Category: OPINION

May

08

2025

ABIA STATE ASSEMBLY UNDER OTTI’s GOVT: A Case Study Of Executive Overreach

OPINION#AbiaState, #Executivearmofgovernment, #GovernorAlexOtti, #Overreach, #Thelegislativearmofgovernment

ABIA STATE ASSEMBLY UNDER OTTI's GOVT: A Case Study Of Executive Overreach By Our Guest Writer The relationship between the executive and legislative arms of government is a critical aspect of democratic governance. In Nigeria, the state House of Assembly plays a vital role in ensuring that the governor and the executive arm of government are accountable to the people. However, in Abia State, Governor Alex Otti's administration has raised concerns about the independence of the state Assembly. THE IMPORTANCE OF LEGISLATIVE INDEPENDENCE The legislative arm of government is designed to be independent and to provide a check on the…

Apr

02

2025

By Famous Reporters

The Master Slave Relationship In Abia North Senatorial Constituency Must Stop

OPINION#OrjiUzorKalu

The worst incidence of weaponization of poverty is happening in Abia North where Senator Orji Uzor Kalu holds sway as the senator representing the zone. Abia North should be pitied having degenerated from master/servant relationship to master/slave relationship. How else do we describe the OUK mantra of sharing 1km, 1.5km and at times 0.5km roads to constituents who then roll out the red carpets for him. In some communities whose access roads are 5km and even beyond, they're given 2km of such projects while the rest of 3kms and more are used as vote bets for the new upcoming election.…

Mar

08

2025

By Famous Reporters

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY 2025 – Call To Action For Women’s Rights, Otti’s Commitment To Gender Inclusion, Equality

OPINION#AbiaStategovernment, #InternationalWomen'sDay2025, #PrinceOkeyKalu

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY 2025 - Call To Action For Women’s Rights, Otti’s Commitment To Gender Inclusion, Equality By Prince Okey Kanu Every year, on March 8th, the world comes together to celebrate International Women’s Day (IWD), a day dedicated to recognizing the achievements of women, highlighting ongoing challenges, and advocating for a more equitable and inclusive society. The theme for International Women’s Day 2025, “For ALL Women and Girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment,” serves as a powerful reminder that the fight for gender equality is far from over and that collective efforts are needed to ensure a just and fair world…

Sep

28

2024

By Famous Reporters

Mayor Ossy Nwaka: Ikwuano Council And Her Yesterday’s Road

OPINION#IkwuanoLocalGovernmentArea, #MayorOsinachiNwaka

Mayor Ossy Nwaka: Ikwuano Council And Her Yesterday's Road I feel that, in the short space of six months, Mayor Osinachi Hycinth Nwaka has been able to impact the lives of Ikwuano. It's not gainsaying that Nwaka's administration met Ikwuano Local Government Council in a dungeon and just like an animal farm, the entire place was like an abandoned thatched house. Apparently, there was no life there let alone any functional basic infrastructure. This atmosphere undoubtedly, had left the people particularly staff of the Council in a deep state of despondency. However, with the emergence of Nwaka, this protracted, piteous…

Sep

24

2024

By Famous Reporters

Neither Ikwuano Nor Labour Party in Crisis

OPINION#GovernorAlexOtti, #Ikwuano, #LabourParty, #OsinachiMwaka

Neither Ikwuano Nor Labour Party in Crisis By Concerned Ikwuano Citizen My attention has been drawn to a rather childish, badly scripted, and blatantly infantile aberration targeted at tarnishing the image of the hardworking mayor of Ikwuano Umuahia Local Government, Hon. Ossy Nwaka, and the Labour Party family as a whole. Ordinarily, I would have looked the other way because I do not hold brief for the mayor, nor am I his image maker in any capacity. However, it is an affront to our collective sensibility and moral obligation that a group of frustrated individuals will be allowed to have…

Sep

24

2024

By Famous Reporters

The unforgettable story of Mayor Nwaka and the three missing siblings in Ikwuano

OPINION#Abduction, #Ikwuano, #MissingIkwuanosiblings, #OsinachiNwaka

The unforgettable story of Mayor Nwaka and the three missing siblings in Ikwuano While we try to derogate the person of Mayor Osinachi Nwaka, it's also very pertinent that we, as mortals do not hurriedly consign to oblivion the unusual efforts of the Mayor towards the rescue of the trio of Gideon Osinachi [8yrs], Divine Osinachi [6yrs], are Israel Osinachi [4yrs),the three abducted children of Mr. and Mrs. Osinachi Eluwa of Amaoba-Oboro in Ikwuano Local Government Area of Abia State. The story of those three innocent children and the proactive intervention of Ossy Nwaka, although some ignorant, politically myopic individuals,…

Aug

05

2024

By Famous Reporters

ENDORSEMENTS AND THE POWER-BROKERS: Origin and Impacts On Society

OPINION#CandidateImposition, #PowerBrokers

ENDORSEMENTS AND THE POWER-BROKERS: Origin and Impacts On Society Byabiodun KOMOLAFE The trend of endorsing governors for a second term has gained significant momentum. This trend is particularly noteworthy in the context of Nigeria's political landscape, where endorsements can make or break a candidate's chances of winning. In various states, governors have received endorsements from diverse groups and individuals. For instance, Governor Peter Mba of Enugu State secured the backing of the Northern Community in Enugu, while Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State earned the endorsement of the Owa Obokun of Ijesaland, Oba Adekunle Aromolaran, barely a year into his…

Jun

01

2024

By Famous Reporters

One Year Of Doing Things Differently: The Peter Mbah Story

Economy, Education, Featured, NEWS, OPINION, POLITICS#Apolitical, Enugu

He arguably comes across as the Governor with the best scorecard in 365 days. Ndi Enugu can attest to this truism. The Enugu space today tells lucid testimonies of the place of commitment, dedication, capacity and competency in transformational leadership. And such is the remarkable Story of Peter Mbah. I had a near 30 minutes private dialogue with His EXCELLENCY Peter Ndubuisi Mbah three days after he was sworn in as the Executive Governor of Enugu State in 2023. Interestingly I have elected to pen this Tribute in Profound Leadership in his honour exactly one year after that incisive dialogue.…

May

20

2024

By Famous Reporters

Rebuttal: Ikwuano DPO selflessly facilitated the search for abducted Osinachi

METRO, NEWS, OPINION#kidnap, #Oloko, #Osinachichukwu

Sequel to a recent report by an online newspaper alleging that the DPO of Isiala Oboro Police Division, in Ikwuano Local Government Area of Abia State, took a kind of gratification to facilitate the rescue of a kidnapped Master Osinachi Chukwu who was abducted in Oloko. We write to put some records straight on the issue, albeit, to clear some misconceptions and misleading information from an anonymous source which accused the DPO of demanding for huge sum of money. According to a subsequent independent investigation by our Correspondent, the DPO in his magnanimity was committed to rescuing the child by…

May

20

2024

By Famous Reporters

OPINION: Is Ikuku a victim? : By Chuks Omesie

OPINION#ChinedumOrji, #Dr.OkezieIkpeazu, #EronduJunior, #Pdp, #Victimisation

OPINION: Is Ikuku a victim? : By Chuks Omesie Today I want to talk about Ikuku. Ha ha!! you said talk about who? Yes, I want to talk about Ikuku, and what Ikuku has been silent about for a period of 8 years., Nawooo!!! Anyway let's read what you're trying to say…. Is Ikuku a victim, victim of what? presumptuous sin I guess. Maybe this article will give you an idea why this question is being asked and then you can make your judgement. By the way, who is ikuku? Okay, don't let me bother you with speculations. His real…