The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate for the 2027 Abia State election, Dr. Kelechi Anosike, has declared that Obingwa Local Government Area remains the party’s strongest base and the headquarters of the PDP in Abia State, citing the area’s unwavering loyalty and overwhelming support for the party over the years.
Anosike made the declaration on Tuesday during his thank-you visit to Obingwa as part of his statewide appreciation tour of the 17 local government areas following his emergence as the PDP governorship candidate.
The event attracted party leaders, stakeholders, and members from the 11 wards of Obingwa, who turned out in large numbers to welcome the governorship candidate and reaffirm their commitment to the PDP ahead of the 2027 general election.
Addressing the gathering, Anosike commended the people of Obingwa for delivering the highest number of votes in his favour during the party’s governorship primary, describing the feat as further proof of the local government’s enduring loyalty to the PDP.
“Obingwa is the headquarters of the PDP in Abia State,” he declared, expressing appreciation to party faithful for their overwhelming support and assuring them that their loyalty would not go unrewarded.
“I am here to thank the people of Obingwa for nominating me during the primary election. Campaigns have not started. When they begin, we will return to Obingwa to campaign.
“I have come to say thank you to the people of Obingwa for the tremendous support you gave me during the primary election. Obingwa has always stood firmly with the PDP, and I assure you that your sacrifices and loyalty will be appreciated. By the grace of God, when we form the next government in 2027, Obingwa will enjoy a special place in our administration,” Anosike said.
Other speakers at the event, including the PDP candidate for Obingwa West State Constituency, Enyinnaya Appolos; the party’s candidate for Obingwa East State Constituency, Chimaraoke Nwogu; and the PDP candidate for the Obingwa/Ugwunagbo/Osisioma Ngwa Federal Constituency, Hon. Solomon Akpulonu, expressed gratitude to party leaders and members for entrusting them with the party’s tickets.
The candidates pledged to justify the confidence reposed in them through dedicated service, effective representation, and unwavering commitment to the ideals of the PDP. They also called on party members to remain united and work collectively towards securing victory for the party in the 2027 general election.
The Abia State PDP Chairman, Abraham Amah, also thanked the people of Obingwa for their unwavering support for the party and for consistently leading its electoral efforts in the state.
He said the PDP would once again look to Obingwa to lead the charge to reclaim the Abia State Government House in 2027.
Amah urged party members to sustain the prevailing unity within the party, set aside their differences, and mobilise support across the local government to ensure a decisive victory for the PDP in the 2027 general election.
Speaking on behalf of the party leadership, Chairman of the Obingwa PDP Stakeholders Forum, Rowland Nwakamma, congratulated all the candidates on their emergence and commended party members for the peaceful conduct of the primary election.
The colourful event featured enthusiastic displays of solidarity by party faithful, women, youths, and supporters, further underscoring Obingwa’s strategic importance to the PDP’s political strength and electoral prospects in Abia State.
