Abia 2027: Atuma Begins Ward-to-Ward Campaign in Osisioma Ngwa, Pledges Road Projects

As the 2027 elections approach, Hon. Emeka Atuma takes his campaign to Osisioma Ngwa, where poor roads, community expectations and promises of infrastructure development feature prominently in his message to voters.

APC Abia Central senatorial candidate Emeka Atuma begins his ward-to-ward campaign in Osisioma Ngwa, highlighting poor roads and promising infrastructure intervention if elected.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial candidate for Abia Central, former Rep. Hon. Emeka Atuma, has commenced a ward-to-ward campaign tour of Osisioma Ngwa Local Government Area ahead of the 2027 general elections, engaging party stakeholders and supporters while promising to address infrastructure challenges in the area.

Atuma began the campaign tour at Amaitolu Ward 2, where he was received by the APC candidate for Osisioma Ngwa South State Constituency, Hon. Barr. Ogumka Iheanacho, popularly known as The Duke.

Other party stakeholders present included the APC candidate for Osisioma Ngwa/Ugwunagbo/Obingwa Federal Constituency, Hon. Udo Alozie; the party’s candidate for Osisioma Ngwa North State Constituency, Hon. Iheyinna Mgbeahuru; and the APC chairman in Osisioma Ngwa LGA, Hon. Amarachukwu Nwafor.

Also in attendance were Prince Enyinnaya Ubani, popularly known as Opara Ezumezu; Chief Mrs. Nneoma Nwaigwe, Director of Women Affairs of the Atuma Campaign Council; Hon. Clara Nwaobilor, APC Zonal Woman Leader; and Hon. Chuks Oriaku, Director-General of the Atuma Campaign Council in Osisioma Ngwa LGA.

Atuma was accompanied by the Director-General of his campaign council, Hon. Chidi Nwosu; Hon. Emmanuel Nwaohiara Kolean, APC State Auditor and Secretary of the Atuma Campaign Council; Prince Tony Eze; Dr. Patrick Ikechi; High Chief Paul Meregini; and other party leaders and supporters.

APC Leaders Call for Support for Party Candidates

Welcoming the campaign team, Iheanacho urged residents to support all APC candidates in the 2027 elections.

He expressed confidence in the support of the people of Osisioma Ngwa, noting that the local government had the largest number of voters in Abia Central. He also pledged that the votes mobilised in the area would reflect its support for Atuma’s senatorial ambition.

Similarly, Mgbeahuru called on the electorate to vote for APC candidates, expressing the view that the party offered the platform for a change in leadership in Abia State in 2027.

Addressing the gathering, Atuma thanked the people of Amaitolu Mbutu for their reception and appealed to them to support candidates of the APC across the different levels of government.

He listed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the party’s governorship candidate, Chief Eric Opah, and its candidates for the Abia Central senatorial seat, Osisioma Ngwa/Ugwunagbo/Obingwa Federal Constituency, Osisioma Ngwa South State Constituency and Osisioma Ngwa North State Constituency among those he urged the electorate to support.

Atuma Highlights Poor Roads in Mbutu, Promises Intervention

The campaign team subsequently moved to Mbutu Umuojima Ward 11, where Atuma was received by party stakeholders and supporters.

Speaking at the ward, the senatorial candidate drew attention to the poor condition of roads in the area, criticising what he described as the present administration’s neglect of the community.

He pledged to work towards attracting road projects to the area if elected to represent Abia Central in the Senate.

Atuma also cautioned residents against politicians he accused of making promises to the electorate without fulfilling them after elections.

Traditional Ruler Welcomes Atuma’s Campaign Team

The campaign train later proceeded to Mbutu Oma Ward 14, where the traditional ruler of Umugaa, His Royal Highness Eze Israel, known as Ntu I, received Atuma and his entourage.

The monarch expressed delight at the visit and pledged his support for Atuma’s aspiration ahead of the 2027 elections.

In response, Atuma thanked the traditional ruler for the warm reception and assured him that he would not disappoint the people if elected to the Senate.

From the palace, the candidate proceeded to Umugaa Council Hall, where he addressed a large gathering of supporters.

He thanked residents of Mbutu Oma Ward 14 for turning out to receive his team and reiterated his commitment to representing their interests.

Atuma also urged the electorate to vote for APC candidates seeking offices from the presidency to the State House of Assembly, arguing that electing candidates across the party’s ticket would enable the people to benefit from the dividends of democracy.

The ward-to-ward campaign tour is expected to continue in other parts of Osisioma Ngwa LGA in the coming days as political activities gather momentum ahead of the 2027 general elections.