2027: Ex-Abia Commissioner Philip Nto Backs Ikenna Ukwa, Vows to Mobilise for Victory

Former Abia State Commissioner for Finance and Economic Planning, Associate Professor Philip Nto, has declared his support for the 2027 National Assembly bid of Hon. Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency.

Nto made his position known on Wednesday when Ukwa and members of his campaign team paid him a courtesy visit at his country home in Umuahia.

The former commissioner, who currently serves as Director of the Agribusiness Incubation Centre (ABIC) at Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, commended Ukwa for what he described as his grassroots engagement, capacity and commitment to people-oriented leadership.

Nto, a former Provost of the Abia State College of Education, Technical, Arochukwu, pledged to actively support Ukwa’s campaign and mobilise for his victory in the 2027 election.

“You have my full support, and I will mobilize with you to ensure victory in 2027,” Nto said.

Responding, Ukwa expressed appreciation to Nto for his counsel, guidance and support, describing him as an erudite scholar and statesman whose contributions to the development of Abia State remain significant.

Ukwa said his visit was primarily to seek the former commissioner’s blessings and counsel as he prepares for the 2027 contest.

“I came to seek your blessings and counsel. This journey is about service to our people. With leaders like you standing with us, we will win and Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency will witness unprecedented development,” Ukwa said.

Ukwa was accompanied during the visit by High Chief Uche Ogboso, Hon. Chief Mba Ukaha, Hon. Chief Chidiebere Uwagwu and Mr. Ndukwe Scott.

The endorsement adds to the emerging political activities surrounding the 2027 race for the Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency seat, with aspirants and political stakeholders already engaging influential leaders and grassroots structures ahead of the election.

© Ikenna Ukwa Media Team