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25/06/2025

LGA Financial Autonomy - Alex Otti can do better.

Nigerians over the years had clamored for an effective local government system commonly referred to as the third tier of government which in actual sense is not because the provisions of the constitution of the country emasculated every LGA.

I will discuss that another day.

The reality has been that the LGAs have been and still are cash cows of previous and current state governors. In Abia State these funds were technically moved into what was termed a joint project account after the statutory payments of LGA salaries.

The balance was either claimed to be used in projects across the state or distributed to serve as settlement for various political, traditional and elder state actors leaving the appointed or elected superintendents without resources to carry out meaningful life transforming projects for the rural people.

With the recent Supreme court ruling, one had thought the stories of LGA Chairmen or Mayors in Abia State would have been different especially owing to the fact that they currently work with a governor who is expected to do things differently.

LGAs in Abia today receive over N400 million monthly from FAAC and I can tell you that the Mayors do not get up to N10 million in projects monthly from the government after payments of salaries and sundry charges which is not up to N100 million.

Imagine a Mayor today running his LGA with just N6.9 million as Imprest and security vote monthly? The Mayors will always be abused everywhere just the way I was abused when I was an LGA Chairman, a political position that can make you a lame duck or ruin your reputation if you are not careful.

The truth however is that Abia can do better.

What will I do differently ?

If I am governor of Abia State I will sponsor an executive bill seeking to amend the Abia State House of Assembly law on the administration of LGAs.

This amendment will grant a complete financial and administrative autonomy to the local governments to enable the Chairmen/ Mayors execute impactful and sustainable projects in their various LGAs.

I will completely take off my hands from local government funds and work with what FAAC has disbursed as I create more theft proof ways of generating revenue internally to help grow Abia State.

Finally, I will allow the people elect their LGA Chairmen by making the Abia State Independent Electoral Commission ABSIEC truly independent.

Abia State can truly be better.

Dr Okorafor Ukiwe

25/06/2025

BREAKING: Nigeria Senate Passes ₦1.485 Trillion Rivers State 2025 Budget

25/06/2025

Abia Governor Urges Media to Promote Truth, Avoid Fear-Mongering Reports

Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has called on media practitioners in Nigeria, particularly those in Abia, to refrain from spreading fake news that could incite fear among citizens. The governor made the appeal on Tuesday during the 2025 Media Vision Africa training held in Umuahia.

Represented by the Commissioner for Information, Okey Kanu, Governor Otti emphasized the importance of media reports that inspire confidence rather than stoke fear. He urged journalists to uphold truth and avoid propaganda in their reporting, stressing the need for balanced coverage that highlights both the challenges and achievements in Abia State.

“In today’s Abia, where security and economic recovery are top priorities, we need narratives that inspire confidence, not fear,” Otti said. “I urge all media practitioners in Abia and across Nigeria to remain faithful image makers, not merchants of fake news.”
The governor also reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to partnering with the media to foster development in Abia and Nigeria, while encouraging journalists to provide in-depth and accurate interpretations of facts.

In his address, Bishop Sunday Ndukwo Onuoha, President of Vision Africa, explained that the training aims to prepare young Nigerian media practitioners for future leadership roles. He urged the youth to focus on creating jobs and shaping a culture of inspiration, rather than relying on political or government appointments for survival.

The event underscored the critical role of responsible journalism in shaping a positive narrative for Abia State and Nigeria at large.

25/06/2025

most distinguished Senator Orji Uzor Kalu and his colleague, Senator Sani Bello senate committee chairman on foreign affairs, were hosted yesterday by Prof & Dr Mrs Chijioke Madu in their home in Kingston, Jamaica.

24/06/2025

Reno Omokri Claims He and Ben Murray-Bruce Orchestrated Peter Obi’s 2019 VP Candidacy

Reno Omokri, a former aide to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, has revealed that he and Senator Ben Murray-Bruce were instrumental in securing Peter Obi as the vice presidential running mate to Atiku Abubakar in the 2019 general elections under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

In a post on X on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, Omokri disclosed that Obi unsolicitedly sent him his CV and persistently followed up, urging him to review it. Omokri, who admitted to disliking the former Anambra State governor, said his actions were driven by loyalty to Jonathan, who specifically endorsed Obi for the role.

“Atiku called me and asked me to headhunt a vice presidential candidate. I immediately consulted President Jonathan, who said it’s Peter Obi,” Omokri stated. “I told him, ‘Sir, I don’t like Peter Obi,’ but I did it out of loyalty.” He added that Obi’s persistence, including sending his CV and checking on its receipt, played a part in the process.

Omokri threatened to “disgrace” Obi if he denies the account, underscoring tensions between the two. The revelation sheds light on the behind-the-scenes dynamics of the PDP’s 2019 ticket selection, highlighting Jonathan’s influence and Omokri’s role in shaping the candidacy.

23/06/2025

The Honorable member representing Bende South state constituency , chairman house committee on sports and Youth development Hon. Emmanuel Chinedum Ndubuisi ( ijiriji Bende) has dump the People's Democratic party (PDP).

