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“Alex Otti Should Pray I Don’t Run in 2027” — A Boast Too Loud for a Silent Past.

“Alex Otti Should Pray I Don’t Run in 2027” — A Boast Too Loud for a Silent Past.

When the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu, declared that “Alex Otti should pray that I don’t run in 2027,” many Abians were left wondering: where was this courage when Abia was bleeding under years of failed leadership? This statement did not come from a man who consistently stood up against bad governance in Abia State. It came from someone who maintained a strategic silence while Abia suffered monumental decay under previous administrations. Roads collapsed, salaries were owed, hospitals became shadows of themselves, and public institutions were reduced to relics — yet the loud voice…
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Questioning the Trial of Emefiele and Nomination of Ikpeazu as Ambassador

Questioning the Trial of Emefiele and Nomination of Ikpeazu as Ambassador

Why is Godwin Emefiele undergoing trial in Nigeria under President Tinubu while someone like Okezie Ikpeazu can be nominated as an ambassador? Is this disparity appropriate? Ikpeazu does not have a better image and relations than late Adelabu in the international community. The man is the worst and most underperforming governor in Nigeria's history. Someone who took eight years to build a flyover less than 50 meters in size. And, despite Abians and Nigerians calls for accountability, the president Tinubu Ambassadorial nominee Ikpeazu did not formally announce or publish the definitive total cost of the flyover project, unlike other state…
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Abia North Ready for a New Era As Dr Emeka Kalu Arrives with Vision, Passion, and Action.

Abia North Ready for a New Era As Dr Emeka Kalu Arrives with Vision, Passion, and Action.

Abia North stands on the verge of a new chapter as Chief Dr Emeka Charles Kalu, Chairman of E.C.K. Foundation Worldwide, steps forward with a daring plan for transformation. As a successful international businessman, Dr Kalu is a philanthropist deeply rooted in grassroots politics, bringing his global expertise and dedication to community growth back home to spark genuine change. The Dr Charles Emeka Kalu Blueprint for Abia North Purpose: Dr Charles Emeka Kalu’s journey is not solely marked by business success across continents but also by a heartfelt commitment to uplifting his people. His aim is clear: to utilise his…
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Rewriting Abia State’s Narrative Through Exceptional Governance: The Alex Otti Spectacle.

Rewriting Abia State’s Narrative Through Exceptional Governance: The Alex Otti Spectacle.

Taking Governance Beyond Partisanship To Performance And Service Delivery I. Rewriting Abia State’s Narrative Through Exceptional Governance: The Alex Otti Spectacle. Since his inauguration on May 29, 2023, as Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti has made remarkable strides across Infrastructure, Healthcare, Education, Security and Economic Reform. With a technocratic background and a vision for sustainable transformation, his tenure is already being described as “unprecedented” by Traditional Rulers, Political Operators, Civil Society Advocates, Stakeholders and Critics alike. A Vision Rooted in Reform and Delivery. Governance under Dr. Otti is characterised by professionalism, data‑driven decision‐making and transparency. Former Banker turned Governor, he has…
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Creation of New State from South East Long Overdue – Chief Emeka Kalu

Creation of New State from South East Long Overdue – Chief Emeka Kalu

The creation of an additional state from the South East geo-political zone is long overdue, according to Chief Emeka Charles Kalu, a seasoned politician and aspirant to the Abia North senatorial seat. Reacting to the National Assembly Joint Committee's recommendations on constitutional review, Kalu commended the efforts of those working tirelessly to ensure the realization of this vision. In an exclusive interview with Sunday Independent, Kalu highlighted the historical marginalization of the South East region, citing denial of balance of power, unequal revenue allocation, and inadequate representation in the federal parliament. He emphasized that creating a new state would address…
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