2027: Uko Nkole Begins Abia North Consultation, Receives Royal Blessings
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate for Abia North Senatorial District, Rt. Hon. Uko Ndukwe Nkole, has commenced consultations across the senatorial district ahead of the 2027 general elections, receiving royal and spiritual blessings from traditional and religious leaders in Ohafia, Abiriba and Nkporo.
Nkole, a former member of the House of Representatives for Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency, said the consultation was part of efforts to engage traditional rulers, community leaders, religious institutions, women, youths and other stakeholders ahead of his bid for the Senate.
During his visit to the Ohafia Traditional Rulers Council at Achichi Elu, Ohafia, Nkole pledged to provide effective and result-oriented representation if elected.
He highlighted projects and interventions facilitated during his tenure in the National Assembly, noting that their impact extended across communities in Ohafia. He promised to draw on his legislative experience to attract development and strengthen federal presence in Abia North.
Nkole also promised to pursue the completion of abandoned and non-performing projects across the senatorial district, arguing that projects initiated with public funds should be completed and put to use for the benefit of the people.
The Udumeze of Ohafia Ancient Kingdom, Ezie Ohamaoha Elder Awa Orji Udonsi, and members of the traditional rulers council welcomed the consultation and offered the candidate their royal blessing.
The former federal lawmaker subsequently moved to Abiriba, where he met with the traditional rulers and community stakeholders.
He reiterated his commitment to the development of Abia North, promising to make the interests of the people the priority of his proposed representation at the Senate.
The Abiriba traditional rulers, including HRM/Bar Eze Kalu Kalu Ogbu, Enachionken of Abiriba, alongside other traditional leaders, welcomed Nkole and offered their royal blessings.
The consultation also provided an opportunity for Nkole to interact with members of the Abiriba/Nkporo community and other stakeholders.
In Nkporo, he was received by the Ezeaja of Nkporo Ancient Kingdom, HRM Ezeaja Jeff Kalu Otisi, and members of the Nkporo Autonomous Communities Traditional Rulers Council.
The council, led by its Chairman, HRH Eze Dr. Agwu Nwankwo Kalu, also listened to Nkole's plans and aspirations for Abia North.
Nkole reiterated that his ambition was driven by a desire to serve, promote development and ensure effective representation. He promised to work towards attracting impactful federal projects and programmes to the senatorial district.
He further pledged to push for the revival and completion of abandoned government projects, stressing that such projects represent public resources meant to improve the lives of citizens.
The traditional rulers, alongside the Nkporo & Abiriba Ministers and Church Leaders Conference, welcomed his visit and offered him royal and spiritual blessings ahead of the 2027 election.
The consultation across Ohafia, Abiriba and Nkporo marks the beginning of Nkole's wider engagement with communities and stakeholders across Abia North.
The former federal lawmaker is seeking the mandate of the people to represent the senatorial district at the National Assembly, promising to leverage his legislative experience to promote development and effective representation.
The consultation is expected to continue across other communities in Abia North as Nkole takes his campaign message of service, development and effective representation to the grassroots.
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