His Excellency Governor Dr. Alex Otti is doing more than effectively Governing and rebuilding Abia state and Aba - he's in fact doing much more than that.
Dr. Otti is re-building and re-uniting Ala-Igbo in the most significant and profound way. The hosting and official celebration of Agbogidi - The Obi Of Onitsha in Abia state is a demonstration of a true respect and reverence for Igbo traditional Authority as epitomized by the Obi of Onitsha. It also sent a clear message of Unity of Ndigbo at the time some misguided political leaders are desecrating and undermining the few reputable traditional authorities that have endured for centuries.
Since the transition of late Ikemba Ojukwu to the greater beyond, Ndigbo have struggled for a towering figure - a Unifying Leader that can command the respect of Ndigbo and Unite them beyond the artificial geographical boundaries - so they can be better prepared to stand together for their survival and for the protection of their strategic interests within the current federating units.
That search has not truly produced anyone yet until the emergence of Dr. Otti as the Executive Governor of Abia state. He's not quite there yet, but he's demonstrated the wisdom and courage that are consistent with the criteria whereby Ndigbo will unanimously agree that a leader of such caliber as late Ojukwu has truly emerged and shall willingly and at their own volition follow him.
Dr. Otti is spearheading what simply amounts to Igbo Renaissance and re- awakening without noise or bravado.
He recognized that the state of Abia and EnyiMba city Aba represents much more than ordinary state of urban area - he understood the historical and cultural significance of the state he's currently presiding over as the true heart beat of IGBO land and as Aba and Abia rises so shall the Igbo nation - hence he's rebuilding the state and repositioning it for what the true committed past leaders like late Dr. M.I. Okpara and Late Dee Sam Mbakwe intended for Aba to be - the engine room for the industrialization of the old Eastern region beyond the current restricted SouthEast zone.
We lend our voices to that of others across the world to wish a Royal Happy 85th birthday to HRM Igwe Nnaemeka Alfred Anachebe - the Obi Of Onitsha. We also say to Governor Dr. Alex Otti - JIDE KA IJI!
Gi bu Enyi na'aga Ndigbo so gi na Azu ... gwo gwo- n'gwo!!
Long Live the Great Igbo Nation!
Igbo Ga'adi!
C.O.Mโ๐พ
Nigeria didn't start in 1999 guy bring tafawa balewa, bring Gowon, bring murtala, bring shagari, bring buhari, bring Babangida, bring abacha and bring abdulsalam Nigeria doesn't belong to us only you bigot wether you like it or not insha'Allah Atiku will not be our president you won't eat that national cake you have been craving for ages.
Fellow Nigerians, good morning.
I woke up this morning after my church service with a deeply reflective heart, and despite every constraint, I felt compelled to share these thoughts with you.
Many people do not truly understand the silent pains some of us carry dailyโthe private struggles, emotional burdens, and quiet battles we face while trying to survive and serve sincerely in difficult circumstances.
We now live in an environment that has become increasingly toxic, where the very system that should protect and create opportunities for decent living often works against the peopleโa society where intimidation, insecurity, endless scrutiny, and discouragement have become normal.
More painful is when some of those you associate with, believing you would find understanding and solidarity among them, become part of the pressure you face. Some who publicly identify with you privately distance themselves or join in unfair criticism.
We live in a society where humility is mistaken for weakness, respect is seen as a lack of courage, and compassion is treated as foolishnessโa system where treating people equally is questioned simply because you refuse to worship status, tribe, class, or power.
Personally, I have never looked down on anyone except to uplift them. I have never used privilege, position, or resources to oppress others, intimidate the weak, or make people feel small. To me, leadership has always been about service, sacrifice, and helping others rise.
Let me state clearly: my decision to leave the ADC is not because our highly respected Chairman, Senator David Mark, treated me badly, nor because my leader and elder brother, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, or any other respected leaders did anything personally wrong to me. I will continue to respect them.
However, the same Nigerian state and its agents that created unnecessary crises and hostility within the Labour Party that forced me to leave now appear to be finding their way into the ADC, with endless court cases, internal battles, suspicion, and division, instead of focusing on deeper national problems and playing politics built more on control and exclusion than on service and nation-building.
Even within spaces where one labours sincerely, one is sometimes treated like an outsider in oneโs own home. You and your team become easy targets for every failure, frustration, or misunderstanding, as though honest contribution has become a favour being tolerated rather than appreciated.
And when you choose to leave so that those you are leaving can have peace, and you step out into the cold, you are still maligned and your character is questioned. Despite all your efforts to continue working for a better Nigeria and engaging people with sincerity and goodwill, those who do not wish you well continue to attack your character and question your intentions.
There are moments I ask God in prayer: Why is doing the right thing often misconstrued as wrongdoing in our country? Why is integrity not valued? Why is the prudent management of resources, especially when invested in critical areas like education and healthcare, wrongly labelled as stinginess? Why are humility and obedience to the rule of law often taken to be weakness rather than discipline?
Let me assure all that I am not desperate to be President, Vice President, or Senate President. I am desperate to see a society that can console a mother whose child has been kidnapped or killed while going to school or work. I am desperate to see a Nigeria where people will not live in IDP camps but in their homes. I am desperate for a country where Nigerian citizens do not go to bed hungry, not knowing where their next meal will come from.
Yet, despite everything, I remain resolute. I firmly believe that Nigeria can still become a country with competent leadership based on justice, compassion, and equal opportunity for all.
A new Nigeria is POssible. -PO
O - Organized
B - broad-based
I - Inclusive
D - democratic
I - international
E - excellence-driven
N - Nigerians from every ethnic group.
T - Transparency in governance. -PO
@Cravingsbyoby@Unabombaar What is the need for baptism?
Answer that yourself as a Christian and you will understand that having foreign name isn't part of it