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Aug
22
2026
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By Abia ThinkTank
Amune New Yam Festival Celebrates Culture, Unity As Uko Nkole Joins Community In Isuikwuato

Amune New Yam Festival Celebrates Culture, Unity As Uko Nkole Joins Community In Isuikwuato

Abia North, News Flash, Politics
Amune New Yam Festival Celebrates Culture, Unity As Uko Nkole Joins Community In Isiukwuato ISIUKWUATO, ABIA — The Amune Autonomous Community in Isiukwuato Local Government Area of Abia State has celebrated its annual New Yam Festival, Iri-Ji, in a colourful gathering that brought together community leaders, traditional institutions, political stakeholders and sons and daughters of the community. The festival, held on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at the Amune Village Square, was organised by the Amune Development Union, Ovim, as the community gave thanks to God for His faithfulness and celebrated the abundance of the new yam harvest. Among the prominent…
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Aug
21
2026
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From Palaces To August Meetings, Uko Nkole Takes Abia North Consultation Tour Across Communities

From Palaces To August Meetings, Uko Nkole Takes Abia North Consultation Tour Across Communities

Abia North, Politics
From Palaces To August Meetings, Uko Nkole Takes Abia North Consultation Tour Across Communities The ongoing consultation tour of Rt. Hon. Uko Nkole, an Abia North Senatorial Zone hopeful, has continued to gather momentum, with the former House of Representatives member engaging traditional rulers, women, youths, community leaders and political stakeholders across Bende and other communities. The consultations, which formed part of his preparations ahead of the 2027 senatorial election, took him to several communities and social gatherings, where he interacted directly with residents and stakeholders on their concerns, expectations and the future of Abia North. In Bende Local Government…
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Aug
20
2026
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NDC Unveils Etugo Ogah, Uko Nkole, Nworgu, Others As Candidates For 2027 Elections In Abia

NDC Unveils Etugo Ogah, Uko Nkole, Nworgu, Others As Candidates For 2027 Elections In Abia

Abia State, News Flash, Politics
NDC Unveils Etugo Ogah, Uko Nkole, Nworgu, Others As Candidates For 2027 Elections In Abia The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Abia State Chapter, has formally unveiled its candidates for the 2027 general elections, with Elder Ndubuisi Etugo Ogah emerging as the party’s governorship candidate alongside his running mate, Engr. Bright Alaribe. The unveiling ceremony, held on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at the Britarch Event Center, adjacent to the Abia State House of Assembly Complex, Umuahia, brought together party leaders, stakeholders, candidates, ward and local government executives, women and youth leaders, as well as supporters of the party. The event marked…
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Aug
17
2026
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Strategic Alliance Ahead Of 2027: Eagles Movement Holds Solidarity Meeting For Ikenna Ukwa

Strategic Alliance Ahead Of 2027: Eagles Movement Holds Solidarity Meeting For Ikenna Ukwa

Abia North, National Assembly, Politics
EAGLES MOVEMENT HOLDS SOLIDARITY MEETING FOR IKENNA UKWA The Eagles Movement, a socio-political group under the leadership of Mr. Victor Kalu held a solidarity meeting in Amaekpu, Ohafia in support of Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa , the APC Candidate for Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency. The Members of the movement converged at their meeting place to reaffirm their commitment to Chief Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa’s candidacy and to strategize on grassroots mobilization ahead of 2027. Speaking at the meeting, Victor Kalu described Chief Ikenna Ukwa as a leader with vision, capacity, and a proven track record of service to the people. He assured…
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Aug
17
2026
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Uko Nkole Consults Bende Traditional Rulers, Reaffirms Commitment To Grassroots Leadership

Uko Nkole Consults Bende Traditional Rulers, Reaffirms Commitment To Grassroots Leadership

Abia North, News Flash, Politics
Uko Nkole Consults Bende Traditional Rulers, Reaffirms Commitment To Grassroots Leadership The senatorial consultation of Rt. Hon. Uko Nkole, an Abia North Senatorial Zone hopeful, continued in Bende Local Government Area with an engagement with the Bende Traditional Rulers Council and their Ugoezes. Rt. Hon. Uko Nkole was accompanied by Mr. Karibe Ojigwe, Mr. Emeka Philips and Bar. Jonas Udensi, candidates for Bende Federal, Bende South and Bende North constituencies respectively. The delegation, led by Engr. Uchenna Okagbue, Leader of the NDC in Bende LGA, was received at the palace of HRH Uchendu Okorie, Chairman of the Bende Traditional Rulers…
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Aug
17
2026
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Uko Nkole And NDC Team Engages Women At August Meetings In Lodu Imenyi And Uzuakoli

