_ Mmaku-Agbor, Agulese Mmaku and Mmaku-Ugwu Stakeholders Declare Support for Tinubu, Mbah, Okolo and APC Candidates_
The political atmosphere in Awgu Local Government Area of Enugu State has continued to intensify ahead of the September 26, 2026 local government elections, as the All Progressives Congress (APC) campaign train moved through Mmaku-Agbor, Agulese Mmaku and Mmaku-Ugwu Autonomous Communities.
The campaign, led by the Executive Chairman of Awgu LGA, Hon. Uchenna Joseph Okolo, attracted community leaders, traditional rulers, political stakeholders, women, youths, party faithful and supporters who gathered to receive the chairman and his campaign team.
During the engagements, stakeholders across the three communities reaffirmed their support for Chairman Okolo and the APC, while also expressing support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah.
The campaign, which formed part of the APC’s ongoing grassroots mobilisation ahead of the September 26 polls, featured solidarity messages, political engagement and renewed calls for unity, continuity and sustained development across Awgu.
MMAKU-AGBOR: STAKEHOLDERS DECLARE SUPPORT FOR APC
The campaign train first arrived at Mmaku-Agbor Autonomous Community, where Chairman Okolo and his entourage received a warm reception from community leaders, political stakeholders, women, youths and APC supporters.
The programme featured an opening prayer, welcome addresses and solidarity messages from prominent political and community figures, including President-General of Mmaku-Agbor, Hon. Chidozie Ozoemenam; Ward Chairman, Hon. Basil Orji; Ohamadike Nnanyelugo Bob Anude; Commissioner for Human Development and Poverty Eradication, Prof. Benedette Ekwutosi Okoli; Prof. G.I. Uduhere; Hon. Anthony Nwankwo; and Director-General of the Awgu Chairmanship and Councillorship Election Campaign, Hon. Nathan Okey Udeh.
Also present were APC Chairman in Awgu LGA, Hon. Kenechukwu Okolo; Executive Chairman of Awgu LGA, Hon. Uche Okolo; Hon. Nelson Uduji; Hon. Chinedu Oha; Hon. Kingsley; Barr. Eze O. Eze; Sir Ralph Onovo; Hon. Ndubuisi Nwankwo; Chief Ogbuefi Paul Ande; Hon. Ndubuisi Udeigwe; Tom Onyeama and other political stakeholders and supporters.
The large turnout was described by party stakeholders as a demonstration of the growing political engagement and support for the APC in the community.
The stakeholders welcomed Chairman Okolo and his campaign team and pledged to support the APC candidates while mobilising residents ahead of the September 26 local government elections.
PROF. OKOLI: “MMAKU-AGBOR IS FOR APC”
Speaking during the campaign, Prof. Benedette Ekwutosi Okoli described the turnout as an indication of what she characterised as growing support for the APC in Mmaku-Agbor.
Prof. Okoli attributed the community’s support for Governor Peter Mbah to projects, initiatives and government interventions which, according to her, have impacted residents across different sectors.
She said the participation of women, men and other residents in the campaign demonstrated the level of political interest in the community.
Prof. Okoli subsequently declared that Mmaku-Agbor was firmly behind the APC, describing the support for the party as a collective position of the community stakeholders present at the event.
She also expressed support for APC candidates across the various levels of government, including President Tinubu, Governor Mbah and Chairman Okolo.
AGULESE MMAKU: STAKEHOLDERS PLEDGE GRASSROOTS MOBILISATION
The campaign train subsequently moved to Agulese Mmaku Autonomous Community, where Chairman Okolo and his delegation received another warm reception.
The opening prayer was led by Sir Razz Udeh, after which community and political stakeholders addressed the gathering.
Among those who participated were Sir Razz Udeh, Dr. Oliver ChukwuObasi and Hon. Chief Alphonsus Orji, alongside other community leaders, women, youths and APC supporters.
Stakeholders commended the administration of Chairman Okolo and expressed their willingness to support the APC in the forthcoming elections.
They also called for continued attention to community development and assured the campaign team of their readiness to mobilise residents at the grassroots in support of the party and its candidates.
MMAKU-UGWU: FRESH DECLARATION OF SUPPORT FOR APC
The campaign train later proceeded to Mmaku-Ugwu Autonomous Community, where political leaders, traditional and community stakeholders, women, youths and APC supporters gathered to receive the delegation.
