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By Roy Ofori, African Heritage Global Affairs Editor In a strongly worded reaction to the unfolding allegations of certificate forgery against Nigeria’s Minister of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, former ADC Deputy National Chairman (Diaspora Engagement) and 2023 Delta North Senatorial Candidate, Hon. (Dr.) Kenneth Gbandi, has called for accountability, transparency, and an end to selective morals in the handling of such high-profile cases. According to Hon. Gbandi, “What is good for the Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, Chief Uche Geoffrey Nnaji, is equally good for Minister Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, the public outcry must be loud and demand for transparency must…

By Roy Ofori, African Heritage Global Affairs Editor In a landmark judgment that brings to an end over eight years of protracted litigation, the Vienna Higher Regional Court (Oberlandesgericht Wien) has dismissed the appeal filed by Dr. Camillus Konkwo against Hon. (Dr.) Kenneth Gbandi and members of the then NIDOE (Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation Europe) Central Executive Committee. The Austrian Appeals Court, ruling under Case No. 33 R 170/24y, upheld an earlier decision of the Vienna Commercial Court delivered on 22 July 2024 (57 Cg 16/18f-135), which found no merit in Dr. Konkwo’s claims of unlawful dismissal and defamation. The…

By African Heritage Magazine Correspondent In a heartfelt message of commendation, Hon. (Dr.) Kenneth Chibuogwu Gbandi, former Continental Chairman of Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation (NIDO) Europe, has congratulated Barr. (Mrs.) May Agbamuche-Mbu on her appointment as the Acting National Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Dr. Gbandi described her appointment as a “well-deserved recognition of integrity, professionalism, and years of dedicated service to Nigeria’s democratic process.” “Her appointment consolidates her place among the great legends of Akwukwu-Igbo, following the distinguished footsteps of her late father, Justice Ashikodi Agbamuche, former Attorney General of Nigeria,” Gbandi remarked. According to Hon. Gbandi, Barr.…

By African Heritage Editorial Team In the quiet town of Akwukwu Igbo and across Delta North, the name Kenneth Chibuogwu Gbandi echoes softly, but with powerful resonance. Not for flamboyance or self-celebration, but for a legacy of service that speaks louder than publicity. Following in the disciplined and compassionate footsteps of his parents, Dr. Gbandi has evolved into one of the most understated yet impactful social engineers of his generation, silently empowering communities, fostering education, and inspiring development at the grassroots and Diaspora levels. Where others seek applause, he seeks impact. Where others announce, he acts. His philosophy of quiet…

The media team of Hon. Kenneth Gbandi, ADC Delta North Senatorial Candidate (2023) and Convener of the Kenneth Gbandi 4 Nigeria Organisation, has strongly condemned a recent publication claiming the emergence of a “new” Delta State Executive Committee (EXCO) of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the purported passing of a vote of no confidence on the current State Chairman, Engr. Austin Okolie. In a swift and firm response to the press, the Gbandi Media Team described the report as “mischievous, misleading, and politically motivated,” calling on the public and ADC faithful to disregard the announcement. “No New EXCO Exists,”…

by Collins Nweke | Patron, The AfrikaFora Years ago, one of my sons wondered aloud how my Igbo identity could coexist so harmoniously with my global citizenship. Without pausing to think, I told him that my Igbo identity does not compete with my global citizenship. It completes it. Far from limiting my global outlook, affirming my Igbo heritage enriches it. True global citizenship begins with self-knowledge. Understanding where one comes from provides the moral and cultural compass to relate meaningfully with others. And so, when the drumbeats of Ikenga Day 2025 faded into the cool evening air, what lingered was not merely the sound of…

by Collins Nweke At the 80th United Nations General Assembly, Nigeria’s Vice President Kashim Shettima took the global stage with a speech that was as forceful as it was symbolic. His remarks, centered on the ongoing Gaza conflict, marked a clear departure from the developmentalist and technocratic tones of Nigeria’s past UNGA interventions. This year, Nigeria leaned heavily on moral authority, framing itself as a conscience-driven voice of the Global South. A Voice for the Oppressed Shettima’s speech strongly condemned the human toll of the Gaza war. He touched on civilians killed, children displaced, homes reduced to rubble. He did not mince…

Lagos, Nigeria –  The Palace of the Oba of Lagos has officially announced the ascension of Chief Lookman Bolaji Oluwa as the new Onisemo of Lagos, marking a historic moment for the cultural and traditional life of Isale Eko and Lagos Island. The confirmation, published in an official Lagos State Government gazette, was issued under the authority of His Royal Majesty, Oba Rilwan Babatunde Osuolale Aremu Akiolu I, the Oba of Lagos. Chief Oluwa’s elevation to the revered White Cap Chiefs marks what many describe as a symbolic return to the ancestral throne, entrusting him with the duty of preserving the…

By African Heritage Global Affairs Desk ADC Leaders Hon. (Dr.) Kenneth Chibuogwu Gbandi, leader of the ADC Diaspora Network (ADC-DN), the longest-serving Diaspora Leader and Board of Trustees member of Nigerians in Diaspora Organization (NIDO) both at national and continental levels (2013–2020), and the 2023 Senatorial Candidate for Delta North, has commended the highly successful Ward Coalition Committee Inaugurations across Delta State’s 25 Local Government Areas. Speaking on the sidelines of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s Defiant Literature Thinking Awardceremony at the 2025 Harbour Front Literaturfestival in Hamburg, Germany, Dr. Gbandi described the exercise as “a clear demonstration that the ADC is firmly…

By Roy Ofori, African Heritage Global Affairs Editor Hon. (Dr.) Kenneth Chibuogwu Gbandi, Senatorial Candidate for Delta North (2023) and Chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has praised Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan as a symbol of courage and principled defiance, describing her recent political victory as “a triumph for democracy and a new benchmark for civil resistance in Nigeria.” With the expiration of her suspension in September 2025 and the official unsealing of her office by the National Assembly, Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan’s return to the Senate has sparked celebration across Nigeria. Speaking from Hamburg, Germany, Gbandi called the development a powerful reminder…