Opinion

As Abia State marks three remarkable years under the purposeful and transformational leadership of Governor Alex Chioma Otti OFR, respected community leader and public affairs advocate, Ambassador Dr. Osita Offor "De Ultimate Commander" (Ikenga Gburugburu of Ohafia Ancient Kingdom), has poured glowing tributes on the Governor, describing his administration as “a bold departure from years of stagnation, neglect, and empty political promises.” Ambassador Offor stated that the administration of Governor Otti has, within three years, rewritten the story of governance in Abia State through visible development projects, fiscal discipline, strategic leadership, and a people-oriented governance style that has restored confidence…

Fresh controversy has erupted around the ongoing NDC primaries in Abia State following a blistering protest by Chief Engr Joseph Umunna (Onwa Abia), an aspirant for the Abia North Senatorial ticket, who has openly expressed deep displeasure over what he described as an alarming and dangerous attempt to hijack the democratic process in favour of a particular aspirant. In a strongly worded reaction, Umunna painted a troubling picture of what he alleged to be a calculated effort to compromise the integrity of the party’s internal democratic exercise, warning that any process tainted by manipulation, secrecy, favoritism and desperation could leave…

As political realignments gradually gather momentum ahead of the 2027 general elections, the need for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to make strategic, people-driven decisions in selecting candidates cannot be overstated. For the Abia North Senatorial Zone, one name continues to resonate across communities, political conversations, and grassroots engagements — Chief Engr Joseph Umunna (Onwa Abia). The argument for Chief Engr Joseph Umunna to emerge as the NDC senatorial candidate for Abia North is not merely emotional or sentimental; it is rooted in political reality, public acceptability, fresh leadership appeal, and the urgent need to break from the old order…

The OTTIMANIA Movement has declared “Operation No Opposition 2027”, expressing appreciation to opposition elements in Abia State, especially the governorship aspirants for what it described as their wise decision to embrace the reality of good governance and development under the administration of Governor Alex Chioma Otti OFR This position was made known by Ambassador Dr Osita Offor “De Ultimate Commander” and Ikenga Gburugburu of Ohafia Ancient Kingdom, who praised political leaders across opposition parties, including the Kalu Blocs of APC and others, for reportedly stepping back from their governorship ambitions ahead of the 2027 elections. According to him, such decisions…

With just two days to the crucial APC primary election, frontline House of Representatives aspirant, Dr. Martina Amarachi Ononiwu (Martina Martins), has raised strong concerns over what she described as the growing culture of political inheritance and family dominance in the political landscape of Ikwuano/Umuahia Federal Constituency. In a passionate message addressed to party leaders, elders, stakeholders, and faithfuls, Dr. Martina Ononiwu called for a fresh democratic direction anchored on fairness, competence, inclusion, and grassroots acceptance rather than political entitlement and inherited influence. The APC aspirant stressed that leadership should never become the exclusive preserve of a few powerful families…