NASS 2027:Abia Group hails Izuchukwu Onwughara’s leadership qualities, backs senatorial bid

The Forum of Abia Democrats (FABD), a pro-democracy and think-tank body, has hailed the outstanding leadership qualities of Pastor Engr. Izuchukwu Onwughara, describing him as an accomplished Nigerian and authentic servant-leader.

Pastor Engr. Izuchukwu Onwughara is the Action People’s Party Candidate for Abia Central senatorial district 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 on Saturday, lauded Engr. Izuchukwu Onwughara’s resilience and commitment to nation-building and development.

The statement by the socio-political group was signed by the Chairman,Surveyor Samuel Aguiyi and Secretary General, Amb. Victor Mbanaso.

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

The pro-democracy forum further noted Pastor Engr. Izuchukwu Onwughara’s continued support for human empowerment, community development, and as well passion for good governance.

“Pastor Engr. Izuchukwu Onwughara 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 Pastor Engr. Izuchukwu Onwughara’s senatorial bid, describing his recent emergence as the APP candidate for Abia Central senatorial as a beginning of a new chapter of progress and purposeful leadership in the zone.

The group expressed confidence in the ability and capacity of Engr. Izuchukwu Onwughara in driving even development and uplifting local communities across Abia Central senatorial district through attractions of the government’s provision of critical infrastructural amenities and projects when elected into the Nigerian Senate come next year.

According to the forum, “Aside from attracting meaningful socio-economic and infrastructural projects across Abia Central senatorial district, we believe Pastor Engr. Izuchukwu Onwughara 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 Abia central Senatorial district will turn into electoral victory for APP in the coming general election next year,”the forum noted.

Forum of Abia Democrats (FABD) pledged to rally bulk votes for APP candidate, Engr. Izuchukwu Onwughara to ensure his total victory in the upcoming election in 2027 in Abia central Senatorial zone 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.