Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti has called for inclusive participation in the political party’s businesses and decision-making processes, urging members to respect genuine leaders of the Labour Party.
Governor Otti made the call on Monday, August 31, at Umuomainta Women’s Hall, Nbawsi, Isiala Ngwa North, during Nsulu Labour Party Stakeholders Summit with the theme, “Sustaining the Transformation: A United Labour Party in Nsulu for 2027 and Beyond”.
The Governor, represented by the National Vice Chairman of the Labour Party, South-East, Hon Ishmael Onuoha called on stakeholders of the Labour Party (LP) in Nsulu to prioritise unity, inclusive leadership and collective action especially, as the party prepares for the 2027 general elections.
The Governor, who noted that peace and unity remain essential for sustainable development, encouraged the party stakeholders to sustain the spirit of unity beyond the summit and work towards the overall success of the party in the forth coming election.
He also assured that issues raised at the summit would be adequately addressed, while enjoining the party stakeholders to remain actively involved in the affairs of the party.
“Priotise unity and inclusive leadership, we must have one voice, show respect to our genuine leadership, collective action for development, if there is no peace there will be no development.
“Make sure that Nsulu is actively involved in the election. Every issue of concern would be adequately addressed,” Gov. Otti stated.
In his speech, the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Pastor Caleb Ajagba stressed that every stakeholder had a role to play in the task ahead, adding that the party would assemble its best team to drive the campaign as the 2027 elections approach.
While congratulating the newly elected and inaugurated party stakeholders on their inauguration, Pastor Ajagba urged them to get to all the nooks and crannies of the LGA to gain more members for the party. He added that the work is not just for the elected officials but every member of the party.
The Chief of Staff to the Governor, who is the political leader of his people described Nsulu as a community blessed with prominent and influential sons and daughters and expressed optimism that their collective efforts would strengthen the Labour Party in the area, and directed that every ward should nominate 2 ex -officio members to join in the newly inaugurated stakeholders.
Earlier, the Abia State Chairman of the Labour Party, Chief Peter Azubuike, had urged Nsulu leaders to collaborate with their counterparts in other political blocs in Isiala Ngwa North to secure a landslide victory for Governor Otti and other Labour Party candidates in the 2027 elections.
Chief Azubuike called on the people to protect the progress recorded under the Governor Otti administration, particularly projects such as the Smart School in Umuomaiukwu and the Abia International Airport, Nsulu as well as remain focused on sustaining the transformation rather than allowing opposition politics to distract them.
In his goodwill message, the State Coordinator of Abia Arise, Mazi Nkem Okoro said that the theme of the summit dwells on unity and stressed the need for Nsulu people to be united and said that, the political power should be shared among the blocs in Isiala Ngwa North LGA.
He charged them to reach out to the people and ensure they would be mobilised to vote for the Governor and other Labour Party candidates.
Presenting a paper titled, “Labour Party in Nsulu: The Challenges and Way Forward”, a prominent stakeholder in Nsulu, Dr Chris Ugwumadu urged the stakeholders to work together and remain committed to the common goal of strengthening the Labour Party in Nsulu ahead of the 2027 elections.
Dr. Ugwumadu maintained that the commitment of party members should be to deliver Governor Otti and all Labour Party candidates at the polls in 2027
In their various goodwill messages, some stakeholders of the Labour Party in Nsulu including Elder GOC Nnaji, Dr John Enyioko, and Dr. Sylvester Offor called on the people to unite behind the party and ensure an overwhelming victory for Governor Alex Otti and other Labour Party candidates in the 2027 elections.
The stakeholders urged the people of Nsulu to ensure that the Labour Party’s votes from the area are fully delivered, stressing that Nsulu should give the Governor 100 percent support at the polls.
Also, the councillor for Isiala Nsulu Ward 3, Mrs Chinyere Obadiah , Women leader of Umuomainta Nbawsi, Dr. Mrs. Esther Mbuko among others said that Governor Otti has touched every aspect of the people’s lives positively and should be supported by all and sundry.
They described Dr. Otti as a performing Governor, who has done very well and deserves to be reelected in 2027 elections and assured that both the Governor and all other candidates of the Labour Party would be given 100 percent votes.
The officials that emerged for the Nsulu Stakeholders Forum and their positions are; Dr. Chris Ugwumadu -Chairman, Hon. Gospel Geoffrey -Vice Chairman, Dr Eluwa Chibuzo – Secretary, Mr Samuel Ajagba -Asst. Secretary , Bishop Eugene Nwogwugwu – Treasurer, Mrs. Ozioma John – Financial Secretary, Dr. Mrs Esther Mbuko – Women Coordinator, Dr. Enyichukwu Olumba – P.R.O, Mrs Eziuzor Chinkata – Asst. Women Coordinator, and Hon Chinwendu Amaechi Youth Coordinator.
The summit drew many Labour Party stakeholders from Nsulu political bloc including various women groups.
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