Abia By Ebere Uzoukwa, PhD For years, insecurity defined daily life in Abia State. Kidnapping, violent crimes, and persistent fear crippled economic activities, forced businesses to relocate, and eroded public confidence, particularly in Aba, the commercial heartbeat of the state. The local economy did not collapse for lack of enterprise or ingenuity, but because insecurity made productive life unsafe and unpredictable. Restoring security therefore became not just a governance obligation but an economic and moral imperative. Governor Alex Chioma Otti OFR confronted this challenge head on upon assuming office in…

Jan

2026

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As Ukwa La Ngwa Prepares For Landmark Reception Of Governor Otti – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

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

As Ukwa La Ngwa Prepares for Landmark Reception of Governor Otti By Ebere Uzoukwa, PhD On 30 January 2026, the people of Ukwa La Ngwa, in collaboration with the Aba Union under the leadership of Chief Barrister Theo Nkire, will roll-out the red carpet for their illustrious son and Governor of Abia State, His Excellency, Dr Alex Chioma Otti, OFR. The grand reception, scheduled to hold at the Enyimba International Stadium, Aba, promises to be historic in both symbolism and substance.This epoch making event is expected to mark a defining moment for Ukwa La Ngwa, reflecting not only celebration but…

Jan

2026

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Output Is Not The Same As Reform: Why Alex Otti’s Abia Is Taking The Harder, Lasting Path – By Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance

Output Is Not the Same as Reform: Why Alex Otti’s Abia Is Taking the Harder, Lasting Path It is fair to acknowledge that Peter Ndubuisi Mbah has pursued a visibly aggressive, project-forward agenda in Enugu. Within two years, his administration commissioned urban roads, announced the New Enugu City vision, rolled out farm estates, revived water schemes, passed a state electricity law, and invested in transport hubs—an approach reviewed by BusinessDay in its assessment of Enugu’s infrastructure drive and smart-city ambition (https://businessday.ng/life/article/two-years-of-evidence-in-enugu-state-celebrating-governor-peter-mbahs-two-years-in-office/). Output is undeniable. But governance is not only about how many projects move at once; it is about the…

Jan

2026

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Seven-Day Ultimatum, Rapid Engagement As Teachers’ Welfare Is Top Agenda – By Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

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

Seven-Day Ultimatum, Rapid Engagement as Teachers' Welfare is Top Agenda While friends, colleagues, party faithfuls, movement activists and commentators exchange volleys with Senator Orji Uzor Kalu and other anti-Otti disinformation factories, Governor Alex Chioma Otti has been visibly preoccupied with a more urgent matter: the welfare of Abia teachers. This week, the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Abia State, led by Comrade Kingsley Mmadu and Comrade Nnenna Okonkwo, formally issued a seven-day ultimatum over unpaid salary arrears, promotion bottlenecks and payroll irregularities, a development widely reported by The Eagle Online (https://theeagleonline.com.ng/strike-abia-teachers-issue-seven-day-ultimatum-over-unpaid-salaries-welfare-gaps/). Rather than deflect or dismiss the concerns, the issue…

Jan

2026

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Abia North For Good Governance: A Call To Purposeful Leadership Ahead Of 2027 – By Pascal Ekpere

Abia State, Abia North, Good Governance, Politics

Abia North for Good Governance: A Call to Purposeful Leadership Ahead of 2027 The good people of Abia North have spoken with one united voice, driven by hope, conviction, and an unshakable desire for good governance, credible representation, and people-oriented leadership. Across communities, towns, and wards, the call is growing louder and clearer: Abia North deserves better, and the time for purposeful leadership is now. In view of this noble aspiration, the people of Abia North for Good Governance are earnestly calling on Ambassador Dr. Osita Offor De–Ultimate Commander (Ikenga Gburugburu) to come forward and take up the mantle of…