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Aug

15

2026

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Ikenna Ukwa Unveils Clan Coordinators Ahead Of 2027

Abia North, National Assembly, Politics

PRESS RELEASE: IKENNA UKWA UNVEILS CLAN COORDINATORS AHEAD OF 2027 In a strategic move to deepen grassroots mobilization, Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa , the APC Candidate for Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency, has announced the appointment of Clan Coordinators across the 8 major clans of the Federal Constituency. The appointed Clan Coordinators who are members of the General Campaign Council are: Hon. John Bassey—Ihechiowa Clan Coordinator Hon. Okoro Nwabueze—Arochukwu Clan Coordinator Hon. Ojiisi Iro Ogbaja—Nkporo Clan Coordinator Hon. Nicholas Igwe Kalu—Isu Clan Coordinator Chief Dr. Mbah Imoh—Ohafia Clan Coordinator Dr. Sam Uba Okorie—Abam Clan Coordinator High Chief Nwankwo Stephen Kalu—Ututu Clan Coordinator…

Aug

13

2026

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Abia North: Chief Ndubuisi Etugo Ogah, Engr Bright Alaribe Joins Uko Nkole Engages NDC Stakeholders, Celebrates New Yam Festival, Visits Party Chieftain

Abia North, National Assembly, Politics

Chief Ndubuisi Etugo Ogah ,Engr Bright Alaribe Joins Uko Nkole Engages NDC Stakeholders, Celebrates New Yam Festival, Visits Party Chieftain* Abia North — The NDC Gubernatorial Candidate, Rt. Hon. Uko Ndukwe Nkole, has continued his engagements with stakeholders and communities across Abia State, in a series of activities focused on strengthening party structures, community relations and grassroots mobilisation. The engagements featured three major events: an interaction with Hon. Ako Atuloma and members of the NDC State Executive Committee at the party’s State Secretariat in Umuahia; participation in the Umudinja Ameke Ovim New Yam Festival in Isuikwuato LGA alongside the NDC…

Aug

13

2026

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Abam Women’s August Meeting: Women And Youths Joyfully Receives Ikenna Ukwa; Reaffirms His Commitment To Prioritizing The Welfare Of Women In The Federal Constituency

Abia North, Arochukwu, National Assembly, Ohafia LGA

IKENNA UKWA ATTENDS ABAM WOMEN’S AUGUST MEETING IN OZU ABAM Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa , the All Progressives Congress, APC, candidate for Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency, today honoured the invitation of Abam Women during their annual August meeting held in Ozu Abam. Chief Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa who received a rousing welcome from the youths and the women, while addressing the gathering reaffirmed his commitment to prioritizing the welfare of women in the Federal Constituency. He described women as the pillars of both the home and society, and pledged that their wellbeing and economic empowerment would remain central to his representation, when…

Aug

13

2026

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‘We Must Continue To Make Our Modest Contributions Towards The Growth And Development Of Our Federal Constituency’ – Ikenna &Jenn Ukwa Foundation And The Ikenna Ukwa Progressive Group

Abia North, Arochukwu, National Assembly, Ohafia LGA

WE MUST CONTINUE TO MAKE OUR MODEST CONTRIBUTIONS TOWARDS THE GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF OUR FEDERAL CONSTITUENCY “One of the major objectives of IKENNA & JENN UKWA FOUNDATION and THE IKENNA UKWA PROGRESSIVE GROUP is the need to improve the quality of life of the populace, particularly the rural dwellers, the youths, women and the disabled in the society. As a person, I am committed to building Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency where the enterprise qualities of our people will have the widest possible platform to flourish. We will launch a new chapter in our journey towards the progress and development of…

Aug

12

2026

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Ohafia Community Youth Leaders, And The Newly Elected Ohafia National Youth Leadership Rally Behind Uko Nkole, Peter Obi

Abia North, National Assembly, Ohafia LGA, Politics

Ohafia Community Youth Leaders, And the newly elected Ohafia National Youth Leadership Rally Behind Uko Nkole, Peter Obi OHAFIA — Rt. Hon. Uko Ndukwe Nkole, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate for the Abia North Senatorial District, has received renewed expressions of solidarity and support from key youth stakeholders in Ohafia, with the groups also reaffirming their commitment to the presidential aspiration of Mr. Peter Obi ahead of the 2027 general elections. The separate engagements, which brought Hon. Nkole into interaction with Ohafia 26 communities youth leaders and the newly constituted Ohafia National Youth Leadership, provided an opportunity for the…

