A Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abia State and President of Agunwanyi Odo Foundation, Barrister Nnenna Obewu Onwuka, has declared her support for the re-election of Senator Orji Uzor Kalu in 2027, describing his nearly seven years of representation as impactful and people-oriented.
Onwuka, an indigene of Abiriba in Ohafia Local Government Area of Abia State, made the declaration in a statement congratulating the former governor on the successful completion of his ward-to-ward tour of Ohafia, particularly his visit to Abiriba.
She said the reception accorded Kalu during the visit demonstrated the appreciation of the people for his contributions to infrastructure development, empowerment and grassroots representation.
According to her, residents turned out in large numbers to welcome the senator during his engagements across Abiriba, including visits to the palace of the Enachioken of Abiriba, His Royal Majesty Eze Kalu Kalu Ogbu IV, and Eze Nwami, Chief Mrs Ure Okocha K. Uba.
“Abiriba stood still. From the palace of His Royal Majesty, Eze Kalu Kalu Ogbu IV, Enachioken of Abiriba, and Eze Nwami, Chief Mrs Ure Okocha K. Uba, to all our wards, our people came out en masse to receive a beloved son of Abiriba,” she said.
Onwuka said Kalu had, since his election to the Senate in 2019, demonstrated what she described as quality representation through the attraction of infrastructure projects and empowerment programmes to communities across Abia North Senatorial District.
She particularly commended his interventions in road construction, citing the Abiriba ring roads and rural road projects in Abia Ohafia, Akanu, Okamu, Ohafor, Amangwu and Isiugwu, among other communities.
She said the projects had improved accessibility and strengthened economic activities in several rural communities.
“Our people said it themselves: He is the only lawmaker whose impact we have felt,” she stated.
The APC chieftain also praised the senator’s empowerment initiatives, including business grants, agricultural support, distribution of educational materials and skills acquisition programmes targeted at women and youths.
She maintained that the initiatives had provided economic opportunities and support for households across the senatorial district.
Beyond infrastructure and empowerment, Onwuka said Kalu’s willingness to interact directly with constituents had strengthened his relationship with the people.
She noted that the senator’s ward-to-ward engagements provided an opportunity for residents to assess his performance, present their concerns and make demands for further development.
“He walks our streets, listens to our mothers, sits with our traditional rulers and gives account of his stewardship,” she said.
Onwuka further recalled Kalu’s engagement with residents at Ugwu Nchara, where he pledged to commence construction of the Ogo Ubi farm road by June 2027.
She said the senator also promised to facilitate additional schools, healthcare facilities and rural roads if re-elected in 2027.
According to her, the commitments have strengthened her confidence in his leadership and provided further justification for supporting his return to the National Assembly.
Onwuka said her decision to support Kalu’s re-election was informed by his record of service, accessibility and commitment to the development of Abia North.
“As President of Agunwanyi Odo Foundation, I reiterate my unflinching support for his re-election. Abia North has seen effective representation. We will consolidate the gains,” she said.
She congratulated Kalu on the completion of his Ohafia ward-to-ward tour and expressed optimism that his continued representation would attract more development to communities across the senatorial district.
“Abia North is in safe hands,” she added.
