_ Stakeholders Welcome Awgu Campaign Team in Grand Style, Highlight Roads and Other Development Priorities_
The grassroots campaign of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Awgu Local Government Area of Enugu State intensified on Thursday, September 17, as the party’s campaign train moved through Ituku, Isuu Awaa and Agbudu communities, attracting community leaders, political stakeholders, women, youths and party supporters.
The campaign train, led by the Executive Chairman of Awgu Local Government Area, Hon. Uchenna Joseph Okolo, formed part of the party’s continuing grassroots mobilisation ahead of the September 26, 2026 local government elections.
At the various campaign stops, community and political stakeholders expressed support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, Chairman Okolo and other APC candidates, while also presenting development concerns and priorities to the campaign team.
The engagements provided a platform for direct interaction between the APC campaign leadership and residents, with discussions focusing on political participation, infrastructure, community development and continued engagement between government and the grassroots.
ITUKU WELCOMES CAMPAIGN TRAIN IN GRAND STYLE
The campaign train first arrived in Ituku Community, where Chairman Okolo and his delegation received a warm welcome from community leaders, women, youths and APC supporters.
The programme opened with prayers led by Uchenna Okeke, followed by goodwill messages and addresses from community and political stakeholders.
Speakers at the event expressed appreciation to the APC State Chairman, Dr. Martins Chukwunweike, for what they described as his leadership and coordination of the party’s activities in the state.
They also expressed support for the APC and solidarity with President Tinubu, Governor Mbah, Chairman Okolo and other party candidates.
Community representatives particularly commended Governor Mbah over ongoing road projects in the area, saying the projects had improved connectivity and strengthened links between Ituku and neighbouring communities.
Among those who addressed the gathering were the President-General of Ituku, Romanus Okoye; Hon. Uchenna Nebo; Mrs. Gladys Chukwu; Hon. Olisah Okoro; Chief Anthony Udeh; Barr. Judge Igbokwe; Campaign Director, Hon. Okey Udeh; Hon. Charles Ezenta, APC candidate for Awgu North State Constituency; APC Chairman in Awgu LGA, Hon. Kenechukwu Okolo; and APC State Chairman, Dr. Martins Chukwunweike.
A major highlight of the gathering was the presentation of the APC party flag to the councillorship candidate for Ituku, Isuu Awaa, Agbudu Ward, Hon. Ngene.
The campaign delegation included APC State Chairman Dr. Martins Chukwunweike; APC candidate for Awgu LGA, Hon. Uchenna Joseph Okolo; his deputy, Dr. Stanley Ezediuto; Director-General of the campaign, Hon. Okey Udeh; APC Chairman in Awgu LGA; SLG Rt. Hon. Nelson Nduji; Hon. Okwudili Nwankwo, APC candidate for Awgu South State Constituency; and Hon. Charles Ezenta, APC candidate for Awgu North State Constituency.
AGBUDU STAKEHOLDERS PRESENT DEVELOPMENT REQUESTS
From Ituku, the campaign team proceeded to Agbudu Community, where traditional leaders, community representatives, women, youths and political stakeholders gathered to receive the delegation.
The opening prayer was led by Rev. Canon Victor Nnalue, while the Onowu of Agbudu, Chief John Igwesi, also offered prayers with the traditional presentation of kola nut.
Speaking at the gathering, Rt. Hon. Mrs. Jane Eneh, member of the Enugu State House of Assembly representing Awgu North Constituency, thanked Chairman Okolo, Dr. Martins Chukwunweike and members of the campaign train for visiting the community.
Eneh highlighted development interventions in the area, noting that the community had benefited from a borehole project and solar street lights.
She also appealed to Chairman Okolo to give attention to sections of the Agbudu road that require improvement, stressing the importance of a better road network to the community.
The request formed part of broader appeals by community stakeholders for government to continue addressing infrastructure and other development needs at the grassroots.
ISUU AWAA GIVES CAMPAIGN TRAIN WARM RECEPTION
The campaign team also visited Isuu Awaa Community, where Chairman Okolo and members of the delegation were received by residents and party supporters.
Speaking during the engagement, APC State Chairman Dr. Martins Chukwunweike welcomed the campaign team and spoke about the development projects of the state government and the local government administration.
Chukwunweike, who said he was from the ward, urged residents to participate in the electoral process and support the APC candidates.
He called on voters to support President Tinubu, Governor Mbah, Chairman Okolo and other APC candidates, while urging party supporters to remain united and peaceful during the election period.
He also reminded supporters that the APC’s symbol on the ballot is the broom.
OKOLO THANKS COMMUNITIES, PROMISES CONTINUED ENGAGEMENT
Responding to the various messages, requests and expressions of support, Chairman Uchenna Joseph Okolo thanked the people of Ituku, Isuu Awaa and Agbudu for the warm reception accorded the campaign team.
He also expressed appreciation to APC State Chairman Dr. Martins Chukwunweike and other party leaders for their participation in the campaign tour.
Okolo called for continued cooperation between the communities and government, stressing that sustained grassroots engagement was essential to identifying community needs and pursuing development interventions.
The chairman appealed for support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah and other APC candidates ahead of the 2027 general elections, while seeking the mandate of residents for the September 26 local government election.
He assured the communities that his administration would continue to engage with residents, listen to their concerns and pursue projects aimed at improving infrastructure and living conditions across Awgu.
GRASSROOTS CAMPAIGN GAINS MOMENTUM
The campaign tour of Ituku, Isuu Awaa and Agbudu represents another phase of the APC’s ongoing grassroots mobilisation across Awgu Local Government Area.
The engagements combined political mobilisation with community-level discussions, allowing residents to voice their concerns and development priorities before political leaders.
With the September 26 local government election approaching, political activities across Enugu State have intensified. ENSIEC said on September 14 that it was more than 90 per cent ready for the election and that preparations, including logistics and training of electoral personnel, were nearing completion. (Ugamatvnews)
The Awgu campaign is expected to continue with further community engagements as candidates and political parties seek to connect directly with voters ahead of the polls.
