The Abia State chapter of the Labour Party (LP) has announced Sunday, November 1, 2026, as the official date for the flag-off of its campaign ahead of the 2027 general election.
The event, scheduled to take place at the Umuahia Township Stadium by 10 a.m., will mark the commencement of the party’s campaign for the re-election of Governor Alex Chioma Otti, his deputy, Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu, and its National and State Assembly candidates.
In a statement issued by the Director of Publicity of the Abia State Labour Party Campaign Council, Sir Onyebuchi Ememanka, the party disclosed that the Director General of the Campaign Council, Rt. Hon. Agwu U. Agwu, PhD, has extended invitations to members of the party’s National Executive Committee, candidates, support groups, party faithful and the general public.
According to the statement, the grand campaign flag-off will be preceded by an interdenominational church service featuring several Christian clerics.
Renowned Nigerian gospel musician, Buchi, is also expected to perform at the event.
The party further disclosed that the Campaign Advisory Council will be formally inaugurated during the rally as part of preparations for the 2027 elections.
The statement explained that the event would signal the commencement of a series of zonal and constituency campaign rallies across Abia State as the Labour Party intensifies its mobilisation efforts ahead of the polls.
The Campaign Council expressed confidence in the party’s chances in the forthcoming elections and urged members, supporters and residents of Abia State to participate actively in the event.
The statement was signed by Sir Onyebuchi Ememanka, Director of Publicity, Abia State Labour Party Campaign Council.
