Ekpulato, Ekpulambo Leaders, Stakeholders Pledge Full Support for Okolo, APC Candidates Ahead of September 26 Polls
The All Progressives Congress (APC) campaign in Awgu Local Government Area of Enugu State has continued to gather momentum ahead of the September 26, 2026 local government elections, with the Executive Chairman of the council, Hon. Uchenna Joseph Okolo, taking the campaign train to Ekpulato and Ekpulambo communities in Mgbowo.
During the second day of the campaign on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, Chairman Okolo addressed APC supporters and community stakeholders at Ekpulato, Ekpulambo Mgbowo Ward, where he praised Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah for what he described as his “radical infrastructural development strides and exceptional leadership across every sector” of Enugu State.
Okolo described Governor Mbah as “Godsent to Ndi Enugu,” while expressing strong confidence in the governor’s leadership and reaffirming his administration’s support for the governor’s development agenda.
The campaign tour through the two autonomous communities attracted political leaders, traditional and community stakeholders, government officials, women, youths and APC supporters, who turned out in large numbers to receive the chairman and his campaign team.
The visits were characterised by solidarity messages, welcome addresses, expressions of confidence in the APC and pledges by community stakeholders to mobilise their people in support of the party’s candidates in the forthcoming elections.
EKPULATO: STAKEHOLDERS THROW WEIGHT BEHIND APC
The campaign train first arrived at Ekpulato Autonomous Community, where Chairman Okolo and his entourage received a warm reception from community leaders, political stakeholders and APC supporters.
The programme commenced with the rendition of the National Anthem, followed by an opening prayer led by Mrs. Rose Eze.
A number of political and community stakeholders subsequently delivered solidarity messages, including Francis Alaukwu; Nnanna Ojibe; the SSA to Governor Peter Mbah on Documents, Hon. Kenneth Ofoma; Dr. Nwakaego Maria Ajah of the Enugu State Universal Basic Education Board (ESUBEB); APC Chairman in Awgu LGA, Hon. Kenechukwu Okolo; Member representing Awgu South in the Enugu State House of Assembly, Hon. Anthony Nwankwo; and Deputy Chairman of Awgu LGA, Hon. Stanley Uchenna Ezediuto.
In their separate remarks, the stakeholders welcomed Chairman Okolo and his campaign team to the community and expressed their support for the APC ahead of the September 26 polls.
They pledged to participate actively in grassroots mobilisation while emphasising the need for unity, good governance and sustained development across Awgu.
Among the dignitaries at the Ekpulato campaign were Hon. Nelson Udeji; Comrade Akpa Francis; Hon. Ralph Onovo; Mrs. Rose Udeh; Leader of the Awgu Legislative Council, Hon. Charles Ezenta, who was also described as the incoming member representing Awgu North in the Enugu State House of Assembly; and Hon. Nathan Okey Udeh.
EKPULAMBO: COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS PLEDGE GRASSROOTS MOBILISATION
The APC campaign train subsequently moved to Ekpulambo Autonomous Community, where Chairman Okolo and his delegation were similarly welcomed by community leaders, political stakeholders and supporters.
The programme began with the National Anthem, followed by an opening prayer led by Princess Agatha Ukah.
Welcome and solidarity addresses were delivered by Hon. Anthonia Udeh, Councillor representing Mgbowo Ward; CAF JP Akpa Francis; Oge Ukah Agatha; Hon. Opinta Juliet; Hon. Anthony Nwankwo, Member of the Enugu State House of Assembly; APC Chairman in Awgu LGA, Hon. Kenechukwu Okolo; and Deputy Chairman of Awgu LGA, Hon. Stanley Uchenna Ezediuto.
The speakers expressed their support for Chairman Okolo and the APC candidates, assuring the campaign team of their willingness to mobilise residents at the grassroots ahead of the elections.
They also called for continued attention to community development and good governance, while pledging to work with the administration and APC candidates towards achieving victory at the polls.
OKOLO PRAISES GOVERNOR MBAH’S LEADERSHIP
Addressing supporters and stakeholders during the campaign, Chairman Okolo commended Governor Peter Mbah’s administration for what he described as unprecedented development initiatives across Enugu State.
He particularly highlighted the governor’s infrastructural development drive and described his leadership as exceptional, stressing that the people of Enugu State were witnessing development across various sectors.
“Peter Mbah is Godsent to Ndi Enugu,” Okolo declared, while reaffirming his administration’s support and solidarity with the governor.
The Awgu chairman said the people of Awgu would continue to support Governor Mbah’s development agenda and urged residents to remain united in the pursuit of progress and development.
He also reaffirmed his commitment to good governance and inclusive development in Awgu, assuring the people of Ekpulato and Ekpulambo that his administration would continue to prioritise projects and programmes capable of improving the living conditions of residents.
CALL FOR UNITY, PEACEFUL ELECTIONS
Chairman Okolo further called on the people of Mgbowo and Awgu LGA to maintain peace, unity and cooperation before, during and after the September 26 local government elections.
He stressed that political participation should be conducted peacefully, while urging residents to support initiatives that promote development and improve the wellbeing of the people.
The chairman thanked the people, leaders and stakeholders of Ekpulato and Ekpulambo for their warm reception and the confidence they expressed in his administration and the APC.
APC CAMPAIGN TEAM MOBILISES ACROSS MGBOWO
The Mgbowo campaign attracted a broad representation of political and community leaders, including Chairman Uchenna Joseph Okolo; Deputy Chairman, Dr. Hon. Stanley Uchenna Ezediuto; Hon. Anthony Nwankwo; Hon. Kenechukwu Okolo; Hon. Nelson Udeji; Hon. Charles Ezenta; Hon. Princess Agatha Oge of ENSUBEB; grassroots mobiliser Comrade Akpa Francis; Hon. Chime Ogu; Dr. Nwakaego Ajah; SSA to Governor Mbah on Policy and Communication, Hon. Kenneth Ofoma; President-General of Ekpulambo Autonomous Community, Hon. Nkwerenze Ikemba; President-General of Ekpulato Autonomous Community, Chief Peter Uchendu Amah; Nnanna Ojibe; Hon. Ikechukwu Azih; and Director-General of the Awgu Local Government Campaign Team, Hon. Nathan Okey Udeh.
The presence of the political leaders, government officials and community stakeholders underscored the growing political activity in Mgbowo as the APC continues its grassroots engagement ahead of the September 26 elections.
From Ekpulato to Ekpulambo, the campaign featured repeated calls for unity, development, peaceful political participation and grassroots mobilisation.
With the APC campaign train continuing its movement across Awgu Local Government Area, political activities are expected to intensify in the days ahead as parties and candidates step up their engagements with communities ahead of the September 26 local government polls.
