Former Abia Speaker Christopher Enweremadu backs Tinubu’s 2027 re-election and declares intention to contest Abia Central senatorial seat.
As political alignments ahead of the 2027 general elections begin to take shape, a former Speaker of the Abia State House of Assembly, Christopher Enweremadu, has openly declared support for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu while also announcing his intention to contest for the Abia Central Senatorial seat.
Enweremadu made the declaration during an enlarged political meeting involving members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and other political parties in Isiala Ngwa North Local Government Area of Abia State.
Addressing party members and supporters at the gathering, the former Speaker expressed confidence in the leadership of President Tinubu, noting that the administration’s ongoing economic reforms are designed to stabilize the country and strengthen Nigeria’s position globally.
He acknowledged that Nigerians are currently facing economic difficulties but urged citizens to remain patient and supportive of the federal government. According to him, the long-term benefits of the policies introduced by the Tinubu administration will soon become evident.
Enweremadu further called on the people of Abia State, particularly those in the South-East, to rally behind the President in the next election cycle. He maintained that stronger electoral support from the region would foster a more productive political relationship with the federal government.
Reflecting on the 2023 presidential election, he stated that the South-East did not give Tinubu the level of support expected, adding that the region should aim for a significantly higher vote share in 2027.
During the meeting, Enweremadu also formally declared his ambition to represent Abia Central Senatorial District in the National Assembly. He raised concerns over what he described as the long-standing political marginalisation of Isiala Ngwa North within the senatorial district.
According to him, since Nigeria’s return to democratic rule in 1999, Isiala Ngwa North remains the only local government area among the six that make up the district that has not produced a senator.
He noted that the area has contributed significantly to the political success of past senators from the district, mentioning figures such as Chris Adighije, Bob Nwanunu, and Nkechi Nwaogu.
Enweremadu therefore appealed for support from political stakeholders across the district to allow Isiala Ngwa North produce the next senator.
The former Speaker, who also served as Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs in Abia State, said his experience in governance positions him to effectively represent the interests of the district if elected.
Responding to critics who claim he is too young for the Senate, Enweremadu dismissed the argument, pointing out that he is already approaching 60 years of age and has accumulated decades of political and administrative experience.
He assured constituents that if given the opportunity to serve, he would focus on attracting development projects and ensuring the district receives its fair share of national resources.
Enweremadu also explained that his decision to leave the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the APC was motivated by the desire to align his community with the ruling party at the federal level, which he believes would create better opportunities for development.
Speaking at the meeting, the Director-General and Coordinator of the City Boy Movement in Isiala Ngwa North, Tony Otuonye, described Enweremadu as a leader committed to strengthening political cooperation within Abia State.
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Other community and political leaders, including Uzoma Onwauka, Lucky Nwaogu, Okey Nguma, Joshua Onyenkwere, and Elizabeth Esochaghi, praised the former Speaker’s leadership qualities and pledged their support for his senatorial ambition.
They expressed confidence that his experience and political network would help advance the development and representation of the Abia Central Senatorial District.