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Abia-born cleric, Bishop Silas Eke, has refuted Governor Alex Otti’s claim that the Arochukwu-Ohafia road was built by the former Premier of Eastern Nigeria, Dr. M. I. Okpara. The cleric also questioned the governor’s claim that he was constructing 41KM of the road. It could be recalled that Governor Alex Otti yesterday flagged off the construction of Arochukwu-Ohafia road, creating Dr. Okpara of constructing road. The governor also accused successive public officials of failing to reconstruct the road. In his reaction to the claim, Bishop Eke in a chat with newsmen on Thursday, kicked against Governor Otti’s claim, saying the…

The lawmaker representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Chief Ibe Okwara Osonwa, has flagged off the rehabilitation of Ihenta (Ibina) road in Ohafia Local Government Area, to ease the plights of residents and motorists in the area. The flag-off event took place on Monday, August 26, 2024. According to a statement signed by his Legislative Aide, Hon. Arua Goodluck, on Thursday, the lawmaker said the road remained critical in the area and will, on completion, revive the economic viability of the rural dwellers. The lawmaker said that apart from making good laws and oversight functions, he would…

The Media Office of the lawmaker representing Abia North Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, has reacted to the speech delivered by Governor Alex Otti during the flag-off of the reconstruction of the Arochukwu-Ohafia Highway on August 28, 2024 , at Ebem Ohafia. The Media Office in a statement issued on Wednesday signed by George Maduka said some of the paragraphs of Governor Otti’s speech were deeply concerning to the former Abia state governor. “Firstly, the Governor credited the construction of the road to the administration of Dr. Michael Okpara instead of Dr. Ikokwu of PTF,…

The leadership and members of the United Abia Artistes and Patriots Forum (UAAP) have extended heartfelt birthday wishes to their president, Ambassador Dr. Osita Offor, popularly known as "De Ultimate Commander." In a press release signed by UAAP’s Secretary General, Comrade Emenike Jason Iroegbu, the organization praised De Ultimate Commander as a rare and exceptional leader whose passion and commitment to the progress of Abia State should serve as a model for all Abians. "Amb. Dr. Osita Offor, 'De Ultimate Commander,' is truly a rare gem. His unwavering dedication to the advancement of Abia State is remarkable. He is so…

Senator representing Abia North Senatorial zone, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has dissociated himself from different controversial remarks made by the Publicity Secretary of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abia State, Chief Okey Ezeala   This is even as the senator warned that the publicity secretary should make efforts to separate personal opinions from party’s opinion.   In a statement issued from Kalu’s media office and signed by George Maduka on Sunday, Kalu called on Ezeala to discontinue using his name to promote his controversial opinions   According to the statement, “ Okey Ezeala does not work in the senate office…

The lawmaker representing Aba North/ Aba South Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Alex Mascot has renovated and refurbished four blocks of classrooms at Ezeama High School, Aba North, in a bid to deliver quality education in the state public school. The lawmaker said this in a statement in Abuja on Saturday. He said that the renovation and refurbishment of classrooms underscored his unwavering commitment to delivering quality education in state public schools. He added that this would significantly enhance the learning environment for the students in his constituency. He said the newly refurbished classroom blocks will provide…

FOSAD urges FG to revert International Passport fees to affordable price, says Nigerians are struggling with untold hardship The Forum of South-East Academic Doctors (FOSAD) is worried over the recent increase in the cost of obtaining an international passport in Nigeria, which has now become more expensive than the national minimum wage. This situation is unacceptable and places an undue burden on ordinary Nigerians, who are already grappling with severe economic hardships. As a key document required for travel and identification, the international passport should be accessible to all citizens, regardless of their economic status. The current pricing structure (N100,000)…

Ibe Okwara Movement, the political structure of the member representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency, says Chief Ibe Okwara Osonwa, shall defeat and inflict more political injury on the sponsors of the campaign of calumny against the lawmaker. The group in a statement released on Thursday, signed by Chief Ajah Kalu said it was responding to a “malicious attack on Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa by one Cletus Kalu Nwankwo and his committee of friends”. “We note with concern the incoherent and convoluted press statement issued by the ethically-challenged Cletus Kalu Nwankwo and his committee of friends with the title, “Arochukwu/Ohafia moves to…

The Forum of South-East Academic Doctors (FOSAD) wishes to express its concern over recent political developments involving Deputy Speaker of House of Representatives, Rt Hon Benjamin Kalu. Recently, Kalu sparked outrage in his home state of Abia following his declaration that Governor Alex Otti would be unseated in 2027 by whatever means. In a viral video, he had declared that Otti would be the last Labour Party governor in Abia. He boasted that as Nigeria’s number six citizen, he would not sit by and allow an opposition party to control Abia. The Deputy Speaker further stated that Abia must be…

In a bid to ensure food sufficiency in his constituency, the lawmaker representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency, Chief Ibe Okwara Osonwa, has distributed bags of fertilizers to farmers in his constituency. Speaking at the distribution ceremony, Osonwa, who was represented by his legislative aides, said the gesture was in fulfillment of his promise to the farmers when he distributed high yielding seedlings to enhance maximum yield this farming season. He urged the beneficiaries to make good use of the items in order to increase their yield and boost food security in Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency, Abia State, and Nigeria at large. See…