Aug

12

2026

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Uko Nkole Takes Abia North 2027 Agenda To Arochukwu As Church Leaders, Ministers Back Peter Obi – Nkole Project

Abia North, National Assembly, News Flash, Politics

Uko Nkole Takes Abia North 2027 Agenda To Arochukwu As Church Leaders, Ministers Back Peter Obi-Nkole Project By Udo Kalu Aki The 2027 Abia North Senatorial project of Rt. Hon. Uko Ndukwe Nkole received another boost as the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) senatorial candidate engaged ministers and church leaders under the Arochukwu Ministers and Church Leaders Conference in a familiarization and courtesy visit held at the Presbyterian Church, Ututu, Arochukwu Local Government Area. The engagement provided an opportunity for Nkole to present his vision for Abia North, interact directly with religious leaders and outline his commitment to purposeful representation, effective…

Aug

12

2026

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WHY THE OPPOSITION CANNOT DEFEAT OUR CANDIDATE IN THE GENERAL ELECTION – By Chief Dr. Sam Anya (Akaekpuchionwa)

Abia North, Arochukwu, Columns/Opinions/Letters, National Assembly, Ohafia LGA

WHY THE OPPOSITION CANNOT DEFEAT OUR CANDIDATE IN THE GENERAL ELECTION Elections are not won by noise, empty appearances, or seasonal visibility—they are won by credibility, consistency, and proven leadership. As the general election approaches, it has become increasingly clear that the opposition candidate lacks the fundamental qualities required to defeat a tested and trusted leader like our candidate. Leadership is not a part-time responsibility. It is a continuous commitment to service, sacrifice, and accountability. Unfortunately, the opposition candidate has failed this basic test. His presence is largely felt only during election seasons, when campaign promises are made and public…

Aug

07

2026

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Prof. Philip Nto Commends Ikenna Ukwa’s Grassroots Records; Vows To Support And Ensure He Wins 2027 Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency Election

Abia North, Arochukwu, National Assembly, Politics

WE WILL SUPPORT IKENNA UKWA AND ENSURE HE WINS COME 2027, SAYS PHILIP NTO The Former Abia State Commissioner for Finance and Economic Planning, Associate Prof. Philip Nto, has pledged his support for the election of Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa as member representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency in the National Assembly, come 2027. Chief Nto, who currently serves as the Director of the Agribusiness Incubation Centre (ABIC) at Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike gave the assurance on Wednesday when Chief Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa, the APC candidate for Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency and some members of his team paid him a courtesy…

Aug

05

2026

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FORM EC9 CONFIRMATION: NDC Abia North Senatorial Candidate Rt. Hon. Uko Nkole Appreciate Supporters For Their Confidence, Steadfastness And Belief In The Journey So Far

Abia North, National Assembly, Politics

Form EC9 Confirmation: NDC Abia North Senatorial Candidate Rt. Hon. Uko Nkole Thank Supporters For Their Confidence, Steadfastness And Belief In The Journey So Far. Abia North 2027: EC9 Confirms Uko Nkole as NDC Senatorial Flag Bearer, Ends Months of Speculation The emergence of the official Form EC9 has brought renewed attention to the 2027 Abia North Senatorial race, providing documentary evidence that confirms my emergence as the Senatorial Flag Bearer of the National Democratic Coalition (NDC) for Abia North. Over the past few months, there have been various speculations regarding my participation in the contest. With the EC9 now…

Jul

15

2026

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‘Cooperation Isn’t Surrender’, Akpabio Defends National Assembly-Tinubu Ties

FGN, National Assembly, News Flash

‘Cooperation Isn’t Surrender’, Akpabio Defends National Assembly-Tinubu Ties Senate President Godswill Akpabio has defended the cordial relationship between the National Assembly and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, saying cooperation between both arms of government is driven by the national interest and should not be misconstrued as a surrender of the legislature’s constitutional independence. Speaking at the opening of the 2026 National Assembly Open Week in Abuja, Akpabio said the legislature would continue to work constructively with the executive while carrying out its constitutional responsibility. He stressed that the National Assembly was created to serve the people and should remain open, transparent…