POLITICS

May

2026

Emeka Atuma Visits Benjamin Kalu in Bende, Praises APC Unity in Abia

“Emeka Atuma Visits Benjamin Kalu in Bende, Praises APC Unity in Abia "In a political climate often driven by rivalry and personal ambition, Rt. Hon. Emeka Atuma’s visit to the Bende home of Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu has emerged as a rare display of loyalty, gratitude, and political alignment within the APC in Abia State". "Rt. Hon. Emeka Atuma, winner of the APC Abia Central Senatorial District primaries, visited Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu in Bende to acknowledge his leadership role in strengthening and uniting the APC in Abia State ahead of the 2027 general elections." "Days after clinching victory in…

May

2026

By Famous Reporters

APC Abia Defends Primaries, Says Exercise Followed INEC Rules, Electoral Act

POLITICS#Abia2027, #AbiaPolitics, #APCAbia, #APCGovernorshipPrimary, #APCPrimaries, #BolaTinubu, #INEC, #MascotKalu

APC Abia Defends Primaries, Says Exercise Followed INEC Rules, Electoral Act By Charity Uwakwe "Shock, tension, and political calculations shaped the APC governorship primaries in Abia State as party leaders finally addressed the controversial withdrawal of Mascot Uzor Kalu and mounting concerns from aggrieved aspirants ahead of the 2027 elections." "The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abia State has defended the conduct of its 2027 primary elections amid rising controversies, internal tensions, and speculations surrounding the withdrawal of frontline governorship aspirant, Hon. Mascot Uzor Kalu. Speaking shortly after the governorship primaries in Umuahia, the party leadership insisted that the entire…

May

2026

By Famous Reporters

APC Primaries: Ihenyinna Mgbeahuru Wins Osisioma Ngwa North Ticket, Calls for Unity

POLITICS#2027Elections, #Abia2027, #APCAbia, #APCPrimaries, #APCTicket, #IhenyinnaMgbeahuru, #OsisiomaNgwaNorth, #StateAssemblyElection

APC Primaries: Ihenyinna Mgbeahuru Wins Osisioma Ngwa North Ticket, Calls for Unity By Charity Uwakwe “Joy erupted at the APC Secretariat in Umuahia as Hon. Ihenyinna Mgbeahuru secured victory in the Osisioma Ngwa North State Assembly primary election, promising to restore effective representation and unite party members ahead of the 2027 general elections." " Who won the APC ticket for Osisioma Ngwa North State Constituency?Hon. Ihenyinna Mgbeahuru emerged as the APC candidate for Osisioma Ngwa North State Constituency after winning the party’s primary election in Abia State. He described the exercise as credible and called for reconciliation among party members…

May

2026

By Famous Reporters

2027 Abia Guber: Mascot Uzor Kalu Withdraws from APC Race, Cites Equity and Fairness

POLITICS#Abia2027, #AbiaGovernorship, #APC, #APCPrimary, #Election2027, #GovernorshipRace, #MascotUzorKalu, #OrjiUzorKalu

2027 Abia Guber: Mascot Uzor Kalu Withdraws from APC Race, Cites Equity and Fairness "Political calculations ahead of the 2027 governorship election in Abia State took a dramatic turn on Thursday as frontline APC aspirant, Sir Mascot Uzor Kalu, officially withdrew from the race, citing fairness, equity, and political balance within the party. The unexpected decision is already generating reactions across Abia political circles, especially following the emergence of Senator Orji Uzor Kalu as the party’s senatorial candidate." "Why did Mascot Uzor Kalu withdraw from the Abia APC governorship race?Sir Mascot Uzor Kalu withdrew from the 2027 Abia APC governorship…

May

2026

By Famous Reporters

2027: Emeka Atuma Defeats Sam Onuigbo to Clinch APC Abia Central Senatorial Ticket

POLITICS#2027election, #AbiaCentral, #AbiaPolitics #APC2027, #APCPrimaries, #EmekaAtuma, #GraceMovement, #NkechiNwaogu, #SamOnuigb

2027: Emeka Atuma Defeats Sam Onuigbo to Clinch APC Abia Central Senatorial Ticket "A major political upset has emerged in Abia State ahead of the 2027 general elections as former federal lawmaker, Emeka Atuma, swept aside seasoned political heavyweights to clinch the APC senatorial ticket for Abia Central." "Former House of Representatives member, Emeka Atuma, has emerged as the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for Abia Central Senatorial District after defeating Sam Onuigbo in the party’s direct primary election ahead of the 2027 general elections." "A dramatic political realignment appears to be unfolding in Abia State as former federal lawmaker…