On his resignation letter dated 23rd June 2025 addressing to the chairman People's Democratic party PDP Uzuakoli ward , the Honorable member stated that the difficult but necessary decision came from series of engagement with his family , political Associates and constituents.

The lawmaker further stated that the decision is due to prolong worsening crisis with the People's Democratic party at multiple levels. Nationally , zonally and at the state level which has made it difficult for him to function effectively under the platform of the People's Democratic party (PDP).

Will the Honorable member join the ruling political party in Abia Labour Party ( LP) or the ruling political party in his federal constituency/ Senatorial district that is the All Progressives Congress (APC) .

Stay connect as we anticipate his next official political decision days to come.

FACT TV

23/06/2025

VeryDarkMan Protests at FCT Minister’s Residence Over Minimum Wage Dispute

Social media activist Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), led a dramatic protest on Monday outside the residence of Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike in Abuja. The demonstration was in response to Wike’s decision to withhold 10% of statutory allocations to area councils for failing to implement the new minimum wage for primary school teachers, a move that has triggered an ongoing strike.

In a striking display, VDM gathered schoolchildren in uniforms and held an impromptu class at the minister’s gate, teaching them the alphabet with a pointed twist. “S for Suegbe, T for Tinubu, W for Wike,” he chanted, as the children echoed his words.

VDM declared that Wike’s gate would now serve as a makeshift classroom for the pupils until the issue is resolved, highlighting the impact of the strike on education in the FCT. The protest has drawn significant attention online, amplifying the ongoing debate over the minimum wage implementation.

Authorities have yet to respond to the protest, and the situation remains tense as stakeholders await further developments.

22/06/2025

As OUK Movement, Reality Organization And APC Ohafia LGA, Passes Vote Of Confidence On His Excellency President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Most Distinguished Senator Dr. Orji Uzor..

A strong show of solidarity today in Ohafia LGA as executives of OUK Movement, Reality Organization, and the APC met to reaffirm their support for Most Senator Orji Uzor Kalu and His Excellency President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

They were drawn from the eleven federal wards across Abiriba, Nkporo, and Ohafia communities.

Keep Hope Alive!

22/06/2025

The Deceit of Primary Health Centre. The Owerrinta experience.

Except that this government is very dishonest and wrapped in deceit, they were supposed to cover their face in shame knowing that they have been caught in their own game .

How many of us still remember that this PHC's are those their "Project Ekwueme;. Have you asked why they suddenly have refused to reference that "Project Ekwueme: in their current narrative.

How many of us still remember the features of Project Ekwueme and 100 days completion deadline .They failed as contractors were never paid , but skit makers were paid . Have we forgotten the controversy over the ownership of the 200 PHC's in Abia.

They used to say in my village, if you are swimming beneath the water and your back is showing; call if off. This Government should call off all these stories. We have seen them ; finish . See finish . They are not better than the past, that is, if they are not worst . I pity those that still believing their lies.

The Governor, Dr Alex Otti was in my village Owerrinta, in Isi ala Ngwa South to Commission what used to be an old post office ( NIPOST) built by colonel masters . Yes, colonial masters far back in the early 60's.

As a child, I grew up to see that building as a post office building that served what used to be old Isi ala Ngwa ,this government only changed the roof , tiles added solar panel with water borehole .

Only God knows how much was written off as cost of that project.They are free to write off billions but provide what is needed by the people. Simple.

They lined up my village old women who came out in their numbers to witness the commissioning of a building that has always existed with them years back. Who is deceiving who. They think the villagers don't know they once went to same location to check for their letters.

The only new difference from the past is that they now line up young boys or old women to be placed on the bed pretending to be on admission, while they Commission the Health centre and take pictures, these people who are paid to pretend as sick patients leaves immediately after the Commissionng and the PHCentre goes back to under lock and key status..We are now recruiting small boys and old women in our deceit under "New Abia "

We know how unplanned, with poor designs these old PHC built by OUK, TA Ikpeazu administrations were . It was common among politicians to loiter our space with 3 room building called Primary Health centre. We had expected more from a government that promised a paradigm shift. We never expected them to continue reinforcing the past.

In Enugu , Peter Mba demolished those old structures built by past administrations as they are not fit for purpose and cannot fit into modern architectural design of a modern hospital. They are building 263 brand new PHC's that can serve anybody in society with modern facilities. Am sure even a local government chairman in Abia will not take any of his child to that kiosk they are going round commissioning even with the best staff and modern equipment.

We are reinforcing failures and expecting us to be singing "hallelujah" because some roofs were repainted.

This government has proven to be dishonest with their dealings . Am happy it is gradually sinking. Many who felt we are complaining because we are opposition, can now see what we saw from day one .

A Government that have spent N58b between June 2023 till March 2025 under capital project on Health, cannot boast of a functional General hospital except the General Hospital at Aba done by past administration which they discredited initially, and later shamelessly opened it to the public through the back door .

