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Nov

07

2026

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Ohafia To Hold Mega Reception For Gov. Otti November 18

Abia State, News Flash, Ohafia LGA, People & Events

OHAFIA TO HOLD MEGA RECEPTION FOR GOV. OTTI NOV 18 The Ohafia Ancient Kingdom, Abia State's third largest city, is planning to hold the biggest social gathering ever on its soil in honour of Governor Alex Otti. The programme tagged 'Ohafia Grand Reception for Governor Alex Otti' is scheduled for November 18 at Elu Ohafia, the ancestral headquarters of the 26-community clan. The Reception Planning Committee was constituted by the Ohafia Improvement Union (OIU), the clan's apex socio-cultural organisation, and comprises prominent sons and daughters of the community. It announced the schedule on Tuesday after a consultative meeting with state…

Nov

07

2026

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Elu Youths Association Endorse Ikenna Ukwa For Arochukwu/Ohafia House of Representatives

Arochukwu, National Assembly, Ohafia LGA, Politics

ELU YOUTHS ASSOCIATION ENDORSES IKENNA UKWA FOR HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The Elu Youths Association has affirmed massive support and endorsed Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa for House of Representatives, Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency, come 2027. The youths made the affirmation and endorsement during a meeting held at the residence of the President of the Elu Youths Association, Mr Emeka Agwu Ekpu with Chief Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa in Elu Ohafia. They said that having remembered Elu Ohafia even when he is not holding any elected political office by installing solar-powered streetlights for the community, among other projects, they have decided to rally behind…

Nov

07

2026

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Etiokwe Eri Okwe: The Journey To 2031 Continues

House Of Assembly, Ohafia LGA, Politics

🔥 ETIOKWE: THE JOURNEY TO 2031 CONTINUES! A campaign flag-off is more than a political gathering; it is an opportunity to reaffirm commitment, connect with supporters and present a vision for the future. Hon. Kalu Mba Nwoke (ETIOKWE) has officially taken another step in his political journey. As the campaign progresses, the focus remains on Ohafia South, the people, community development, empowerment and effective representation. The message is clear: our constituency deserves meaningful conversations about its future, and every community deserves to be heard. To all supporters and well-wishers, let us keep the spirit of unity and constructive engagement alive.…

Nov

02

2026

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Ikenna Ukwa Has My Full Support, Says Dr. Armstrong Takang

Abia North, Arochukwu, Ohafia LGA, Politics

IKENNA UKWA HAS MY FULL SUPPORT, SAYS DR. ARMSTRONG TAKANG The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI), Dr. Armstrong Takang, has declared full support for the election of Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa , the APC House of Representatives candidate for Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency. Dr. Takang made the declaration when he paid a courtesy visit to Chief Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa at his Amaekpu Ohafia country home, shortly after the Iri Ohafia Ohamoha (Ohafia New Yam Festival), which Ikenna Ukwa co-sponsored. Dr. Takang also used the opportunity to thank Mr. President, His Excellency Asiwaju Bola…

Nov

01

2026

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Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency 2027: Dan Okeke Reaffirms Support For Ikenna Ukwa

Arochukwu, News Flash, Ohafia LGA, Politics

DAN OKEKE REAFFIRMS SUPPORT FOR IKENNA UKWA Chief Daniel Okeke has reaffirmed his unalloyed support for Chief Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa, the APC candidate for Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency. Chief Okeke made the statement when he visited Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa in his country home in Amaekpu Ohafia, after the 2026 New Yam Festival of Ohafia. Chief Daniel Okeke, who was a special guest of honour to the occasion which was co-sponsored by Ikenna Ukwa said that even though he is now in the Labour Party, Hon. Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa remains his candidate for the Federal House of Representatives and has his…

Oct

31

2026

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Abiriba Women Endorse Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa As Their Concensus Candidate For Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency

Arochukwu, News Flash, Ohafia LGA, Politics

IKENNA UKWA IS OUR SOLE CANDIDATE FOR HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SAYS ABIRIBA WOMEN Women of Abiriba Kingdom in Ohafia LGA of Abia State have declared Chief Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa as their sole candidate for the House of Representatives seat for Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency in the 2027 general elections. The women made the declaration during a solidarity meeting with Team Ikenna Ukwa in Abiriba convened by Madam Mercy Okoroezi, the Assistant APC Women Leader, Ohafia LGA where they described him as a man of integrity, compassion and proven capacity. Madam Mercy Okoroezi, who spoke on behalf of the women,said Abiriba women…

Oct

26

2026

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Ohafia Sets For 2026 Iriji Festival, Seeks Massive Turnout

News Flash, Culture, Ohafia LGA

Ohafia Sets for 2026 Iriji Festival, Seeks Massive Turnout The Ohafia ancient kingdom, one of the most populous clans in Abia State and its third biggest city is in the last lap of preparations to host this year's Iriji fiesta. Apparently the clan's biggest cultural celebration, the event tagged Iriji Ohamoha, translated to the New Yam festival for all the 26-community ancestry group and their people, is scheduled for October 31, at Elu Ohafia. It promises to host people from all walks of life. Yam is Ohafia people's chief crop, historically symbolising wealth, social status, hard work and the abundance…

Oct

21

2026

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Endorsements Galore For Hon. Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa As Iyom Ututu Again Slams Him As Sole Candidate For Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency

Arochukwu, National Assembly, Ohafia LGA, Politics

INYOM UTUTU ENDORSES IKENNA UKWA FOR HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES As the clamour for effective representation heightens ahead of 2027, the Inyom Ututu, led by her President, Chief Mrs. O. J. Kanu, has endorsed Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa , the APC Candidate for Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency, for House of Representatives, come 2027. Inyom Ututu made the declaration when they held an interactive session with Chief Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa in Umuahia, Abia State. The women described him as "our son in whom we are well pleased" and assured him of the massive and unalloyed support of Ututu women both at home and…

Oct

18

2026

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Army Assures FGC Ohafia Of Stronger Security As Principal Raises Alarm Over Collapsed Wall

News Flash, Ohafia LGA, Security

ARMY ASSURES FGC OHAFIA OF STRONGER SECURITY AS PRINCIPAL RAISES ALARM OVER COLLAPSED WALL The Commander of 14 Brigade Nigerian Army, Ohafia, Brigadier General Ahmad Mansur Dikko, has assured students and staff of Federal Government College (FGC) Ohafia of enhanced security and closer collaboration with the school management. Brig Gen Dikko gave the assurance on Thursday, October 16, 2025 when the new Principal of FGC Ohafia, Mrs. Akala Modupe Ayodele, paid a familiarization visit to the Brigade Headquarters in Ohafia. Welcoming the Principal and her team, the Brigade Commander congratulated Mrs. Ayodele on her appointment and commended her for deeming…

Oct

17

2026

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Erosion Alert: Amaekpu Ohafia- Gully Threatens Homes Behind Community School

Abia North, News Flash, Ohafia LGA

EROSION ALERT: AMAEKPU OHAFIA — GULLY THREATENS HOMES BEHIND COMMUNITY SCHOOL Residents of Amaekpu Ohafia in Ohafia LGA have raised fresh alarm over a fast-expanding gully erosion behind Amaekpu Community School, along Onyirimba Road. The gully, close to the compound of Mrs. Chioma Ekea Onyirimba, has continued to deepen after recent heavy rains, threatening nearby homes, farmlands, and the school fence. Locals say if urgent steps are not taken, part of the school premises and adjoining buildings could be swallowed. This Onyirimba Road / Bakassi Avenue site is one of the seven major erosion sites in Ohafia that the Abia…