*OKOLO TAKES APC CAMPAIGN TO THREE IHE COMMUNITIES, REAFFIRMS SUPPORT FOR MBAH AHEAD OF SEPTEMBER 26 POLLS*

The political atmosphere in Ihe, Awgu Local Government Area, has continued to gather momentum ahead of the September 26, 2026 local government elections, as the Executive Chairman of Awgu LGA, Hon. Uchenna Joseph Okolo, led the All Progressives Congress (APC) campaign train across three autonomous communities in the area.

The campaign commenced on 7th September 2026 and continued today, 8th September 2026, covering Enugu-Echi, Enugu-Oke and Enugu-Nato Autonomous Communities, where community leaders, traditional rulers, political stakeholders, women, youths and APC supporters turned out to receive the chairman and his campaign team.

The exercise was characterised by solidarity messages, expressions of confidence in the APC and renewed declarations of support for Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, Chairman Okolo and other APC candidates contesting in the forthcoming elections.

Across the three communities, stakeholders emphasised the need for unity, grassroots mobilisation, continuity in governance and sustained development, while pledging to mobilise their people for the APC at the September 26 polls.

ENUGU-ECHI: STAKEHOLDERS DECLARE SUPPORT FOR APC

The campaign commenced in Enugu-Echi Autonomous Community, where community stakeholders warmly received Chairman Okolo and members of his campaign team.

The programme featured an opening prayer, welcome addresses and solidarity messages from prominent community and political figures, including Comrade Kenechukwu; Comrade Nonso Nweke, who represented the President-General of Enugu-Echi Autonomous Community; Comrade Anthony Udeh, Chairman of the Enugu Joint Account Committee; and Hon. Nathan Okey Udeh, Director-General of the Awgu Chairmanship and Councillorship Election Campaign.

Also present were Hon. Kenechukwu Okolo, APC Chairman in Awgu LGA, and Hon. Uche Okolo, Executive Chairman of Awgu LGA.

The stakeholders welcomed the chairman and his team, assuring them of the community’s readiness to support the APC and mobilise voters ahead of the local government elections.

The political message from the community was unequivocal: full support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Governor Peter Mbah and all APC candidates, particularly those contesting the September 26 local government elections.

ENUGU-OKE: COMMUNITY PLEDGES GRASSROOTS MOBILISATION

The campaign subsequently moved to Enugu-Oke Autonomous Community, where the delegation received another warm reception from political and community leaders.

The opening prayer was led by Gabriel Aganigbo.

Among those who participated in the campaign were Hon. Cadgetan Okoye, who represented community leaders, traditional rulers and the President-General; Special Adviser to the Chairman on Works, Hon. Gabriel Ikechukwu Agadigbo; Administrator of Mbanabo North, Hon. Solomon Egbo; Prof. Virginia Udeh, who represented the women; and SSA to the Senator, Hon. Emeka Udeh.

Stakeholders in Enugu-Oke commended the administration of Chairman Okolo and expressed their willingness to support the APC during the forthcoming elections.

They also appealed to the chairman to sustain his administration’s commitment to community development and assured him that they would mobilise residents to support the party and its candidates.

ENUGU-NATO: APC CAMPAIGN TRAIL ENDS WITH FRESH DECLARATION OF SUPPORT

The campaign train concluded its activities in Enugu-Nato Autonomous Community, where another gathering of political leaders, traditional and community stakeholders, women, youths and party supporters welcomed the delegation.

The opening prayer was led by Prof. Okafor.

Among the dignitaries present were Hon. Samuel Okonkwo; Chief Friday Onyeagwu; Engr. Solomon Anichukwu; Prof. Okafor; Barr. Emma Chime; and High Chief Godwin, Chief Executive Officer of Golden Villa Hotels.

The campaign also featured the presence of the Awgu North House of Assembly candidate, Ezenta, and the Awgu South House of Assembly member/candidate, Hon. Anthony Nwankwo further underscoring the broad political participation and mobilisation surrounding the exercise.

Stakeholders in Enugu-Nato equally expressed their support for the APC and pledged to work at the grassroots to deliver the party’s candidates at the September 26 polls.

OKOLO REAFFIRMS SUPPORT FOR GOVERNOR MBAH

Responding to the various welcome addresses and solidarity messages, Chairman Uchenna Joseph Okolo expressed appreciation to the people and leaders of Enugu-Echi, Enugu-Oke and Enugu-Nato for their warm reception and show of support.

Okolo praised Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah for what he described as exceptional leadership, commitment to governance and dedication to the wellbeing of the people of Enugu State.

He described Governor Mbah as a leader whose administration has demonstrated commitment to development and assured the people of Awgu of his continued solidarity and support for the governor.

The chairman also reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to good governance, inclusive development and the continued implementation of projects and programmes aimed at improving the lives of residents across Awgu Local Government Area.

He called on the people of the three autonomous communities to remain united and continue to cooperate with his administration, stressing that collective support and peaceful collaboration remain essential to achieving sustainable development.

APC STRENGTHENS GRASSROOTS MOBILISATION

The campaign tour was led by Chairman Okolo alongside a team of senior political leaders and government officials, including the Deputy Chairman, Dr. Stanley Ezediuto; Director-General of the Campaign, Hon. Okey Udeh; Awgu SSG, R. Hon. Nelson Uduji; SSA to the Governor, Hon. Emeka Nelson; Prof. G.I. Udeuhere; Barr. Eze O. Eze; and Hon. Ralph Onovo.

Also participating were political appointees, members of the campaign team, women groups, youth groups, party supporters and other stakeholders.

The simultaneous mobilisation across Enugu-Echi, Enugu-Oke and Enugu-Nato represents a significant grassroots push by the APC in Ihe and Awgu LGA as the party intensifies its engagement with voters and community stakeholders ahead of the September 26 local government elections.

With the communities pledging support and political leaders intensifying mobilisation, attention now turns to the wider campaign across Awgu as the countdown to the local government polls continues.