The Ubahuagboba Ubahu Okija Youth Election is set to take place on Monday, November 2, 2026, at Obom Ubahuagboba by 12 noon. The election will produce a new 12-member youth executive drawn from the two major kindreds of the community, Umuchuma and Umuelim. The exercise will be conducted through the Option A4 Open Ballot System, where accredited voters openly queue behind their preferred candidates. This system is designed to ensure transparency and credibility in the electoral process.
The position of Youth Chairman has been zoned to Umuelim Kindred, following the outgoing administration led by Mr. Social Ezeadina of Umuchuma Kindred. The 12 executive positions have been shared equally between both kindreds, with six positions allocated to each. The chairmanship election will be contested by Chigozie Agbasi and Tochukwu Udennaka, both from Umuelim Kindred. Other positions include Vice Chairman, Secretary General, Financial Secretary, Treasurer, Public Relations Officer, Assistant Secretary, Assistant PRO, Director of Welfare, Director of Social, Provost and Assistant Provost.
The Electoral Committee, led by Dr. Frank Igbojindu, Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Akpoazaa Group, has intensified preparations for a peaceful, transparent, and credible electoral exercise. The committee conducted its screening exercise on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at the residence of the President General of Ubahuagboba. A total of 24 aspirants submitted nomination forms for the 12 executive positions. Following the exercise, 16 aspirants were cleared, while eight were disqualified.
The Electoral Committee subsequently reopened nominations for the position of Director of Welfare, zoned to Umuchuma Kindred, after both initial aspirants failed to attend screening. The supplementary nomination process is expected to conclude before the election. The committee has also encouraged aspirants and their supporters to channel complaints through appropriate procedures rather than engage in activities capable of undermining the electoral process.
The Electoral Committee is comprised of several members, including Hon. Ezesinachi, President General of Ubahuagboba; Ichie Ikemba; Mr. Nonso Onyejiaka; and Ichie Omesirika. Dr. Igbojindu emphasized the importance of fairness, transparency, and peaceful participation in the electoral process. He noted that the exercise is intended to strengthen youth leadership and promote unity between Umuchuma and Umuelim Kindreds.
Eligible youths from both kindreds are expected to participate in the exercise, which will usher in a new executive leadership for the community. The election is being conducted under the guiding message: “One Youth, Two Kindreds, One United Ubahuagboba!” The committee has assured that the exercise will be peaceful and transparent, and that all aspirants and their supporters are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that promotes the unity and progress of the community.
The Ubahuagboba youth election is a significant event in the community, as it aims to promote youth leadership and unity between the two kindreds. The election is scheduled to take place on November 2, 2026, and all eligible youths are expected to participate. The electoral committee has assured that the exercise will be conducted in a fair, transparent, and peaceful manner.
Key points
- The Ubahuagboba Ubahu Okija Youth Election is scheduled for November 2, 2026.
- The election will produce a new 12-member youth executive drawn from the two major kindreds of the community.
- The electoral committee has assured transparency and a peaceful transition.
