2027: NDC candidate promises to transform Aba into export hub

The 2027 governorship candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Chief Etugo Ogah during his homecoming rally in Isuikwuato Local Government Area of Abia State

The 2027 governorship candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Chief Etugo Ogah, has promised to prudently manage Abia State’s resources, prioritise infrastructural development and empower the poor if elected governor.

Etugo made the pledge on Tuesday during his homecoming rally in Isuikwuato Local Government Area of Abia State.

“My administration would ensure accountability, prudent utilisation of public funds and effective delivery of democratic dividends to Abians.

“The resources accruing to Abia State are enormous. They must be properly utilised to improve the living conditions of the people, particularly the less privileged,” he said.

Etugo further promised to give Aba, the state’s commercial nerve centre, utmost priority, with a vision of transforming it into a major export hub comparable to China’s manufacturing and export centres.

He also pledged to rebuild schools, improve infrastructure and introduce policies that would create opportunities for ordinary Abians by drawing inspiration from the administration of former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, adding, “NDC government would embrace prudence and responsible resource management”.

He assured supporters that they would not be disappointed if entrusted with the mandate to govern the state and urged party members to intensify their grassroots mobilisation efforts and support NDC candidates contesting various positions to ensure victory at all levels in the forthcoming elections.

Earlier, the South-East National Chairman of the NDC, Teddy Obe, declared confidence in the party’s chances of winning the forthcoming elections, insisting, “the NDC would not be associated with failure. Prudence, accountability and infrastructural development would form the foundation of its administration”.

In her remarks, the NDC candidate for Isuikwuato/Umunneochi Federal Constituency, Evangeline Umenjiora, reaffirmed her commitment to community development and people-oriented representation.

Similarly, the NDC senatorial candidate for Abia North, Uko Nkole, called on party members and supporters to remain vigilant and protect their votes from the polling unit to the final collation stage, insisting that the alleged electoral irregularities witnessed during the 2023 general elections must not be repeated.

The Director-General of NDC in Abia State, Emeka Okafor, in his remarks, called on the people of Isuikwuato to rally behind their son, Chief Etugo Ndubuisi Ogah, expressing optimism that the party would emerge victorious in the forthcoming governorship election.