Arochukwu/Ohafia 2027: APC group backs Ifeanyi Ogbonna, demands automatic ticket

…Says His Emergence Will Reset Years of Neglect, Describes Him as a “Political Masterstroke”

The League of Abia Progressive Assembly (LAPA), a leading political support group within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abia State, has officially endorsed Hon. Ifeanyi Elvis Ogbonna as its preferred candidate for the Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency seat in the 2027 general elections.

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In a powerful statement released on Tuesday, LAPA called on the APC leadership at all levels to grant Ogbonna an automatic ticket, describing his candidacy as not only viable but “a political masterstroke.”

The group’s public declaration marks a significant moment in the build-up to 2027, setting the tone for what could become a defining battle to reclaim the constituency for the APC after years of opposition dominance.

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According to LAPA, Ogbonna popularly known as “Ignes” is not just another aspirant but a transformational figure with the capacity to alter the political and developmental trajectory of the Arochukwu/Ohafia axis.

The statement, jointly signed by Engr. Christopher Okpara, the State Publicity Secretary, and Comrade Ajani Awa Ukpai, the State Chairman, cited Ogbonna’s “exceptional qualifications, political pedigree, business acumen, and sound educational background” as key reasons for the endorsement.

“His track record of service and unwavering commitment to grassroots development stand as a testament to his capacity to deliver purposeful representation to our people,” the statement read.

LAPA urged the APC to avoid the distractions of internal competition and instead rally around Hon. Ogbonna as a consensus candidate, arguing that doing so would send a clear message of unity, strategy, and readiness to win.

“We therefore call on the leadership of the APC at all levels to adopt him as the party’s sole candidate for the Arochukwu/Ohafia House of Representatives seat. His candidacy is not just viable, it is a political masterstroke,” the group asserted.

The group also praised the leadership of the Abia APC under Dr. Kingsley Ononogbu for steering the party with vision and clarity, expressing full faith in the party’s direction and ability to deliver victory if it makes strategic choices like Ogbonna’s automatic endorsement.

LAPA took a swipe at previous representatives of the constituency from other parties, claiming that Arochukwu/Ohafia has suffered neglect under both the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and the Labour Party.

They referenced the tenures of Hon. Uko Nkole and current Labour Party representative Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa as evidence of missed opportunities and underwhelming performance.

“It is regrettable that our federal constituency has never had the privilege of APC leadership at the national legislative level. From the years of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) under Hon. Uko Nkole to the current tenure of the Labour Party’s Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa, our people have been denied the dividends of democracy and true development. The status quo must change.”

LAPA emphasized that with Ogbonna, the constituency would finally enjoy meaningful legislative representation, infrastructural attention, and alignment with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s reform agenda.

Backed by Senator Orji Uzor Kalu and Grassroots Forces

The group revealed that Hon. Ogbonna enjoys the “overwhelming support” of party stakeholders in the state, including the highly influential Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, who represents Abia North Senatorial District.

“Hon. Ogbonna, fondly known as Ignes, is a tireless grassroots mobilizer and enjoys the overwhelming support of party stakeholders, including our leader and the distinguished Senator representing Abia North, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu,” LAPA declared.

In closing, the League pledged to deploy its full mobilization structure in support of Ogbonna’s candidacy, promising to deliver the constituency to the APC in 2027.

“We are confident that with Ogbonna flying the APC flag, victory is not just possible, it is assured.”

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