POLITICS

Oct

2025

Ikwuano 2027: Rise Above Clannish Politics and Choose Competence Over Clan

POLITICS#AbiaElections2027, #AbiaPolitics #IkwuanoDevelopment, #EndClannishPolitics, #GoodGovernance, #Ikwuano2027, #IkwuanoRising, #LeadershipNotClan, #UnityInIkwuano, #youthEmpowerment

Ikwuano 2027: Rise Above Clannish Politics and Choose Competence Over Clan by Famous Reporters “Ikwuano 2027: As the 2027 elections approach, residents are urged to rise above clannish politics and choose competence over clan loyalty. True leadership is about vision, empathy, and unity — not geography. As political activities begin to take shape ahead of the 2027 general elections, conversations around zoning in the Ikwuano State Constituency have once again resurfaced — reigniting debates over fairness, inclusion, and the true spirit of representation in Abia politics. For decades, zoning was introduced as a fair mechanism to ensure equity among the…

Oct

2025

By Famous Reporters

“Abia North Belongs to the People, Not a Political Dynasty” — Emeka Kalu Fires Back at Orji Uzor Kalu

POLITICS#2027election, #2027Elections, #AbiaNorth, #AbiaNorthSenate, #AbiaPolitics, #Advocateforgoodgoernance, #BreakingNews, #DemocracyInNigeria, #ECKFoundation, #GoodGovernance, #NigerianPolitics, #OrjiUzorKalu, #PoliticalDynasty, #Politicalleader, EmekaKalu

"Abia North Belongs to the People, Not a Political Dynasty” — Emeka Kalu Fires Back at Orji Uzor Kalu Chief (Dr.) Emeka Charles Kalu reprimands Senator Orji Uzor Kalu’s claim that the Abia North Senate seat “belongs to him,” stressing that power rests with the people—not political dynasties. Kalu calls for democratic fairness and people-driven leadership ahead of 2027. Chief (Dr.) Emeka Charles Kalu, Chairman of the ECK Foundation and a leading voice for good governance, has strongly condemned the recent remarks made by Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, in which the former governor allegedly claimed that the Abia North Senate…

Oct

2025

By Famous Reporters

E.C.K. Ladies Ignite Grassroots Revolution in Abia North: Women Empowerment Movement Gains Momentum

POLITICS#AbiaNorthEmpowerment, #AbiaNorthNews, #AbiaWomenMovement, #ChiefEmekaCharlesKalu, #CommunityDevelopment, #ECKLadies, #EmpoweringWomen, #GrassrootsRevolution, #NigeriaPolitics, #OluomachiChijioke, #PoliticalMobilization, #WomenInPolitics

E.C.K. Ladies Ignite Grassroots Revolution in Abia North: Women Empowerment Movement Gains Momentum In the heart of Abia North, an inspiring revolution is unfolding — one led by Oluomachi Chijioke and her unstoppable team of E.C.K. Ladies. Their mission is clear and powerful: to ignite grassroots transformation through unity, empowerment, and purpose-driven action. What began as a flicker of hope has now evolved into a formidable force for change, rekindling community spirit and political participation across towns and villages in the region. The E.C.K. Ladies draw strength from the visionary leadership of Chief (Dr.) Emeka Charles Kalu (E.C.K.), adopting continuous…

Oct

2025

By Famous Reporters

Kalu Applauds Alex Otti’s Inclusion of Bende in Abia Power Plan

POLITICS#BendeLGA, #Dr.AlexOtti, #DrEmekaCharlesKalu, #EEDC, #Electricityrestoration, #EmekaCharlesKaluFoundation

Kalu Applauds Alex Otti’s Inclusion of Bende in Abia Power Plan President of the Emeka Charles Kalu Foundation (ECK), Chief Dr. Emeka Kalu, has commended the Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, describing him as a “listening governor” following the inclusion of Bende Local Government Area in the state’s electricity roadmap. This development comes shortly after Chief Kalu made a passionate appeal through an open letter, drawing attention to the urgent need for improved electricity supply in Bende — a challenge that has persisted for years. Chief Kalu expressed gratitude to the Governor for his swift and…

Oct

2025

By Famous Reporters

PDP Shrinks, left with 8 governors, as Mbah, Diri Join APC

POLITICS#APC, #DouyeDiri, #eightgovernorsleftinpdp, #Massdefectionrockspdp, #Pdp, #PeterMbah

PDP Shrinks, left with 8 governors, as Mbah, Diri Join APC The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has suffered yet another major setback following the defection of Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, and his Bayelsa State counterpart, Douye Diri, to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Their exit further depletes the ranks of the main opposition party, which had controlled 11 states after the 2023 general elections, but is now left with only eight governors. With these latest defections, the APC now commands 24 states, while the PDP holds eight. The Labour Party (LP), All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), and New…

