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“We Want Governorship, Not Senate,” Isiala Ngwa South Stakeholders Declare
…Back Atuma for Abia Central Senatorial District
Stakeholders and members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Isiala Ngwa South Local Government Area of Abia State have adopted Rt. Hon. Emeka Atuma as their preferred candidate for the 2027 Abia Central Senatorial District election.
Speaking before the adoption, Chief I. K. Anyatonwu described Atuma as a prepared politician with legislative and oversight experience, declaring that “it is Atuma’s turn.”
Anyatonwu recalled Atuma’s tenure as the member representing Ikwuano/Umuahia North/Umuahia South Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives from 2003 to 2007, describing his contributions to legislation, human capital development and infrastructure in the constituency as unparalleled.
He specifically credited Atuma with sponsoring two principal Acts which, according to him, led to the establishment of the National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency (NOSDRA) and the National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA).
Atuma, in his remarks, said the decision to support the emergence of a senator from Ikwuano/Umuahia was favourable to his aspiration, citing his experience, political pedigree and acceptance across Abia Central.
The former Isiala Ngwa South Local Government Chairman and former Commissioner for Youth Development further explained that the Ngwa people were united in their quest for the governorship and had willingly ceded the Abia Central Senate seat to Ikwuano/Umuahia in the spirit of equity and brotherhood.
The endorsement adds to the reported support for Atuma’s senatorial aspiration and grassroots mobilisation activities in parts of Abia Central.
The event featured cultural displays, the participation of the Isiala Ngwa South Farmers Association and several Atuma support groups. Supporters also sang solidarity songs in honour of the former federal lawmaker.
At the event, the stakeholders declared that their major political interest was the governorship rather than the Senate, while expressing support for the emergence of a senator from Ikwuano/Umuahia.
