DEPUTY GOVERNOR EMETU JOINS OHAFIA LABOUR PARTY HEALTH WALK, COMMENDS ORGANISERS AND PARTICIPANTS

The Deputy Governor of Abia State, His Excellency, Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu, FNSE, has commended the organisers and participants of the Labour Party Physical Health Walk held in Ohafia Local Government Area on Saturday, October 10, 2026, describing the initiative as an opportunity to promote unity, grassroots engagement and healthy living.

The exercise commenced at Ohafia Girls Secondary School, Amaekpu, at 8:00 a.m., proceeded through Old Soldier Junction Ebem, Elu Community and terminated at the Deputy Governor’s residence.

Addressing the participants, Engr. Emetu noted that “the massive participation we have witnessed in Ohafia today is a powerful statement of unity, loyalty and confidence in the leadership of Governor Alex Chioma Otti, OFR. I congratulate the organisers and participants for turning a health walk into a compelling demonstration of our collective resolve to build on the gains of the New Abia transformation.

“Ohafia has shown that the Labour Party has committed supporters and a strong grassroots presence. The energy, solidarity and enthusiasm displayed today reinforce our determination to consolidate the progress Abia is making under Governor Otti. As we approach 2027, we must translate this unity into sustained grassroots mobilisation, greater public engagement and an even stronger commitment to the Governor’s vision for a better Abia. The journey continues, and together, we will keep moving Abia forward,” the Deputy Governor highlighted.

The initiative provided an opportunity for party members and supporters to reaffirm their commitment to the administration of Governor Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, and the Labour Party ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Convened by Hon. Evangelist Mrs. Chidinma Ume Udonsi, Supervisory Councillor for Health, and coordinated by Hon. Chidi Anya Igu Uduma, Field Coordinator and Director of Strategic Planning, the exercise combined party unity and mobilisation with public health awareness.

The organisers expressed appreciation to the dignitaries, party leaders, health-sector collaborators and all participants for their support, noting that the event brought together political engagement and community wellness.

The Deputy Governor actively participated in the exercise alongside the Member representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency, Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa; the Member representing Ohafia South State Constituency, Hon. Kalu Mba Nwoke (Etiokwe); the Mayor of Ohafia Local Government Area, Hon. Eleanya Kalu Ojuu, the Deputy Mayor, Hon. Eme Iro, Labour Party executives, councillors, candidates, community stakeholders, members of Abia Arise and Abia Rejoice, and supporters from across the local government area.

Sir Cyril Chukwudi Eke Mba
Chief Press Secretary to the Deputy Governor of Abia State
October 11, 2026.