Atiku 2027 Presidential Bid Receives Major Boost in Abia as Senator Akobundu Inaugurates Grassroots Support Group

The Atiku Abubakar 2027 presidential movement gained significant ground in Abia State on Saturday, 17th October, 2026, as Senator Austin Akobundu, Director-General and Campaign Manager of the ADC/Atiku Abubakar Presidential Campaign Council, inaugurated a powerful new support structure across two key Local Government Areas.

Enthusiastic supporters turned out in Osisioma Ngwa and Isiala Ngwa North LGAs in their numbers for the official launch of the Atiku/Akobundu Vanguard. The historic events drew a broad coalition of ADC leaders, candidates, respected community elders, grassroots mobilizers, vibrant youth groups, and women leaders from across Abia Central and beyond, signaling deep-rooted confidence in Atiku’s vision for Nigeria.

Addressing the energised crowd, Senator Akobundu declared that the widespread hardship facing Nigerians will give way to relief and prosperity under an Atiku presidency. He spotlighted Atiku’s proven economic blueprint, anchored on restoring a targeted, transparent fuel subsidy designed to slash the cost of transport, food, housing, education, and other essential needs for millions of families.

“President Tinubu’s policies have pushed Nigerians into unprecedented hardship and made us the poverty capital of the world,” Akobundu stated. “But Atiku Abubakar comes with the experience, compassion, and competence to reverse this decline. He will make Nigeria affordable, productive, and respected again.”

He described Atiku as a “detribalized leader, seasoned administrator, and unifying elder statesman” with the national reach and policy depth to govern Nigeria as one united country. “Atiku’s choice of leadership reflects his broadmindedness,” Akobundu added, citing his own appointment as DG/Campaign Manager as evidence of Atiku’s commitment to inclusivity and competence.

Senator Akobundu emphasised Atiku’s specific commitment to the Southeast, including his pledge to fully reactivate the Eastern maritime port corridor. “This single policy will unlock the Southeast to global trade, create thousands of jobs, and restore our region as an economic powerhouse,” he said. “Atiku has a clear, actionable plan to revive the economy of the Southeast alongside every other region. With the Atiku Abubakar/Rotimi Amaechi ticket, no region will be left behind,” he assured.

As ADC candidate for Abia Central Senatorial District, Senator Akobundu also highlighted his far-reaching record of delivery for Osisioma Ngwa and Isiala Ngwa North LGAs:

Legislative Impact:
• Sponsored Bill for Federal Institute of Entrepreneurship and Technical Skills Development, Osisioma

• Sponsored Bill for National Sports University, Nsulu, Isiala Ngwa North

Youth & Skills Empowerment:
• Free training for 400+ secondary school students in robotics, AI, and embedded systems engineering

• Sponsored training of 100 youths in farming and tailoring, with brand-new sewing machines, startup kits, and cash support

• Free digital skills training for 360 youths in UI/UX Design, Web Design, Cyber Security, Digital Marketing, Forex Trading, Software Development, and Data Science

• Trained 400 youths in cosmetics production and paint making, with cash grants for startups

Education & Healthcare:
• Awarded scholarships to 113 constituents at Nigeria Teachers Institute, NTI, with N21 million fully paid to boost teacher quality and availability

• N200,000 grants to 114 students in higher institutions across Nigeria

• Sponsored hugely successful free medical outreach in Osisioma and two other LGAs

Infrastructure & Community Development:
• Installation of solar streetlights in major markets of the two LGAs: Umungasi, Ahia Orie Umuode, Ekenwobasi, Eke Onu Amaedo, Obikabia, Nkwo Nsulu, Umuosu, Ugwumabiri Mbawsi, and Isiala Amapu Ntigha

• Contracts awarded for 10 market stores, renovation of Abuwa Memorial Pry School and Umuobasi Amavo Pry School

• Solar-powered boreholes provided in Umuejie Arongwa and Ohuhu Ikeala Nsulu

• Ongoing renovation of Immaculate Girls’ Secondary School and construction of skills acquisition centre

• Classroom block completion at Ntigha Pry School underway

• Upcoming projects: Completion of Ihie Health Centre, renovation of Obikabia and Mbubo Pry Schools, and electrification of Isiala Amapu Ntigha Autonomous Community.

Senator Akobundu and his entourage concluded the day’s activities with a visit to leaders and critical stakeholders of Osisioma Ngwa at Chief Solomon Adaelu’s residence, a highly respected figure among the people. While speaking, Akobundu hailed the voting strength of Osisioma Ngwa LGA which he said has always been a deciding factor in the state. He told them that his visit was in triple capacity: as Senator representing Abia Central Senatorial District; Director-General of the ADC/Atiku Abubakar Presidential Campaign Council, and also as the ADC candidate for Abia Central Senatorial District in the forthcoming general elections. He solicited their support for Alhaji Atiku Abubakar as President and assured them that Atiku will rescue Nigeria from its current socioeconomic decline and restore her to the path of prosperity.

Dignitaries present included the Director-General of Akobundu Campaign Council, Elder Sam Njoku, and members of the campaign team; ADC candidates in the 2027 general elections from across Osisioma Ngwa and Isiala Ngwa North LGAs, and associates of Senator Akobundu.

With the Atiku/Akobundu Vanguard now formally inaugurated, momentum continues to build for a decisive victory for the ADC in 2027.