Opinion By: Chukwudi George Ozalla “Discipline, unity and meritocracy define the success of great societies. Without them, talent and resources lie fallow.” — Lee Kuan Yew, Founding Prime Minister of Singapore For decades, the Igbo have cried marginalization. We speak of exclusion, of being denied our fair share of national benefits, appointments, and opportunities, of […]
Akpabio: Senate Won’t Be Intimidated Into Passing Faulty Electoral Law
by George Ozalla President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has said the National Assembly will not allow itself to be coerced or pressured into passing an electoral law that could undermine the integrity and stability of Nigeria’s democratic process.Akpabio spoke in Abuja amid sustained public criticism over amendments to the Electoral Act, particularly the Senate’s […]
Malicious Social Media Post Against Nwankwo Dismissed as False
by George Ozalla A political media platform, FDN Media, has dismissed as false and malicious a social media publication circulating under the name Grace Ayeke, which targets Hon. Dozie Nwankwo, popularly known as Onye Ndozi, and levels allegations against stakeholders of the All Progressives Grand Alliance in Njikoka Local Government Area.In a statement issued on […]
Senate Passes Electoral Act Amendment Bill, Retains INEC Discretion on Results Transmission
by George Ozalla The Senate on Wednesday passed the Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2026 after hours of clause by clause consideration, setting the stage for the harmonisation of the legislation with the House of Representatives ahead of transmission to the President for assent.The most contentious issue during the debate was the proposal to make real […]
Prince Eze and Nwabueze Lead Dunukofia Stakeholders to Consensus on Council Zoning
by Chukwudi George Ozalla A quiet sense of purpose settled over the palatial residence of High Chief Jim Martins Nwabueze, Ichie Akubudike and Agubuzo Na Dunukofia at Ugwueze Umudioka on Monday, 2 February 2025, as political leaders, traditional figures and stakeholders from across the local government area gathered for an evening of consultation and consensus […]
Finishing Strong: Behold the Hour Cometh…
By Rt Hon Eseme Eyiboh, mnipr There are moments in a nation’s life when institutions are reminded—quietly but unmistakably—that time does not negotiate with comfort. Nigeria’s Senate, returning from the conviviality of Christmas recess and New Year reflection to the discipline of plenary, has arrived at such a moment. The period of acclimatization has passed. […]
Otti, Kalu Disagree Over Project Demolition
by George Ozalla Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has accused the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu, of promoting political theatrics and disregarding due process, insisting that his administration has no room for what he described as petty political confrontations.The governor’s position was conveyed in Umuahia through a statement signed […]
Akpabio Urges Senate to Fast-track Agenda as Plenary Resumes
by George Ozalla President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, on Tuesday charged members of the 10th Senate to approach the remaining period of their tenure with urgency and discipline as plenary resumed after the Christmas and New Year recess, saying the chamber has entered the final phase of its legislative work.Akpabio gave the charge in […]
APGA National Chairman: Ezeokenwa Celebrates Birthday in Awka
by George Ozalla Barrister Sly Ezeokenwa, National Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), celebrated his birthday on Wednesday, 21st January, 2025, with a gathering that brought together political leaders, government officials, traditional rulers, sports figures, and supporters from across Anambra State and beyond. The event, held at Stanel Dome in Awka, began with […]
Nigeria and the Burden of Endless Elections
Political Feature By Chukwudi George Ozalla Nigeria is barely a year away from another general election cycle, with February 2027 already looming large in the national consciousness. As has become customary, the political atmosphere is thickening with early manoeuvres. Consultations are multiplying. Former office holders are resurfacing. Incumbents are suddenly more visible among the people. […]
