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Aug

29

2026

APC Challenges Abia Government Over Alleged ₦70bn Pension and Gratuity Debt

POLITICS#AbiaGovernment, #AbiaGratuity, #AbiaNews, #AbiaPension, #AbiaPensioners, #AlexOtti, #APCAbia

APC Challenges Abia Government Over ₦70bn Pension and Gratuity Debt The Abia State pension controversy has taken a fresh turn as the All Progressives Congress (APC) accuses the state government of inflating pension and gratuity figures and demands that Governor Alex Otti publish the names and payment records of retirees it says have been paid. The APC in Abia State has challenged the state government over its reported pension and gratuity liabilities, questioning how the government arrived at figures exceeding ₦70 billion. The party is demanding transparency, including the publication of retirees’ names, amounts paid and payment records. The All…

Aug

24

2026

By Famous Reporters

Eric Opah: From Business and Philanthropy to Abia’s 2027 Governorship Race

POLITICS#Abia2027, #AbiaGuber, #AbiaPolitics, #AbiaState, #APCAbia, #EricOpah, #EricOpah2027, #NigeriaPolitics

Eric Opah: From Business and Philanthropy to Abia’s 2027 Governorship Race By Our Correspondent Eric Opah is the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate for Abia State in the 2027 election. He emerged from the party's May 21, 2026 primary after defeating Henry Ikoh. Opah, a businessman and philanthropist with experience in shipping and logistics, is campaigning on industrialisation, job creation, infrastructure, accountability and human-capital development. As the 2027 governorship race gathers momentum in Abia State, businessman and philanthropist, Chief Eric Opah, has emerged as the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), placing his business experience, philanthropy and…

Jul

01

2026

By Famous Reporters

Ikoh Accepts APC Primary Defeat, Urges Supporters To Embrace Sportsmanship, Unity In Abia

POLITICS#Abia2027, #APCAbia, #HenryIkoh, #IkohAcceptsDefeat, #NigeriaPolitics, #PoliticalSportsmanship, #RenewedHopeAgenda, #TinubuAgenda

Ikoh Accepts APC Primary Defeat, Urges Supporters To Embrace Sportsmanship, Unity In Abia By Charity Uwakwe After a closely watched political contest, Chief Henry Ikechukwu Ikoh (Ozurumba) has chosen unity over division, accepting the outcome of the APC governorship primary process in Abia State with a message of hope, gratitude and renewed commitment to the state’s development. His call for sportsmanship and loyalty signals a new phase of political engagement beyond the primary race. Chief Henry Ikechukwu Ikoh has accepted the outcome of the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary process in Abia State, urging his supporters to embrace sportsmanship,…

Jun

23

2026

By Famous Reporters

APC Abia Guber Primary: Ikoh Lost in Ikwuano as Eric Opah Emerged Winner

POLITICS#Abia2027, #AbiaElection, #APCAbia, #APCGovernorshipPrimary, #EricOpah, #HenryIkoh, #IkwuanoLGA, #UcheAguoru

APC Abia Guber Primary: Ikoh Lost in Ikwuano as Eric Opah Emerged Winner The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abia State has dismissed claims of irregularities surrounding its 2026 governorship primary election, insisting that Dr. Eric Chukwucheya Opah emerged winner after defeating other aspirant, Chief Henry Ikechukwu Ikoh, who was reportedly beaten in his immediate community, Ikwuano Local Government Area.The party said the exercise was transparent and monitored by stakeholders across the state." "The controversy surrounding the APC Abia governorship primary election has taken a fresh turn as the party leadership moves to defend its candidate, declaring that the results…

Jun

05

2026

By Famous Reporters

Umuahia North Elders Endorse Chinedum Orji for 2027 Reps Seat, Reject Micro-Zoning Debate

POLITICS#Abia2027, #AbiaPolitics, #APCAbia, #ChinedumOrji, #HouseOfRepresentatives, #IkwuanoUmuahiaNorthandSouth, #NationalAssembly

Umuahia North Elders Endorse Chinedum Orji for 2027 Reps Seat, Reject Micro-Zoning Debate " The Umuahia North Elders Forum has endorsed Rt. Hon. Chinedum Enyinnaya Orji for the Ikwuano/Umuahia Federal Constituency seat in the 2027 general elections. The group cited his leadership experience, track record in public service, and capacity to attract development projects, while also rejecting calls for micro-zoning within the constituency." "As political alignments ahead of the 2027 general elections begin to gather momentum in Abia State, a major endorsement has emerged from the Umuahia North Elders Forum. In a significant show of confidence, the group has thrown…

May

22

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

22

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

16

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

05

2026

By Famous Reporters

“He Touched Countless Lives”: APC Aspirant Sir Mark Ugorji Celebrated as Philanthropic Icon on Birthday

POLITICS#AbiaPolitics, #APCAbia, #FamousReporters, #IkwuanoUmuahia, #NigerianLeaders, #Philanthropy, #SirMarkUgorji, #UmuahiaSouth

He Touched Countless Lives”: APC Aspirant Sir Mark Ugorji Celebrated as Philanthropic Icon on Birthday "In a time when impactful leadership is rare and deeply sought after, Estate Surveyor (Sir) Mark Ugorji is being celebrated not just for his birthday, but for a legacy defined by compassion, generosity, and service. As tributes pour in across Abia State and beyond, many describe him as a man who has “touched lives” and inspired hope in communities often left behind." "Estate Surveyor (Sir) Mark Ugorji, a frontline APC aspirant for Ikwuano/Umuahia Federal Constituency, is widely recognized for his philanthropy and community development efforts…

Apr

24

2026

By Famous Reporters

Abia 2027: Otti’s ‘Desperation Appointment’ Sparks Political Firestorm as APC Vows Inevitable Takeover

POLITICS#Abia2027, #AbiaPolitics, #AlexOttiAbia, #APC AbiaStateTakeover, #APCAbia, #BenjaminKaluAbiaPolitics, #NigeriaPolitics #MakaOdinmaAbia

Abia 2027: Otti’s ‘Desperation Appointment’ Sparks Political Firestorm as APC Vows Inevitable Takeover In a move already stirring intense political reactions across Abia State, Governor Alex Otti’s recent appointment of Dr. Ezinne Ben Kalu has ignited a fresh wave of controversy, with opposition voices describing it as a “desperate and strategic miscalculation” ahead of the 2027 elections. As tensions rise, the development is being interpreted as an early signal of shifting political tides in the state. Governor Alex Otti’s appointment of Dr. Ezinne Ben Kalu is generating political debate in Abia State, with critics describing it as a strategic but…