Member representing Ikwuano/Umuahia Federal Constituency, Hon. Sam Onuigbo has called on the newly elected executive members of APC in Ikwuano to ensure that the party is united so as to form the needed vibrancy to sack the ruling People’s Democratic Party, PDP in the state in 2023.
The lawmaker speaking shortly after the election of new leadership of the party on Saturday described the process as hugely successful and peaceful, noting that the process is intended to set the party on a new beginning in its quest to take over Government House of Abia State come 2023.
The election saw former LG secretary, Mr Ogbonnaya Mbakwe emerge as the Chairman.
The LG congress which held at APC LG secretariat, Isiala – Oboro, Ikwuano LGA headquarters attracted party stalwarts and chieftains in the LG party chapter.
Other officers who emerged at the congress include Messrs Kingsley Iwo and Okechukwu Agu respectively as Vice-Chairman and Secretary
Others include;
i. John Kalu – Asst. Secretary
ii. Sam Iroabuchi – Youth Leader
iii. Benita Collins – Woman Leader
iv. Faith Uzoanya – Financial Secretary
v. Ukandu Albert – Publicity Secretary
vi. Sunday Okoro – Organising Secretary
vii. Achebe Stanley – Treasurer
viii. Egbe Chidozie – Legal Adviser
ix. Eze Ndubuisi – Welfare Secretary
x. Christian Umekwe – Auditor
xi. Victoria Obiuzo – Asst. Woman Leader
xii. Emmanuel Obia – Asst Youth Leader
xiii. John Igbokwe – Asst Fin. Secretary
viv. Lemmy Odoemelam – Asst Pub. Secretary
xv. Chinatu Ogbonna – Asst Org Secretary
xvi. Chinkata Ajuzie – Asst Treasurer
xvii. Ogadinma Iwo – Asst Legal Adviser
xviii. Munachimso Onwuchekwa – Asst Welfare Secretary
xiv. Agburu Johnson – Asst Auditor
xv. Lucky Awuwa – Special Leader
xvi. Ex officio: – Glory Ikeanya; Nwabeke Chukwuemeka and Ernest Ikumanna.
The congress was witnessed by three INEC Observer Team.
They are Kelechi Okameme; Chiamaka Happiness and Tony Nwajagu. The DPO for Ikwuano, Mr Nicholas Ewoh and Mr Roland Ogamba of the DSS also observed the congress
The APC Observer Team comprising Philomena Ukwuegbu and Lolo Josephine Chukwu was led by Col Emeka Chilaka (rtd).
Applauding the process, former member, House of Representative, Hon Emeka Atuma also urged the party members to work with one heart in order to achieve victory for the party in 2023.
The officers emerged through consensus and affirmation through a voice vote.