Community leaders and political stakeholders in Mbala and Achara communities in Umunneochi Local Government Area of Abia State have endorsed Senator Orji Uzor Kalu for re-election in 2027. They cited his performance, constituency projects, and contributions to grassroots development as reasons for their support. The endorsement came during Kalu's ongoing ward-to-ward tour of Umunneochi, where community leaders urged residents to prioritize performance and tangible development over political sentiments.
ESV Olekanma, a community leader, stated that other senatorial districts were now envious of Abia North due to the development projects and quality representation the district had attracted under Kalu. He urged residents to remain focused on sustaining the progress recorded in the district and attracting more federal projects. Olekanma warned against allowing sentiments to undermine their collective development interests.
In Mbala, the community's Secretary, Dr. Udegbulam Stanley, welcomed Kalu and commended his contributions to Umunneochi and other parts of Abia North. Stanley disclosed that the community had constructed a secretariat to strengthen its administration and coordinate its activities but required additional facilities to make it fully operational. He appealed to Kalu to provide laptops, computers, and other digital equipment to enhance record-keeping, communication, and administrative efficiency.
In Achara, the President-General, Comrade Umealo Ekperebuike, recounted how an intervention during Kalu's tenure as governor of Abia State had positively transformed his life. Ekperebuike recalled benefiting from an employment waiver that enabled him to secure a local government job, attain financial stability, and sponsor himself through university. He expressed appreciation for the intervention and appealed to Kalu to help address the community's persistent electricity challenges.
Ekperebuike specifically requested support for the procurement of electrical insulators, low- and high-tension wires, and other materials required to restore electricity to the community. He pledged the community's support for Kalu's re-election in 2027, expressing confidence in his ability to respond to their development needs. Kalu thanked the community leaders, elders, women, and youths for their warm reception and continued support.
Kalu explained that the ward-to-ward tour was designed to strengthen direct engagement with constituents, understand their challenges, and provide a platform for residents to communicate their needs. He assured the communities that their requests would receive consideration and that he would continue to engage relevant federal agencies to attract development projects and opportunities to Abia North. Kalu reaffirmed his commitment to rural development, education, and infrastructure.
APC leaders, including former Umunneochi Local Government Area Chairman, Hon Collins Uchechi, and APC candidate for Umunneochi State Constituency, Hon Uche Stanley Ebere, accompanied Kalu on the ward-to-ward tour. The visits form part of his continuing consultations across Umunneochi ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Key points
- Community leaders in Abia State's Umunneochi Local Government Area endorse Senator Orji Uzor Kalu for re-election in 2027.
- The endorsement cites Kalu's performance, constituency projects, and contributions to grassroots development.
- Kalu's ward-to-ward tour aims to strengthen engagement with constituents and understand their challenges.
