The President General of the Enugu State Consultative Forum in Abia State, Hon. Sunday Okonkwo, has assured the Speaker of the Abia State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Emmanuel Ihuoma Emeruwa, of the support of Enugu indigenes in Aba South for his second-term ambition ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Hon. Okonkwo, popularly known as Sunnytex, gave the assurance when Speaker Emeruwa and members of his campaign council paid him a consultation visit at his residence in Ngwa Ward 4, Aba South.
He declared that Enugu indigenes resident in Aba South would deliver a bloc vote for Speaker Emeruwa and Governor Alex Chioma Otti in the 2027 elections.
Okonkwo, who also serves as Director General of the Emeruwa Foot Soldiers, disclosed that grassroots mobilisation, civic engagement, community outreach and voter registration activities had already commenced in support of the Speaker’s re-election bid.
He expressed confidence that Emeruwa’s return to the Abia State House of Assembly was assured.
Also speaking, a stakeholder of the Enugu State Consultative Forum, Chief Clement Nkemka, said the performance of the current administration had earned it the support of the Enugu community in Abia State.
Nkemka maintained that the people would support Governor Otti and Speaker Emeruwa in the 2027 elections, adding that the state deserved continuity based on the administration’s achievements.
Speaking earlier, Speaker Emeruwa described Hon. Okonkwo as an integral member of his campaign council and congratulated him on his emergence as President General of the Enugu State Consultative Forum in Abia State.
The Speaker explained that the visit was part of his ongoing consultations to formally declare his second-term ambition and solicit the support of key stakeholders.
He expressed confidence in the achievements of the Otti-led administration since 2023, noting that the government had laid a solid foundation for development. He said the post-2027 agenda would focus on consolidating the gains already recorded.
Similarly, the Director General of the Emeruwa Campaign Council, Hon. Vincent Ugwuzor, popularly known as Aka Ala Aba, described Okonkwo as a vital and indispensable member of the campaign structure.
He noted that Okonkwo’s election as President General of the Enugu State Consultative Forum reflected his growing political influence, grassroots acceptance and contributions to community development.
As part of the consultation tour, the Speaker’s campaign team also visited the residence of former Super Eagles international footballer, Mr. Emeka Ifejiagwa, in Aba South.
Speaking during the visit, Hon. Vincent Ugwuzor described Ifejiagwa as a trusted ally and dependable confidant of the Speaker.
He appreciated the former footballer’s warm reception, stating that the visit was necessary to formally consult him and recognise his standing and contributions to the community.
In his remarks, Speaker Emeruwa said the delegation had come to officially inform Ifejiagwa of his second-term ambition and seek his support.
He declared that there would be no retreat or surrender in the re-election journey, expressing satisfaction with his performance in Aba South over the past three years.
The Speaker also commended the Labour Party-led administration of Governor Otti for its achievements in governance, infrastructure and other critical sectors.
According to him, 2027 should be a year of consolidation, stressing the need to build on the foundation already established by the present administration.
He appealed to Ifejiagwa to extend the message of continuity, support and consolidation to his colleagues in the football community.
Responding, Ifejiagwa described the Otti-led administration as different from previous governments, insisting that its policies and programmes were geared towards the welfare and common good of the people.
The former Super Eagles star acknowledged the goodwill, kindness and support he had enjoyed from Speaker Emeruwa, pledging to reciprocate the gesture.
He also identified human capital development as an important area for further attention, while acknowledging the administration’s achievements in infrastructure.
Ifejiagwa pledged his total commitment and loyalty to the Speaker’s political aspiration, assuring the campaign team that he would remain part of the journey until the end.
