Politics

— Warns Against Emotional Blackmail, Urges Focus On Governance And Continuity In Abia The political landscape in Abia State has been stirred following claims by an APC governorship aspirant, Dr. Eric Opah, that he would secure the release of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, if elected governor in 2027. Reacting sharply to the statement, Ambassador Dr. Osita Offor “De Ultimate Commander” (Ikenga Gburugburu of Ohafia Ancient Kingdom), described the claim as a calculated attempt at emotional manipulation and political exploitation of sensitive national issues. Offor dismissed the declaration as “dead on arrival,”…

Click link for video https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1BEsiV5K46/ Click link for pictures https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1BEsiV5K46/ Democracy thrives where transparency, fairness, and accountability are protected. It weakens when citizens are denied the opportunity to freely participate in processes meant to reflect their collective will. This concern has now taken centre stage in Umunneochi, Abia North Senatorial Zone following widespread complaints and protests surrounding the conduct of the NDC primary election reportedly assigned to Mr. Ikechukwu Chikadibe Moses with contact number (07033024249) as returning officer. According to complaints from party members and stakeholders, many individuals reportedly arrived at the designated venue prepared to participate in what they…

An All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, Chidiebere J. Okoh, has expressed strong confidence in the political strength and leadership capacity of Dr. Eric Opah, declaring that the governorship hopeful possesses what it takes to decisively defeat Governor Alex Chioma Otti in the 2027 governorship election in Abia State. Okoh, who spoke with confidence about the future of the APC in Abia State, asserted that the party has produced a governorship aspirant whom he described as competent, visionary, and strategically equipped to place the state on what he termed a “trajectory of speedy development, economic growth, and people-oriented governance.” In a…

In a significant and widely celebrated political development, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) faithful in Ohafia South demonstrated unity, commitment, and confidence in democratic values as they turned out massively to participate in the party’s State Assembly primary election held at Scotch Event Centre, Amaekpu Ohafia. At the end of what party members described as a transparent, peaceful, and fairly contested exercise, Hon. Udoeze Kalu of Okamu Ward emerged victorious with an impressive total of 776 votes, securing the party’s ticket to fly the NDC flag for the Ohafia South State Assembly election. The overwhelming votes garnered by Hon. Udoeze…

Mazi Chibuike Jonas Commends Tinubu’s South-East Development Drive, Charges SEDC To Deliver Results The Abia State Coordinator of Relax Tinubu Is Fixing Nigeria (RTIFN), has applauded the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR for what he described as pragmatic leadership and deliberate efforts aimed at integrating the South-East into Nigeria’s broader development agenda. Speaking on the growing impact of President Tinubu’s policies in the region, Mazi Jonas stated that the President has demonstrated uncommon political will and commitment toward addressing longstanding developmental concerns in the South-East, stressing that the administration’s approach signals renewed hope and inclusion for the region.…