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NDIGBO For Tinubu Press Release - 20th April 2026 The NDIGBO FOR TINUBU 2027 FORUM (NDI-ABAT), a coalition of Igbo groups, has issued a stern caution to former Governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi, regarding his unsubstantiated and increasingly controversial claims about winning the 2023 presidential election. Mr. Obi’s persistent assertion that he was the rightful victor, despite official results to the contrary, is not only misleading but could also incite unnecessary division. Such claims risk promoting conspiracy narratives that may trigger post-election tensions, especially in the lead-up to the 2027 elections if repeated. NDI-ABAT stresses that these claims…

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…

Believe me, I am the strongest candidate to carry everyone along, and the only candidate who can win under any system for House of Representatives to represent Ikwuano/Umuahia North and South in 2027. A lot of individuals don’t fully understand politics. Those of you who read my write-ups, especially during the 2023 election, will know I consistently said it: elections are not about being the most popular. It is about being the most strategically positioned candidate: Can you win the general election? Can you keep the party united? Jumping from one party to another disqualifies you from uniting any party.…

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…