Author: Candid Reporters

Governor Alex  Otti of Abia state has  commissioned 14 New Road projects rehabilitated by his administration across Aba and its environs. Commissioning of the roads is part of the first phase of the 55 projects the Governor had announced to be either commissioned or flagged off in the coming weeks in the State. Speaking at St. Joseph’s College (CKC), Asa Triangle, Aba, after he had stopped over and commissioned the projects at different points and junctions, Governor Otti described the projects as a celebration of new epoch in Abia State. Governor Otti said that the commissioning of the chains of interconnected…

Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in 2023, says he would have removed petrol subsidy and floated the naira if he was elected president. Speaking in an interview with Arise Television on Monday, Obi said he would have implemented the policies in a “gradual and organised” manner. The former Anambra governor said everybody knows that the “criminality and corruption” associated with the petrol subsidy regime had to end. Obi questioned the whereabouts of the funds saved from petrol subsidy since its removal, adding that the funds should have been investment in “critical infrastructure”. He said critical areas…

The Governor of Abia State, His Excellency Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has felicitated with Muslim faithfuls in Abia State and across the country on the occasion of this year’s Eid el Kabir celebration. In a goodwill message to the muslim community in Abia in particular and Nigeria in general, Governor Otti described Eid el Kabir festival as an important Islamic celebration that draws Muslims everywhere closer to Allah, and enjoined them to see this year’s celebration as an opportunity for reflection and renewal of their fath in Allah while embracing those noble virtues that can impact humanity positively. According to…

As part of activities marking the second anniversary of the Otti-led administration in Abia State, the wife of the Governor, Her Excellency Mrs. Priscilla Otti, visited the Afara Correctional Facility in Umuahia, where she led a humanitarian outreach and delivered a message of encouragement, redemption, and renewed purpose to the inmates. The visit underscored the administration’s belief in the dignity and potential of every Abia citizen, regardless of circumstance. It also reflected the broader vision of the Governor and his wife to ensure that even the most marginalized are not left behind in the development and compassion-driven governance taking root…

Former Governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha, has rejected rumors indicating that he intends to depart from the All Progressives Congress (APC). In response to a recent article that alleged he referred to the APC as a party “desperate to hijack power,” Okorocha refuted having made such a remark. In a press release authored by his Special Adviser on Media, Sam Onwuemeodo, Okorocha characterized the report as a fabrication by individuals who feel threatened by his political clout. The former Governor questioned how he could possibly make such a claim about a party he was instrumental in founding—one that has maintained federal…

Happy Birthday Dear Apostle Dr. Chuks Alozie. I’m delighted to join people of good will to celebrate with you and wish you a resounding happy birthday as you mark your birthday anniversary. Since my entrance to active politics, you have always stood by me in prayers and other related matters for the upliftment of our faith. Even as I remember with nostalgia our prayer seasons for the good governance of our dear State, Abia. Apostle, your service to God and humanity is well acknowledged, and I encourage you to continue on the path you have chosen. Therefore, on behalf of…

Abia State Governor, His Excellency, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has commended Abia-born immigration Officer, Ugochukwu Prince Orji, who rejected a N10 Million bribe in the line of duty, saying that he would be celebrated in due course.‎‎Governor Otti on Sunday commended Mr. Orji when he received in audience a 30-man delegation of the organizers and sponsors of the Oha Isiala Ngwa Grand Civic Reception/Appreciation in his honour for his visible achievements and impactful leadership in Isiala Ngwa and across the entire State. ‎‎The Governor started by thanking the organizers of the grand civic reception/appreciation. “Let me start by thanking you…

I celebrate a compatriot and a woman of immense value, Lady Sen. N. Nwaogu PhD, CON. You are not only a prominent political figure in our beloved State and Nigeria at large, technocrat, business-woman, philanthropist and an advocate of social justice, but a major positive influencer across the East of Niger and Nigeria in general. I join people of good will to celebrate a life marked with purpose, wisdom, and unshakable conviction….A crusader of truth, strength, and freedom. Dearest beloved sister, on the occasion of your birthday, I happily and heartily wish you God’s sufficient grace, and may his peace…

In a passionate call to action, the Abia State National Assembly Liaison Officer, Hon. Iheanyi Frank Chinasa, has urged Abia creatives to seize the opportunity provided by the Creative Economy Development Fund (CEDF) to elevate their craft, build viable businesses, and export Abia’s creativity to the world. Speaking in reaction to the recent unveiling of the empowerment initiative by the federal government, Hon Chinasa earnestly implored Abia creatives to grab and maximize the opportunity to the fullest. “Without any shadow of doubt it is true that from fashion houses in Aba to filmmakers in Umuahia, Abia creatives are among the…

THE NEW ABIA AT TWO: SUSTAINING THE MOMENTUM Being the Text of a Speech Delivered by Gov. Alex C. Otti, OFR, on May 29, 2025 to Mark the Second Anniversary of the Government Protocols Dr Alex C. Otti, OFR, May 29, 2025