Abia 2027: Ukwa-Ngwa Leaders Urge Deputy Speaker Kalu To Join Governorship Race

Leaders from the Ukwa-Ngwa bloc in Abia State have urged the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, to contest the 2027 governorship election.

During a courtesy visit to Kalu on Thursday in Umuahia, the leaders, representing the old Aba political division, endorsed him citing his outstanding legislative performance and commitment to empowering Abians.

Speaking on behalf of the group, Elder Godwin Nna, a former Commissioner and ex-Chairman of Obingwa Local Government Area, said the All Progressives Congress (APC) is determined to take over Abia State in 2027 and needs strong candidates like Kalu to achieve that goal.

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“We all from Aba division, Ukwa la Ngwa, have come here today to tell you that we want to take over Abia State. With capable people like you, APC must govern the state this time,” Nna stated.

Other notable figures, including former Deputy Speaker of Abia House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Uzo Azubuike, and former Information Commissioner, Sir Don Ubani, also endorsed Kalu, praising his legislative achievements and support for Abia indigenes.

Azubuike described Kalu’s performance in the National Assembly as “excellent,” assuring that the Ukwa-Ngwa bloc would rally solidly behind him. Ubani, on his part, expressed gratitude for Kalu’s empowerment initiatives and urged him to “do more.”

In his response, Deputy Speaker Kalu appreciated the leaders’ support and called for unity, stressing that with collective effort, APC would secure victory in the state.

“We must work together. With your support, we will fight and we will win for the good of Abia State,” he said.

Meanwhile, the Uwaoma Support Group, led by Hon. Abraham Obah, also pledged their loyalty to Kalu during a separate visit, promising to deliver Aba North and Aba South to the APC in 2027.

Kalu, who has strong ties to Aba, pledged full support to the group’s efforts to strengthen the party’s base, adding, “When the time comes, we will shut down Aba.”

The endorsement by key leaders of the Ukwa-Ngwa bloc signals growing momentum for Kalu’s possible entry into the 2027 governorship race.