2027: IKONNE VOWS TO TRANSFORM UGWUNAGBO, ABIA SOUTH THROUGH EFFECTIVE SENATORIAL REPRESENTATION
In continuation of his grassroots, door-to-door campaign strategy, the All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial candidate for Abia South, Prince Paul Ikonne, has assured the people of Ugwunagbo that his representation in the Senate will usher in a new era of development, opportunities and improved living standards.
Prince Ikonne gave the assurance on Monday at Ihie-Obeaku, while addressing a large crowd mobilised by the Young Progressives Party (YPP) candidate for Ugwunagbo State Constituency, Comrade Paul Onyenweaku, in support of his senatorial ambition.
Addressing the enthusiastic gathering, Prince Ikonne outlined his vision and development agenda for the people of Abia South, particularly Ugwunagbo.
“My people, Ndi Ugwunagbo, I am here not to make empty promises, but to make a covenant with you. For 20 years, Abia South has been abandoned without meaningful dividends of representation by the current occupant of the Senate. That era must come to an end,” Prince Ikonne declared.
He further stated:
“My mission in the Senate is very clear: to give Abia South a voice that will be heard, a voice that will prioritise the needs of Ndi Abia South and a voice that will attract development. When I get to the Senate, Ugwunagbo will feel the impact and presence of the Federal Government.”
Outlining his development priorities, Ikonne said his representation would focus on infrastructure, empowerment and opportunities for the people.
“My representation will focus on infrastructure, empowerment and opportunities. We will work to attract federal road projects that will open up Ugwunagbo. We will pursue rural electrification for communities that have remained without electricity. We will attract federal employment opportunities for our graduates, scholarships for our children, business grants and soft loans for traders and artisans, as well as federal agricultural support for our farmers,” he promised.
He appreciated the people for turning out in large numbers to demonstrate their support and solidarity, urging them to reciprocate the gesture on January 16 by voting massively for him, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Hon. Nnamdi Chidiebere Charles for the House of Representatives.
Prince Ikonne also commended Comrade Onyenweaku for mobilising his constituents, describing the impressive turnout as evidence of his grassroots support and acceptance.
He described the young politician as a promising leader with a bright future and assured him of his support.
Earlier, the YPP candidate for Ugwunagbo State Constituency, Comrade Paul Onyenweaku, thanked his supporters for coming out in large numbers to welcome Prince Ikonne.
He urged the people to shun politics of bitterness and rancour and embrace unity and mutual respect, stressing that the development of Ugwunagbo should remain a collective responsibility irrespective of political affiliations.
Onyenweaku appealed to the electorate to support Prince Paul Ikonne for the Senate, Hon. Nnamdi Chidiebere Charles for the House of Representatives and himself for the State House of Assembly, describing the political alliance as “God’s Project” aimed at bringing positive change to Ugwunagbo and Abia South.
Also speaking, the Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) candidate for Obingwa/Osisioma/Ugwunagbo Federal Constituency, Hon. Nnamdi Chidiebere Charles, said his proposed representation would be youth-focused and people-oriented, with emphasis on attracting federal infrastructure, human capital development and other dividends of democracy.
He solicited the people’s support and votes, assuring them of his commitment to effective representation.
Prince Ikonne was accompanied by the ZLP candidate for Aba Federal Constituency, Prince Adimchinobi Nwaigwe; Hon. Stanley Egege; and other notable personalities, alongside men, women and youths who gathered to receive him and his entourage.
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