Press Release
BARRISTER NAPOLEON OTACHE CELEBRATES EASTER WITH AGATU PEOPLE, PREACHES FORGIVENESS, PEACE, AND UNITY AMONG ALL AGATU COMMUNITIES
Sunday, 20th APRIL, 2025
The Executive Chairman-elect of Agatu Local Government Council, Barrister Napoleon Otache, celebrated Easter with the people of Agatu Local Government Area. During the Easter celebration, the Council Chairman-elect preached forgiveness as a foundation for love, peace, and unity.
TWISTING THE NARRATIVE: HOW OMALE OMALE RELIED ON DOCTORED POST TO EVADE ACCOUNTABILITY IN THE DEATH OF ERNEST
* “The Man Dies in All Who Keep Silent in the Face of Tyranny.” – Soyinka (So did Ernest Died, and May no other Youth Suffer the same Fate in Apa Again)
By Morgan Adikwu
The tragic demise of Ernest Owoicho, has left an indelible scar on the Apa community. But beyond the pain, what is more reprehensible is the desperate attempt to twist the narrative, shift the blame, and ultimately dance on the grave of the young man.
The so-called reconciliation initiative between Fulani herdsmen and Apa/Agatu communities, championed by Agatu LGA Chairman James Melvin Ejeh under Governor Hyacinth Alia’s directive, has spectacularly failed. Instead of fostering peace, it has accelerated an outright occupation. The supposed conditions for resettlement—unarmed return, designated grazing areas, and a phased process—were disregarded from the start. Now, Apa is under siege, its villages reduced to ghost towns while the Fulani move in without restraint.
BENUE SOUTH LEGISLATORS: FALLEN GUARDIANS OF A ONCE-GREAT LEGACY
By Morgan Adikwu
In the golden era of Nigeria’s First Republic, Benue South stood tall, its capital Otukpo—popularly known as “Texas”—a hub of progress and pride. The founding fathers of the Idoma Nation, such as J.C. Obande, Abutu Obekpa, Col. Anthony Ochefu, Amb. Edward Ogbuyanga, Andrew Obeya, Vincent Ukwu, Justice A.P Anyebe, Dr. Edwin Idoko, Ogwiji Ikongbe, Ebije Ikwue, Amb. Ogah Okwoche, Ekah Onoja, Adeyi Ameh, Augustine Alechenu, Odeh Attah, Sen Godwin Okpe, etc., laid a foundation for collective growth and national relevance. Their vision extended far beyond infrastructure; it encompassed education, healthcare, and a legacy of integrity and service that elevated the Idoma people onto the world stage.
DE JURE DIVINO: THE BETRAYAL-AVENGED STORY OF AGADA AND ALIA
*Traitors Are Punished in the Ninth Circle of Hell – Dante
By Morgan Adikwu
In Dante’s Divine Comedy, the ninth circle of hell is reserved for those who betray trust—an unpardonable offense with no redemption. This feature story parallels that ancient truth, chronicling the turbulent saga of Comrade Austin Agada, Chairman of the APC in Benue State, and Governor Hyacinth Alia. Agada paved the path for Alia’s rise to power with precision and resolve. This title captures not only Agada’s resilience in the face of betrayal but also his divine vindication. Agada stands recognized as a man of conscience and unwavering loyalty before both the law and, ultimately, before God.