In a spectacular display of solidarity and grassroots political mobilization, Ebonyi State indigenes residing in Lagos State on Sunday, March 29, 2026, converged en masse at Ebonyi House, Maryland, Lagos, for a high-profile solidarity event organized by High Chief Nwigwe Chibueze Uzo, the Chief Executive Officer of Omni Group.
The event, staged under the auspices of his influential platform, Omni Grassroot Ambassadors (O.G.A), was themed “Uniting Ebonyians for the re-election of His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Bldr. Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru,” the Executive Governor of Ebonyi State. The gathering served as a powerful testament to the growing political momentum and unity among Ebonyi stakeholders in the commercial nerve center of Nigeria and across the country.
The venue, Ebonyi House, was filled to capacity as traders, professionals, artisans, community Leaders, and political leaders from various local government areas turned out in large numbers to declare their unwavering support for the governor’s second term bid. The atmosphere was charged with enthusiasm as the crowd, adorned in branded paraphernalia, chanted solidarity songs in praise of the governor’s developmental strides across the 13 local government areas of Ebonyi State.
In his keynote address, High Chief Nwigwe Chibueze Uzo emphasized that the gathering was not merely a social event but a deliberate move to consolidate the support of the Ebonyi diaspora for the state’s leadership. He lauded Governor Nwifuru’s people-centric approach to governance under his "People's Charter of Needs" mantra, citing the administration’s commitment to promotion of Peaceful co-existence, Infrastructure, Support to education, Security, and Welfare as some reasons why Ebonyians are fully behind his re-election.
“We are here to send a loud and clear message to His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Bldr. Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru, that Ebonyians in Lagos and everywhere are solidly behind him. We have seen the transformation; we have felt the impact of his leadership. The Omni Grassroot Ambassadors are committed to mobilizing every eligible voter from our state, whether residing here in Lagos, othee cities or in Ebonhi, to ensure that continuity is achieved in 2027,” Chief Nwigwe stated.
The event also served as a strategic platform to drum support for two other key political figures from the state. The convener and the enthusiastic crowd threw their weight behind Hon. (Dr.) Kama Nkemkanma, the incumbent member representing Ohaozara/Onicha/Ivo Federal Constituency, and Senator Prof. Anthony Okorie Ani of Ebonyi South Senatorial District, endorsing their quest for continuity at the National Assembly.
In similae vein, the convener, Chief Nwgwe Chibueze cautioned those he termed detractors to the Honourable minister of works, His Excellency, Sen. Engr. David Nweze Umahi
"We're fully in support of our Leader, the construction maestro and father of modern Ebonyi state, His Excellency Senator Engineer David Nweze Umahi. Those trying to distract him should desist forthwith. He's focused in transforming Nigeria with road Infrasture and we're fully behind him", Chief Nwigwe state.
One after the other, speakers at the event highlighted the legislative competence and effective representation brought to the constituencies by the two federal lawmakers, arguing that their retention in the National Assembly is crucial for attracting democratic dividends to Ebonyi State. The gathering passed a vote of confidence on the duo, urging them to continue their partnership with Governor Nwifuru to ensure a unified political front for the state.
The event was a melting pot of political heavyweights, community leaders, and members of the O.G.A platform, all united in their resolve to drive voter sensitization and registration among the diaspora populace ahead of the forthcoming general elections.
The rally concluded with a formal declaration of support, with leaders of various Ebonyi town unions in Lagos taking turns to pledge their loyalty to the governor and the endorsed federal legislators. The Omni Grassroot Ambassadors vowed to sustain the momentum, promising to deploy its extensive network to ensure that the voices of Ebonyians resonate strongly at the polls.
As the political season heats up, Sunday’s massive turnout at Ebonyi House has been widely interpreted as a significant indicator of the growing political cohesion among Ebonyi stakeholders setting the stage for a formidable campaign machinery aimed at delivering a landslide victory for the continuity agenda in the state.
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