Senator Augustine Okwudiri Akobundu, Col. (rtd) is a decorated military officer, entrepreneur, and public servant with a record of discipline, delivery, and development. He is Ochiagha of his people, Senator representing Abia Central, and ADC’s duly elected Senatorial candidate for Abia Central in the forthcoming 2027 General Elections.

MILITARY AND NATIONAL SERVICE
A Nigerian Defence Academy Course 22 graduate, Col. Akobundu (rtd) served Nigeria with distinction for over 2 decades. He held key command and staff roles including Aide-de-Camp, Military Assistant, and Military Technical Assistant to governors. He was honored with the Chief of Army Staff Award, Meritorious Service Star, and Forces Service Star. He retired in 2000 and later served as Minister of State for Defence under President Goodluck Jonathan in 2015.

PROVEN LEGISLATOR AND DELIVERER
Since his inauguration to the Senate on November 15, 2023, Senator Akobundu has turned promises into projects and empowerment:

His Senate motion on the stalled Umuahia-Ikot Ekpene Road secured a N14.37bn federal approval. Abia State government eventually took over the project on a refund basis.

CONSTITUENCY IMPACT:
Construction of Oloko-Amizi and Oloko-Ugbuebulle Roads; ongoing skills acquisition centers in the LGAs; solar-powered streetlights in markets/communities/institutions of learning/security formations et al; health centre upgrades; erosion control; transformers for rural electrification.

HUMAN CAPITAL CHAMPION
Senator Akobundu invests in people. His programmes include:

* 113 Abia Central students on full 3-year scholarships to the National Teachers’ Institute.

* 400+ secondary students trained in robotics, AI, and embedded systems.
360 youths skilled in UI/UX, Web Design, Cybersecurity, Data Science, and Digital Marketing across all 60 wards.

* 400+ youths trained and empowered in farming, sewing, cosmetology, and paint making with start-up tools and cash.

* Peace and conflict management training for traditional rulers and community leaders.

* Large-scale medical outreaches for Abia Central constituents.

PAN-NIGERIAN LEADER
Beyond his South East roots, Senator Akobundu is a true national figure. He is an astute businessman, founder of Nostro Group of Industries, media entrepreneur, and former National Organizing Secretary and Zonal Chairman of PDP. His public service has taken him acrooss zones in Nigeria, an experience that helped shape his pristine leadership values.

THE ADC CHOICE FOR 2027
On March 12, 2026, Senator Akobundu joined the African Democratic Congress on the floor of the Senate. He brings loyalty, structure, and immediate electoral strength to the party, both locally and nationally.

With a background in security, governance, enterprise, and grassroots development, Senator Akobundu offers Abia Central a candidate who:

* continues to build on his quality leadership that gives a sense of belonging to constituents

* continues to expand his infrastructure development projects across the six (6) LGAs that make up the senatorial district

* continues to train and empower youths and women of the constituency

* continues to give scholarships and educational support grants to students of Abia Central origin in tertiary institutions across the country

* continues to ensure even and equitable distribution of resources to all LGAs in the District

* has since passed the stage of making promises and is already delivering on his manifesto to the satisfaction of constituents.

His name is Senator Augustine O. Akobundu, Col. (rtd), a Man of Impeccable Character; a Patriot with the Experience that Drives a Thriving Constituency; and a Leader with a Peaceful Mien that Unites the People!