The former Deputy Speaker of the Abia State 7th House of Assembly, and the representative of Ohafia North State Constituency at the current 8th House, Rt. Hon. Mandela Obasi, has once again shown his love for his people, friends and constituents, as he identifies with the family of Late Chief Maxwell Enny Aruh, who was laid to rest yesterday, 1st October 2026 in his hometown, Abiriba.

The presence of the House member during the wake-keep on 30th September, turned the event to a mini carnival as the youths of Abiriba troopped out from all corners of Abiriba community that night to be with their leader who is always at home with his people and to identify with one of their leaders Chief John Okiyi Kalu, whose Uncle was being buried.

During a condolence visit to the former Commissioner for Trade and Investment in his country home, the House member and Mayor of Ohafia LGA, Chief Eleanya Ojuu, took time to console and pray for the entire family.

In his speech, Mandela expressed his sympathy over the demise of Chief Maxwell, who he described as a perfect gentleman and a true son of Abiriba Kingdom. He enjoined the family to carry on with his legacies, and prayed God to give them the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.

Responding on behalf of the family, the former Commissioner for Trade and Investment, Chief John Okiyi Kalu, thanked the house member for finding time to be with the family in their time of grief all through the wake keep and the funeral service proper. He described him as a trusted representative of the people who stands with his people at all times. Furthermore, he thanked the Mayor of Ohafia LGA, Chief Eleanya Ojuu, who coincidentally is of same age grade with him, for finding time to come and for his prayers.

The house member was accompanied by some leaders and members of Labour party, his legislative aide, and some of his children.

Abia State Governor Alex Otti has declared support for the Labour Party’s presidential candidate ahead of the 2027 general elections, while stating that President Bola Tinubu currently has his support.

Speaking in an interview with Arise TV aired on Friday, Otti said he would back his party’s nominee.

“I have a presidential candidate and it is expected that I support my candidate,” the governor stated.

Otti noted that Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has the constitutional right to seek re-election and that no one can stop him.

“He (Tinubu) has the right to run and nobody can stop him. But I’m in the Labour Party and for now, he has my support,” Otti said.

The Labour Party’s presidential candidate for the 2027 election is Dr. Sunday Chibuzo Okereke.

The Lagos State Police Command has identified and arrested its officer who appeared in a viral video making inappropriate remarks about NDC presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi, and Igbos while travelling on public transport.

The officer has been identified as Insp. Osumah Frank.

Frank was filmed saying that Peter Obi or any Igbo person can never become President of Nigeria.

In a statement released today, September 25, the command’s spokesperson, SP Abimbola, said the command has commenced appropriate disciplinary action against the officer in line with the established regulations of the Nigeria Police Force.

Abimbola stated that the remarks made by the officer were made in his personal capacity and do not represent the position, views or official disposition of the Lagos State Police Command or the Nigeria Police Force.

She added that the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Tijani Fatai, has reiterated that all personnel are expected to maintain professionalism, civility, discipline and respect for members of the public at all times.

He further reaffirmed that wearing the Police uniform comes with the responsibility to uphold the dignity and integrity of the Force, adding that the command will not condone any conduct capable of bringing the Force into disrepute or undermining public confidence in the Police.