2027: Mandela Obasi Backs Bourdex for Senate, Mobilizes Ohafia North for Labour Party Victory

The political landscape of the Abia North Senatorial District witnessed a major boost over the weekend as the Member representing Ohafia North State Constituency in the Abia State House of Assembly and Labour Party Coordinator for Ohafia North, Rt. Hon. Mandela Obasi, reaffirmed his total and unwavering commitment to the senatorial ambition of Chief Dr. David Ogba Onuoha Bourdex, OFR, OON.

Rt. Hon. Mandela Obasi declared his firm backing when he led members of his immediate office staff and political team on a high-level courtesy visit to Chief Bourdex at his country home on Sunday, October 4, 2026.Speaking during the solidarity visit, Rt. Hon. Mandela described the renowned industrialist and Labour Party senatorial flagbearer as a personal source of motivation and inspiration, particularly regarding his drive for excellence and success in the private sector.

He lauded Chief Bourdex as a meticulous, innovative, and exceptionally honest leader whose character, capacity, and sincerity of purpose make him the most suited candidate to deliver quality and effective representation for the people of Abia North in the 11th Senate.

Declaring his total alignment with the campaign, Rt. Hon. Mandela stated:”This election is very important to me because I know your capacity and sincerity of purpose. Abia North will be totally better with you. Chief Bourdex, my entire team is already working with the Bourdex Team to guarantee a victory.

“The lawmaker emphasized that the 2027 senatorial election offers Abia North an opportunity to elect a leader with proven integrity, calling on constituents across the five local government areas of the zone to rally behind the Labour Party banner for people-oriented development.

Responding, Chief Dr. David Ogba Onuoha Bourdex expressed profound gratitude to Rt. Hon. Mandela Obasi, describing him as a trustworthy and reliable leader who has distinguished himself admirably both in private enterprise and public governance.

Chief Bourdex noted that the lawmaker’s endorsement and active collaboration provide significant momentum to his campaign effort, reiterating that his primary ambition remains to serve the people of Abia North through responsive, accountable, and impactful legislative leadership.

The high-powered meeting attracted prominent political leaders and government functionaries, including:

Chief Eleanya Kalu (Mayor of Ohafia Local Government Area)
Chief Nwaka Inem (Special Adviser to the Governor on Trade, Commerce, and Industry) Hon. Kevin Ezikpe Agbara (Former Deputy Transition Mayor of Ohafia LGA) Dimgba Ejieke (Legislative Aide to Rt. Hon. Mandela Obasi and Head of the Team Bourdex Media Team).

The delegation reaffirmed its resolve to maintain grassroots mobilization across every ward and polling unit in Ohafia North to ensure a total landslide victory for the Labour Party in 2027.