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A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abia State and President of Agunwanyi Odo Foundation, Barrister Nnenna Obewu-Onwuka, has declared her support for the re-election of Senator Orji Uzor Kalu in 2027, describing his representation as impactful and people-oriented.
Onwuka, an indigene of Abiriba in Ohafia Local Government Area of Abia State, made the declaration in a statement congratulating the former governor on the successful completion of his ward-to-ward tour of Ohafia, particularly his visit to Abiriba.
She said the reception accorded Kalu during the visit reflected the people’s appreciation of his contributions to infrastructure development, empowerment and grassroots representation.
According to her, residents turned out in large numbers to welcome the senator during his engagements across Abiriba, including visits to the palace of the Enachioken of Abiriba, His Royal Majesty Eze Kalu Kalu Ogbu IV, and Eze Nwami, Chief Mrs Ure Okocha K. Uba.
“Abiriba stood still. From the palace of His Royal Majesty, Eze Kalu Kalu Ogbu IV, Enachioken of Abiriba, and Eze Nwami, Chief Mrs Ure Okocha K. Uba, to all our wards, our people came out en masse to receive a beloved son of Abiriba,” she said.
Onwuka commended Kalu for what she described as quality representation since his election to the Senate in 2019, citing his efforts to attract infrastructure projects and empowerment programmes to communities across Abia North Senatorial District.
She particularly highlighted his interventions in road construction, including the Abiriba ring roads and rural road projects in Abia Ohafia, Akanu, Okamu, Ohafor, Amangwu and Isiugwu, among other communities.
She said the projects had improved accessibility and boosted economic activities in several rural communities.
“Our people said it themselves: He is the only lawmaker whose impact we have felt,” she stated.
The APC chieftain also praised the senator’s empowerment initiatives, including business grants, agricultural support, the distribution of educational materials and skills acquisition programmes targeting women and youths.
According to her, the initiatives have created economic opportunities and provided support for households across the senatorial district.
Beyond infrastructure and empowerment, Onwuka said Kalu’s direct engagement with constituents had strengthened his relationship with the people.
She noted that the ward-to-ward tour provided residents with an opportunity to assess his performance, express their concerns and make demands for further development.
“He walks our streets, listens to our mothers, sits with our traditional rulers and gives account of his stewardship,” she said.
Onwuka also recalled Kalu’s engagement with residents at Ugwu Nchara, where he pledged to commence construction of the Ogo Ubi farm road by June 2027.
She said the senator had also promised to facilitate additional schools, healthcare facilities and rural roads if re-elected in 2027.
According to her, these commitments had strengthened her confidence in his leadership and reinforced her decision to support his return to the National Assembly.
Onwuka said her endorsement was informed by Kalu’s record of service, accessibility and commitment to the development of Abia North.
“As President of Agunwanyi Odo Foundation, I reiterate my unflinching support for his re-election. Abia North has seen effective representation. We will consolidate the gains,” she said.
She congratulated Kalu on the successful completion of his Ohafia ward-to-ward tour, expressing optimism that his continued representation would attract further development to communities across the senatorial district.
“Abia North is in safe hands,” she added.
