Former Minister of State for Health and APC candidate for Afikpo/Edda Federal Constituency, Joseph Ekumankama, has called on the people of Edda in Ebonyi State to sustain their spirit of unity for the party's success in the 2027 general election. He made this appeal at the 2026 New Yam Festival celebration of Edda people in Lagos, where prominent sons and daughters gathered to celebrate their cultural heritage. Ekumankama emphasized the importance of unity among the Edda people.
The 2026 New Yam Festival celebration, according to Ekumankama, has grown beyond a mere cultural celebration. It serves as a vital platform for Edda people at home and abroad to reconnect with their roots, strengthen unity, and collectively reflect on their homeland's future. He commended the organizers and participants for sustaining this cultural tradition. The large gathering in Lagos demonstrated the enduring bond among the people, regardless of their places of residence.
Ekumankama urged the Edda people to build on the unity exhibited during the festival and work together for their collective wellbeing and development. He stressed that their cultural unity must translate into unity of purpose for the development of Edda. The APC candidate encouraged the people to carry the spirit of togetherness from the festival into their political and developmental engagements, especially as the 2027 general elections approach.
Ekumankama called for support for APC candidates across the board, stating that greater political cooperation would enable the people to attract more development and opportunities to Edda and Afikpo. His aspiration to represent Afikpo/Edda Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives is driven by his desire to provide effective representation and ensure the constituency receives its fair share of federal opportunities and development interventions.
As a former minister, Ekumankama said he would deploy his experience and government relationships to attract development projects, empower constituents, and advance Afikpo and Edda's interests if elected. He highlighted the importance of unity and cooperation in achieving these goals. Ekumankama's call for unity and cooperation resonated with the festival attendees.
The New Yam Festival celebration in Lagos showcased the rich cultural heritage of the Edda people. The event brought together prominent sons and daughters of the clan, demonstrating their enduring bond. Ekumankama's message of unity and cooperation was well-received by the attendees, who acknowledged the importance of working together for their collective development.
Ekumankama's appeal for unity in the Edda community comes ahead of the 2027 general election. The APC candidate's emphasis on unity and cooperation reflects his determination to ensure the party's success in the election. His call for support for APC candidates across the board underscores the importance of political cooperation in achieving development and opportunities for the Edda people.
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- Former Minister of State for Health, Joseph Ekumankama, urges unity in Ebonyi's Edda community for APC's success in the 2027 general election.
