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By Roy Ofori – African Heritage Global Affairs Editor In a stirring endorsement of civic responsibility and patriotic engagement, Hon. (Dr.) Kenneth Gbandi has praised the Diaspora Vote Protection (DVP) initiative, describing it as “a unique opportunity for the Diaspora to exert their influence on vote protection and the outcome of elections in Nigeria.” Gbandi, a long-time advocate for Diaspora inclusion and good governance, noted that the initiative marks a significant shift from passive political commentary to active citizen-driven participation. “DVP,” he explained, “is not just another civic campaign, but a practical response to the crisis of voter apathy and…

Date: 21 October 2025 – African Heritage Global Affairs Editor It is with deep shock, anger, and grief that the ADC-Diaspora Network (ADC-DN), on behalf of the wider ADC family worldwide, condemns in the strongest possible terms the cowardly arson attack on the ADC Party Secretariat in Ekiti State earlier today. The burning of our party’s property is an act of political terrorism that is deliberate, targeted, and its despicable and it must be met with the full force of the law and unyielding public condemnation. There is no neutral way to describe what happened. This is not chaos. This is…

Asaba, Nigeria – October 2025: African Heritage In another major stride toward strengthening democratic accountability and credible leadership, Hon. Gbandi, leader of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) Diaspora Network and former ADC Deputy National Chairman (Diaspora Engagement), met with the leadership of the Liberty Alliance for Good Governance and Election Integrity in Nigeria in Asaba, Delta State. ADC Stakeholders in Abuja ( Hon. Gbandi with Chief Ralph Okey Nwosu founding National Chairman ADC, Great Ugboru; Lauretta Onochie; Chair Engr Austin Okolie, Chief Emeka Okolo snd Timinimi George) The meeting followed Hon. Gbandi’s ongoing domestic courtesy visit after visiting Prof. Sam Amadi,…

By African Heritage Global Affairs Desk Abuja, Nigeria – October 2025: Returning from an intensive three-month EU Erasmus program that took him across France and Turkey, Hon. (Dr.) Kenneth Chibuogwu Gbandi, leader of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) Diaspora Network (ADC-DN) and former ADC Deputy National Chairman (Diaspora Engagement), has reaffirmed his commitment to forging strategic alliances that promote electoral integrity, governance transparency, and youth inclusion across Nigeria. His return marks the official commencement of the ADC Diaspora led Nationwide Consultation Tour, a coordinated outreach to align Diaspora structures with reform-driven civic groups, political leaders, and governance advocates working to…

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…