Author: Candid Reporters

The Abia Rejoice Movement has backed Uche Ogah, former Minister for Mines and Steel Development in his support for the administration of Governor Alex Otti. Abia Rejoice Movement described the press statement of Uche Aguoru, the publicity Secretary of Abia All Progressives Congress (APC) as poorly reasoned. Read full statement below. The attention of the Abia Rejoice Movement has been drawn to the unnecessarily alarmist, emotionally charged, and poorly reasoned statement issued by one Mr. Uche Aguoru, on behalf of APC in Abia State, concerning Dr. Uchechukwu Sampson Ogah’s support for Gov. Otti and political stand in Abia. Quite frankly,…

Engineer Chinedu Onyeizu, the Labour Party Senatorial aspirant for Aba South has expressed immerse gratitude for the role and sacrifice mothers play in the family, Catholic Church and society. Engineer Onyeizu expressed his heart appreciation and wishes through a press statement in celebration of the Catholic Women’s Day. Read full statement below. Honouring the Strength and Sacrifice of Our Mothers!!! Today, as the Catholic Church celebrates Mother’s Day, I pause with deep reverence and gratitude to honour our mothers, the heartbeat of our families and the foundation of our society. Motherhood is a sacred calling. It is a daily sacrifice,…

Abia South stands at a defining moment in its history, a moment that calls not just for representation, but for vision; not just for promises, but for transformative ideas. As Governor Alex Otti continues to lay a solid foundation through bold reforms and infrastructural renewal, what Abia South needs now is leadership that can complement these sterling efforts with innovation, creativity, and strategic thinking.This is where Engr. Chinedu Onyeizu comes in. Onyeizu represents a new wave of leadership, one driven by practical solutions and forward-thinking policies. His approach goes beyond rhetoric; it is anchored on actionable ideas that can unlock…

The Abia State Government under the leadership of Governor Alex Otti has extended heart felt condolences to the family of late Dr. Uzoma Nwaubani, a medical expert which has been described as a compassionate and exemplary medical practitioner. Late Dr. Uzoma had returned from the United States with her husband and daughter to offer her medical expertise free of charge to citizens as she encountered a health emergency that left her in the cold hands of death. Read the full condolence message below. CONDOLENCES ON THE SUDDEN DEMISE OF DR. NWAUBANI I received with shock, the passing of one of…

Rotimi Amaechi, former governor of Rivers state has rejected calls for a consensus arrangement within the African Democratic Congress (ADC ) ahead of the 2027 poll, insisting that aspirants must be allowed to test their popularity at the ballot. Amaechi, who appeared on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief programme on Friday, described himself as a “Nigerian candidate,” emphasising that he is not driven by ethnic considerations but by a commitment to solving Nigeria’s problems. Ameachi however assured that if Atiku wins, he will support him. ‘‘But beyond him winning, it has to be through primaries,” he added. He said he…

Rotimi Amaechi, former governor of Rivers state, says he was chased out of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) by then President Goodluck Jonathan and his wife. Amaechi spoke on Friday during an appearance on ‘Sunrise Daily’, a Channels Television breakfast programme. The ex-minister of transportation, who now belongs in the African Democratic Congress (ADC), said he would support Atiku Abubakar if the former vice-president becomes the standard-bearer of the party for the 2027 presidential poll. Amaechi left the PDP in 2013 following his suspension for alleged anti-party activities. He was a key figure in the new PDP (nPDP) faction that…

Dr. Uchechukwu Sampson Ogah , Nigeria’s former Minister of State Mines and Steel Development has re-echoed his position in the governance and political temperature of Abia State. Dr. Ogah has recently faced criticism from his party members because of his open support for the leadership style and achievements of Governor Alex Otti of Abia State despite been a member of the All Progressives Congress, (APC). In a press release made available to newsmen on Wednesday, Ogah explained his position in the governance of Abia State which he positioned that it shouldn’t be propaganda based but with facts on ground. Read…

Earlier this year, in January, I wrote an article titled, The Kinky Confederation of Abia Trinity (Part 1). My authorial intent was to write Part 2 shortly thereafter, but as I observed the digital landscape, I chose to pause. As hinted in that article, in politics, horse-trading is a reality, and I did not want to push narratives that might inadvertently spoil the market. Furthermore, I have watched with a curious blend of amusement and concern as the internet space became flooded with vitriol against Dr. Alex Otti, countered by some very inorganic defenses. As the saying goes, Christianity will…

Hon. Obi Aguocha, House of representative member representing Umuahia North/Umuahia South/Ikwuano constituency in the 10th National Assembly has revealed that he has executed several projects and empowered 700 people in his constituency without discrimination on who voted him to power and without making noise. Aguocha hinted that in his style of representation, he believes in achievements and making impacts in the lives of indigent members of his constituency than making noise. Hon. Aguocha stated this while narrating his score card on Tuesday during a press briefing in his home town, Umuohuru Nkwoegwu, Umuahia, Abia State. Hon. Aguocha said that he is building homes for…

Hon. Obi Aguocha, House of representative member representing Umuahia North/Umuahia South/Ikwuano constituency in the 10th National Assembly has affirmed that the release of Nnamdi Kanu is his primary responsibility and he will not relent on doing so despite preparing to launch a campaign to return him to office in the next general election.  Hon. Aguocha also spoke on the economic redundancy of the South East which he said is due to neglect of key infrastructures in the zone. He hinted that the south east deserves a sea port, railway system and other federal institution to be domicile like other parts of the country to…