...former Deputy Governor Ude Oko Chukwu to chair council as members are drawn from Abia’s 17 LGAs
UMUAHIA — Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, has approved the constitution of the Abia State Labour Party Campaign Advisory Council for the 2027 general elections, with former Deputy Governor and ex-Speaker of the Abia State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Ude Oko Chukwu, PhD, appointed as its chairman.
The council is expected to provide strategic guidance and mobilise support for the Labour Party ahead of the 2027 general elections.
According to a press release issued on Monday, October 26, 2026, by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Ctz. Ukoha Njoku Ukoha, the council will be inaugurated on Sunday, November 1, 2026, as part of activities marking the formal commencement of the party’s governorship campaign.
The inauguration programme will begin with a church service at the Umuahia Township Stadium, where all members of the council are expected to be seated by 12 noon.
The Campaign Advisory Council comprises experienced party leaders, technocrats and other stakeholders drawn from the 17 local government areas of Abia State.
The composition reflects the administration’s emphasis on grassroots mobilisation, broad-based participation and the involvement of experienced political actors in the party’s preparations for the forthcoming elections.
### Council Members Across 17 LGAs
The council’s membership cuts across the state’s three senatorial districts, with representatives and stakeholders drawn from the various local government areas.
In Aba North, members include Ideh John Udeagbala, Owelle Greg Okafor, Prof. Charles Chinekezi, Dr. G. C. Duru and Hon. Uzoma N. Ndukuba.
Aba South is represented by Hon. Uche Wogu, Chief Leo Ike Okoye and Engr. Chinedu Onyeizu, while members from Arochukwu include Chief Joe Ezearo, Mazi Jude Nwosu, Engr. Kalu Ntoh, Mazi Donatus Okorie, Chief Daniel Okeke and Prince Eric Aso Kalu.
In Bende, the members are Chief Johnson Chukwu, Dr. Paschal Nnamso Kalu, Hon. Sunday Ugwa and Hon. Ukwu Rocks Emma.
Ikwuano’s representatives include Dr. Monday Ubani, SAN, Chief Mark Okezie Chinyere and Mr. Collins Chiemela Abraham.
The Isiala Ngwa North members are Chief Ncheta Omerekpe, Hon. Cyprian Nwankwo and Chief Reagan Uformba, while Isiala Ngwa South has Prof. ACB Agbazuere, Chief Victor Amuta, Elder Chinagorom Nwankpa, Senator Bob Nwannunu and Dr. Elelenta N. Elele.
In Isuikwuato, the members are Dr. Uche Ogah, CON, Mr. Ken Ahia, SAN, Mrs. Stella Enyiocha, Chief Ray Nkemdirim, MFR, and Dr. Onyinye Rufus Obi.
Obingwa is represented by Chief Eziuche Ubani, Hon. Michael Ibe Nwoke, Engr. Stanley Egege, Engr. John Osuagwu and Mr. Friday Alozie.
Members from Ohafia include Chief Leslie Ezeikpe, Chief Umeh Kalu, SAN, Rt. Hon. Arua Arunsi, Chief Jackson Agbai and Chief Uduma Kalu.
In Osisioma, the council members are Engr. Enyinnaya Nwafor, Mr. Chidi Ajaegbu, Rt. Hon. Bishop Kennedy Njoku and Chief Job Iwehee.
Ugwunagbo is represented by Chief Innocent Nwogwugwu, Chief Goodluck Nkaraonye and Hon. Dr. Ezebunwa Ubani.
The members from Ukwa East are Lady Chinedu Brown, Ambassador Okey Emuchay, Chief Nkem Eruba and Barr. Idris Wabara, while Ukwa West has Rt. Hon. Ngozi Ulunwa, Sir P. C. Agomuo and Hon. Godwin Adiele.
In Umuahia North, the members include Chief Uzodinma Okpara, Mrs. Onyinye Ralph Nwachukwu, Sir Peter Nwoko, Barr. G. I. Chionye and Hon. Clement Onyeoziri.
Umuahia South is represented by Senator Chris Adighije, Hon. Udo Ibeji, Engr. Chikezie Nwosu, Arc. Benson Ezem and Dr. Martin Umeh.
The members from Umunneochi are Hon. Jasper Uche, Chief Fabian Nwankwo, Chief Achu Michael Achu, Hon. Uche Okoroafor, Hon. Eze Ibe, Hon. Ike Orika and Ambassador Osita Offor.
### Otti Charges Members on Victory
Congratulating the appointed members, Governor Otti urged them to deploy their wealth of experience, dedication and grassroots connections towards securing victory for the Labour Party in the 2027 general elections.
The governor expressed confidence that the council’s collective experience and reach across the state would contribute to the party’s preparations and mobilisation efforts.
The inauguration on November 1 is expected to formally set the council’s activities in motion as the Labour Party intensifies preparations for the next general elections.
The press release was signed by Ctz. Ukoha Njoku Ukoha, Chief Press Secretary to the Executive Governor of Abia State, and dated October 26, 2026.
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