Politics

Hon. Uko Nkole, the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate for Abia North Senatorial Zone in the 2027 general election, has continued his grassroots engagement across Bende Local Government Area, strengthening his relationship with the people while advancing the political message of the party ahead of the polls. Nkole, in company of Elvis Ignis Ogbonna, NDC House of Representatives candidate for Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency, and Engr. Uchenna Okogbue, NDC Leader in Bende LGA, attended the August meeting of women from Ntalakwu Itumbuzo Ward in Bende. The engagement provided an opportunity for the senatorial candidate to interact directly with women at the…

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Abia State Chapter, has formally unveiled its candidates for the 2027 general elections, with Elder Ndubuisi Etugo Ogah emerging as the party’s governorship candidate alongside his running mate, Engr. Bright Alaribe. The unveiling ceremony, held on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at the Britarch Event Center, adjacent to the Abia State House of Assembly Complex, Umuahia, brought together party leaders, stakeholders, candidates, ward and local government executives, women and youth leaders, as well as supporters of the party. The event marked a major step in the NDC’s preparations for the 2027 elections, as the party formally…

The ongoing consultation tour of Rt. Hon. Uko Nkole, an Abia North Senatorial Zone hopeful, has continued to gather momentum, with the former House of Representatives member engaging traditional rulers, women, youths, community leaders and political stakeholders across Bende and other communities. The consultations, which formed part of his preparations ahead of the 2027 senatorial election, took him to several communities and social gatherings, where he interacted directly with residents and stakeholders on their concerns, expectations and the future of Abia North. In Bende Local Government Area, Nkole held a breakfast meeting with stakeholders at the residences of Mr. Emeka…

The 2027 Abia governorship election is shaping up to be a highly competitive political contest, and NDC candidate, Chief Etugo Ndubuisi Ogah, has expressed strong confidence in his prospects, stating that he possesses the capacity to defeat all other contenders and emerge victorious. Ogah presents himself not merely as a participant in the race, but as a serious contender with the political experience, strategic capacity, and organizational strength required to compete effectively against the incumbent Governor, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, and other aspirants. According to him, the contest goes beyond political ambition; it is fundamentally about leadership capacity, vision,…