2026 Enugu North District Bye-election: Igbo-Eze South chairman takes part in APC campaign flag-off

The campaign for the upcoming Enugu North Senatorial District bye-election in Enugu State, Nigeria, officially kicked off on Wednesday, June 10, with a flag-off ceremony at the Igbo-Etiti Local Government Headquarters. The event saw a significant turnout of All Progressives Congress (APC) leaders and chieftains, underscoring the party's commitment to securing the senatorial seat.

“

Today, we took the first decisive step towards delivering our Senatorial candidate, Chief Ikeje Asogwa, whose candidacy represents a shared aspiration for effective and responsive representation in the Senate.

Among the prominent figures present was Ugo Ferdinand Ukwueze, the Chairman of Igbo-Eze South Local Government Area, who joined Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State. Deputy Governor Ifeanyi Ossai represented Governor Mbah at the ceremony. The APC's candidate for the election is Chief Ikeje Asogwa, whose candidacy was highlighted as representing a shared aspiration for effective and responsive representation in the Senate.

“

Leaders, stakeholders and the good people of Enugu North Senatorial District reaffirmed their commitment to the collective task of securing victory at the bye-election, recognising the importance of sending a competent, experienced and people-oriented representative to the Red Chambers.

Leaders at the flag-off emphasized the importance of unity and a collective effort to ensure victory. Ukwueze stated that the event marked a "decisive step" towards delivering their candidate to the Senate. He noted the reaffirmation of commitment from leaders, stakeholders, and the people of the Enugu North Senatorial District to secure a win by sending a "competent, experienced and people-oriented representative" to the Red Chambers.

“

As the bye-election draws closer, it is important that we remain focused, united and consistent in our grassroots mobilisation across every community. The enthusiasm and energy displayed by supporters is a clear indication that the message of progress and development continues to resonate strongly with the people.

Ukwueze expressed confidence in the party's prospects, citing the "enthusiasm and energy displayed by supporters" as a clear indication that the message of progress and development resonates strongly. He urged for continued focus, unity, and consistent grassroots mobilization across all communities as the bye-election draws closer. Meanwhile, Ukwueze himself recently secured the APC ticket for re-election as the chairman of the Igbo-Eze South council.

“

With unity, dedication and collective effort, I remain confident that we will send our brother and son, Chief Ikeje Asogwa, to the Red Chambers to represent the good people of Enugu North Senatorial District.