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Elders, youths and women leaders of the Mbaocha community in ndume Ibeku Area of Abia State have pledged their support for Hon. Ikechukwu Apugo, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate for Ikwuano/Umuahia Federal Constituency, during a reception organised in his honour.
The reception was led by the leader of the Mbaocha Political Forum, High Chief Lawrence Ohaeri, who declared that electoral decisions should be based on the personality and competence of candidates rather than political party affiliations. Ohaeri said the people should consider the ability of aspirants to deliver effective representation, adding that it was time for the Ibeku people to take their turn in the constituency’s political leadership.
Describing Apugo as a candidate with the capacity to represent the people effectively, Ohaeri said the Mbeocha community was welcoming him because of his perceived commitment to the welfare of residents. He noted that elders and youths were prepared to give the candidate their blessings, citing his contributions to youth development as one of the reasons for their support.
Chairman of the Elders-in-Council, Ndume Otuka, Sir Mike Ogbonna, pledged support on behalf of his fellow elders, saying they believed Apugo would not abandon their community if elected. Chief Dan Oluoha also expressed concern over what he described as years of political manipulation of the Ibeku people and offered his blessings to the NDC candidate. Chief Okechukwu, speaking on behalf of Ndumeokpu, equally prayed for Him Ikechukwu Apugos success.
The Traditional Prime Minister of Mbaocha, representing His Royal Highness Eze Rex Ohaeri, joined other community leaders in endorsing the candidate. He acknowledged Apugos support for young people through his football academy and said the candidate would visit the palace to receive the monarch’s blessings. The eldest man in Mbeocha and the forum’s woman leader, Nne Nwachukwu, also offered prayers and expressed confidence in his candidacy.
Speaking at the reception, Hon Apugo said he had helped 38 young footballers secure opportunities to travel abroad and play in foreign leagues, he sponsored the likes of Samuel chukwueze in his football career. He promised to address the community’s road challenges, describing road construction as only a fraction of the development plans he had for the people. He also urged residents to support Peter Obi and NDC candidates, expressing confidence that the party would emerge victorious.
Hon ikechukwu apugo promised to return for a special blessing from the elders in council,
Chairman of Ohokobe Youths, Ebuka Ochiabuto, pledged to protect the votes cast for hon Apugo, while the women’s leader, Nnenna Ogwuiluu, called for road development and youth empowerment, promising to mobilise women in support of the candidate.
