Tag: Abia State
School Desks: Why We Should Be Grateful to OUK, Because the Reality on Ground Is Different from What We See on Social Media
By ESV Olekanma, Ph.D The truth about education in Abia North is very different from what many people see or say on social media. Those who live outside Abia, or even those living in Abia but who do not visit public schools in their communities, need to take time to see things for themselves. People…
FEATURE: The Abia State House of Assembly Fiasco – The Truth
I was hoping to avoid the drama of Abia State House of Assembly (ABHA) members and how much they get as monthly remuneration because I firmly believed the Speaker, Emmanue Emeruwa, spoke on a lighter note; the same way HE Okezie Ikpeazu jokingly said “flyover ogbasara unu” and a certain Alex Otti made opposition meal…
The Rise of Smart Schools: A Focus on State Governments Claims, Definitions, and Infrastructure Realities
This article explores the concept of smart schools, defines them clearly, outlines the essential infrastructure they require
Why Alex Otti of Abia State Must Not Be Allowed To Develop A Messiah Complex – And Reasons He Must Be Held Accountable
Ik Ogbonna In the realm of psychology and leadership, the term “Messiah complex” – also known as a savior complex – describes a psychological state where an individual believes they are uniquely destined or chosen to “save,” redeem, or fix others, often at the expense of rational governance or accountability. This isn’t an official clinical…
Abia North: The Master vs. The Apprentice
By Dr. Violate Akifagbowo In politics, there is a clear distinction between those who build empires of impact and those who merely perform for the cameras. Recently, the political atmosphere has been clouded by the erratic movements of Chief Ogba Onuoha Bourdex, a man whose foray into the public square has been characterized more by…
Second Term Election Desperation; Governor Alex Otti’s Clash with APC Leaders & Sen. Orji Uzor Kalu Statesmanly Disposition
By Ik Ogbonna: Since assuming office in 2023, Governor Otti has frequently found himself at odds with APC figures
Senator Orji Kalu’s Media Office Reiterates Commitment Of The Lawmaker To Deliver APC In Abia, Says Party Does Not Need Otti To Win
The Media Office of the former Governor of Abia State and Senator representing Abia North, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, has reiterated the determination of the lawmaker to deliver the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abia State, declaring unequivocally that the party does not need Governor Alex Otti to win elections in the state. In a…
APC Is Coming, Not As Conquerors, But As Liberators From Mediocrity – Orji Kalu Tells Governor Otti
Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, representing Abia North Senatorial District, has issued a strongly worded response to recent criticisms from Abia State Governor Alex Otti, describing the governor’s remarks as a “vitriolic outburst” and “gutter politics at its lowest.” In a statement released on Wednesday, the former Abia State governor said Governor Otti’s attack on him…
Kalu’s Maintained Reputation For Generosity, Best In Nigerian Story – Prof. Maduka Justice
In the bustling, often-deafening theatre of Nigerian politics, it is easy to reduce public figures to simple caricatures—allies or opponents, heroes or villains. Their legacies are too often measured only in bills passed, elections won, or pronouncements made. But for Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, a man whose career has spanned the highest echelons of business,…
If the Electric Vehicle Transition Bill Succeeds: A Salute to OUK
The principles of this sustainable transportation initiative are excellent, but the details of implementation will determine success or failure.


