The Imo River community in Ipu South Ward, Ukwa West Local Government Area of Abia State, has pledged its support for Hon. Chief Samuel Okezie Nwogu, Esq., the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for Ukwa East/West Federal Constituency, ahead of the 2027 general election.
The community made its position known during an executive meeting held on Friday, October 16, 2026, at the residence of its coordinator, Hon. Wisdom Ozurumba, in Ipu South Ward. The meeting was attended by community executive members and representatives of the Pro-Group and Non-Indigenous Groups for Samuel Okezie Nwogu Campaign Council, led by Hon. Innocent Chiuwa.
Speaking at the meeting, the Imo River community coordinator, Hon. Wisdom Ozurumba, expressed the community’s support for Nwogu and assured him of its commitment ahead of the election.
Ozurumba said the community was prepared to stand by the APC candidate, stressing that its support would be demonstrated through action.
“We assure you that our votes in Imo River belong to you. We know that you like strangers; we cannot leave you. We are strongly behind you. Remember my words: ‘Actions speak louder than words,’” Ozurumba said.
Also speaking, the Ipu South Ward Coordinator of the Solidarity Movement, Pastor Emmanuel Olisa, said the Imo River community had experienced years of neglect and appealed to Nwogu to remember the community if elected into the House of Representatives.
Olisa urged the APC candidate to give attention to the community’s needs and concerns, while reiterating the support expressed by the community’s representatives at the meeting.
He stressed the importance of ensuring that the interests of the Imo River community receive consideration in discussions about representation and development in Ukwa East/West Federal Constituency.
In his remarks, Hon. Innocent Chiuwa, Coordinator of the Pro-Group and Non-Indigenous Groups for Samuel Okezie Nwogu Campaign Council, appreciated members of the non-indigenous community for their participation and expression of support for Nwogu’s candidacy.
Chiuwa encouraged the group to remain committed to the campaign and intensify efforts to mobilise support for Nwogu ahead of the 2027 general election.
He also urged members to communicate Nwogu’s record in public service to residents and ensure that members of the community were informed about his political ambition and activities.
The meeting ended with prayers and expressions of solidarity from the Imo River community executives, who reiterated their stated support for Nwogu’s bid to represent Ukwa East/West Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives
Chief Samuel Okezie Nwogu Campaign Media Team
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