Opinion

The ongoing power tussle within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abia State has come under fierce attack from Ambassador Dr. Osita Offor "De Ultimate Commander" (Ikenga Gburugburu of Ohafia Ancient Kingdom) who has openly accused key figures in the party of pursuing personal political interests at the expense of the people. Ambassador Offor did not mince words in his criticism of the struggle between Senator Orji Uzor Kalu and Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu, describing it as a desperate scramble for control driven by ambition rather than any genuine concern for the welfare of Abians. According to him, the battle…

Ibadan Opposition Summit And “Operation Wetie” Rhetoric: NDI-ABAT Alerts Tinubu To Alleged 2027 Interim Government Plot By Atiku, Obi, Makinde, And Kwankwaso - NDI-ABAT PRESS RELEASE - 27th April 2026 The NDIGBO FOR TINUBU 2027 FORUM (NDI-ABAT) wishes to bring to the immediate attention of the Presidency and the APC-led Federal Government the unsettling developments unfolding within the opposition coalition, which signal a potentially turbulent and unprecedented presidential election contest in 2027. The Forum has received disturbing reports from the recently concluded National Opposition Summit in Ibadan, Oyo State, where coalition leaders, under the guise of political strategy, allegedly issued…

Ambassador Dr. Osita Offor has warmly received Hon. Jasper Uche into the fast-growing OTTIMEMIA Movement, describing his decision as a bold and patriotic step toward advancing good governance in Abia State. In his remarks, Ambassador Offor commended Hon. Uche for aligning with a movement driven by the vision of sustainable development and people-oriented leadership. He noted that the collective task of moving Abia forward requires unity of purpose and commitment from well-meaning leaders, especially under the able stewardship of Governor Alex Chioma Otti, OFR. According to him, Hon. Uche’s decision reflects a deep sense of responsibility and dedication to the…

As the race for the House of Representatives seat in Ikwuano/Umuahia North and South Federal Constituency gathers momentum, one voice is cutting through the noise with clarity and conviction—Dr. Martina Amarachi Ononiwu. Her message is direct, unapologetic, and aimed squarely at a long-standing culture in Nigerian politics: the belief that longevity in political circles automatically confers the right to lead. Dr. Ononiwu rejects this notion entirely. According to her, a familiar narrative is already taking shape among some established politicians—“I’ve been around power longer, therefore I deserve power.” But she argues that this claim rests on three deeply flawed assumptions:…

As the 2027 political horizon approaches, the people of Ikwuano/Umuahia North and South Federal Constituency stand at a defining crossroads—one that demands courage, sincerity of purpose, and above all, the wisdom to choose progress over familiarity. For years, our constituency has yearned for representation that truly reflects the aspirations of the people—leadership that is proactive, innovative, and deeply connected to grassroots realities. Yet, history has shown that repeating the same patterns has not yielded the transformative results our people deserve. As famously attributed to Albert Einstein, “Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.”…