Enugu-Owelli, Amabor Obodo-Asaa and Owelli Town Rally Behind Okolo’s Second-Term Bid, Pledge Support for APC Candidates Ahead of September 26 Polls

The political atmosphere in Awgu Local Government Area of Enugu State intensified on Saturday, September 12, 2026, as the All Progressives Congress (APC) campaign train moved through Enugu-Owelli, Amabor Obodo-Asaa and Owelli Town Autonomous Communities, drawing renewed declarations of support for the party ahead of the September 26 local government elections.

The campaign tour provided an opportunity for community leaders, political stakeholders, women, youths, party faithful and supporters to reaffirm their backing for the re-election bid of the Executive Chairman of Awgu LGA, Hon. Uchenna Joseph Okolo, while also declaring support for APC candidates contesting the forthcoming polls.

The communities equally expressed support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Across the three communities, the campaign was marked by solidarity messages, political mobilisation and calls for unity, continuity and sustained development.

ENUGU-OWELLI STAKEHOLDERS BACK TINUBU, MBAH, OKOLO AND APC

The campaign activities in Enugu-Owelli commenced with the rendition of the National Anthem, followed by an opening prayer led by Winfred Okechukwu.

Addressing the gathering, prominent stakeholders including Chief Nwaonu Hycient, Chief Basil Okolie, Hon. Brown Moses, Hon. Okey Nathan, Chief Charles Ezenta and Hon. Kenechukwu Okolo expressed their support for the APC and Chairman Uchenna Joseph Okolo.

The stakeholders pledged their commitment to Okolo’s second-term bid, while also declaring their support for other APC candidates ahead of the September 26 local government elections.

They further expressed support for President Tinubu and Governor Mbah ahead of the 2027 general elections, calling for continued political unity, effective grassroots mobilisation and sustained development.

The community leaders assured the APC campaign team of their readiness to mobilise residents and supporters in support of the party at the polls.

AMABOR OBODO-ASAA REAFFIRMS SUPPORT FOR APC

The campaign train subsequently moved to Amabor Obodo-Asaa Autonomous Community, where party faithful, women and youth groups, community leaders and political stakeholders gathered to welcome the delegation.

The programme commenced with the National Anthem, followed by an opening prayer led by Romanus Udeh.

Among those present were Hon. Ikenna Okoli, Barr. Friday Okorie, Lolo Nnanna Okoli, Hon. Sam Ngene, Clementina Obasi, Sunday Okafor, Aninta Henry, Prince Charles Ezenta and Hon. Kenechukwu Okolo, among others.

Stakeholders in the community reiterated their support for Chairman Okolo and the APC, pledging to intensify grassroots mobilisation for the party’s candidates ahead of the elections.

The atmosphere was further strengthened by gestures of solidarity from members of the community.

Lolo Nnanna Okoli presented wrappers to Chairman Okolo, the Deputy Chairman and the APC Chairman in Awgu, while Clementina Obasi, Vice Chairman of Ward 9, presented bunches of plantain to the Awgu Council Chairman.

The gestures were received as further expressions of goodwill and solidarity towards the campaign team.

OWELLI TOWN STAKEHOLDERS PLEDGE SUPPORT

The APC campaign train later arrived at Owelli Town Autonomous Community, where political stakeholders, community leaders, women, youths and party supporters gathered to receive the delegation.

The event commenced with an opening prayer led by Ferdinand Chukwu, followed by addresses and solidarity messages from community and political stakeholders.

Among those present were Dr. Willy Onuoha, Chief Osondu Igwe, Hon. Mrs. Maryrose Chukwu, Hon. Plus Sunday Chukwu, Hon. Engr. Ethelbert Chukwu, Hon. Nelson Uduji, Hon. Kenechukwu Okolo and Hon. Prince Charles Ezenta, as well as Hon. Anthony Nwankwo and other stakeholders.

The stakeholders expressed their support for President Tinubu, Governor Mbah, Chairman Okolo and the APC, while reaffirming their commitment to Okolo’s second-term bid.

They also pledged to support other APC candidates and intensify grassroots mobilisation ahead of the September 26 local government elections.

OKOLO HAILS MBAH’S DEVELOPMENT AGENDA

Addressing residents and stakeholders, Chairman Uchenna Joseph Okolo commended Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah for what he described as exceptional leadership and commitment to the development and wellbeing of the people of Owelli and Enugu State.

Okolo reaffirmed his administration’s support for Governor Mbah, describing the governor’s administration as strongly committed to development across the state.

He particularly pointed to development initiatives in Owelli, including the Smart School, borehole projects and appointments of indigenes into government positions, as examples of what he described as the impact of the governor’s development agenda in the area.

According to the chairman, the initiatives provide compelling reasons for continued support for Governor Mbah and the APC.

Okolo said the people of Awgu would continue to identify with the governor’s development agenda and support efforts aimed at advancing the state.

He also reaffirmed his commitment to good governance and inclusive development in Awgu, promising that his administration would continue to engage communities, identify their developmental needs and work towards addressing them.

UNITY, CONTINUITY AND DEVELOPMENT TAKE CENTRE STAGE

Across Enugu-Owelli, Amabor Obodo-Asaa and Owelli Town, the dominant messages from community and political stakeholders centred on unity, continuity, development and grassroots mobilisation.

The communities pledged to work with the APC campaign team to mobilise residents ahead of the September 26 elections, while urging the people to maintain peace and unity throughout the electoral process.

For Chairman Okolo and the APC campaign team, the engagements provided an opportunity to interact directly with residents, receive feedback and solidarity messages, and seek renewed support for the administration and the party’s candidates.

The campaign tour forms part of the APC’s wider grassroots mobilisation strategy across Awgu Local Government Area as the September 26 polls draw closer.

With fresh declarations of support recorded across Enugu-Owelli, Amabor Obodo-Asaa and Owelli Town, political activities are expected to intensify across Awgu as the countdown to the local government elections continues.