The Chairman, Abia State Council of Traditional Rulers, Eze Linus Nto Mbah has condemned the recent statement of former Abia Governor, Orji Uzor Kalu, where  he said that Governor Alex Otti is only repainting the roads he (Kalu) built.

Eze Nto Mbah, who was also reacting to the Abia North North Senator’s vow to stop the re-election of Governor Alex Otti in  2027,  alleged that plots are on to terminate ongoing transformation in Abia.

He also condemned the recent meeting convened by former Governors of Abia State at the residence of former Governor Theodore Orji, describing the meeting as  conspiracies to stop Otti’s re-election.

He further alleged  that there are plots by opposition politicians to bring back the  years of unpaid salaries,  pensions and dilapidated hospitals, but declared that Governor Otti will record a landslide victory despite the alleged conspiracy.

Eze Mbah noted particularly, that the Umuahia -Uzuakoli Akara-Alayi-Abiriba road that leads to Igbere, the home town of Senator Orji Uzor Kalu was completely reconstructed by Governor Alex Otti, and wondered why Orji Uzor Kalu could have said that Governor Otti is just repainting roads.

“How could Orji Uzor Kalu have claimed that Governor Alex Otti is just repainting roads in Abia State, even when Otti completely reconstructed Umuahia-Uzuokali-Akara-Alayi-Abiriba road that leads to Igbere, the home town of Senator Orji Uzor Kalu.

“Do they want to take us back to the days of owing salaries and pensions, time of infrastructural decay and abandonment of our healthcare and education system? It will not work,” Eze Mbah stated.

The monarch who cautioned politicians against violent statements, said that their “closed-door” meetings against Governor Otti will not succeed.

Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has appealed to residents to remain calm as the State House of Assembly advances moves to impeach him.

The governor made the appeal on Sunday during a church service in Port Harcourt held to commemorate the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day.

He reassured the congregation that the situation would be resolved.

Governor Fubara explained that his silence amid the unfolding developments was intentional, stating that his confidence and resilience are rooted in his faith in God.

Referring to comments he made during the New Year banquet at the Government House, the governor remarked that “dogs bark when they do not understand”.

In her address, the Deputy Governor of the state, Professor Ngozi Odu, who also addressed the worshippers, encouraged the public to conduct themselves responsibly, echoing the message of the Dean of the Anglican Communion, Archbishop Blessing Eyinda, who had emphasized in his sermon that every action would one day be remembered.

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Ezinihitte Mbaise has welcomed Prince Uche E. Chilaka Ukpo, a UK-based businessman, and his loyalists into the party. The event, held on January 1, 2026, at Prince Ukpo’s country home in Umuome Amorji Umunama, was attended by party leaders, including Ward Chairman Hon. Nwadinobi Ahamba and Ward Secretary Prince Macaulay Chilaka.

Prince Ukpo expressed his commitment to the party’s vision and encouraged grassroots mobilization, saying, “There will be no victory for the party without a cohesive and formidable grassroots mobilization.” The Ward Chairman thanked Prince Ukpo for his support and assured him of the party’s readiness to work together to achieve electoral victory.

The party’s State Assistant Treasurer, Hon. Andyson Obani, emphasized the need for aggressive mobilization and acknowledged Prince Ukpo’s service to humanity.