Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, has approved the establishment of the Labour Party’s Campaign Advisory Council for the 2027 general elections, with the council scheduled for inauguration on Sunday, November 1, 2026.
The development marks a significant step in the party’s preparations for the forthcoming elections as it moves to strengthen its political structure, mobilise grassroots support and coordinate campaign activities across the state’s 17 local government areas.
According to a press release issued on October 26, 2026, by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Ukoha Njoku Ukoha, the inauguration will form part of activities marking the official commencement of the Labour Party’s governorship campaign.
The programme is expected to begin with a church service at the Umuahia Township Stadium, where members of the council are required to be seated by 12 noon.
Ude Oko Chukwu to Chair Campaign Advisory Council
The council will be chaired by Rt. Hon. Ude Oko Chukwu, PhD, a former Speaker of the Abia State House of Assembly and former Deputy Governor of the state.
The advisory body comprises experienced political leaders, technocrats and other stakeholders selected from across Abia State’s 17 local government areas.
The council is expected to provide strategic guidance, strengthen party coordination and contribute to the Labour Party’s campaign planning ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Governor Otti congratulated the appointed members and urged them to bring their experience, commitment and grassroots connections to bear on the party’s electoral preparations.
He expressed confidence in their ability to work collectively towards securing victory for the Labour Party in the forthcoming elections.
Full List of Abia Labour Party 2027 Campaign Advisory Council Members
The members of the Abia State Labour Party Campaign Advisory Council, as announced in the press release, are listed according to their respective local government areas.
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
- Engr. Chinedu Onyeizu
3. Arochukwu
- Chief Joe Ezearo
- Mazi Jude Nwosu
- Engr. Kalu Ntoh
- Mazi Donatus Okorie
- Chief Daniel Okeke
- Prince Eric Aso Kalu
4. Bende
- Chief Johnson Chukwu
- Dr. Paschal Nnamso Kalu
- Hon. Sunday Ugwa
- Hon. Ukwu Rocks Emma
5. Ikwuano
- Dr. Monday Ubani, SAN
- Chief Mark Okezie Chinyere
- Mr. Collins Chiemela Abraham
6. Isiala Ngwa North
- Chief Ncheta Omerekpe
- Hon. Cyprian Nwankwo
- Chief Reagan Uformba
7. Isiala Ngwa South
- Prof. ACB Agbazuere
- Chief Victor Amuta
- Elder Chinagorom Nwankpa
- Sen. Bob Nwannunu
- Dr. Elelenta N. Elele
8. Isuikwuato
- Dr. Uche Ogah, CON
- Mr. Ken Ahia, SAN
- Mrs. Stella Enyiocha
- Chief Ray Nkemdirim, MFR
- Dr. Onyinye Rufus Obi
9. Obingwa
- Chief Eziuche Ubani
- Hon. Michael Ibe Nwoke
- Engr. Stanley Egege
- Engr. John Osuagwu
- Mr. Friday Alozie
10. Ohafia
- Chief Leslie Ezeikpe
- Chief Umeh Kalu, SAN
- Rt. Hon. Arua Arunsi
- Chief Jackson Agbai
- Chief Uduma Kalu
11. Osisioma
- Engr. Enyinnaya Nwafor
- Mr. Chidi Ajaegbu
- Rt. Hon. Bishop Kennedy Njoku
- Chief Job Iwehee
12. Ugwunagbo
- Chief Innocent Nwogwugwu
- Chief Goodluck Nkaraonye
- Hon. Dr. Ezebunwa Ubani
13. Ukwa East
- Lady Chinedu Brown
- Amb. Okey Emuchay
- Chief Nkem Eruba
- Barr. Idris Wabara
14. Ukwa West
- Rt. Hon. Ngozi Ulunwa
- Sir P. C. Agomuo
- Hon. Godwin Adiele
15. Umuahia North
- Chief Uzodinma Okpara
- Mrs. Onyinye Ralph Nwachukwu
- Sir Peter Nwoko
- Barr. G. I. Chionye
- Hon. Clement Onyeoziri
16. Umuahia South
- Sen. Chris Adighije
- Hon. Udo Ibeji
- Engr. Chikezie Nwosu
- Arc. Benson Ezem
- Dr. Martin Umeh
17. Umunneochi
- Hon. Jasper Uche
- Chief Fabian Nwankwo
- Chief Achu Michael Achu
- Hon. Uche Okoroafor
- Hon. Eze Ibe
- Hon. Ike Orika
- Amb. Osita Offor
Labour Party Intensifies Preparations for 2027 Elections
The formation of the Campaign Advisory Council highlights the Labour Party’s efforts to organise its political leadership and build a coordinated campaign structure ahead of the 2027 elections in Abia State.
With representatives drawn from all 17 local government areas, the council is positioned to contribute to political engagement, grassroots mobilisation and strategic coordination across the state.
The November 1 inauguration at the Umuahia Township Stadium will formally bring the appointed members together as the party begins its governorship campaign activities.
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As the 2027 elections approach, the council’s effectiveness will depend on its members’ ability to work together, engage communities and translate their political experience into an organised campaign effort.
The announcement was signed by Ukoha Njoku Ukoha, Chief Press Secretary to the Executive Governor of Abia State, on October 26, 2026.
