2027: RADIO FANS ASSOCIATION DECLARES SUPPORT FOR IKONNE, PLEDGES BLOCK VOTE FOR ABIA SOUTH SENATORIAL VICTORY
The executive members and supporters of the Radio Fans Association, Aba, have declared their support for the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for Abia South Senatorial District, Prince Paul Ikonne, pledging to mobilise their members and supporters for his victory in the January 16, 2027 senatorial election.
The association made its position known during a solidarity visit to Prince Ikonne at his campaign office in Aba.
Speaking on behalf of the group, the President, Comrade Elijah Udenwa, commended Prince Ikonne for his decision to challenge what he described as 20 years of inadequate representation in Abia South. He lamented the alleged loss of federal opportunities, limited federal presence and slow pace of development in the district.
He expressed confidence that Prince Ikonne’s emergence as senator would usher in a new era of purposeful representation and restore Abia South’s relevance at the national level.
“Abia South has been on mute for 20 years in the National Assembly. We believe your time has come to reposition Abia South at the centre and attract the dividends we have been denied,” Udenwa stated.
He further pledged that the association would deploy its strongest asset—its collective voice and influence across radio platforms in Aba—to campaign, mobilise and sensitise voters towards supporting Prince Ikonne at the polls.
Other speakers, including Comrade Destiny Ukaigwe and Evangelist Caleb, reaffirmed the association’s commitment to the Ikonne campaign, promising to work collectively towards his electoral victory. They described him as a candidate whose aspiration represents an opportunity for a new direction in Abia South.
Ikonne Challenges Youths on Accountability and Legislative Performance
Responding, Prince Paul Ikonne appreciated the association for its solidarity and commended its members for building a united and purposeful platform with considerable influence on public discussions through radio programmes in Aba.
He acknowledged their contributions to public discourse, describing their opinions and interventions as evidence of maturity, intellectual engagement and genuine concern for the development of Abia State. He encouraged them to sustain their constructive engagement with issues affecting the people.
Prince Ikonne also challenged Abia South youths to critically examine the legislative records, public service contributions and measurable achievements of the incumbent senator.
He questioned the level of federal projects, employment opportunities, empowerment initiatives and infrastructure attracted to the district over the past 20 years.
Describing his senatorial ambition as a mission to reposition Abia South, Ikonne assured the association that his proposed representation would focus on accountability, effective legislation and strategic engagement with federal institutions.
“If elected, I will not go to the Senate to rest. I will go to harness federal legislative resources to attract federal presence, jobs, infrastructure, scholarships and other dividends that will advance the economic sustainability of Abia South.
“We will strengthen policy formulation and build institutional capacity for the benefit of Ndi Abia South. This is not a promise; it is a contract,” he declared.
He further expressed his willingness to maintain a productive relationship with the association, describing its members as an emerging media force capable of influencing public opinion through responsible engagement and effective communication.
Prince Ikonne thanked the Radio Fans Association for identifying with his aspiration and pledged to work with them towards achieving a new development direction for Abia South.
@ Prince Paul Ikonne Campaign Media Directorate
