2027: Otti sets up Abia Labour Party campaign advisory council

Ude Oko Chukwu, a former deputy governor of Abia State, will chair the council, with its membership drawn from across the 17 local government areas of the state.

Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has approved the constitution of the Abia State Labour Party Campaign Advisory Council for the 2027 general elections.

Mr Ukoha said the campaign advisory council would be inaugurated on Sunday, 1 November, as part of activities marking the formal kick-off of the Labour Party governorship campaign, commencing with a Church Service at the Umuahia Township Stadium.

Ude Chukwu, a former deputy governor of Abia State, will chair the council, with its membership drawn from across the 17 local government areas of the state.

Mr Chukwu is also a former speaker of the Abia State House of Assembly.

“The Campaign Advisory Council comprises seasoned party leaders, technocrats, and stakeholders,” Mr Ukoha said in the statement.

“All members of the Campaign Advisory Council are expected to be seated by 12:00 PM on Sunday, November 1, 2026, at the Umuahia Township Stadium.

“The Governor congratulates all members of the Advisory Council and urges them to bring their wealth of experience, dedication and grassroots reach to bear in ensuring a resounding victory for the Labour Party in the 2027 general elections.”

According to the statement, other members of the Advisory Council are as follows:

1. Aba North

Ideh John Udeagbala

Owelle Greg Okafor

Prof. Charles Chinekezi

Dr. G. C. Duru

Hon. Uzoma N. Ndukuba

2. Aba South

Hon. Uche Wogu

Chief Leo Ike Okoye

Engnr. Chinedu Onyeizu

3. Arochukwu

Chief Joe Ezearo

Mazi Jude Nwosu

Engnr Kalu Ntoh

Mazi Donatus Okorie

Chief Daniel Okeke

Prince Eric Aso Kalu

4. Bende

Chief Johnson Chukwu

Dr. Paschal Nnamso Kalu

Hon. Sunday Ugwa