We bragged about our budgetary provision under Health and Education at 15% 25% respectively just on paper . It has never reflected on what is visible that can impact on the life of an average Abian.

Gov Hope Uzodinma of Imo State, beyond the shenanigans of PHC we are fed here , dedicated proceeds from 13% derivation and did 3 different modern secondary health care facilities in the 3 senatorial zones.

Let's keep playing. The time for stock taking is close and we confront this administration with facts and figures .

Keep thinking all of us are Otondos .

Let's go to church and pray to God to change their hearts especially now that scales are falling off from the eye of some of us .

Ekwedike.

21/06/2025

Abia Journalists Boycott Umuahia North Council Chairman Over Insults, Threaten Sanctions

The Abia State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has announced a total boycott of all activities and engagements involving the Umuahia North Local Government Area and its Chairman, Smart Iheoma, citing gross disrespect toward the journalism profession. The resolution, outlined in a 10-point communiqué issued after the union’s June 2025 Congress, bars journalists from covering Iheoma or his council in any conventional media reports.

The well-attended Congress, chaired by Comrade Chidi Asonye, condemned Iheoma’s actions during an environmental sanitation exercise on May 31, 2025, where he allegedly insulted journalists, calling them “imbeciles” and “criminals” and threatening to bar them from covering state government functions. The NUJ described the mayor’s behavior as unbecoming of an elected official and a violation of the respect owed to the fourth estate.

The union warned that any registered NUJ member or media outlet in Abia State that violates the boycott by covering Umuahia North LGA events will face severe sanctions. While reaffirming its cordial relationship with the Abia State Government, the NUJ emphasized that it will not tolerate actions that undermine journalists’ responsibilities to inform, educate, and entertain the public.

20/06/2025

New Opposition Party, All Democratic Alliance, Seeks INEC Registration

The Nigeria National Coalition Group (NNCG), spearheaded by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, has formally submitted an application to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to register a new political party, the All Democratic Alliance (ADA), ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The application, dated June 19, 2025, and received by INEC on June 20, was signed by Chief Akin A. Rickets, the Protem National Chairman of the coalition. The submission includes the party’s manifesto, constitution, flag, acronym, slogan, and minutes of meetings, as required under Section 40 and 222 of the Nigerian Constitution and Section 75 of the Electoral Act (2022). The coalition aims to leverage public dissatisfaction and ongoing political realignments to challenge President Bola Tinubu and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the upcoming elections.

The ADA is backed by prominent figures, including former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi and Umar Ardo, convener of the League of Northern Democrats and a former aide to President Olusegun Obasanjo. The coalition’s formation signals a strategic effort to unite opposition forces against the APC, with the NNCG expressing optimism about gaining INEC’s approval to move forward.

INEC has confirmed receiving the application, one of 91 requests for new party registrations as of March 2025, reflecting a growing interest in alternative political platforms. The commission has not rejected any applications, according to its Election and Parties Monitoring Department, and will review the ADA’s submission in line with legal requirements.

The move comes amid earlier reports that Atiku, El-Rufai, and Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate Peter Obi had considered adopting the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as a coalition platform. However, the NNCG’s decision to pursue a new party suggests a preference for a fresh political identity to avoid internal conflicts within existing parties. The coalition’s next steps depend on INEC’s response, as it prepares to contest the 2027 elections.

20/06/2025

Minister Umahi Urges South East Governors to Support Tinubu, Lauds Otti’s Road Projects

Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, on Thursday called on Abia State Governor Alex Otti and other South East governors to unite in support of President Bola Tinubu, regardless of party affiliations. The plea came during a visit to Otti’s office in Umuahia, following an inspection of federal road projects in Abia, set for commissioning by the President later this year.

Umahi praised the longstanding relationship between Tinubu and Otti, emphasizing the President’s commitment to infrastructure development in the South East. “As Ndigbo and people of the South East, we have every reason to stand with President Tinubu, who is working to rewrite our history and relaunch us into the mainstream of the federal government,” Umahi said. He expressed confidence in the region’s governors, stating, “All the governors of the South East are standing with the President.”

The minister commended Otti for his administration’s high-quality road projects, particularly the reconstruction of the Port Harcourt Road. “I am very proud of what you are doing for Abia people, not only the quantum of projects but the quality. The Port Harcourt Road is mind-blowing,” Umahi said, noting that only Tinubu, “the man of infrastructure,” is fit to commission it. He also thanked Otti for supporting federal road projects, including the Enugu-Port Harcourt Expressway, which faced challenges before Otti’s tenure.

Umahi urged Otti to assist with the Aba-Port Harcourt Expressway carriageway, suggesting collaboration with the same contractors if needed. He emphasized the importance of state-federal partnerships for the benefit of citizens, regardless of political differences.

In response, Governor Otti reaffirmed his commitment to collaborating with the federal government to deliver impactful infrastructure projects. “We will work together for the benefit of our people,” Otti said, assuring that his administration views state and federal efforts as one government serving the same people. He promised to have the Commissioner for Works assess the Enugu-Port Harcourt carriageway for further action.
June 20, 2025

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