UGWULESI, ADOAGBOLATO, OGBOLI, OHAJA, UGBOKPALA, NGENE UGBO, UGBONABO Stakeholders Highlight Development Needs, Express Support for APC Candidates
Grassroots political activities have continued to intensify in Awgu Local Government Area of Enugu State, as residents and stakeholders from Ugwulesi, Adoagbolato, Ogboli, Ohaja, Ugbokpala, Ngene Ugbo and Ugbonabo communities expressed support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, Awgu Local Government Chairman, Hon. Uchenna Joseph Okolo, and other candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
The expressions of support came during a fresh round of grassroots mobilisation led by Chairman Okolo and his campaign team across the communities on Monday, September 21.
The campaign engagements, according to the organisers, formed part of the APC’s ongoing outreach ahead of the September 26, 2026 local government election and the 2027 general elections.
The meetings brought together traditional and political leaders, women, youths, community representatives and APC supporters, with residents using the opportunity to discuss political participation as well as development priorities affecting their communities.
APC CAMPAIGN TRAIN ARRIVES IN AWGU WARD 2
The campaign train first arrived in Awgu Ward 2, where Chairman Uchenna Joseph Okolo and his entourage were received by community members, traditional and political leaders, women and youth groups and APC supporters.
The programme commenced with the recitation of the National Anthem, followed by an opening prayer led by Mrs. Precious Akachukwu.
Addressing the gathering, stakeholders commended Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah and Chairman Okolo for what they described as people-oriented and project-driven governance.
The stakeholders, however, used the engagement to draw attention to specific community needs, particularly the construction and improvement of access roads and the provision of agricultural inputs, including fertilisers, to support farmers and boost food production.
They also expressed support for President Tinubu, Governor Mbah, Chairman Okolo and other APC candidates.
Among those who spoke at the Ward 2 engagement were the Ward Chairman, Chief Alex Nwobi; outgoing Councillor, Hon. Kelechi Nwankwo; Mazzi Ausca; Women Leader, Awgu Egbeleli, Lady Mary Olachi; APC Women Leader in Awgu LGA, Evangelist Precious Akachukwu; former Mayor of Awgu LGA, Hon. Pedro Okwudirichukwu Nwankwo; Secretary, Awgu LGA, Hon. Nelson Uduji; Director-General of the Awgu LGA Chairmanship Campaign Committee, Hon. Barr. Okey Nathan Ude; Hon. Hypolite Okeafor; APC Chairman in Awgu LGA, Hon. Kenechukwu Okolo; and Hon. Anthony Nwankwo.
The engagement highlighted the dual focus of the campaign meetings, with political leaders seeking grassroots support while community representatives presented issues requiring government attention.
AWGU WARD 1 RECEIVES CAMPAIGN TEAM
The campaign team subsequently moved to Awgu Ward 1, where Chairman Okolo and his entourage were welcomed by community members, traditional leaders, political stakeholders and party supporters.
The programme opened with a prayer led by Sir Steven Nweke.
Among the speakers were Sir Steven Nweke, Organising Secretary of the APC in Awgu LGA; Hon. Barr. Linus Mmaduka, Secretary of the Awgu Egbeleli Political Forum; former Councillor, Hon. Emmanuel Uduji; Coordinator, Awgu Local Government Campaign Council, Hon. Ferdinand; former Awgu Council Chairman, Joe Ani; and the Director-General of the Awgu LGA Chairmanship Campaign Committee, Hon. Okey Nathan Ude.
The speakers expressed support for the APC and the campaign of Hon. Uchenna Joseph Okolo, while emphasising the importance of continued engagement between political leaders and residents.
The Ward 1 engagement also provided an opportunity for stakeholders to discuss the political direction of the area and the expectations of residents ahead of the forthcoming election.
UGBO COMMUNITIES RALLY SUPPORT
The campaign train later moved to the Ugbo axis, comprising Ugbokpala, Ngene Ugbo and Ugbonabo communities, where men, women, community leaders and political stakeholders gathered to receive the delegation.
Speaking at the gathering, the Director of Projects, South East Development Commission, Hon. Toby Okechukwu, expressed satisfaction with what he described as the performance of the APC administration in Enugu State.
Okechukwu commended Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah and Chairman Uchenna Joseph Okolo for what he described as their efforts towards development in the state and Awgu Local Government Area.
He also expressed support for President Tinubu and called on the people of Ugbo to continue supporting the APC.
Other dignitaries and stakeholders who addressed the gathering included Rt. Hon. Alex Chiedozie Ogbonnia; Hon. Barr. Eze O. Eze; Hon. Nduka Eze; High Chief Hojoli Joseph; and other community and political leaders.
The speakers expressed support for Chairman Okolo’s re-election bid and other APC candidates.
CAMPAIGN DELEGATION
The campaign delegation included 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, Hon. Kenechukwu Okolo; SLG, Rt. Hon. Nelson Nduji; Hon. Anthony Nwankwo, APC candidate for Awgu South State Constituency; Hon. Charles Ezenta, APC candidate for Awgu North State Constituency; Hon. Pedro Nwankwo; Hon. Raphy Onovo; Prof. G.I. Udeuhere; and other party leaders and supporters.
OKOLO HIGHLIGHTS GOVERNMENT PROJECTS
Responding to the various speeches and expressions of support, Chairman Uchenna Joseph Okolo thanked the people of the communities for the warm reception accorded him and members of his campaign team.
Okolo commended Governor Peter Mbah and highlighted several state government initiatives and projects which he said were contributing to development across Enugu State.
Among the projects he referenced were the 260 Smart Schools Type 2 initiative, ultra-modern hospitals, the proposed farm estate and various road projects.
The chairman urged residents to continue supporting government programmes and initiatives, stressing the importance of continuity in sustaining development projects.
He also assured the people of Awgu of his administration’s readiness to continue engaging communities and responding to their development needs.
GRASSROOTS ENGAGEMENT CONTINUES
The campaign tour across Awgu Wards 1 and 2 and the Ugbo communities provided another platform for political leaders to interact directly with residents while allowing communities to present their development priorities.
From requests for improved road infrastructure to agricultural support and other community needs, the engagements demonstrated the importance of grassroots issues in the ongoing campaign.
As the September 26 local government election approaches, political activities are continuing across Awgu, with parties and candidates taking their campaigns deeper into communities and seeking the support of voters.
The latest engagements further added to the growing political activity in the local government area, as community stakeholders, party leaders and candidates continue discussions around governance, development and political participation.
