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The Old Bende Young Professionals, a pan-political association, has come out in strong support of Rt Hon Benjamin Kalu, Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, following his prediction of an APC victory in the 2027 Abia governorship election. The group slammed the lawmaker representing Umuahia/Ikwuano Federal Constituency, Hon. Obi Aguocha, who they accused of failing to deliver results for his constituents. They called for Aguocha's recall, citing his lack of performance. The Old Bende Young Professionals highlighted Rt Hon Benjamin Kalu's achievements, including the signing of the Southeast Development Commission bill into law, as evidence of his dedication to…

2027: To Posit That A Party Will Take Over Abia in 2027 when Candidates are yet to Emerge Is like the Confused Chatter of the Confounded Barbarians who Attempted to Build a Meaningless Tower of Babel.— Etigwe Uwa SAN A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Etigwe Uwa, has expressed confidence in the political astuteness of Abians, stating that they will not blindly follow any political party or candidate in the 2027 elections. According to him in a statement issued today: “Abians are politically astute enough not to hand over leadership of their state on the basis of any franchise granted by…

The lawmaker representing Anambra Central Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Senator Victor Umeh, on Saturday, gave out his daughter, Chidinma, in marriage to her heartrob, Obinna. The wedding ceremony took place two weeks after their traditional wedding. The union was solemnised at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Victoria Island, Lagos. The wedding was attended by dignitaries, including the Senate President, His Excellency, Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio GCON; Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu; Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti; former Commonwealth Secretary General, Chief Emeka Anyoku; former Governor of Anambra State and Presidential Candidate of Labour…

  Kenneth Udeh from Abuja The lawmaker representing Abia North Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has responded to a malicious attack on his personality published by an online platform, FIJ, titled ‘How Orji Uzor Kalu, Contractors Wasted N398.8m meant for 3 local roads’. Responding through his Media office via a statement on Friday, Kalu described the report of the Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ) that the sum of 398.8 Million was wasted on some road projects as an affront to his personality and an attempt to throw spanners to the wheels of the machines of…

The Member representing Arochukwu/Ohfia Federal Constituency, Chief Ibe Okwara Osonwa on Friday hosted the executive members of the National Association of Ohafia Students (NAOS), in a meeting aimed at fostering greater collaboration and addressing the needs of the student community. During the visit, the student leaders expressed their appreciation for Hon. Osonwa's ongoing efforts and encouraged him to continue his impactful work. They also presented three key requests, highlighting the challenges faced by Ohafia students and graduates. The student leaders passionately appealed for the reinstatement of bursaries, emphasizing the financial difficulties many students face in paying their school fees and…

Towards a Resilient Future: The Case for Regional Federalism, Effective Leadership, and Youth Empowerment in Nigeria By: Ojo Emmanuel Ademola In Nigeria, the call for regional federalism, effective leadership, and job creation opportunities for the youthful population has gained momentum in recent years. The convergence of these factors presents a unique opportunity to address the pressing issues of governance, economic development, and youth empowerment in the country. Senator Orji Uzor Kalu rightly pointed out the need for a clear political direction and defined responsibilities among the various tiers of government to effectively tackle societal challenges. By embracing regional federalism, fostering…

A meeting of Labour Party stakeholders in Ohafia Local Government Area was held on August 15 to discuss the adoption of Chief David Ogba Onuoha Bourdex MFR, OON, UgoEna Nde Abiriba, as the consensus candidate for the position of Council Chairman by the Ohafia Traditional Rulers Council. A statement signed by the Secretary of Ohafia Local Government Area, Chief Ogbonnaya Odim, and made available to The Whisperer on Friday, said: “ Mayor of Ohafia Local Government Area clarified that he neither solicited nor accepted/rejected the adoption”. The statement said the Mayor reviewed the distribution of offices among communities, emphasizing the…

A youth group from Rivers State under the auspices of Rivers Peace Initiative Foundation (RPIF), has commended Governor Siminalayi Fubara for appointing competent officials into his cabinet. The group singled out the appointment of the recently sworn-in Commissioner for Special Duties, Chief Dr. Sam Anya by Governor Fubara, describing it as “highly strategic”. The group in a statement signed by Onyeso William (President) and Vincent Boma, lauded the governor for appointing Anya who is the Coordinator of Non-Indigenes in Rivers State. The statement said the group is optimistic that Anya and other appointees will effectively drive the developmental agenda of…

The Ohafia political think tank, Mben Political Assembly has applauded an illustrious son of the community, Chief Dr. Sam Anya on his appointment as commissioner for Special Duties in Nigeria’s oil-rich Rivers State. The group also commended the state governor, His Excellency Siminalayi Fubara for recognizing the exemplary qualities of the Ohafia icon and extending to him the invitation to contribute to the development of Rivers State, utterly bereft of ethnic and sectional biases. Governor Fubara on Wednesday, Aug. 14 sworn in Dr Anya and four others as commissioners in Port Harcourt, in effort to strengthen the top political and…

Kano Independent Electoral Commission (KANSIEC) has set N10 million for candidates contesting chairmanship seats while councillorship candidates are to pay N5 million ahead of the November 30 local government elections in the state. KANSIEC Chairman, Professor Sani Lawan Malumfashi, declared this during the presentation of election guidelines and the timetable to political parties’ representatives at the commission’s headquarters on Thursday. He explained that a candidate contesting the chairmanship position must pay N10 million to be qualified for the election, while a councillorship candidate must pay N5 million. Malumfashi stated that the guidelines spelt out all the issues of qualification and…