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May
22
2026
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By Abia ThinkTank
Abia 2027: OTTIMANIA MOVEMENT Declares “Operation No Opposition” As Amb. Offor Commends Political Actors For Embracing Continuity

Abia 2027: OTTIMANIA MOVEMENT Declares “Operation No Opposition” As Amb. Offor Commends Political Actors For Embracing Continuity

Abia State, News Flash, Politics
Abia 2027: OTTIMENIA Movement Declares “Operation No Opposition” As Amb. Offor Commends Political Actors for Embracing Continuity The OTTIMENIA Movement has declared “Operation No Opposition 2027”, expressing appreciation to opposition elements in Abia State, especially the governorship aspirants for what it described as their wise decision to embrace the reality of good governance and development under the administration of Governor Alex Chioma Otti OFR This position was made known by Ambassador Dr Osita Offor “De Ultimate Commander” and Ikenga Gburugburu of Ohafia Ancient Kingdom, who praised political leaders across opposition parties, including the Kalu Blocs of APC and others, for…
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May
22
2026
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Abure’s Claims, Otti’s Restraint And The Difference Between Reconciliation And Surrender- By Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abure’s Claims, Otti’s Restraint And The Difference Between Reconciliation And Surrender- By Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Politics
ABURE’S CLAIMS, OTTI’S RESTRAINT AND THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN RECONCILIATION AND SURRENDER There is a simple rule in serious public reasoning: an allegation is not automatically a fact merely because it is repeated in a headline. What has been reported is that Mr. Julius Abure claimed that, during a reconciliation discussion with Governor Alex Otti, proposals were presented concerning positions within the Labour Party and elective opportunities in Abia and elsewhere. He also claimed that Governor Otti declined those proposals and allegedly mentioned positions within the Board of Trustees. That is Abure’s narration of a private meeting. It deserves to be…
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May
21
2026
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Governor Sim Fubara Officially Withdraws From APC Governorship Race, Says Peace Comes First

Governor Sim Fubara Officially Withdraws From APC Governorship Race, Says Peace Comes First

News Flash, Politics
BREAKING: Governor Sim Fubara Officially Withdraws From APC Governorship Race, Says Peace Comes First Rivers State Governor, Sim Fubara, has officially pulled out of the APC governorship primaries. Fubara said he made the decision after consulting with family, friends, and political allies, adding that peace and unity in Rivers State are more important than personal ambition. He also promised to support whoever emerges as the party’s candidate. The governor thanked his supporters and appreciated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his encouragement and support during the process. Fubara said his decision was not because of pressure or fear, but because he…
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May
20
2026
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Obinna Oriaku Should Stop Confusing Noise For Data – By Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Obinna Oriaku Should Stop Confusing Noise For Data – By Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Politics
OBINNA ORIAKU SHOULD STOP CONFUSING NOISE FOR DATA Since he asked people to “speak to the facts,” let us school him properly. Bus terminal is not manhole politics.A modern transport terminal is urban infrastructure. It improves movement, order, safety, commerce and city planning. If he cannot distinguish between a manhole cover and a transport system, that is not criticism. That is confusion. Twenty electric buses delivered is not failure.It is called phased delivery. Serious public transport systems are rolled out in batches, tested, charged, deployed, maintained and expanded. Only a desperate opposition will call a first phase a scandal simply…
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May
19
2026
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I’ll Secure NDC VP Position, It’d Open Door For Kano To Produce President – Kwankwaso

I’ll Secure NDC VP Position, It’d Open Door For Kano To Produce President – Kwankwaso

News Flash, Politics
I’ll Secure NDC VP Position; It’d Open Door For Kano To Produce President – Kwankwaso Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, a chieftain of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), says he is confident of securing the party’s vice-presidential slot, which would eventually open the door for Kano state to produce the president. The former Kano governor spoke over the weekend during an interview on Premier Radio. “By God’s grace, the next election will be unlike anything that has ever happened in our state and country, especially if I secure the ticket and my name is on the ballot,” Kwankwaso said. “​Since the First…
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May
19
2026
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Obi Emerges NDC’s Sole Presidential Aspirant

