Market leaders from major markets across Aba South State Constituency have pledged to mobilise support for Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, Speaker of the Abia State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Emmanuel Ihuoma Emeruwa, and other Labour Party candidates ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The endorsement came during a consultation visit by the Rt. Hon. Emmanuel Emeruwa Campaign Council to Eziukwu Road International Market in Aba, where representatives of various market associations gathered to express their support for the Speaker and the Labour Party.
Markets represented at the meeting included Orie Ohabiam, Old Court, Confectioneries, Good Morning, Enyimba Stadium Plaza and New Market.
Speaking during the visit, the Director-General of the Campaign Council, Ambassador Uche Ugwuzor, explained that the engagement was part of efforts to strengthen relationships with market leaders and consolidate grassroots support for the Labour Party ahead of the elections.
Also speaking, Mayor Emeritus, Hon. Uche Wogu, described market associations as critical stakeholders in the political process, urging traders and market leaders to rally behind Governor Otti, Speaker Emeruwa and other Labour Party candidates to sustain the developmental strides recorded in the state.
Similarly, Labour Party Chairman Arino called for unity and collective support among party faithful and market stakeholders to ensure the party’s success in the forthcoming elections.
In his remarks, Speaker Emeruwa appreciated the market leaders for their warm reception and continued engagement, highlighting his contributions to the development of Aba South State Constituency.
He urged the traders to intensify grassroots mobilisation and ensure they possess their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) to participate actively in the 2027 elections.
Welcoming the Speaker, Comrade Oba Moses described Emeruwa as an honest and committed leader whose leadership deserves continued support.
He commended the administration of Governor Alex Otti for ongoing infrastructural development across Aba, particularly the rehabilitation of Cemetery Road, Eziukwu Road and Port Harcourt Road.
According to him, the visible improvements in road infrastructure and other developmental initiatives have strengthened public confidence in the present administration.
Moses assured the Speaker that market leaders would mobilise traders and other stakeholders to support Governor Otti, Emeruwa and Labour Party candidates in the 2027 general elections.
He expressed confidence that the market community would reciprocate the government’s developmental efforts through their votes.
Also present during the consultation were Hon. Paul Emeruwa, Special Assistant to the Speaker, and Macdonald Nwakue, Liaison Officer to the Speaker.
The meeting formed part of ongoing political consultations aimed at strengthening grassroots engagement and consolidating support for the Labour Party in Aba South State Constituency ahead of the 2027 elections.
