Politics

Anosike’s Campaign Speech: Old Promises Dressed Up As A New Agenda – By Pastor Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Politics

ANOSIKE’S CAMPAIGN SPEECH: OLD PROMISES DRESSED UP AS A NEW AGENDA Dr Kelechi Anosike is entitled to campaign, criticise and present alternatives. But serious opposition must be built on verified facts—not exaggerated claims, selective memory or promises to introduce programmes that Governor Alex Otti, OFR, has already begun implementing. 1. CLAIM: “Abia workers are owed promotion arrears, and I will pay them when I assume office.” This statement is deliberately vague. Which promotion years? How many workers? What amount is outstanding? What stage has implementation reached? The documented fact is that Governor Otti reviewed disputed promotions and conversions and subsequently…

Jul

2026

Fact-Check: Let Us Discuss Abia Workers’ Promotions With Facts – By Pastor Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Politics

FACT-CHECK: LET US DISCUSS ABIA WORKERS’ PROMOTIONS WITH FACTS Mr G. S. Ogochukwu Nwaokeoma raises a legitimate welfare issue, but parts of his presentation are incomplete and misleading. First, it is inaccurate to suggest that Governor Alex Otti simply ignored the 2022 and 2023 promotion exercises. In July 2024, the government approved the conduct of the outstanding 2022/2023 promotion, conversion and confirmation exercise. In August 2025, Abia’s Head of Service, Mr Benson Ojeikere, publicly confirmed that Governor Otti had approved its financial implementation. However, concerns about delays in fully reflecting the promotions in every affected worker’s salary are legitimate. In…

Jul

2026

Ban On Okada: Ikenna Ukwa Commences Free Temporary Transportation Scheme For Ohafia Residents

Abia North, Ohafia LGA, Politics, Transportation

Ikenna Ukwa Commences Free Temporary Transportation Scheme for Ohafia Residents In a remarkable demonstration of compassionate leadership and commitment to the welfare of the people, Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa, APC flag bearer for the Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency, has launched a temporary free transportation scheme for residents of Ohafia. The initiative, which operates from Amaekpu to Akanu, is aimed at easing the transportation challenges currently facing the people following the ban on commercial motorcycles (Okada) in Ohafia. Plans are also on the way to extend it to other metropolitan areas in Ohafia. For many residents, especially traders, farmers, students, civil servants,…

Jul

2026

The Lokoja Ruling: Facts, Not Fury – By Pastor Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Judiciary, Politics

THE LOKOJA RULING: FACTS, NOT FURY I read a commentary driven more by political anger, ethnic and religious prejudice, and personal attacks than by a careful examination of the ruling. Then read another legal analysis by a respected luminary. I decided to spend some days studying the truth devoid of colorations. Here are the verifiable facts. The Federal High Court in Lokoja had earlier ordered INEC to register the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC. On 26 June 2026, Justice Isah Dashen set that judgment aside after the Peace Movement Party argued that it had previously submitted the disputed “Victory Sign” logo…

Jul

2026

Tinubu’s Minister Challenges Peter Obi To Open Debate

Tinubu’s Minister Challenges Peter Obi To Open Debate Minister of Works, David Umahi, has challenged the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, to an open debate on governance, accusing the former Anambra State governor of attacking his integrity and personality. Umahi threw the challenge on Wednesday while speaking at the inauguration of the construction of the Akwanga–Jos Super Highway, where he also criticised Obi’s recent comments about the condition of some federal roads. According to the minister, the reinforced concrete road technology being adopted by the administration of President Bola Tinubu is an innovative solution aimed…

Jul

2026

Not Voting In Election Is A Sin, CAN Chairman Tell Christians

Not Voting In Elections Is A Sin, CAN Chairman Tells Christians The Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Nasarawa State, Rev. Dr. Sunday Emma, has urged Christians to participate actively in elections, saying failure to exercise their civic responsibility by voting amounts to a sin. Speaking with journalists in Lafia on Tuesday while reflecting on recent elections in the country, including the recent bye-election in Nasarawa State, Emma said Christians have a biblical obligation to obey lawful authority and fulfil their civic responsibilities. “We will not get tired of enlightening people because that is one of the…

Jun

2026

Court Clears Coast For ADA’s Registration, Orders INEC To Release Access Code

Court Clears Coast For ADA’s Registration, Orders INEC To Release Access Code Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has cleared the coast for the registration of the All Democratic Alliance (ADA) by ordering the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to generate and subsequently release the Access Code for the party’s registration to the Chief Akin Rickett-led leadership of the ADA. The judge, in a judgement delivered on Monday, gave INEC 72 hours within which the access code must be released to the Protem Secretary of the ADA. Justice Lifu in the judgement faulted the electoral…

Jun

2026

‘It Should Be Left For Next Government’- Dickson Backs Obi’s Position On State Police

‘It Should Be Left For Next Government’ — Dickson Backs Obi’s Position On State Police Seriake Dickson, national leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has backed the position of Peter Obi, his party’s presidential candidate, on state police. Dickson spoke on Channels Television’s ‘Politics Today’ programme on Sunday, where he addressed issues relating to national security and fresh legal challenges facing the party. On Wednesday, the senate passed a constitutional amendment bill seeking to establish state police across the country. In a statement on Friday, Obi described the passage of the bill by the national assembly as a significant…

Jun

2026

Atiku Alleges Fresh Plot To Block ADC From 2027 Elections