Politics

Umuahia, Abia State – In a historic move set to redefine public transportation in Abia State, the Executive Governor, His Excellency Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, welcomed a high-powered delegation from Yutong, one of the world’s leading bus manufacturers, at the Government House in Umuahia. The engagement marks a significant milestone in Governor Otti’s vision to modernize the State Transport System, improve urban mobility, and enhance the quality of life for residents. The meeting brought together Governor Otti’s top officials, including Pastor Caleb Ajagba, Chief of Staff; High Chief J. N. Amakwe, Special Adviser on PPP-IP; and Chief Sunday Afurobi,…

Isuikwuato, March 2026 – The political landscape in Isuikwuato received a fresh surge of energy on 6th March, 2026 as High Chief Engr. Joseph Umunna (Onwa) has officially obtained his membership card with the African Democratic Congress (ADC), declaring full commitment to the party. The landmark event took place at the ADC Isuikwuato office, under the capable leadership of Hon Kalu Oku, the chapter’s vibrant chairman. The ceremony was a lively affair, drawing local party stalwarts, enthusiastic supporters, and grassroots mobilizers, all eager to witness what many are already calling a game-changing move for ADC in the region. For Chief…

In a blistering response to recent statements by Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, Deputy Speaker of the Federal House of Representatives, Ambassador Dr. Osita Offor, "De Ultimate Commander" and Ikenga Gburugburu of Ohafia Ancient Kingdom, has condemned the lawmaker for what he described as a shameful attempt to rewrite history and steal credit from Abia State Governor Alex Chioma Otti, OFR. Kalu had recently insisted that the Omenuko Bridge, a landmark infrastructure achievement under Governor Otti’s administration, should be credited as a federal project on account of the state receiving refund of the project’s cost from the federal government. This…

Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a suit seeking the removal Senator David Mark and former Governor Rauf Aregbesola as National Chairman and National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, respectively. The judge on Friday threw away the suit on the ground that it bordered on the internal affairs of a political party, over which no court has jurisdiction. Justice Abdulmalik in the judgment said that membership and leadership of a political party is voluntary, on the ground that parties are voluntary associations that have no compulsion. The Judge held that members aggrieved…