Obi Emerges NDC’s Sole Presidential Aspirant

News Flash, Politics
Obi Emerges NDC’s Sole Presidential Aspirant The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, has closed the sale of Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms for its 2027 presidential ticket amid indications that only 2023 Labour Party Presidential Candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, bought the forms. The party, however, extended by one week the deadline for the collection of Expression of Interest Forms for other elective positions, including governorship, Senate, House of Representatives and State Houses of Assembly seats. Sources within the party disclosed yesterday that as at the close of sale of presidential forms, Obi, a former governor of Anambra State, was the…
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May
19
2026
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Abure’s Latest Gimmick Won’t Work: Free Forms Cannot Cure A Dead Claim To Power – By Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abure’s Latest Gimmick Won’t Work: Free Forms Cannot Cure A Dead Claim To Power – By Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Politics
ABURE’S LATEST GIMMICK WON’T WORK: FREE FORMS CANNOT CURE A DEAD CLAIM TO POWER By now, Nigerians must have understood the political pattern of Barr. Julius Abure. Whenever the law corners him, he manufactures noise. Whenever legitimacy moves away from him, he manufactures drama. Whenever the Labour Party tries to breathe, reorganise and recover its soul, Abure throws another stone into the water and calls the ripple a revolution.His latest gimmick is the so-called distribution of “free forms” to aspirants across Nigeria. On the surface, it sounds democratic. In reality, it looks like another desperate attempt to confuse unsuspecting aspirants,…
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May
17
2026
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Abia State Vice Chairman Of APC North, Chief Dr. Mba Imo Uduma Congratulates Rt. Hon. Ben Kalu, Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa And Hon. Nkiruka Onyejiocha As APC Flag Bearers In The Just Concluded Primaries For Bende, Arochukwu/Ohafia And Isuikwuato/Umunneochi Respectively For Federal House Of Representatives

Abia State Vice Chairman Of APC North, Chief Dr. Mba Imo Uduma Congratulates Rt. Hon. Ben Kalu, Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa And Hon. Nkiruka Onyejiocha As APC Flag Bearers In The Just Concluded Primaries For Bende, Arochukwu/Ohafia And Isuikwuato/Umunneochi Respectively For Federal House Of Representatives

Abia North, News Flash, Politics
FELICITATIONS The Abia State vice chairman of APC North Chief Dr. Mbah Imoh Uduma sends hearty felicitations to the deputy speaker Federal house of representatives Rt Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, Chief Dr. Nicholas Ikenna Ukwa and Hon. Nkeiru Onyejiocha for emerging as the flag bearers of our party, "The All Progressives congress (APC) for the federal house of representatives in (Bende, Arochukwu/Ohafia and Isuikwuato/Umunneochi respectively. Your emergence is a Confirmation of your consistent track records of dogedness, grassroots appeal, resilience and absolute commitments to the ideals of the party and indeed effective leadership. You have without doubts demonstrated these rare…
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May
16
2026
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Why The Ceekay Igara – Abure Strategy Cannot Stop Alex Otti And Labour Party In Abia 2027 – By Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Why The Ceekay Igara – Abure Strategy Cannot Stop Alex Otti And Labour Party In Abia 2027 – By Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Politics
Why the Ceekay Igara–Abure Strategy Cannot Stop Alex Otti and Labour Party in Abia 2027 Introduction The reported move by Chief Ceekay Igara, a known supporter of the Julius Abure-led faction of the Labour Party, to position himself for the 2027 Abia governorship contest is not merely an internal party disagreement. It represents a larger political strategy: to manufacture confusion, weaken Labour Party’s electoral machinery in Abia, and create needless legal uncertainty around Governor Alex Otti’s 2027 re-election path. However, when examined through philosophy, law, Supreme Court reasoning, democratic legitimacy, and performance politics, the strategy collapses. It is politically weak,…
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May
14
2026
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Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency 2027: Jubilation As Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa Secures APC Exco/Stakeholders Sole Candidacy Endorsement.

Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency 2027: Jubilation As Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa Secures APC Exco/Stakeholders Sole Candidacy Endorsement.

Abia North, National Assembly, News Flash, Politics
BREAKING NEWS: IKENNA UKWA ADOPTED AS APC SOLE ASPIRANT FOR AROCHUKWU/OHAFIA FEDERAL CONSTITUENCY The Members and stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Ohafia LGA, in conjunction with members of the Reality Organization and the OUK Movement, have unanimously adopted Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa as the sole aspirant for the House of Representatives seat, Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency, ahead of the party’s primary election scheduled for Friday, 15th May 2026. The endorsement was announced on Thursday, 14th May 2026, during a stakeholders’ meeting held at Skog Event Centre, Amaekpu Ohafia. At the meeting, party leaders, ward executives, and representatives of…
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