Uko Nkole And NDC Team Engages Women At August Meetings In Lodu Imenyi And Uzuakoli

Abia North, News Flash, Politics
Uko Nkole Engages Women At August Meetings In Lodu Imenyi And Uzuakoli The senatorial consultation tour of Rt. Hon. Uko Nkole, an Abia North Senatorial Zone hopeful, continued with engagements at women’s August meetings in Lodu Imenyi and Uzuakoli, Bende Local Government Area. At Lodu Imenyi, Rt. Hon. Uko Nkole joined the women at their August meeting, engaging with them directly and listening to their concerns, aspirations and expectations for the future. In Uzuakoli, Hon. Nkole attended the Women’s August Meeting alongside Chief Ndubuisi Etugo Ogah, NDC Gubernatorial Candidate, other candidates and members of the campaign team, including Evangelist Ekekwe…
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Aug
17
2026
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De Ultimate Commander Leads OTTIMANIA LEGACY MOVEMENT’s Grassroots Push For Otti’s Continuity

De Ultimate Commander Leads OTTIMANIA LEGACY MOVEMENT’s Grassroots Push For Otti’s Continuity

Abia State, News Flash, Politics
De Ultimate Commander Leads OTTIMANIA Legacy Movement’s Grassroots Push For Otti’s Continuity Ambassador Dr. Osita Offor, “De Ultimate Commander” (Ikenga Gburuguru of Ohafia and Nneato Ancient Kingdoms), is leading an expanding grassroots mobilisation campaign through the OTTIMANIA Legacy Movement for the reelection of Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, and his Deputy, Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu, FNSE, in the 2027 general elections. The OTTIMANIA Legacy Movement is a duly registered Labour Party pro-group established to mobilise support for the reelection of Governor Otti, his Deputy and other Labour Party candidates in the 2027 elections. At the heart of the…
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Aug
17
2026
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We’re Consulting With Our Legal Team Over Adeleke’s Victory- Osun APC

We’re Consulting With Our Legal Team Over Adeleke’s Victory- Osun APC

News Flash, Politics
We’re Consulting With Our Legal Team Over Adeleke’s Victory – Osun APC The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun says it is reviewing the results of the 2026 governorship election across the state’s 332 wards. BACKGROUNDEarlier on Sunday, Ademola Adeleke was re-elected for a second term as governor of Osun. Adeleke, the candidate of Accord, was declared the winner of the election after an overnight results collation exercise in Osogbo, the state capital. Joshua Ogunwole, the state returning officer for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), said Adeleke secured 511,067 votes to defeat his closest challenger in the tightly contested…
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Aug
17
2026
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Grassroots Consultation Continues As Uko Nkole Engages Bende Stakeholders, Women And Youths

Grassroots Consultation Continues As Uko Nkole Engages Bende Stakeholders, Women And Youths

Abia North, Politics
Grassroots Consultation Continues As Uko Nkole Engages Bende Stakeholders, Women And Youths The senatorial consultation tour of Rt. Hon. Uko Nkole, an Abia North Senatorial Zone hopeful, continued in Bende Local Government Area with a breakfast meeting where he met with grassroots women and youths @ the residence of Mr Emeka Philips In attendance Bar Jonas Udensi Bende South and North SHOA hopefuls respectively in Lodu Imenyi, Nkpa, Bende LGA. The consultations provided another opportunity for Rt. Hon. Uko Nkole to listen to the people, exchange ideas and discuss the future of Mr Mr Peter Obi Presidency and Abia North…
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Aug
17
2026
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Adeleke’s Osun, Otti’s Congratulatory Message And The 2027 Abia Question: When Development, Welfare And Electoral Legitimacy Meet – By Pastor Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Adeleke’s Osun, Otti’s Congratulatory Message And The 2027 Abia Question: When Development, Welfare And Electoral Legitimacy Meet – By Pastor Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Politics
ADELEKE’S OSUN, OTTI’S CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE AND THE 2027 ABIA QUESTION: WHEN DEVELOPMENT, WELFARE AND ELECTORAL LEGITIMACY MEET Osun as a Contemporary Governance Laboratory The re-election of Governor Ademola Adeleke in Osun State on 16 August 2026 offers more than a conventional electoral story. It provides a useful case study of how welfare intervention, infrastructure delivery, fiscal management and political communication can combine to shape voter judgment. Adeleke, contesting on the platform of the Accord Party, was declared winner by INEC after securing 19 of Osun’s 30 local government areas. His victory gave him a second term after a campaign conducted…
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