2027: Abia North Traditional Rulers Endorse Gov Alex Otti For Second Term The Abia North Traditional Rulers Council has unanimously endorsed Governor Alex Otti for a second term in office, citing his transformational governance and visible development strides across the State. In a Communiqué issued at the end of its meeting held on Tuesday, 25th June 2025, at the Isuikwuato Local Government Headquarters, the council passed a vote of confidence on Governor Otti, describing him as “a man who has redefined governance in Abia State and touched lives positively”. The Meeting, which brought together royal fathers from Arochukwu, Ohafia, Bende, Isuikwuato, and Umunneochi Local Government Areas, highlighted with deep appreciation the impact and effectiveness of the Otti-led administration in key sectors including infrastructure, security, environmental sanitation, healthcare, education, and the welfare of traditional rulers. According to the communiqué, “Visible projects done by the Governor, including reconstruction of roads, retrofitting of Primary Healthcare centres, renovation of Schools among others”, were applauded by the Monarchs. They agreed to “work assiduously to support the government of Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, particularly in the area of Security by aligning with all the Security Agencies to ensure the nooks and crannies of Abia State are safe and secured”. The Traditional Rulers also pledged their full support to the Otti-led administration, particularly in strengthening security at the grassroots. The communiqué was jointly signed by: HRM Eze Sir Linus Nto Mbah – Chairman, Abia State Council of Traditional Rulers, HRM Eze Uwakwe Ukaegbu – Chairman, Abia North Traditional Rulers Council, Eze Solomon Nwaizu Okereke – Chairman, Arochukwu Traditional Rulers Council, HRH Eze Arunsi N. Uka, JP – Chairman, Ohafia LGA, HRH Eze Uchendu Okore – Chairman, Bende LGA, HRH Eze Faraday Chinekwe – Chairman, Isuikwuato LGA, and HRH Eze Franklin Ohaliziem – Chairman, Umunneochi LGA. Mariachi Uzukwu #jaconnafrica #jajiotheteacher #dayofremembranceandsorrow #jagajagafrica #africandiasporainternational #NTVNews

Burkina Faso 🇧🇫 Fifty-two detainees who benefited from good conduct have been mobilized to participate in the Faso Mebo initiative, a project aimed at building the country through various activities, including the beautification and reinforcement of recreational facilities. Under the initiative of the Commission for the Enforcement of Sentences, 52 prisoners of the Bobo-Dioulasso Detention and Correctional Center have been mobilized to participate in General Interest Work on the sites of Faso Mebo. According to Judge OUATTARA Bakary, the initiative's objectives include: Social repair: contribute to the improvement of the life of Bobo-Dioulasso residents. Socio-professional reintegration: acquisition of skills in cobblestone and pavement manufacturing. Self-value: strengthen a sense of belonging to the community. Reduction of prison overpopulation: by applying the principle of 1 month of TIG for 3 months of incarceration. #jaconnafrica #jajiotheteacher #africandiasporainternational #jagajagafrica #NTVNews #jtt #dayofremembranceandsorrow