Ukwa West Rallies Behind Adinigwe’s Reps Ambition, Declares Support for Otti’s Second-Term Bid

The political atmosphere in Ukwa West Local Government Area of Abia State came alive on Friday, May 9, 2026, as leaders and stakeholders of the Labour Party declared overwhelming support for the aspiration of Engineer Adinigwe Ugochukwu Nwoke to represent Ukwa East and Ukwa West Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives.

The gathering, widely described by party faithful as a spontaneous and grassroots-driven endorsement, also reaffirmed unwavering support for the second-term ambition of Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, describing his re-election in 2027 as non-negotiable.

Receiving the aspirant during the declaration event, the Chairman of the Labour Party in Ukwa West, Elder Dike Lucky Onyemaechi, described Engr. Adinigwe as “a square peg in a square hole,” stressing that he possesses the competence, capacity, and grassroots connection required to provide effective representation for the people of Ukwa Federal Constituency.

According to Onyemaechi, the constituency is in need of purposeful leadership and quality representation, adding that Adinigwe remains the most suitable candidate for the task ahead.

In his declaration speech, Engr. Adinigwe Ugochukwu Nwoke pledged to champion a people-oriented legislative agenda anchored on good governance, youth empowerment, education, agriculture, entrepreneurship, and economic inclusion.

He assured constituents that his ambition was driven by a sincere desire to restore effective representation and create opportunities capable of improving the living standards of the people.

“I am committed to doing things differently. My mandate is anchored on delivering quality representation to the people of Ukwa. I will ensure that our students benefit from scholarship opportunities, market women receive support, employment opportunities are facilitated, and our youths are equipped through skill acquisition programmes,” he stated.

The declaration attracted endorsements from prominent political figures and stakeholders across Ukwa land, all of whom pledged total support for Adinigwe’s aspiration.

Among those who spoke in support of the aspirant were the member representing Ukwa West State Constituency in the Abia State House of Assembly, Hon. Godwin Adiele; Hon. Ngozi Ulunwa; Hon. Philimon Asonye Ogbonna, Commissioner for Environment and Urban Renewal; former Secretary to the Abia State Government, Sir Ralph Egbu; former Chairman of Ukwa West Transition Committee, Hon. Newman Azu; former Ukwa East TC chairman, Sir Godson Nwulu, Ukwa West Abia Arise Coordinator, Hon. Ndukuba Adiele; Asa Liberation Movement Chairman, Hon. Emeka Adiele; and Asa Patriots Vice Chairman, Architect David Akoma.

They described Engr. Adinigwe as a credible and experienced figure capable of attracting development to the constituency and strengthening the ideals of the Labour Party in the area.

Also speaking during the event, the President of the Asa Development Union (ADU), represented by the union’s Secretary, Sir Boniface Nwaigwe, alongside the Chairman of the Asa Think-Tank, Elder Ezedinachi Kalu, reiterated support for the zoning arrangement earlier recommended by the committee in its March 21, 2026 report.

The leaders urged stakeholders across the constituency, particularly their Ndoki counterparts, to respect the principles of equity and fairness by supporting the Asa agenda in the 2027 political dispensation.

The event featured traditional blessings by Eze Tunde Ehiemere and enthusiastic ovations from supporters drawn from different communities and political blocs within the constituency.

Other dignitaries present at the occasion included former Ukwa East Labour Party Deputy Chairman, Nwanwko Clement; Ikwueke Labour Party Ward Leader, Christian Secondus; former Ukwa East Transition Committee Chairman, Chief Godson Nwulu; the Women Leader of the Labour Party in Ukwa West; Prince Nwala, Youth Leader of the Labour Party in Ukwa West; Surveyor Joshua Ahukanna; and several party faithful, stakeholders, youth groups, and community leaders.

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