Oct

2025

By Famous Reporters

LOCUS STANDI Vs RIVERS EMERGENCY RULE CASE: A Review Of Justice Omotosho’s Decision In Briggs & ORS v. President Of Nigeria & ORS

OPINION, POLITICS#Bar.MondayUbaniOnyekachi, #BolaAhmedTinubu, #GovernorSiminalayiFubara, #Locusstandi, Ann-KioBriggs, Riversstateemergencyrule

LOCUS STANDI AND THE RIVERS STATE EMERGENCY RULE CASE: A Review Of Justice Omotosho’s Decision In Briggs & ORS v. President Of Nigeria & ORS Recently, I was present at the Federal High Court, Abuja, when Hon. Justice James Omotosho delivered judgment in the suit challenging President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, over the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State and the dissolution of its elected structures. The plaintiffs had approached the court seeking judicial review of the President’s action. In that decision, the Court held that the plaintiffs lacked the locus standi to institute the suit. I…

Oct

2025

By Famous Reporters

Take Action, Kalu Urges S/Easterners, as Voter Registration Hits 6.8 Million

POLITICS#DrEmekaCharlesKalu, #ECKFoundation, #INEC, #Voterregistration

Take Action, Kalu Urges S/Easterners, as Voter Registration Hits 6.8 Million Over 6.8 million Nigerians have registered for the Continuous Voter Registration exercise. Women account for 52.23% (3,581,562), while men make up 47.77% (3,275,417). Youths aged 18-34 represent 4,689,263 of the registrants, students comprise 1,728,384, and persons with disabilities number 154,479. The completed online pre-registrations total 658,766, alongside 557,282 physical registrations. In light of this positive development, E.C.K. Foundation President, Chief Dr Emeka Kalu, is urging Southeast voters, especially those in Abia North and Abia State, to take the ongoing INEC voter registration exercise seriously. In a statement, Dr Kalu…

Oct

2025

By Famous Reporters

2027: ECK Insists, “No Vacancy in Abia” *Calls for Unity, Progress in Abia

POLITICS#Abiaunity, #DrEmekaCharlesKalu, #ECKFoundation, #EmekaCharlesKaluFoundation, AbiaNorth2027

2027: ECK Insists, "No Vacancy in Abia" *Calls for Unity, Progress in Abia The President of Emeka Charles Kalu Foundation (E.C.K Foundation ) Worldwide, Chief Dr. Emeka Kalu, has quickly responded to comments made by the Deputy Speaker of the Federal House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu. The Deputy Speaker suggested that credit should be given to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the positive developments occurring in Abia State under Governor Alex Chioma Otti, OFR. These remarks have sparked reactions and backlash, with many viewing them as politically insensitive or as an attempt to gain favor with the President.…

Sep

2025

By Famous Reporters

Emergency Rule: Ibas rejects Assembly probe of spending, tags it “fool’s errand”

POLITICS#Fubararesumesoffice, #Ibok-EteIbas, #NyesomWike, #NyesomWike-FubaraCrisis, #SiminalayiFubara, Riversstateemergencyrule

Emergency Rule: Ibas rejects Assembly probe of spending, tags it "fool's errand" Former Rivers State Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), has rebuffed sharply to effort the Rivers State House of Assembly to probe government spending during the just elapsed six-month emergency rule. Ibas, who without mincing words described the exercise as a “fool’s errand",insisted that the Assembly lacked the authority to investigate his stewardship since his appointment was not instigated by the latter, nor did it supervise his tenure. The handover was following the reinstatement of Fubara alongside other elected officials. The Assembly, presided over by Speaker Martin Amaewhule,…

Sep

2025

By Famous Reporters

Abia North 2027: Chief Kalu Advocates Issue-Based Politics, ICT-Driven Leadership

POLITICS#DrEmekaCharlesKalu, #ECKFoundation, #IssueBasedCampaign, AbiaNorth2027, ICTdrivenleadership, Issuebasedpolitics

Abia North 2027: Chief Kalu Advocates Issue-Based Politics, ICT-Driven Leadership As the political landscape in Abia North gears up for the 2027 senatorial race, a call for transformation is gaining momentum throughout the region. Chief Dr. Emeka Charles Kalu, President of the E.C.K. Foundation, has emerged as a leading advocate for a new direction, emphasizing the importance of issue-based elections rather than those driven by sentiment and propaganda. In a recent Zoom interview from his base in the United States, Dr. Kalu addressed the electorate with a message of hope and accountability. He criticized past elections, which often featured unfulfilled…