Politics

BEN KALU FOR GOVERNOR? EVEN COMEDY NEEDS STRUCTURE This declaration reads like a political comedy skit wearing a campaign cap. “Capable warriors,” “divine and mortal mandate,” “rescue Abia,” “suspend my ambition”—very dramatic. But beneath the grammar of war and rescue mission, the question remains painfully simple: rescue Abia from what exactly—visible roads, cleaner cities, debt discipline, healthcare reform, renewed investor confidence, and a governor already controlling the Labour Party structure in the state? That is where the joke begins.They say Benjamin Kalu lifted APC membership from 3,440 to over 160,000 through e-registration. Beautiful arithmetic. But online registration is not political…

The Vultures Are Gathering In the past few weeks, the political landscape of Abia State has witnessed an unusual flurry of activity; quiet meetings, strategic visits, and calculated alliances involving old, familiar faces. These are individuals long embedded in the state’s political history, many of whom had their time at the helm when Abia struggled under the weight of stagnation and systemic decline. Their sudden reappearance and coordinated movements demands a careful scrutiny. The vultures may be gathering. At first glance, these developments may be framed as routine political engagement,after all, democracy thrives on participation and competition.But a closer examination…