A group of concerned stakeholders from Abia North has called on the leadership of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Abia State to ensure that the upcoming Local Government and State congresses are conducted in a free, fair, and credible manner.
The Stakeholders in a communique issued during a meeting in Umuahia, expressed confidence in the National Working Committee (NWC) led by Ambassador Iliya Damagum for setting a date for the long-delayed congresses, which had been stalled due to internal party issues.
The group applauded the leadership of the Caretaker Committee, headed by Rt. Hon. Allwell Asiforo Okere and Secretary Ken Onochie Madubuike, for their roles in overseeing the congress preparations.
They commended the decision to zone the Chairmanship to Abia North and emphasized the qualifications of the local aspirants, urging that the choice of the Chairman be left to the party members.
The stakeholders recognized the unity among the six Chairmanship aspirants from Abia North, noting their campaigns have been conducted without hostility.
They urged the Caretaker Committee to ensure that all candidates who have purchased Chairmanship forms are allowed to compete, rejecting any exclusion under the guise of micro-zoning, asserting that all aspirants are qualified.
The group called for the congresses to be conducted transparently, allowing delegates to vote freely, thereby maintaining the democratic values the PDP is known for in Abia.
They encouraged all party members to act peacefully and thoughtfully, prioritizing candidates with strong reputations to uphold the party’s legacy as Nigeria’s most successful political party.
The communique was signed by notable stakeholders across various local government areas in Abia, reflecting a united front for a fair electoral process.
They include:
UMUNNEOCHI LGA
- Barr. Okey Igwe
Former member representing Umunneochi state constituency and running mate to Late Prof Ikonne gubernatorial candidate - Chief C.C Olimah.
- Hon Chigozie Igbo
- Years Chief Ugochukwu Uwaeke
Former special adviser to the Governor - Dr Ken Madubuike
Former special adviser to the Governor - Hon Amobi Ocho
- Evang Titus Emeribe Akwaja
- Chief Obinna Ude
- Hon Chinarmerem Nwankwo.
- Hon Chief Ijeoma Okorie
Former chair Umunneochi LGA
Hon Obinna Ezeobi
AROCHUKWU LGA
- Hon. Sunday Odum Okenmini
Immediate past LGA chairman - Rt. Hon Uko Nkole
Former member representing Arochukwu Ohafia federal constituency. - Mazi Gab Igboko
Former Honorable commissioner - Chief Elder Amah Abraham
Immediate past state vice chairman North PDP - Hon. Tom Ezikpe
Former leader Arochukw legislatures - Hon. Eric Aso
Former House of Assembly candidate - Hon. Sukana Njasi
Former speacial adviser - Hon. Kalu Okechukwu Peters
Immediate past LGA secretary PDP - Chief Mrs. Grace Chijioke
Former speacial adviser and woman leader for Arochukwu - Apostle Sam Charles Okeke
Former special adviser and legislator
OHAFIA LGA
- Bar Kingsley Imaga
Former commissioner - Bar Ukapai Ukairo
Legal adviser PDP south east - Prof Dic Uduma
Campagn director and strategist of Prof Ikonne - Chief John Okiyi Kalu
Former Commissioner - Rt Hon Mandela Obasi
Member representing Ohafia North at ASHA - Princess Grace Agbara
Former Chair Ohafia LGA - Engr Ndukwe Orji Agu
Former Commissioner - Rt Hon DK Uduma
Former member representing Arochukwu Ohafia federal constituency - Elder Mrs Love Ezema MNI
Former principal officer to the first lady - Chief Mandela Obasi
Member representing Ohafia north at ASHA - Chief John Okiyi Kalu
Former commissioner - Engr Ndukwo Orji Agu
Former commissioner - Chief Sam Anya
current commissioner at Rivers state
Current commissioner at RSG
ISUIKWUATO LGA
- Hon. Sir Lucky Udoka Nweke Johnson
Member representing Isikwuato state constituency - Dr. Osita Igbe
Former principal officer ASHA - Hon. Emmanuel Ibegbulam
Current secretary of Elder’s council - Dame Amarachi Dede
Former chair Isikwuator LGA - Hon. Eric Ikwuagwu, Former Special Adviser to Gov. on media and publicity. Member PDP media team member
- Hon. Elder Okorie Okechukwu Henry, Immediate past LGA chairman
- Dr. Charles Umunnakwe
- Chief Madubuko Joseph Abaegbu
- Elder Sunday Ugwa Okoronkwo
- Hon. Uloma Onuoha
- Mrs Ego Ogonna
- Hon. Uche Ralph Nwankwo Bende
- Hon . Emmanuel Ndubuisi, Member representing Bende South at ASHA
- Hon. Nnamdi Ibekwe
Member representing Bende North state constituency ASHA - Gabriel Elendu
Former Executive chairman Bende LlGA & SWC member - Ambassador Endurance Philips
- Chief Hon. Ukwu Rocks Emma
Former Executive Chairman Bende and Commissioner - Chief Emma Omokwe
Former Deputy Chief of staff to the Governor - Dike Chukwu Dike
Former Chairman Bende LGA
