APC Campaign Train Intensifies Grassroots Mobilisation Across Awgu Ahead of September 26 Council Poll
Political activities have continued to gather momentum across Awgu Local Government Area of Enugu State as the campaign train of the All Progressives Congress (APC) moved through Ogugu, Amoli and Enyimba Amoli communities, with stakeholders at the various engagements expressing support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, Awgu Local Government Chairman, Hon. Uchenna Joseph Okolo, and other APC candidates.
The campaign engagements, held ahead of the September 26, 2026 local government elections, brought together community leaders, political stakeholders, traditional representatives, women, youths, party faithful and other residents.
The meetings provided a platform for direct interaction between the APC campaign team and residents, with speakers emphasising unity, grassroots participation, continuity and community development.
The Enugu State Independent Electoral Commission (ENSIEC) has fixed September 26, 2026 for the state’s local government chairmanship and councillorship elections.
OGUGU STAKEHOLDERS PLEDGE SUPPORT
The campaign train first arrived in Ogugu, where Chairman Okolo and members of his delegation received a warm reception from community leaders, women, youths and APC supporters.
The programme commenced with an opening prayer led by Godwin Okorie, after which community and political stakeholders delivered welcome addresses and solidarity messages.
Among those who addressed the gathering were Mrs. Beatrice Ochie, Hon. Uchenna Obasi, High Chief Dr. Augustine Okorie and the Director-General of the Awgu Local Government Chairmanship Election Committee, Hon. Okey Nathan Ude.
Also present was the APC candidate for Awgu North State Constituency, Prince Charles Ezenta, alongside the Deputy Chairman of Awgu Local Government Area, Dr. Stanley Ezediuto; APC Chairman in Awgu LGA, Hon. Kenechukwu Okolo; Hon. Nelson Uduji; and other party leaders and supporters.
The stakeholders expressed support for President Tinubu, Governor Mbah, Chairman Okolo and other APC candidates, while pledging to mobilise residents at the grassroots ahead of the September 26 council elections.
AMOLI STAKEHOLDERS PROMISE GRASSROOTS MOBILISATION
The campaign train subsequently moved to Amoli Community, where Chairman Okolo and his delegation were again received by community leaders, political stakeholders, women, youths and APC supporters.
The opening prayer was led by Mr. Highcent Udeh, following which various stakeholders addressed the gathering.
Those present included Hon. Arthur Okorie, High Chief Jonas Udeh, Hon. Jennifer Ndubuisi, Hon. Tochukwu Mbah, Hon. Highman, President-General of Amoli Community, and the Federal Commissioner for the Salaries, Wages and Income Commission, Amb. Mrs. Ginika Torh.
The stakeholders commended the administration of Chairman Okolo and expressed their support for the APC ahead of the forthcoming council elections.
They also called for sustained attention to community development, while assuring the campaign team of their readiness to mobilise residents and participate actively in the electoral process.
A major highlight of the Amoli engagement was the presentation of a special recognition award to Chairman Okolo by Amb. Mrs. Ginika Torh.
The award, according to the presenter, was in recognition of Okolo’s leadership, grassroots engagement and performance in Awgu Local Government Area.
ENYIMBA AMOLI REAFFIRMS SUPPORT FOR APC
The campaign train later proceeded to Enyimba Amoli, where political leaders, community stakeholders, women, youths and APC supporters gathered to receive the delegation.
The opening prayer was led by the President-General of Enyimba Amoli, Barr. Sam Chukwu.
Among the dignitaries at the gathering were Barr. Sam Chukwu, Hon. Sunday, APC candidate for Awgu North State Constituency Prince Charles Ezenta, Hon. Anthony Nwankwo and other political and community stakeholders.
Speakers at the event expressed support for continuity in the administration of the local government and reaffirmed their commitment to grassroots participation in the political process.
The gathering also underscored the role of community networks and local stakeholders in the ongoing APC campaign across the Amoli axis.
In another expression of support, Amb. Mrs. Ginika Torh presented a recognition award to Chairman Okolo, citing his leadership and grassroots engagement.
She also publicly expressed support for his re-election bid in the September 26 local government election.
Stakeholders in Enyimba Amoli further pledged to intensify grassroots mobilisation for APC candidates ahead of the forthcoming elections and the 2027 general elections.
OKOLO COMMENDS MBAH’S LEADERSHIP
Responding to the various welcome addresses and solidarity messages, Chairman Uchenna Joseph Okolo thanked the people and leaders of Ogugu, Amoli and Enyimba Amoli for their reception and participation.
Okolo commended Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, describing his administration as committed to governance and the development of Enugu State.
The Awgu chairman reaffirmed his administration’s support for the state government and said his council would continue to work in partnership with the state government to advance development across Awgu.
He also reiterated his commitment to what he described as good governance and inclusive development, stressing that communities would remain important partners in identifying and addressing local developmental needs.
OKOLO HIGHLIGHTS PROPOSED PROJECTS FOR AMOLI
Chairman Okolo used the occasion to highlight some of the projects and initiatives he said his administration plans to pursue in Amoli.
According to him, the plans include rural electrification, road infrastructure and extension of the borehole water project in the community.
He said the initiatives were connected to his administration’s campaign promises, including the “One Community, One Project” and “Water for All” programmes.
Okolo urged residents to continue cooperating with government programmes and initiatives designed to improve infrastructure and human development.
He also called for continued unity among the people of Ogugu, Amoli and Enyimba Amoli, stressing that cooperation between communities and government remains important to sustainable development.
CAMPAIGN INTENSIFIES ACROSS AWGU
The campaign tour of Ogugu, Amoli and Enyimba Amoli forms part of the wider APC grassroots mobilisation across Awgu ahead of the September 26 local government elections.
Recent APC campaign activities have similarly taken the party’s campaign to other Awgu communities, including Ogbaku, Awgunta, Obeagu and Owelli, where campaign engagements have focused on local development, political participation and support for the party’s candidates.
The latest engagements in Ogugu, Amoli and Enyimba Amoli were characterised by solidarity messages, political mobilisation and discussions around community development.
With the September 26 polls approaching, campaign activities are expected to continue across Awgu as political parties and candidates engage communities and seek support ahead of the elections.
