2027: UGWUNAGBO APC LEADERS UNANIMOUSLY ADOPT IKONNE AS ABIA SOUTH SENATORIAL CANDIDATE, PLEDGE BLOCK VOTES
Leaders and stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ugwunagbo Local Government Area of Abia State have unanimously adopted Prince Paul Ikonne as their preferred candidate for Abia South Senatorial District in the 2027 general elections, pledging to mobilise massive support for his victory.
The endorsement was made on Monday during a consultative visit by Prince Ikonne to APC leaders and stakeholders at the Obeaja country home of a former Commissioner in Abia State, Hon. Felix Chisom Nwachukwu.
Speaking at the meeting, Hon. Nwachukwu described Prince Ikonne as a man of impeccable character, extensive experience, widespread acceptance and strong connections at the federal level, noting that his wealth of experience and national network would enable him to effectively navigate the affairs of the Senate.
Also speaking, the APC Abia South Zonal Chairman, Sir Justice Onwunmelu, alongside Chief Elijah Nwamuo and Chief Mrs. Fortune Nwanganga, disclosed that stakeholders representing all the political wards in Ugwunagbo were present to affirm their collective support for Ikonne’s senatorial aspiration.
The leaders expressed concern over the deplorable condition of roads across Ugwunagbo, lamenting that the situation had subjected residents to severe hardship, particularly farmers who struggle to transport their agricultural produce to urban markets.
“Ugwunagbo people have suffered neglect and poor representation for 20 years. We have had a senator representing our district, and Ugwunagbo currently has a serving member of the House of Representatives, yet there is little or no visible federal government presence in terms of road infrastructure and other dividends of democracy. That is why we need a new voice, a more connected and compassionate voice in the Senate,” the leaders lamented.
They also commended Prince Ikonne for his contributions while serving as Executive Secretary of the National Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA), noting that several indigenes of Ugwunagbo benefited from empowerment programmes, agricultural inputs and other opportunities during his tenure.
In his response, Prince Paul Ikonne thanked the party leaders and stakeholders for the confidence reposed in him, assuring them that he would not betray their trust.
He expressed concern over the poor state of infrastructure in Ugwunagbo, particularly the road network, electricity and other essential amenities, questioning the level of federal government presence in the area over the years.
“It is shocking and painful that a local government area that currently has a member of the House of Representatives still lacks basic amenities such as good roads, electricity and other dividends of democracy.
“Where has the federal presence gone in the 20 years that a senator has been representing Abia South? What have they attracted for our people? Ugwunagbo deserves better representation,” Prince Ikonne stated.
He assured the stakeholders that, if elected to represent Abia South in the Senate, he would prioritise attracting federal government projects and opportunities to Ugwunagbo, including quality road infrastructure, scholarships for students, federal employment opportunities, rural electrification, business grants and agricultural support programmes for farmers.
“My representation will focus on attracting sustainable economic development, roads that open up our communities, power that drives small businesses, scholarships that secure the future of our children, federal job opportunities for our graduates, and laws that protect, promote and prioritise the well-being of Abia South constituents,” he promised.
He further called for collective commitment towards mobilising voters across all wards and polling units, emphasising that his campaign strategy would focus on direct engagement with the electorate through door-to-door and person-to-person mobilisation.
“I urge you to be partners in this project of senatorial victory, not just by voting for me, but by protecting your votes and ensuring that the will of the people of Ugwunagbo prevails. The victory will be your victory,” he charged.
In a vote of thanks, Mr. Obinna Nwagbara expressed satisfaction with Prince Ikonne’s campaign manifesto, describing it as practical, people-oriented and development-driven. He assured the senatorial hopeful of the support and block votes of Ugwunagbo people in the 2027 elections.
The meeting was attended by the Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) candidate for Obingwa/Osisioma/Ugwunagbo Federal Constituency, Hon. Nnamdi Chidiebere Charles; the ZLP candidate for Aba Federal Constituency; members of Prince Ikonne’s campaign team; and several women and youth leaders from Ugwunagbo who gathered to receive him.
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