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Only Those Against the People’s Interest Want Benjamin Kalu Replaced With Inexperience – Chidiebere Okoh

Only Those Against the People’s Interest Want Benjamin Kalu Replaced With Inexperience – Chidiebere Okoh

A vocal Chieftain of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abia State Chief Chidiebere J. Okoh, has thrown his weight behind the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Okezie Kalu, insisting that anyone working to bring him down is standing against the thousands of lives he has transformed across Bende Federal Constituency. Okoh maintained that Hon. Benjamin Kalu's record in office speaks louder than political rhetoric, arguing that his performance has set a benchmark difficult to ignore. According to him, the lawmaker is currently facilitating monthly salaries for more than 11,200 beneficiaries through programmes coordinated by his office, providing…
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2027: OTTIMANIA Legacy Movement Launches Statewide Volunteer Drive to Boost Governor Otti’s Re-Election Bid

2027: OTTIMANIA Legacy Movement Launches Statewide Volunteer Drive to Boost Governor Otti’s Re-Election Bid

The OTTIMANIA Legacy Movement has commenced what it describes as a strategic grassroots mobilisation drive across Abia State, officially throwing open its doors to volunteers and key stakeholders willing to play active roles in the campaign structure ahead of the formal commencement of political campaigns. The pro-Labour Party movement, which is officially registered to support the re-election of Governor Alex Chioma Otti, as well as other Labour Party candidates in the 2027 general elections, said it is laying a solid organisational foundation before campaign activities begin next month. According to a statement issued on behalf of the Management Team by…
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Abia 2027: NDC Presents Ogah, Alaribe to National Leadership as Party Consolidates Ahead of Governorship Election

Abia 2027: NDC Presents Ogah, Alaribe to National Leadership as Party Consolidates Ahead of Governorship Election

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has taken another strategic step in its preparations for the 2027 governorship election in Abia State, as the party's governorship candidate, Chief Ndubuisi Etugo Ogah, and his running mate, Engr. Uzoma Alaribe, were formally presented to the national leadership of the party. The high-level delegation was led on Wednesday night by the Abia State Chairman of the NDC, Hon. Ako Atuloma, alongside the party's frontline candidates and key stakeholders from the state. The delegation was received by the National Leader of the NDC, His Excellency Senator Seriake Dickson, National Chairman, Senator Moses Cleopas, and the…
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Abia North 2027: EC9 Confirms Uko Nkole as NDC Senatorial Flag Bearer, Ends Months of Speculation

Abia North 2027: EC9 Confirms Uko Nkole as NDC Senatorial Flag Bearer, Ends Months of Speculation

Former member of the House of Representatives for Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency, Hon. Uko Ndukwe Nkole, has once again become the centre of political discourse across Abia North Senatorial District following the emergence of an official Form EC9 document circulating within political circles. The development has reignited conversations over the 2027 Abia North Senatorial contest, with supporters insisting that the document settles lingering questions surrounding Hon. Nkole's eligibility and participation in the race. A seasoned politician and Registered Town Planner, Uko Nkole represented Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency in both the 8th and 9th National Assemblies, where he earned recognition for his legislative…
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Chidiebere Okoh Defends Hon. Ben Kalu, Condemns Alleged Umunna Youths Sponsored Protest, Highlights DS Development Strides in Bende

Chidiebere Okoh Defends Hon. Ben Kalu, Condemns Alleged Umunna Youths Sponsored Protest, Highlights DS Development Strides in Bende

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abia State, Chief Chidiebere J. Okoh, has cautioned youths from Umunna against what he described as attempts to undermine the political standing and developmental achievements of the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu. Reacting to a recent protest staged by some youths in Umunna community, Chief Okoh alleged that the demonstration was sponsored and politically motivated, urging the youths to desist from allowing themselves to be used to advance interests that, according to him, do not align with the long-term progress of the area. The…
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