The opening prayer was led by the President-General of Mmaku-Ugwu, Deacon Ilechukwu.
Among the dignitaries present were Prof. G.I. Uduhere; Commissioner for Human Development and Poverty Eradication, Prof. Benedette Ekwutosi Okoli; APC candidate for Awgu North State Constituency, Prince Charles Ezenta; Awgu South State Constituency member/candidate, Hon. Anthony Nwankwo; Hon. Kenechukwu Okolo; Councillorship candidate for Mmaku/Mgbidi Ward, Chinedu Oha; Hon. Lady Angela Anua; Legislative Secretary to Senator Osita Ngwu, Hon. Solomon Onyebuchi Ojoukwu; Rt. Hon. Ifeanyichukwu Chukwu and other political and community stakeholders.
The gathering further demonstrated the level of grassroots participation surrounding the APC campaign in Mmaku.
As part of the community’s gestures of support, Hon. Lady Angela Anua presented cassava to Chairman Okolo, while Chinedu Oha presented a goat and yam to the chairman.
The gestures added a traditional community dimension to the campaign and were received as expressions of goodwill towards the chairman and his campaign team.
Stakeholders in Mmaku-Ugwu also pledged to work at the grassroots to mobilise support for APC candidates ahead of the September 26 polls.
OKOLO PRAISES MBAH’S LEADERSHIP
Responding to the various welcome addresses and solidarity messages, Chairman Uchenna Joseph Okolo thanked the people and leaders of Mmaku-Agbor, Agulese Mmaku and Mmaku-Ugwu for their warm reception and show of support.
Okolo praised Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah for what he described as exceptional leadership, commitment to governance and dedication to the development and wellbeing of the people of Enugu State.
He reaffirmed his administration’s support for Governor Mbah, describing the governor as a leader whose administration has demonstrated a strong commitment to development.
The chairman also reaffirmed his commitment to good governance and inclusive development in Awgu, promising that his administration would continue to work with communities to identify and address their developmental needs.
OKOLO HIGHLIGHTS PROPOSED SMART GREEN SCHOOL IN MMAKU
One of the key issues raised by Chairman Okolo during the campaign was the planned improvement of educational infrastructure in Mmaku.
According to Okolo, Governor Mbah has promised to remodel schools in Mmaku to meet the Smart Green Schools standard.
He explained that the initiative would bring modern educational infrastructure closer to children in the community and reduce the distance residents currently travel to access the Smart Green School located in Mgbidi.
The chairman said the planned development would provide children in Mmaku with a more convenient and modern learning environment while strengthening educational opportunities in the area.
He urged residents to continue supporting the state government and cooperate with initiatives aimed at improving infrastructure and human development.
ENUGU AIR, GAME VILLAGE AND SMART FARM VILLAGE
Chairman Okolo also highlighted some of the major development initiatives of the Mbah administration, including the Enugu Air project, the Game Village and the planned Smart Farm Village.
He encouraged the people of Mmaku to cooperate with the government and make their lands available when necessary for the commencement of the Smart Farm Village project.
According to him, the projects form part of a broader development agenda that could create opportunities, stimulate economic activity and improve livelihoods across the state.
Okolo therefore called on the people of Mmaku to remain united and continue supporting development initiatives, stressing that cooperation between government and communities is essential for sustainable development.
MMAKU CAMPAIGN STRENGTHENS APC GRASSROOTS MOBILISATION
The campaign across the three autonomous communities provided the APC with an opportunity to engage directly with residents, community leaders, women, youths and other stakeholders ahead of the September 26 local government elections.
The dominant messages from Mmaku-Agbor, Agulese Mmaku and Mmaku-Ugwu centred on unity, continuity, development and grassroots mobilisation.
Stakeholders pledged to mobilise residents in support of Chairman Okolo and other APC candidates while also expressing support for President Tinubu and Governor Mbah.
As the September 26 polls draw closer, political activities across Awgu are expected to intensify, with the APC continuing its community-to-community campaign and mobilisation strategy.
For the APC campaign team, the message from Mmaku was clear: support for continuity, development and the party’s candidates as the people prepare to exercise their franchise at the forthcoming local government elections.
