2027: Enwereji, Other PDP Chieftains Dump PDP for Labour Party in Abia

The immediate past Chief of Staff to former Governor Okezie Ikpeazu, Barr. Emeka Enwereji, and other political stakeholders in Obingwa LGA have joined the Labour Party.

Barr. Enwereji formally joined the Labour Party during the party’s rally for Obingwa East State Constituency held on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at Obete, Obingwa LGA.

Addressing party faithful and supporters during the rally, the Abia State Governor, His Excellency, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, called on the people of Obingwa East State Constituency to support and vote for all Labour Party candidates in the forthcoming elections, stressing the need for the party to secure a majority in the legislature to protect its political interests and sustain the ongoing transformation of the State.

The Governor, who expressed appreciation to the people of Obingwa for their support, dismissed the perception that the area is not favourably disposed to his administration, noting that he has maintained a longstanding relationship with communities in the Local Government.

According to him, although the people had voted for him in previous elections, their votes were allegedly stolen by political opponents, and assured that measures would be taken to prevent a recurrence.

“I know that in previous elections, when you voted for me, my opponents stole the votes. But this time, it will be different because nobody will steal the votes cast by the people.

“There will be no rigging as witnessed in the past,” Gov. Otti declared.

Governor Otti emphasised that voting for him alone without supporting other Labour Party candidates in the National and State Houses of Assembly would amount to incomplete political support, urging the electorate to vote for all candidates of the party.

The Governor further urged voters to identify the Labour Party logo on the ballot paper, “Papa, Mama, Pikin” and vote accordingly, calling on them to remain vigilant and protect their votes throughout the electoral process.

The State Chief Executive advised party supporters to follow electoral officials and monitor the movement of ballot papers to collation centres, stressing that they must ensure that their votes are properly accounted for without resorting to violence or disrupting the electoral process.

“We are not asking you to fight anyone or disrupt the electoral process, but to ensure that the votes you cast are protected,” Gov. Otti stated.

Governor Otti maintained that the transformations and achievements recorded in the State have just taken place within three years, expressing optimism that the State would witness greater development in his second term.

“All the transformations and achievements recorded in the State under my administration have been accomplished in just three years.

“Imagine what Abia would look like in eight years as we continue to implement our transformation agenda. The entire State will be transformed,” the Governor stated.

Governor Otti said his administration is particularly committed to creating opportunities that would encourage young people to remain in Abia after graduation rather than relocating to other parts of the country or travelling abroad in search of employment, saying the government is working towards creating a conducive environment, generating employment and providing basic amenities to reverse the trend of youth migration.

Responding to a complaint by a traditional ruler over electricity challenges in his community, Governor Otti directed the Chairman of Obingwa Local Government Area to engage with the traditional ruler and the Commissioner for Power and Public Utilities to address the problem, and gave an express approval for a transformer to be deployed to the community.

In their separate speeches, the Senator representing Abia South Senatorial District, Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe; the Labour Party candidate for Osisioma/Obingwa/Ugwunagbo Federal Constituency, Dr. Wambu Chiemela; and the party’s candidate for Obingwa East State Constituency, Dr. Kelechi Seth Ebere, commended Governor Otti for the infrastructural development taking place in Obingwa East (Agalaba), Obingwa LGA in general, and across Abia State.

They expressed confidence in the Governor’s re-election prospects, noting that his performance in office had strengthened the people’s support for his administration.

In his welcome address, the Abia State Labour Party Chairman, Hon. Peter Azubuike, thanked Governor Otti for demonstrating love and commitment to the people of Obingwa through numerous people-oriented projects.

He expressed confidence that the people would reciprocate the Governor’s developmental efforts by voting massively for him and other Labour Party candidates in the forthcoming general elections.

He described Governor Otti as a promise-keeping leader, acknowledging that he has fulfilled his commitment to completing the 12.6-kilometre Ohanze – Akirikaobu Road, noting that the project had further demonstrated his administration’s determination to deliver on its promises.

Speaking on behalf of the new entrants into the Labour Party, the former Chief of Staff to the former Governor, Barr. Emeka Enwereji, declared their readiness to work for the overall victory of the party and its candidates in the forthcoming general elections.

In his vote of thanks, the Director General of the Abia State Labour Party Campaign Council, Rt. Hon. Agwu U. Agwu, thanked the people of Obingwa for trooping out en masse to support the Governor and other Labour Party candidates.

He called on the people to ensure they come out in their numbers to vote for all the Labour Party candidates, assuring that more developmental projects await Abia under the leadership of Governor Alex Otti.

The rally, which featured the reception of new members into the Labour Party, attracted the presence of many dignitaries across the State, including the former Deputy Governor and Chairman of the Campaign Advisory Council, Sir Ude Oko Chukwu, the National Labour Party Vice Chairman, South East, Hon. Ishmael Onuoha, and other top government officials.

Ctz. UKOHA, NJOKU UKOHA
Chief Press Secretary to the Executive Governor of Abia State.