Awgu Council Chairman Declared Winner After September 26 Poll

The All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for Awgu Local Government Area, Hon. Uchenna Joseph Okolo, has been declared winner of the Awgu Local Government Chairmanship Election, securing a second term in office.

Hon. Okolo, who sought re-election on the platform of the APC, contested the chairmanship seat against candidates of other political parties in the keenly watched local government poll held on Saturday, September 26, 2026.

According to the result contained in the report, the incumbent chairman emerged victorious following the collation of results from the various electoral areas, with the Awgu Local Government Collation Officer formally declaring him the winner at the Awgu Local Government Secretariat.

The victory marks another chapter in Okolo’s political career and gives him the opportunity to continue leading the affairs of Awgu Local Government for a second term.

The APC campaign in the weeks preceding the election focused heavily on grassroots mobilisation, continuity in leadership and the administration’s development record. Campaign engagements were held across several communities, including Ogbaku, Awgunta, Obeagu, Ituku, Isuawa, Agbudu, Ogugu, Amoli, Enyimba and other parts of the council area. (Ugamatvnews)

During the campaign, APC leaders and community stakeholders highlighted projects and interventions attributed to the Okolo administration while making a case for continuity. The campaign also featured appeals for peaceful participation and continued cooperation between the local government and communities. (Ugamatvnews)

The APC subsequently held its campaign grand finale at Central School, Agbogugu, on September 23, ahead of the election, bringing the party’s campaign activities across Awgu to a close. (Ugamatvnews )

With the declaration, Hon. Uchenna Joseph Okolo is set to continue as Executive Chairman of Awgu Local Government Area, subject to the applicable electoral and legal processes.

The reported victory is expected to set the stage for the next phase of governance in Awgu, with attention now likely to shift from electioneering to the implementation of programmes and projects and the delivery of democratic dividends to residents across the council area.

Congratulations to Hon. Uchenna Joseph Okolo on his reported re-election victory and to the people of Awgu Local Government Area.