Opinion

Editorial - 20/4/2026 The political atmosphere in Abia State has been charged in recent days following growing tensions within the All Progressives Congress (APC) over the stance of one of its prominent National Leaders, Dr. Sampson Uche Ogah, CON. Dr. Ogah, who once served as Minister of State under the administration of the ruling party, APC, has stirred debate after openly declaring his support for the current governor of the state, Alex Chioma Otti of the Labour Party. Despite his leadership role and a strong force in the APC, Dr Ogah has maintained that Governor Otti has demonstrated commendable leadership…

…Abia’s Progress is a Shared Responsibility – OTTIMENIA Stands With Governor Otti Abuja, Nigeria - Ambassador Dr. Osita Offor - “De Ultimate Commander” (Ikenga Gburugburu of Ohafia Ancient Kingdom), has hailed the wave of solidarity and support rallying around Governor Alex Chioma Otti, OFR. He described the growing unity as a powerful testament that men and women who genuinely care about the welfare of Ndi Abia are ready to stand behind the state’s progressive agenda. Recent weeks have witnessed an unprecedented influx of notable politicians joining the Labour Party in solidarity with Governor Otti. From the recent mega reception in…

Dr. Martina Amarachi Ononiwu, popularly known as Martina Martins, officially declared her intention to contest for the House of Representatives to represent the Ikwuano/Umuahia Federal Constituency, promising a transformative approach to governance. Speaking at her official declaration event on April 10th, 2026, Dr. Martins emphasized her commitment to building a system that empowers citizens without the need for ad-hoc interventions. “I will build a system that will make empowerment infrastructure unnecessary,” she declared to a gathering of party supporters, community leaders, and youth groups. “Our people deserve a sustainable framework where opportunities for growth and development are inherent, not dependent…