May

2026

By Famous Reporters

Section 83 Claims First Casualty as Court Slams ₦20m Cost on APC Suit

POLITICS#APC, #ElectoralAct2026, #FubaraDagogo, #JudicialPrecedent, #NigerianPolitics #ElectionLaw, #PreElectionMatters, #Section83

Section 83 Claims First Casualty as Court Slams ₦20m Cost on APC Suit "A major legal storm may be brewing in Nigeria’s political landscape following a landmark Federal High Court ruling that could permanently reshape pre-election litigation under Section 83 of the Electoral Act 2026. With ₦20 million punitive costs slammed on both a political aspirant and his lawyer, the judgment is already sending shockwaves across political parties and legal circles ahead of the next round of party primaries." "The Federal High Court, in Fubara Dagogo v. APC & 3 Ors., struck out a suit challenging the APC National Congress…

May

2026

By Famous Reporters

“APC Primary Was a Sham in Abia” — Barr. Obinna Randie Alleges Manipulation, Fake Withdrawal Announcement

POLITICS#2026APCPrimaries, #AbiaElection, #APCCrisis, #DirectPrimary, #ElectionIrregularities, #IkwuanoUmuahia, #ObinnaRandie, #PoliticalControversy

“APC Primary Was a Sham in Abia” — Barr. Obinna Brandy Alleges Manipulation, Fake Withdrawal Announcement "Shock, controversy, and allegations of manipulation have continued to trail the APC primary election in Abia State as frontline aspirant, Barr. Obinna Bennett Ukawoko (Randie) publicly rejected the process, describing it as a “sham” allegedly marred by hijacked electoral materials, fake announcements, and unauthorized officials. The visibly disappointed legal practitioner claimed he was denied a fair opportunity despite what he described as overwhelming grassroots support across the Ikwuano/Umuahia Federal Constituency." "Barr. Obinna Ukawoko (Randie) has rejected the APC primary election for Ikwuano/Umuahia Federal Constituency,…

May

2026

By Famous Reporters

Mark Ugorji Wins APC Primary for Ikwuano/Umuahia Federal Constituency

POLITICS#APCAbia, #APCNews, #APCPrimary, #ElectionUpdate, #FederalConstituency, #IkwuanoUmuahia, #MarkUgorji

Mark Ugorji Wins APC Primary for Ikwuano/Umuahia Federal Constituency By Chimamanda Ezekiel "Excitement erupted across the Ikwuano/Umuahia Federal Constituency as APC chieftain, ESV. Mark Ugorji emerged victorious in the party’s primary election, raising fresh hopes for political transformation and renewed representation ahead of the general elections." "Mark Ugorji has emerged winner of the APC primary election for the Ikwuano/Umuahia North/Umuahia South Federal Constituency after defeating his opponent across the 32 wards of the constituency. He described his victory as a new chapter for the people and the party." Mark Ugorji has emerged as the winner of the All Progressives Congress…

May

2026

By Famous Reporters

Imo LP Crisis Deepens as 305 Executives Threaten Mass Defection

POLITICS#APCvsLP, #CharlesUgochukwu, #GoogleDiscover, #Imo2027, #ImoLabourParty, #LabourPartyCrisis, #LabourPartyNigeria, #LPNigeria

Imo LP Crisis Deepens as 305 Executives Threaten Mass Defection "Fresh tension has erupted within the Imo State chapter of the Labour Party (LP), as a looming leadership battle threatens to tear apart the party’s structure ahead of the next electoral cycle. In what party insiders describe as a dangerous power struggle, no fewer than 27 Local Government chairmen, 305 ward executives, and several stakeholders have vowed to abandon the party if an alleged move to replace State Chairman, Chief Charles Ugochukwu, succeeds." "A major crisis is brewing in the Imo State chapter of the Labour Party as 27 Local…

May

2026

By Famous Reporters

“More Can Be Done for Abia” — Mascot Kalu Promises Transparent Governance, Economic Growth

POLITICS#Abia2027, #AbiaDevelopment, #AbiaGovernorship, #APC2027, #EconomicGrowth, #MascotUzorKalu, #TransparentGovernance, #youthEmpowerment

“More Can Be Done for Abia” — Mascot Kalu Promises Transparent Governance, Economic Growth "As political momentum builds ahead of the 2027 governorship race in Abia State, frontline APC aspirant, Mascot Uzor Kalu, has delivered a powerful message of hope, transparency, and economic transformation to Ndi Abia. In a strongly worded statement released on May 16 and made available to Famous Reporters, Kalu declared that “more can be done” to improve governance, expand opportunities, and build a prosperous future for the people of the state." "APC governorship aspirant, Mascot Uzor Kalu, has pledged transparent governance, economic expansion, youth empowerment, and…