Politics

The 2027 Abia North Senatorial contest has taken a decisive step forward with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) listing Rt. Hon. Uko Ndukwe Nkole, FNITP, Ph.D., as the senatorial candidate of the National Democratic Coalition (NDC). Nkole’s name appears in the final list of candidates released by INEC ahead of the 2027 general election, formally placing the former Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency representative on the ballot for the Abia North Senate race. The development gives an official stamp to Nkole’s bid to return to the National Assembly, this time with a broader mandate to represent the three-council senatorial district at…

Change is imminent in the political landscape of Abia North Senatorial District ahead of the 2027 general election. There is a growing call for a new beginning, away from what supporters describe as an over-hyped political figure seeking another opportunity for what they regard as political recycling. It is against this backdrop that Hon. Uko Nkole is being presented as a formidable candidate who, during his representation of Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, demonstrated passionate and committed leadership. Hon. Uko Nkole has proven himself as a tested and experienced leader whose supporters believe can secure, sustain and…

The Chief of Staff to the Abia State Governor, PST Caleb Ajagba, PhD, has charged members of the Otti-Mania Legacy Movement to remain committed to the objectives of the movement and work towards the return of all Labour Party candidates in the forthcoming elections. Ajagba gave the charge at the Government House Banquet Hall, Umuahia, while addressing members of the movement, urging them to take the message of Governor Alex Otti’s developmental achievements to the grassroots and hinterlands of Abia State. He commended the movement for its commitment, loyalty and sustained support for the Governor’s administration, stressing that the developmental…

The contest for the Abia North Senatorial seat took another turn as Rt. Hon. Uko Ndukwe Nkole appeared live on a current affairs programme in Aba alongside his opponent, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, for a public discussion on the issues confronting the senatorial district and what should be done differently. For Nkole, the conversation during a political Radio discussion programme "Politics 943" at Enyimba FM 94.3 Aba, was less about political rhetoric and more about capacity, experience and the unfinished business of development in Abia North. Drawing from his years in public service and experience as an elected…