Politics

Chidiebere J. Okoh has expressed concern over what he described as the growing practice of some traditional rulers and community leaders allegedly giving conflicting political endorsements to different candidates. Okoh, who made the observation while reacting to recent political activities in Bende Federal Constituency, frowned at situations where, according to him, some leaders extend one hand to receive gifts and endorse a candidate, only to turn around and accept similar gestures from another contender and endorse the person as well. He described such conduct as “worrisome, degrading and unbecoming” of respected traditional institutions, arguing that royal fathers are expected to…

Ambassador Dr. Osita Offor, “De Ultimate Commander” (Ikenga Gburuguru of Ohafia and Nneato Ancient Kingdoms), is leading an expanding grassroots mobilisation campaign through the OTTIMANIA Legacy Movement for the reelection of Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, and his Deputy, Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu, FNSE, in the 2027 general elections. The OTTIMANIA Legacy Movement is a duly registered Labour Party pro-group established to mobilise support for the reelection of Governor Otti, his Deputy and other Labour Party candidates in the 2027 elections. At the heart of the movement is the conviction that the policies, reforms and projects initiated by…

At a defining moment in Nigeria’s national journey, as the Radio, Television, Theatre and Arts Workers Union (RATTAWU) , journeys on the Roadmap to the Union's 50th Anniversary Celebration, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, has been applauded for his value- based- appointment of Mr Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi, as the Director-General, Department of State Services (DSS), describing him as a man of valour, integrity, competence and proven capacity. RATTAWU President, Comrade Prince Emeka Kalu, made the commendation during their Media/Security critical engagement and strategic partnership for National development, where the DSS Director-General, Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi, was conferred with the Golden Era…

Nde Abia has congratulated Ambassador Dr. Osita Offor, De-Ultimate Commander and Ikenga Gburuguru of Nneato and Ohafia Ancient Kingdoms, on the remarkable vision and progress of the Aba Commercial Smart City (ACSC) project. The goodwill message described the development as a significant step towards unlocking Aba’s full economic potential, commending Ambassador Offor and his team for their commitment to a vision centred on enterprise, investment, job creation, innovation and sustainable development. It said Ambassador Offor’s latest contribution further reinforces his reputation as a visionary leader whose impact is defined not merely by words, but by ideas, action and tangible results.…

The OTTIMANIA Legacy Movement has commenced what it describes as a strategic grassroots mobilisation drive across Abia State, officially throwing open its doors to volunteers and key stakeholders willing to play active roles in the campaign structure ahead of the formal commencement of political campaigns. The pro-Labour Party movement, which is officially registered to support the re-election of Governor Alex Chioma Otti, as well as other Labour Party candidates in the 2027 general elections, said it is laying a solid organisational foundation before campaign activities begin next month. According to a statement issued on behalf of the Management Team by…