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The die is cast, the stage is set for the effort to rescue, reinvent and redirect Abia State for progress, development and total emancipation in 2023 through the instrumentalities of good leadership, determination and political will to do the right thing at the right time for the total good of her Citizens.

In keeping with his promise to set up an organized, well-articulated campaign organization that would drive our his campaign and make sure NNPP wins the 2023 elections across board in Abia State, Dr Ukpai Iro Ukpai, has released a comprehensive list of the members of his campaign organization, as well as his Manifesto, first of its kind in the heated race for Abia Lion House in 2023. A clear signal that he means business and is ready for the Rescue Abia Project, his ultimate goal.

Short Speech by Dr Ukpai Iro Ukpai on November 26, 2023 on the

Unveiling of Dr Ukpai Campaign Organization DUCO at Heritage Hotel, Aba

 By the help of the Spirit of God, I have gathered here under the Dr Ukpai Campaign Organization warriors, men and women who will help me in the political battle we have in front of us, the redemption of Abia State. I have among them men and women who understand the times, who know what Abia State needs to do, like the Isacharians (1 Chr 12v 32). These are great organizers, skilled and resourceful. They are swift and well accomplished. They have one thing in common, they want to see the return of God’s glory to Abia State; they desperately want to see Abians rejoice again. They are passionate about winning the 2023 elections in Abia State.

By these men and women, the Lord has supplied warriors for battle. The least amongst them shall defeat a hundred and the greatest among them a thousand. By them, God has provided all the resources we need. There is joy in Abia State today. 

It is my pleasure to present to Abians DUCO led by our Director General DUCO, Elder Chief Adolphus Echebiri Nwaeye, astute politician, leader of men, and servant of the Most high God. Elder Chief Nwaeye has over 30 years experience in politics and was until recently the Deputy Chairman of Labour Party in Abia State. I thank you all.

Below is the List, Duties, and Portfolios:

Director General (DG): Elder Chief Adolphus Echebiri Nwaeye

Deputy DG (also directs organization): Hon Jonah Mbah

Director Finance: TBA

Deputy Director Finance & Budgets & Accounting: Chief Olugu Kalu Udonsi

Deputy Director, Finance & Budgets: Fund raising: Mrs Ekelechi Susan Bill Uchegbue

Director, Research,  Strategy, and Technology: Engr Chris Isiguzo

Deputy Director, Monitoring and Evaluation: TBA

Director Special Duties and Office Manager: Apostle Dr Kalu Amogu Nnochin

Director, Legal Department: Barrister (Mrs) Ijeoma Chidi-Njoku

Deputy Director, Legal: Barr Ugonna Newben

Deputy Director, Legal Research (Electoral Act 2022, Constitutional matters): Barr Chibuzor Nwanguma

Director, Communications: Hon. Chibuisi Mbah

Deputy Director, Equipment: Arch Dr Walpole Nwanguma

Deputy Director, Reach out (Road Transport workers & Traders): Rev Chinedu Ilediagu

Deputy Director Reach out (Pensioners, NUT, Civil servants): TBA

Director Operations: Apostle Igwe Uko

Deputy Director Opns – Get out the votes: Hon. Mac Anthony Iwuoha

Deputy Director Protocols: TBA

Deputy Director, Logistics: Rev Alex Nlemibe

Deputy Director, Scheduling and Advance: TBA

Others are:

Director, Youths, Women and Support Groups: Bishop Frank Obasi

Support Groups and Volunteers Coordinator: TBA

Youths Coordinator: Hon. Chidi Onyeije

Assistant Youths Coordinator: Godson Chibuike  

Women Coordinator: Hon. Mrs Ularinma Okorie

Asst Women Coordinator: TBA

Abia Faith – based groups Interface Coordinator: Pastor Oyakhire Ohifueme.

Abia Northerners’ Coordinator: Hon. Ahmad Saliu

Asst Northerners’ Coordinator: Alh. Hussaini Sarkin Zango 

Town Unions Reach – out Coordinator: Nkele Uchenna Nnochin/ Hon. Chinatu Nwachukwu

Abia South Zonal Coordinator: Bishop Frank Obasi

Abia Central Zonal Coordinator: Arch Chinedu Nwokeocha

Abia North Zonal Coordinator: Hon Ugochukwu Brown Ugba

Diaspora Coordinator Europe: Pastor Obidike Osisiogu

Diaspora Coordinator Americas: Dr Obinna Ugwukah

Acting Personal Assistant to Dr Ukpai: Chf Olugu Kalu Udonsi

CSO: TBA

Members of DUCO Advisors include:

Hon. Victor Ogaranya (INEC, Interparty affairs) 

Hon. Muhammad Aliyu Bello (National Intelligence)

Dr Hugh Pettman (International Perspectives)

Pastor Innocent Adiele (Message Crafting)

Engr Nkechi Isigwe (Mobilizing Youth, Women, and Professionals)

Comrade Amos Kalu (New Media)

Dr Ody Ajike Esq. (Security)

Dr Godwin Uwaoma (Interface with Abia Elders, Traditional Rulers, and Clans)

6 Reps: Faith – based Reps.

DUCO LGA Coordinators and Deputy Coordinators

Arochukwu: Barr kalu Elezua Dike

Aba North: Hon. David Urum / Chief Igwe Ukoma

Aba South: Hon Ifeanyi Igwe / Kingsley Ugochukwu Iroegbu

Bende: Hon Chijioke Mbalaso / Rev Dr Ekperi 

Isiala Ngwa South: Apostle Wonder / Rev Augustine Okebugwu

Isiala Ngwa North: Hon Kelechi Madugba / Apostle Mathew Wokoma

Obingwa:  Hon. Nwachukwu Chiefo/Pastor John Robert

Osisioma: Chf Tony Chimuanya Nwanoruo 

Umunneochi: Hon Brown Ugochukwu / Hon. Roy O. Maduabuchi

Ugwunagbo: Chf Sir Lawrence Azuka / Hon Hilary Ejike

Umuahia North: Arch Chinedu Nwokeocha

Umuahia South: Ikechukwu Daniel

Ikwuano: Engr Hart Ibezim 

Ohafia: Apostle Dr Kalu Amogu Nnochin / Hon Mosco Ukoha Ofon

Isuikwuato: Hon Kingsley E. Adibe / Innocent Madubuko

Ukwa East: Oforji Raphael C. / Chinedu Dickson Asonye 

Ukwa West: Ezi Okechukwu / Okechukwu Kanu

Governorship Candidate: D.r Ukpai Iro Ukpai

Deputy Governorship Candidate: Barrister Chiedozie Tony Josiah