Abia LG Election 2024: De General Declares Ambition for Obingwa Chairmanship Position in Labour Party
As preparations for the November 2, 2024 Abia State local government election gather momentum, Ihesiulo Ogadinma Ikeokwu popularly known as De General has declared his ambition to vie for the chairmanship position of Obingwa local government area with uncommon passion on the platform of the ruling Labour Party in the state.
The ground-breaking declaration held at his magnificent Agburuike Isiugwu country home on Friday, September 27, 2024 with pomp and ceremony.
The attendance was unprecedented. Labour Party stakeholders, men, women, youths, friends, in-laws, notable politicians, captains of industry, top government officials and other distinguished personalities from far and near graced the occasion in their numbers.
Declaring his interest in the chairmanship position of Obingwa LGA, the illustrious son of Agburuike Isiugwu in Obingwa LGA, renowned business mogul, inimitable trail-blazer, quintessential philanthropist and Labour Party stalwart appreciated the people, Labour Party stakeholders and faithful for their overwhelming solidarity and presence.
He said that he is motivated to vie for the chairmanship position of Obingwa LGA because of his great passion for the well-being of the people adding that he would make a very big difference in the administration of Obingwa LGA if elected.
He stated that he is eminently qualified to pilot the affairs of Obingwa LGA to greater height and bring about a remarkable transformation that would enhance the lot of the people and make Obingwa the number one local government area in the nation with his passion, knowledge, experience in politics, international exposure and clear vision.
According to the amiable, humble, open, articulate, indefatigable, forthright and God-fearing chairmanship hopeful he has been to different countries abroad and as a lover of good things he is seeking the opportunity to replicate the good things he has seen overseas in Obingwa and Abia State at large.
He disclosed that his reason for choosing the Labour Party to actualize his ambition is because of his great love for Dr. Alex Chioma Otti (OFR) and his good works in Abia State.
De General recounted some of his own contributions to the development of his community, Agburuike Isingwu, Obingwa and beyond such as grading of rural roads, sinking of boreholes, installation of streetlights, youth empowerment, cash assistance and donation of palliatives to the aged and less-privileged to mention but a few.
He appealed to the stakeholders and party faithful to work assiduously in their various wards to ensure his endorsement as the party’s chairmanship flag-bearer as well as victory in the local government election saying that he is the right man that would lead them into a brighter future.
In his speech, the Labour Party Chairman, Obingwa LGA, Evangelist Princewill Nwuzor commended Ihesiulo Ogadinma Ikeokwu for his courage in declaring his ambition for the chairmanship position of Obingwa LGA as well as his appeal to them to support him to actualize his ambition.
He assured him of their support adding that since he has made up his mind to join the race that the good Lord would grant him his heart’s desire.
On his part, Hon. Udo Kingsley Ihediwa, the Youth Leader of Labour Party, Abia State appreciated Ihesiulo Ogadinma Ikeokwu for his chairmanship ambition and urged the people not to make mistake in choosing the party chairmanship flag-bearer in the election.
He urged them to rally round De General to ensure that he emerges victorious in the 2024 local government election in the state.
Speaking, High Chief Stanley Chukwunaru, APC aspirant for Ihite-Uboma Federal Constituency and a bosom friend of De General who came all the way from Imo State expressed confidence in De General’s ability to pilot the affairs of Obingwa LGA to greater height.
He assured the people that he would not disappoint their expectations and urged them to support him to win.
The event was a huge success. It was compered by the famous MC Pure Heart and climaxed with merriment.
