NASS 2027: Abia forum laud Ifeanyi Ogbonna’s leadership qualities, backs Reps bid

By Nzomuche Chiamaka

The Forum of Abia Democrats (FABD) has hailed the outstanding leadership qualities of Hon Ifeanyi Elvis Ogbonna, describing him as an accomplished Nigerian and authentic servant-leader.

Hon Ifeanyi Ogbonna is the House of Representatives flagbearer of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for Arochukwu /Ohafia federal constituency seat in the forthcoming 2027 elections.

Forum of Abia Democrats (FABD) whose membership is drawn from the seventeen (17) local government areas of Abia State, in a statement made available to journalists, lauded Hon Ifeanyi Ogbonna’s resilience and commitment to nation-building and development.

The statement by the socio-political group was signed by the Chairman,Surveyor Samuel Kalu, and Secretary General, Amb. Chinedu Emeruwa.

The forum noted that Hon Ifeanyi Elvis Ogbonna’s invaluable contributions towards deepening democracy in Abia state and Nigeria cannot be overemphasized, Forum of Abia Democrats (FABD) also noted that Hon Ifeanyi Ogbonna has remained unwavering in her pursuit of good governance in Abia state and the larger country.

The pro-democracy forum further noted Hon Ifeanyi Elvis Ogbonna continued support for human empowerment, community development, and as well passion for good governance.

“Hon Ifeanyi Elvis Ogbonna has remained committed to public service and also dedicated to the advancement of democratic values in Abia state and larger Nigeria. And this illustrious son of Abia state has continuously demonstrated his desire to contribute to societal building and development, having chaired and coordinated professional bodies effectively and efficiently.

Forum of Abia Democrats (FABD) therefore, threw their weights behind Hon Ifeanyi Ogbonna’s national assembly bid, describing his recent emergence as the NDC house of representatives candidate for Arochukwu/Ohafia federal constituency as a beginning of a new chapter of progress and purposeful leadership in the federal constituency.

The group expressed confidence in the ability and capacity of Hon Ifeanyi Ogbonna in driving even development and uplifting local communities across Arochukwu/Ohafia federal constituency through attractions of government’s provision of critical infrastructural amenities and projects when elected into the Nigerian house of representatives come next year.

According to the forum, “Aside from attracting meaningful socio-economic and infrastructural projects across Arochukwu /Ohafia federal constituency, we believe Hon Ifeanyi Elvis Ogbonna equally possessed the wherewithal to pursue and make impactful laws that strengthen all statutory and relevant institutions of democratic governance in Nigeria.

“He has remained a defender of justice and advocate for the rights and welfare of average Nigerians.

“The confidence and widespread acceptance he enjoys among the electorates in Arochukwu/Ohafia federal constituency will turn into electoral victory for NDC in the coming general election next year,”the forum noted.

Forum of Abia Democrats (FABD) pledged to rally bulk votes for PRP candidate, Hon Ifeanyi Elvis Ogbonna, to ensure his total victory in the upcoming election in 2027 in Arochukwu/Ohafia federal constituency by the independent national electoral commission (INEC).

The pan-democracy and advocacy body also used the medium to call on all eligible Abia citizens to ensure they utilize their permanent voters cards (PVC) and choose capable and credible individuals as their leaders in the forthcoming general election in the state and the country as a whole.

“Every eligible Abia citizens should ensure they utilize their permanent voters cards (PVC), because, it is the only weapon and power vested on citizens by the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, to effect a change in government, and vote in credible people to mount leadership saddle in all levels in the country,”They stated.