Tag: Abia State
Should We Be Worried Over Benjamin Kalu’s Penchant for Matching the Heads of Those Who Made Him?
In our rooted Igbo culture, there is a serious warning captured in the proverb: “Nwata bulie nna ya elu, ngongwo na ngwongwo awuchie ya anya.” This literally means, “If a child lifts his father up, the father’s loincloth will cover his eyes.” It is a metaphor for the shame, confusion, and ultimate disappointment that awaits…
Senator Kalu Gets Presidential Mandate to Lead APC in Abia Ahead of 2027 Elections
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has given Senator Orji Uzor Kalu the mandate to coordinate the activities of the All Progressives Congress in Abia State
2027, The Fear of Loosing Election: a Look at Otti-Kalu Political Contrast as Governors
In the current Abia State politics, the moves being made today are as revealing as the history that shaped the state in the post-military era. As we approach the 2027 election, there seems to be an emerging sharp contrast between the sitting Governor, Alex Otti, and the state’s political father, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu (OUK)….
Otti Supports Tinubu, Says He Won’t Oppose His 2027 Re-election Bid
Abia State Governor Alex Otti has declared that he will not oppose President Bola Tinubu’s second-term bid in 2027, citing his own re-election ambitions as a reason for his position. The Labour Party governor made the statement on Friday during the March edition of his monthly media chat titled “Governor Otti Speaks” at Government House,…
Those Threatened by Orji Kalu’s Political Influence are Restless
In recent weeks, social media platforms have become battlegrounds for heated exchanges between supporters of Senator Orji Uzor Kalu and the opposition camp, especially the Abia-faction of the Labour Party. If you take a critical and objective look at these intense and frequent online altercations, one thing will be significant: the Abia Governor’s team appears…
Senator Orji Kalu Urges Abia Govt to Immortalise Rev Dr. Uma Ukpai
Former Abia State Governor and Senator representing Abia North, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, has called on the Abia State Government to immortalise late renowned cleric, Rev. Dr Uma Ukpai, as preparations intensify for his burial in Ohafia this week. Kalu, who had earlier mourned the passing of the respected evangelist, made the appeal on Monday…
Senator Kalu’s Call on Alex Otti to Prioritize the Welfare of Abians and Ensure the Prudent Use of Public Resources is Patriotic: Abia APC Backs Kalu
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Abia State thrown its weight behind the Senator representing Abia North, Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu’s call for accountability of funds received from the federal allocation. In a statement made available to Prime Tell, the party accused Governor Alex Otti of ignoring the main issues on ground to attack the person…
Kalu Consolidates APC Structures in Abia to Bolster Tinubu’s 2027 Re-election Bid
In a decisive move to solidify the political scenery of the Southeast ahead of the 2027 general elections, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has convened a high-level strategic stakeholders’ meeting at his country home in Igbere, Abia State. The gathering on March 13, brought together the core leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) alongside the…
Abia-Born PR Expert Writes Governor Otti, Tasks Him to Publicly Declare His Assets as Promised
An Open Letter to Governor Alex Otti: Time to Declare Your Assets Publicly As Pledged And Restore Public Trust in Your Government By Ik Ogbonna As Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti rode into office in 2023 on a wave of promises centered on transparency, accountability, and a break from the state’s immediate past…
Udumaeze in Council Dissolves Women Leadership, Sanctions Women Over Sponsored Protest In Umuahia Against Senator Orji Kalu
The Udumaeze in Council, the highest traditional authority in Ohafia, has dissolved the leadership of a group of women who recently travelled to Umuahia to protest against Senator Orji Uzor Kalu. The Council said the women acted without the knowledge or approval of the community’s traditional leadership. During the protest, they reportedly issued threats and…