IKENNA UKWA IS OUR SOLE CANDIDATE FOR HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SAYS ABIRIBA WOMEN
Women of Abiriba Kingdom in Ohafia LGA of Abia State have declared Chief Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa as their sole candidate for the House of Representatives seat for Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency in the 2027 general elections.
The women made the declaration during a solidarity meeting with Team Ikenna Ukwa in Abiriba convened by Madam Mercy Okoroezi, the Assistant APC Women Leader, Ohafia LGA where they described him as a man of integrity, compassion and proven capacity.
Madam Mercy Okoroezi, who spoke on behalf of the women,said Abiriba women have unanimously resolved to support and vote for Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa because he is the only candidate who has consistently shown genuine love and commitment to community development even without holding any elective position.
According to her, “Ikenna Ukwa has always remembered Abiriba women, and has carried out developmental projects in the community. He is our son, our brother and our hope for quality representation. We have adopted him as our sole candidate.”
She added that Abiriba women will mobilize massively across all wards in Abiriba to ensure his victory at the polls.
Also, Mr Edward Okocha while addressing the women extensively reeled out the projects and various humanitarian interventions of Chief Ikenna Ukwa. He informed the women that no Abiriba son or woman is aspiring for the House of Representatives seat for the federal constituency and, therefore, considering Ikenna Ukwa’s commitment and passion for selfless service, Abiriba has decided to rally support and ensure he gets landslide victory as they are confidence in his capacity to represent the federal constituency effectively and efficiently.
In his response, the Director General of the Ikenna Ukwa Campaign Council, Chief Mba Ukaha, who represented Chief Ikenna Ukwa, thanked the women for their love and overwhelming support. He assured them that Ikenna Ukwa’s agenda for Arochukwu/Ohafia is women-inclusive and will prioritize women empowerment, access to quality water, healthcare, education and economic opportunities when elected.
He noted that Chief Ikenna Ukwa remains committed to purposeful and people-oriented representation that will bring dividends of democracy to every clan in the federal constituency.
Chief Dr Mba IMO, Arc. Lucas Eme Uche, Hon Konstable Kalu Nnate, Hon Udo Anaga Ibe, Mr Fabian and other APC women leaders and chieftain attended the meeting.
