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Aug
12
2026
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By Abia ThinkTank
ABIA APC AND THE POLITICS OF SELF-DESTRUCTION: HISTORY IS WARNING THEM AGAIN – By Pastor Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

ABIA APC AND THE POLITICS OF SELF-DESTRUCTION: HISTORY IS WARNING THEM AGAIN – By Pastor Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Politics
ABIA APC AND THE POLITICS OF SELF-DESTRUCTION: HISTORY IS WARNING THEM AGAIN The latest communiqué from the Abia State Working Committee of the APC is far more revealing than its authors may have intended. A party preparing to capture Government House in 2027 is publicly threatening two of its most recognisable political figures because they expressed confidence in the incumbent governor. Senator Orji Uzor Kalu and Hon. Chris Nkwonta are being accused of anti-party conduct, ordered to apologise and threatened with disciplinary proceedings. The communiqué itself confirms the depth of the disagreement within the party. 0 The irony is difficult…
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Aug
10
2026
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Why Hon. Uko Ndukwe Nkole Stands Out As The Candidate Of Experience, Capacity And Results For Abia North

Why Hon. Uko Ndukwe Nkole Stands Out As The Candidate Of Experience, Capacity And Results For Abia North

Abia North, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Personality, Politics
Why Hon. Uko Ndukwe Nkole Stands Out As The Candidate Of Experience, Capacity And Results For Abia North As the 2027 political season gathers momentum in Abia North Senatorial District, the question of who possesses the experience, legislative exposure and capacity to effectively represent the zone at the National Assembly is increasingly taking centre stage. Among the prominent names in the conversation is Hon. Uko Ndukwe Nkole, FNITP, PhD, a former member of the House of Representatives who represented Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency in the 8th and 9th National Assemblies. Nkole's candidacy is anchored on twelve years public experience garnered at…
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Aug
10
2026
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2027: Uko Nkole Begins Abia North Consultation, Receives Royal And Spiritual Blessings Across Ohafia, Abiriba, Nkporo

2027: Uko Nkole Begins Abia North Consultation, Receives Royal And Spiritual Blessings Across Ohafia, Abiriba, Nkporo

Abia North, News Flash, Ohafia LGA, Politics
2027: Uko Nkole Begins Abia North Consultation, Receives Royal And Spiritual Blessings Across Ohafia, Abiriba, Nkporo …Reaffirms Commitment To Effective Representation, Completion Of Projects Facilitated During 8th And 9th NASS The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) Presidential Candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, represented by the party’s candidate for Abia North Senatorial District, Rt. Hon. Uko Ndukwe Nkole, has officially commenced his consultation tour across the senatorial district ahead of the 2027 general election, receiving royal blessings and goodwill from traditional rulers in Ohafia, Abiriba and Nkporo. Rt. Hon. Nkole, immediate past member representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, began…
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Aug
09
2026
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The Broom That Never Swept: A Reckoning With The APC And The Biggest Political Con In History – By Agbaeze Ireke Kalu Onuma, AI-KO

The Broom That Never Swept: A Reckoning With The APC And The Biggest Political Con In History – By Agbaeze Ireke Kalu Onuma, AI-KO

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Politics
The Broom That Never Swept: A Reckoning with the APC and the Biggest Political Con in Nigeria’s History From the promise of Change to the arithmetic of ruin — twelve years of a party that borrowed an ancient symbol, sold it as salvation, and swept nothing but the nation’s hope into the gutter Agbeze Ireke Kalu Onuma, AI-KO https://medium.com/@iagbeze/the-broom-that-never-swept-a-reckoning-with-the-apc-and-the-biggest-political-con-in-nigerias-c98a6e431ed6?sk=7b6f6469108c96315cb18174cc683f2e Pick up a broom. Feel the weight of it. The roughness of the handle, worn smooth in some places by use. The stiff bristles at the base, bound together with something tough enough to hold them in formation. In your grandmother’s…
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Aug
09
2026
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Hon. Chief Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa Secures Another Endorsement From SDP Arochukwu LGA Chapter For Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency Seat

Hon. Chief Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa Secures Another Endorsement From SDP Arochukwu LGA Chapter For Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency Seat

Arochukwu, News Flash, Politics
SDP Arochukwu LGA Chapter Endorses Ikenna Ukwa for Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency Seat In a major political development ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Social Democratic Party, SDP, Arochukwu LGA chapter has unanimously endorsed Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa, the All Progressives Congress, APC, candidate for Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency. The endorsement was contained in a communique dated 6th August 2026 and signed by the SDP Arochukwu LGA Chairman, Elder Nnanna Isaac Uwakwa, and Secretary, Chief Agwu Ogbonnaya Godwin, including all the Chairmen of the party in all the 11 wards in Arochukwu LGA. It was issued after an extensive meeting of…
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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

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…
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Aug
07
2026
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Abia North 2027: Uko Nkole Vows Issue-Based Campaign, Says Abandoned Federal Projects Underscore Need For Experienced Representation

Abia North 2027: Uko Nkole Vows Issue-Based Campaign, Says Abandoned Federal Projects Underscore Need For Experienced Representation

Abia North, News Flash, Politics
Abia North 2027: Uko Nkole Vows Issue-Based Campaign, Says Abandoned Federal Projects Underscore Need for Experienced Representation Following his emergence as the National Democratic Coalition (NDC) senatorial candidate for Abia North Senatorial District ahead of the 2027 general election, Rt. Hon. Uko Ndukwe Nkole, FNITP, PhD, has reaffirmed his commitment to running an issue-based campaign, insisting that his record of service and legislative accomplishments will remain the cornerstone of his engagement with the electorate. The former two-term member of the House of Representatives said his campaign would focus on practical solutions to the developmental needs of Abia North rather than…
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Aug
06
2026
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Abia 2027: NDC Leadership Formally Presents Gubernatorial Ticket To National Leadership, Signals United Front Ahead Of Election

Abia 2027: NDC Leadership Formally Presents Gubernatorial Ticket To National Leadership, Signals United Front Ahead Of Election

Abia North, News Flash, Politics
Abia 2027: NDC Leadership Formally Presents Gubernatorial Ticket to National Leadership, Signals United Front Ahead of Election In a significant step towards the 2027 general election, the Abia State Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Hon. Ako Atuloma, on Wednesday night led a delegation of frontline party candidates and key stakeholders to officially present the party's governorship candidate, Chief Ndubuisi Etugo Ogah, and his running mate, Engr. Uzoma Alaribe, to the NDC National Leadership. The delegation was received by the National Leader of the party, His Excellency Senator Seriake Dickson, National Chairman, Senator Moses Cleopas, and National Secretary, Barr.…
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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

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…
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Aug
04
2026
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2027: INEC Authenticates Hon. Uko Nkole As The Abia North Senatorial Candidate Of NDC

2027: INEC Authenticates Hon. Uko Nkole As The Abia North Senatorial Candidate Of NDC

Abia North, News Flash, Politics
INEC AUTHENTICATES UKO NKOLE AS THE ABIA NORTH SENATORIAL CANDIDATE OF NDC The immediate past House of Representatives Member For Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency Hon. Uko Nkole has gotten INEC authentication as the Abia North Senatorial Candidate of NDC. This brings to an end the confusion on who is the actual Candidate between him and his closest rival, Chief Nnamdi Iro Orji, popularly known as Opotoyom. The primary election, held on May 29, 2026, witnessed a large turnout of party delegates and members from the five local government areas within the senatorial zone. At the end of the exercise, the immediate…
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