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2027: Ikwechegh Desperate for Political Survival, Says Old Bende Young Professionals The Old Bende Young Professionals have accused the member representing Aba North and South Federal Constituency, Hon. Alex Mascot Ikwechegh, of desperation to retain his seat ahead of the 2027 general elections. The group’s reaction follows the controversy surrounding the purported endorsement of Governor Alex Otti by some Aba residents under the name of “Old Bende.” Ikwechegh, who reportedly spearheaded the exercise, was faulted by the group for claiming to speak on behalf of Old Bende. Speaking on a radio programme, Ikwechegh had dismissed the Old Bende Young Professionals…

Senate Seat Push in Ohafia a Plot to Oust Deputy Governor, Rep Ibe Okwara – Bishop Eke Warns An Ohafia-born cleric, Bishop Silas Eke, has cautioned some political actors from Ohafia clan against pursuing selfish agendas that could jeopardise the political gains achieved by the Ohafia people in the 2023 general elections. Bishop Eke, in a statement he personally signed, condemned the activities of some self-acclaimed political stakeholders agitating for the Abia North Senatorial District seat to be zoned to Ohafia Local Government Area. “This is a calculated attempt to kick their brothers out of office. It is what their…

A pro-political group, Orji Uzor Kalu (OUK) Movement in Arochukwu Local Government Area, has described the group of individuals behind the August 2, 2025 communiqué on the 2027 Abia North Senatorial seat as “political jesters” with no electoral value in their various wards and LGAs. In a statement signed by Hon. Precious Ngwu, Chairman OUK Movement Arochukwu LGA, on Sunday, dismissed the signatories as impostors who are not members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) but rather card-carrying members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Labour Party (LP), working for what he called “an unpopular element desperately seeking political…

Mayor Igbokwe Bags Prestigious Youth Empowerment Award From NYCN The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Abia State Chapter, has honoured Mayor Lucky Igbokwe, popularly known as Don Lulu, with a prestigious award in recognition of his outstanding contributions to youth development and empowerment across the state and beyond. The award was presented by the National President of the Council, Ambassador Sukubu Sareigbe Sukubu, during a formal event celebrating impactful leadership and youth-focused advocacy. Representing Mayor Igbokwe at the occasion was Barr. B. I. Apugo, who received the honour on his behalf. According to the NYCN, the recognition of Don…

Arising from a stakeholders and opinion leaders’ meeting last weekend at Okagwe, the Ohafia community in Abia State constituted a 13-man caretaker committee to revive the Ohafia Improvement Union (OIU), which is the developmental arm of the community. In a communiqué issued after the meeting, held at the residence of Chief Umeh Kalu, SAN, Chief Fab Uche was appointed the Interim President General of the Union, with Uma Ntima as the Secretary. Other members are: Dr. Emmanuel Udo Ukpai (representing Diaspora OIU branches), Vincent Ukpong Kalu, Cliff Obia, Prince Ikpo Odo Okereke (OIU President, PH), Chief Kalu Idika Okwara (OIU…

Communities across the Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency erupted in celebration as Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa, Member representing the constituency in the National Assembly, commissioned a string of people-oriented projects, including brand-new classroom blocks in Ukwa Nkporo, Abam, and Abia Ohafia, as well as a historic solar-powered borehole in Umuye, Ihechiowa. THE WHISPERER reports that the events drew large crowds, traditional leaders, community stakeholders, and councillors from various wards of the federal constituency.   Three-Classroom Block Commissioned in Ukwa Nkporo In Ukwa Nkporo, a newly built and fully furnished block of three classrooms was unveiled to the delight of residents and traditional…

After Openly Endorsing Gov Otti, Abia PDP Sacks Oko Chukwu, Others From Party Platforms The Abia State chapter of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has removed former Deputy Governor, Sir Oko Chukwu, and several other chieftains from its official platforms following their open endorsement of Governor Alex Otti of the Labour Party. THE WHISPERER learnt that the action was taken hours after Mr Oko Chukwu visited Governor Otti and pledged support for his re-election bid in 2027. During the visit, he reportedly hinted at plans to defect to the Labour Party. Mr Oko Chukwu, who served as Deputy Governor under…

A group of young professionals from Old Bende of Abia State has debunked claims that Governor Alex Otti has been endorsed for a second term by stakeholders from the area. It said at no time did the people of the area convene a meeting to even discuss the politics of 2027, not to talk of endorsing anyone for the governorship. In a statement issued in Umuahia on Wednesday, the group, OLD BENDE YOUNG PROFESSIONALS, dismissed the purported endorsement of Otti by the member representing Aba North/Aba South Federal Constituency, Hon. Mascot Ikwechegh, as "null and void" since it failed all…

Orji Kalu’s Performance, Political Structures Will Make 2027 Victory Easy — Rev Chika Ubani   Abia-born cleric, Reverend Chika Ubani, has said that Senator Orji Uzor Kalu’s impressive performance as a former Governor of Abia State, his impactful work as a serving Senator, and his formidable political structures, OUK Movement and Reality Organization, will make his path to victory in the 2027 elections smooth and certain.   Speaking in Umuahia, Rev Ubani described Kalu as a leader whose legacy continues to speak for him. He noted that many beneficiaries of Kalu’s good governance, especially those who enjoyed timely salary payments,…

BREAKING: Senator Natasha Treks to National Assembly Amid Tight Security, Joined by Aisha Yesufu, Rights Activists From Kenneth Udeh in Abuja Drama is currently unfolding at the National Assembly complex in Abuja as embattled Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan defies security restrictions and begins trekking towards the Senate chambers to resume legislative duties. She is being accompanied by prominent activist Aisha Yesufu and several human rights advocates in a show of solidarity. The senator, who arrived at the National Assembly at exactly 12:20 p.m. on Tuesday, was initially barred entry by security operatives stationed at the first gate of the complex. Undeterred,…