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Gov. Alex Otti Unveils Abia LP 2027 Campaign Advisory Council, Names Former Deputy Governor, Ude Oko Chukwu Chairman
…as Dr. Uche Ogah, Enyinnaya Nwafor, Owelle Greg Okafor, Dr. Elelenta Nwambuisi Elele, Senator Bob Nwannunu, Chief Ncheta Omerekpe, Chief Reagan Uformba, Makes List
The Executive Governor of Abia State, His Excellency, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, has constituted a powerful Labour Party Campaign Advisory Council ahead of the 2027 general elections, bringing together prominent political leaders, technocrats and stakeholders from all 17 local government areas of the state to strengthen the party’s grassroots mobilisation and electoral strategy.
The Executive Governor of Abia State, His Excellency, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, has approved the constitution of the Abia State Labour Party Campaign Advisory Council for the 2027 general elections, with the council scheduled for inauguration on Sunday, November 1, 2026, at the Umuahia Township Stadium.
The development marks a significant step in the Labour Party’s preparations for the 2027 polls, as the ruling party in Abia begins formal activities towards its governorship campaign.
The inauguration will form part of activities marking the official commencement of the Labour Party governorship campaign and will begin with a church service at the Umuahia Township Stadium.
As earlier announced by the governor, the council will be chaired by former Deputy Governor of Abia State and former Speaker of the Abia State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Ude Oko Chukwu, PhD, whose political experience is expected to contribute to the coordination and strategic direction of the party’s campaign activities.
The council comprises seasoned politicians, professionals and influential stakeholders drawn from across the 17 local government areas of Abia State, reflecting the party’s effort to consolidate its presence across the state and build a broad-based campaign structure ahead of the 2027 elections.
In Aba North, members include Ideh John Udeagbala, Owelle Greg Okafor, Prof. Charles Chinekezi, Dr. G. C. Duru and Hon. Uzoma N. Ndukuba.
Representing Aba South are Hon. Uche Wogu, Chief Leo Ike Okoye and Engr. Chinedu Onyeizu.
Arochukwu Local Government Area is represented by Chief Joe Ezearo, Mazi Jude Nwosu, Engr. Kalu Ntoh, Mazi Donatus Okorie, Chief Daniel Okeke and Prince Eric Aso Kalu.
In Bende, the appointed members are Chief Johnson Chukwu, Dr. Paschal Nnamso Kalu, Hon. Sunday Ugwa and Hon. Ukwu Rocks Emma, while Ikwuano’s representatives are Dr. Monday Ubani, SAN, Chief Mark Okezie Chinyere and Mr. Collins Chiemela Abraham.
Isialangwa North is represented by Chief Ncheta Omerekpe, Hon. Cyprian Nwankwo and Chief Reagan Uformba.
For Isialangwa South, the council comprises 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’s representatives include Chief Eziuche Ubani, Hon. Michael Ibe Nwoke, Engr. Stanley Egege, Engr. John Osuagwu and Mr. Friday Alozie.
Ohafia is represented by Chief Leslie Ezeikpe, Chief Umeh Kalu, SAN, Rt. Hon. Arua Arunsi, Chief Jackson Agbai and Chief Uduma Kalu.
In Osisioma, the appointed members are Engr. Enyinnaya Nwafor, Mr. Chidi Ajaegbu, Rt. Hon. Bishop Kennedy Njoku and Chief Job Iwehee.
Ugwunagbo’s representatives are Chief Innocent Nwogwugwu, Chief Goodluck Nkaraonye and Hon. Dr. Ezebunwa Ubani.
For Ukwa East, the council comprises Lady Chinedu Brown, Ambassador Okey Emuchay, Chief Nkem Eruba and Barr. Idris Wabara.
Ukwa West is represented by Rt. Hon. Ngozi Ulunwa, Sir P. C. Agomuo and Hon. Godwin Adiele.
In Umuahia North, the members are Chief Uzodinma Okpara, Mrs. Onyinye Ralph Nwachukwu, Sir Peter Nwoko, Barr. G. I. Chionye and Hon. Clement Onyeoziri.
Umuahia South’s representatives include Senator Chris Adighije, Hon. Udo Ibeji, Engr. Chikezie Nwosu, Arc. Benson Ezem and Dr. Martin Umeh.
Meanwhile, Umunneochi Local Government Area is represented by Hon. Jasper Uche, Chief Fabian Nwankwo, Chief Achu Michael Achu, Hon. Uche Okoroafor, Hon. Eze Ibe, Hon. Ike Orika and Ambassador Osita Offor.
Governor Otti has congratulated all members of the newly constituted council, urging them to bring their wealth of experience, commitment and grassroots connections to bear on the party’s preparations for the forthcoming elections.
According to the governor, the members are expected to deploy their individual strengths and collective experience towards securing a resounding victory for the Labour Party in the 2027 general elections.
All members of the council are expected to be seated at the Umuahia Township Stadium by 12 noon on Sunday, November 1, 2026, ahead of the inauguration and the commencement of the campaign activities.
The announcement was contained in a press release issued on Monday, October 26, 2026, by Ukoha Njoku Ukoha, Chief Press Secretary to the Executive Governor of Abia State.
With representatives drawn from every local government area, the constitution of the advisory council signals the beginning of a coordinated political mobilisation effort as the Labour Party prepares to defend its position in Abia and pursue its electoral objectives in 2027.