The All Progressives Congress (APC) candidates for the Ukwa East and West Federal Constituency and Ukwa West State Constituency, Chief Samuel Okezie Nwogu and Chief Silvanus Uzoma Nwaji, respectively, have reaffirmed their commitment to party unity, declaring that the party’s decisions must be respected by all members ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The two candidates made the declaration on Friday, November 6, 2026, during a stakeholders’ meeting held at the residence of the Ipu West Ward APC Chairman, Chief Francis Chigbu, in Owaza, Ukwa West Local Government Area of Abia State.
The meeting, which attracted the local government party leadership, ward executives, campaign officials and other stakeholders, provided an opportunity for party leaders to reaffirm their loyalty to the APC and strengthen collaboration towards achieving the party’s 5-over-5 electoral target in 2027.
Speaking at the gathering, Chief Nwogu, the APC candidate for the House of Representatives, Ukwa East and West Federal Constituency, emphasised the need for members to put aside personal differences and work collectively for the party’s success.
He affirmed that he remained the party’s candidate for the federal constituency, while Chief Nwaji was its candidate for the Ukwa West State Constituency, urging stakeholders to give both candidates the necessary support.
Nwogu also pledged his commitment to supporting all APC candidates across the various elective positions, expressing confidence that a united party would be better positioned to secure victory in the 2027 elections.
In his remarks, Chief Nwaji reaffirmed his loyalty to the party and pledged to work towards the success of all its candidates. He particularly acknowledged Chief Nwogu as the authentic APC candidate for the Ukwa East and West Federal Constituency, stressing the importance of mutual support among the party’s flag bearers.
“There is no more rancour in the party. APC is now united in Ukwa. We are one family, and we shall win all our elections in 2027,” Nwaji declared.
The Chairman of the APC in Ukwa West Local Government Area, Mr Success Enyinna, also expressed satisfaction with the renewed spirit of understanding and cooperation between the two candidates and other party stakeholders.
He said the show of unity was encouraging and expressed confidence that the party would perform strongly in the forthcoming elections.
Enyinna reiterated his commitment to the party, declaring that its decisions remained supreme and should be respected by every member.
“I am working for the party, and the decision of the party is final,” he said, while urging the candidates and other stakeholders to remain steadfast, united and focused on the collective interest of the APC.
The meeting further underscored the resolve of the party’s candidates and leadership to strengthen grassroots mobilisation, deepen internal cooperation and sustain a common political direction ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The renewed show of solidarity is expected to reinforce the APC’s campaign structures in Ukwa West and advance its 5-over-5 agenda, as party leaders seek to consolidate their support base across the federal constituency.
Those present included Chief Samuel Okezie Nwogu, APC candidate for the House of Representatives; Chief Silvanus Uzoma Nwaji, APC candidate for Ukwa West State Constituency; Hon. Tony Mezie Nwaubani, Director-General of the Igwe Bu Ike 2027 Campaign Council; Barr. Sam Ogbonna, Director-General of the Divine Project Movement; Mr Success Enyinna, Ukwa West APC Chairman; Chief Francis Chigbu, Ipu West Ward Chairman; as well as youth and women leaders and other prominent party members.
Signed;
Chief Samuel Okezie Nwogu Campaign Council Media Team
8-11-2026
