Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, has approved the constitution of the Abia State Labour Party Campaign Advisory Council ahead of the 2027 general elections, appointing former Deputy Governor, Rt. Hon. Ude Oko Chukwu, as Chairman.

Other prominent political figures appointed to the council include former Minister of State for Mines and Steel Development, Dr. Uche Ogah; former Chief of Staff to the Abia State Governor, Prof. ACB Agbazuere; and Chief Ncheta Omerekpe, among others.

The appointments were announced in a press release issued on Monday, October 26, 2026, by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Ctz. Ukoha Njoku Ukoha.

According to the statement, the council will be inaugurated on Sunday, November 1, 2026, as part of activities marking the formal commencement of the Labour Party governorship campaign in Abia State.

The inauguration will take place at the Umuahia Township Stadium, beginning with a church service, while all appointed members are expected to be seated by 12 noon.

The Governor explained that the council comprises experienced political leaders, technocrats and stakeholders drawn from the 17 local government areas of Abia State.

The statement confirmed that former Speaker of the Abia State House of Assembly and former Deputy Governor, Rt. Hon. Ude Oko Chukwu, PhD, will chair the council.

Other members of the council, listed according to their respective local government areas, include:

1. Aba North

– Ideh John Udeagbala
– Owelle Greg Okafor
– Prof. Charles Chinekezi
– Dr. G. C. Duru
– Hon. Uzoma N. Ndukuba

2. Aba South

– Hon. Uche Wogu
– Chief Leo Ike Okoye
– Engr. Chinedu Onyeizu

3. Arochukwu

– Chief Joe Ezearo
– Mazi Jude Nwosu
– Engr. Kalu Ntoh
– Mazi Donatus Okorie
– Chief Daniel Okeke
– Prince Eric Aso Kalu

4. Bende

– Chief Johnson Chukwu
– Dr. Paschal Nnamso Kalu
– Hon. Sunday Ugwa
– Hon. Ukwu Rocks Emma

5. Ikwuano

– Dr. Monday Ubani, SAN
– Chief Mark Okezie Chinyere
– Mr. Collins Chiemela Abraham

6. Isialangwa North

– Chief Ncheta Omerekpe
– Hon. Cyprian Nwankwo
– Chief Reagan Uformba

7. Isialangwa South

– Prof. ACB Agbazuere
– Chief Victor Amuta
– Elder Chinagorom Nwankpa
– Sen. Bob Nwannunu
– Dr. Elelenta N. Elele

8. Isuikwuato

– Dr. Uche Ogah, CON
– Mr. Ken Ahia, SAN
– Mrs. Stella Enyiocha
– Chief Ray Nkemdirim, MFR
– Dr. Onyinye Rufus Obi

9. Obingwa

– Chief Eziuche Ubani
– Hon. Michael Ibe Nwoke
– Engr. Stanley Egege
– Engr. John Osuagwu
– Mr. Friday Alozie

10. Ohafia

– Chief Leslie Ezeikpe
– Chief Umeh Kalu, SAN
– Rt. Hon. Arua Arunsi
– Chief Jackson Agbai
– Chief Uduma Kalu

11. Osisioma

– Engr. Enyinnaya Nwafor
– Mr. Chidi Ajaegbu
– Rt. Hon. Bishop Kennedy Njoku
– Chief Job Iwehee

12. Ugwunagbo

– Chief Innocent Nwogwugwu
– Chief Goodluck Nkaraonye
– Hon. Dr. Ezebunwa Ubani

13. Ukwa East

– Lady Chinedu Brown
– Amb. Okey Emuchay
– Chief Nkem Eruba
– Barr. Idris Wabara

14. Ukwa West

– Rt. Hon. Ngozi Ulunwa
– Sir P. C. Agomuo
– Hon. Godwin Adiele

15. Umuahia North

– Chief Uzodinma Okpara
– Mrs. Onyinye Ralph Nwachukwu
– Sir Peter Nwoko
– Barr. G. I. Chionye
– Hon. Clement Onyeoziri

16. Umuahia South

– Sen. Chris Adighije
– Hon. Udo Ibeji
– Engr. Chikezie Nwosu
– Arc. Benson Ezem
– Dr. Martin Umeh

17. Umunneochi

– Hon. Jasper Uche
– Chief Fabian Nwankwo
– Chief Achu Michael Achu
– Hon. Uche Okoroafor
– Hon. Eze Ibe
– Hon. Ike Orika
– Amb. Osita Offor

Governor Otti congratulated the appointees and urged them to deploy their experience, political influence and grassroots connections towards strengthening the Labour Party ahead of the 2027 general elections.

He expressed confidence that the composition of the council would contribute significantly to the party’s campaign efforts and its determination to secure victory in the forthcoming elections.

The inauguration on November 1 is expected to bring together key Labour Party stakeholders, political leaders and supporters from across Abia State as the party formally commences its governorship campaign activities.