Abia State Governor Alex Otti officially swore in the seventeen newly-elected local government chairmen on Monday following their recent victories in the local government elections held on Saturday. During the ceremony, Governor Otti urged the chairmen to address the primary needs of their communities, emphasizing essential services and infrastructure.
He highlighted specific priorities, urging them to focus on access to clean water, healthcare, education, road maintenance, and security. “Our people should be able to see the impact of your leadership in the next six months through measurable improvements in the living conditions of the people, especially women, youths, and the vulnerable,” Otti stated.
The elected chairmen include 15 members from the Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) and two from the Young Peoples Party (YPP). The full list of chairmen includes:
- ZLP Members: Timothy Iheke (Aba North), Anyanwu Obilor (Aba South), Okereke Ezearo (Arochukwu), Uwabunkeonye Bassey (Bende), Dr. Anthony Nwaubani (Ikwuano), Innocent Uruakpa (Isialangwa North), Nnadozie Nwaogwugwu (Isialangwa South), Chinedu Ekeke (Isukwuato), Maxwell Nwadike (Obingwa), Eleanya Oju-Kalu (Ohafia), Chibunna Akara (Ukwa East), Pastor Dike Nwankwo (Ukwa West), Smart Ihuoma (Umuahia North), Chinwendu Enwereuzo (Umuahia South), and Sunday Afuruike (Umunneochi).
- YPP Members: Chidi Christian Agu (Osisioma) and Ihenacho Chiemela Nwagbara (Ugwunagbo).
On Sunday, the Abia State Independent Electoral Commission (ABSIEC) presented Certificates of Return to these new local government officials, formally acknowledging their roles.