Ebonyi State Governor and leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state, Rt. Hon. Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru, has commissioned a newly constructed ultra-modern administrative complex at the Abakaliki Local Government Council headquarters.
The commissioning was part of activities marking the grand flag-off of the APC campaign in Abakaliki Local Government Area ahead of the August 22, 2026 local government elections.
Governor Nwifuru, who was represented at the event by his Deputy, Princess Patricia Onyemaechi Obila, GCEHF, commended the Chairman of Abakaliki LGA, Hon. Ebere Nwogba, for delivering what he described as a legacy infrastructure project in line with the administration’s People’s Charter of Needs agenda.
The Governor also formally presented the APC flag to the party’s chairmanship candidate for Abakaliki LGA, Hon. Chidiebere Aloh, and his vice-chairmanship running mate, signalling the party’s readiness for the forthcoming council election.
Nwifuru expressed appreciation to party stakeholders and grassroots supporters across the local government for their mobilisation and support, assuring the people of the state’s continued commitment to projects and policies aimed at improving their welfare.
Speaking at the event, the APC State Chairman, Chief Stanley Okoro Emegha, described Abakaliki LGA as strategically important to the party and the state’s political landscape.
Emegha said the APC-led administration had consistently prioritised the development and welfare of the people of Abakaliki, expressing confidence that the electorate would reciprocate the government’s efforts through their votes at the polls.
The Chairman of the State APC Local Government Campaign Council, Amb. Frank Ogbuewu; Abakaliki LGA Chairman, Hon. Ebere Nwogba; and Hon. Emma Uguru, among other party leaders, pledged to deliver 100 per cent votes for all APC candidates in the local government.
Other prominent stakeholders at the event, including Rt. Hon. Joseph Ununu, Senator Sylvanus Ngele, Dr. Mathew Uguru, Engr. Mbam Stanley Lebechi, Comrade Chinedu Emerike and Hon. Mrs. Franca Okpo, commended Governor Nwifuru for the developmental projects executed in the area.
They also pledged their support for the APC and expressed optimism that the party would record a decisive victory in the August 22 council elections.
In his remarks, APC chairmanship candidate for Abakaliki LGA, Hon. Chidiebere Aloh, thanked the electorate, party leaders and stakeholders for their confidence and support.
Aloh pledged to build on the existing developmental foundation in the local government and pursue sustainable grassroots development if elected.
The event attracted party leaders, government officials, stakeholders and supporters from across Abakaliki LGA.
