APC Campaign Train Intensifies Grassroots Mobilisation Across Awgu Ahead of September 26 Poll_
The grassroots campaign of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Awgu Local Government Area of Enugu State intensified on Wednesday, September 16, as the party’s campaign train visited Ezinese and Ezineri Mgbidi Autonomous Communities, where community and political stakeholders expressed support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, Chairman Uchenna Joseph Okolo and other APC candidates.
The campaign tour, led by the Executive Chairman of Awgu Local Government Area, Hon. Uchenna Joseph Okolo, formed part of the party’s ongoing grassroots engagements across the council area ahead of the September 26, 2026 local government elections.
The exercise attracted community leaders, women, youths, political stakeholders, traditional representatives and APC supporters, providing an opportunity for residents to engage directly with the campaign team and present issues affecting their communities.
EZINESE MGBIDI RECEIVES CAMPAIGN TRAIN
The campaign team first arrived at Ezinese Mgbidi, where Chairman Okolo and his delegation received a warm welcome from community leaders, women, youths and political supporters.
The programme opened with a prayer led by Ohajuobodo Umeh, followed by goodwill messages and addresses from community and political stakeholders.
Speakers at the gathering expressed support for the APC administration and commended what they described as its people-oriented approach to governance.
They also expressed solidarity with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Enugu State Governor Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah and Chairman Okolo.
While declaring their support, community representatives also used the opportunity to present development priorities requiring government attention.
Among the requests raised were improved access roads, construction of a civic centre and town hall, employment opportunities for qualified residents and sustained engagement between the government and the community.
Those who spoke at the engagement included the President-General of Ezinese Autonomous Community, Hon. Uchenna Chukwuedo; Councillor representing Mgbidi-Mmaku Ward, Chief Mrs. Nnenna Umeh; Hon. Prince Emeka Uzochukwu; High Chief Barrister Ray Enekwachi; High Chief Princess Charles Uzochukwu; Hon. Chief Okey Ude; Hon. Kenechukwu Okolo and Hon. Charles Ezenta.
CAMPAIGN TRAIN MOVES TO EZINERI MGBIDI
From Ezinese, the campaign delegation proceeded to Ezineri Mgbidi Autonomous Community, where traditional leaders, community representatives, political stakeholders, women and youths gathered to receive the team.
The engagement featured contributions from the President-General of Ezineri Mgbidi, Hon. Onnwuegbuchunam Marcellus; APC Deputy Chairman in Awgu LGA, Hon. Mrs. Ifeji; Chief Mrs. Nnenna Umeh; Hon. Juliet, Special Assistant to the National APC Chairman; former Deputy Chairman of the Awgu LGA Caretaker Committee, Hon. Dr. Tom Onyeagwa; Hon. Maximus Oha; Director-General of the Awgu Local Government Area Chairmanship Campaign Committee, Hon. Chief Okey Nathan Ude; and Hon. Anthony Nwankwo, Member representing Awgu South State Constituency.
The speakers commended Chairman Okolo’s administration for what they described as its efforts towards grassroots development, while calling for sustained government attention to the community.
They also emphasised the importance of continued engagement between elected representatives, government officials and residents in addressing local development priorities.
OKOLO THANKS COMMUNITIES, SEEKS CONTINUED COOPERATION
Responding to the various messages and requests, Chairman Uchenna Joseph Okolo thanked the people of Ezinese and Ezineri Mgbidi for their warm reception and participation in the campaign engagements.
Okolo called for continued cooperation between the communities and government, stressing that sustained grassroots engagement was important to addressing development needs.
The chairman also appealed for support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah ahead of the 2027 general elections, while seeking the people’s mandate for the September 26 local government election.
He said his administration would continue to engage communities and listen to their concerns as part of efforts to promote inclusive development across Awgu.
OKOLO HIGHLIGHTS DEVELOPMENT PLANS
Chairman Okolo also highlighted proposed development interventions that could benefit the area.
Among the projects mentioned were the state government’s proposed farm estate and the proposed 1.7-kilometre Mgbidi Road linking the community to the Smart School.
He said such projects would contribute to improving connectivity, access to opportunities and the overall development of the area.
Okolo urged residents to remain united and continue supporting initiatives aimed at improving infrastructure and the wellbeing of communities across Awgu.
GRASSROOTS CAMPAIGN GATHERS MOMENTUM
The Ezinese and Ezineri Mgbidi engagements form part of the wider APC grassroots campaign across Awgu ahead of the September 26 council elections.
The campaign train has in recent weeks visited several communities across the local government area, with meetings providing platforms for political mobilisation as well as discussions on community development priorities.
The latest engagements also demonstrated the role of community leaders and residents in presenting local concerns to political candidates and government representatives.
With the September 26 election approaching, campaign activities are expected to continue across Awgu as political parties and candidates intensify their engagements with communities and seek support from the electorate.
For the 2027 general elections, INEC’s published timetable schedules the presidential and National Assembly elections for January 16, 2027, and the governorship and State House of Assembly elections for February 6, 2027.
