Ohafia Mobilizes for Labour Party Growth: Deputy Governor Emetu Leads Political Engagement
Afnews Editor
Nov 16, 2025
Deputy Governor Ikechukwu Emetu hosts Ohafia stakeholders in a strategic political meeting to strengthen Labour Party structures. Follow the link below to read full details.
In a renewed move to consolidate the Labour Party's rising political dominance in Abia State, the Deputy Governor, Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu, FNSE, on Sunday hosted a high-powered strategic consultative meeting with stakeholders from Ohafia Local Government Area. The gathering, which held at his Amaekpu Ohafia country home, brought together party leaders, elected officials, technocrats, and ward representatives in a robust engagement aimed at strengthening the party's grassroots structures.
The well-attended meeting echoed a clear message: Labour Party is reorganizing, expanding, and mobilizing massively ahead of crucial political engagements, including the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise.
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Addressing the stakeholders, Deputy Governor Emetu emphasized that unity, coordination, and sustained engagement remain the pillars of the party's growth, especially under the transformational leadership of the Executive Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, OFR. According to him, consolidating the gains of the Otti administration requires a strong political base that is active, organized, and responsive.
Stakeholders unanimously agreed on the urgent need to reinvigorate routine political meetings across the 11 wards to enhance communication and drive strategic outreach. The CVR exercise formed a major highlight of the discussions, as leaders resolved to embark on an aggressive mobilization campaign to ensure that eligible voters across Ohafia register, adding to the growing electoral strength of the Labour Party.
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Participants also reaffirmed their unwavering loyalty to Governor Otti's administration, praising his developmental strides and commitment to rebuilding Abia's infrastructure, economy, and public governance systems.
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A key moment at the meeting was the update on the upcoming Ohafia LGA Trade Fair, scheduled for December 16-20, 2025, at the Ohafia Local Government Secretariat. Chairman of the Organizing Committee and Deputy Mayor of Ohafia, Hon. Dr. Eme Iro, described the fair as a landmark economic initiative poised to stimulate local trade, showcase indigenous enterprises, and open new investment opportunities across the region. Stakeholders embraced the project and pledged full support.
The event drew an impressive list of dignitaries including:
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Hon. Chief Ibe Okwara Osonwa (Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency),
Hon. Chief Mba Kalu Nwoke (Ohafia South State Constituency),
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Mrs. Njum Uma-Onyemenam (Accountant General of Abia State),
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Prof. Eme Uche Eme (Commissioner for Tertiary Education),
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Mr. David Kalu (Commissioner for Science & Technology),
Elder Engr. Obinna Odum (DG, Greater Ohafia Development Authority),
Ctz Ukoha Njoku Ukoha (CPS to the Governor),
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Hon. Chima Raymond Ukwa (SA to Governor on Sports Development),
Col. Ezichi Kalu (Rtd) (GM Abia State Road Traffic & Safety Agency),
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Coach John Obuh (Chairman, Abia Warriors),
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Hon. Chief Eleanya Ojuu Kalu (Mayor of Ohafia LGA),
Hon. Chief David Ogba Onuoha - Bourdex (Former Mayor),
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and the State Labour Party Chairman, Sir Emmanuel Otti.
With renewed energy and a unified political direction, the meeting ended with a strong resolve to expand grassroots engagement, deepen political participation, and consolidate Labour Party's influence in Ohafia ahead of the next electoral cycle.
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