THE member representing Ukwa East State Constituency in the Abia House of Assembly and former Local Government Chairman, Hon. Lewis Obiany has joined the Labour Party in Ukwa East Local Government Area. The PDP chieftain, Hon. Lewis Obianyi was formally received into the Labour Party yesterday by the Executive Chairman of Ukwa East Local Government Area, Hon. Chibunna Akara.
In his defection speech, Hon. Lewis Obianyi expressed gratitude to the LGA boss and other party members for the warm reception, stating that his decision to join the party was driven by the good works of the Governor in the State and his desire to contribute to the re-election of Dr Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, in 2027. He pledged loyalty and commitment to the party, promising to work tirelessly to strengthen its presence in Ikwuorieator East ward and beyond. He cited his confidence in the vision of Dr Alex Chioma Otti and Hon. Chibunna Akara, the Ukwa East Local Government Chairman as key factors that fueled his decision to join the Labour Party.
In his response, Hon. Chibunna Akara appreciated and welcomed Hon. Lewis Obianyi and described him as a valuable asset to the party. He emphasised that the Labour Party values all members, regardless of their background or tenure, and assured Hon. Lewis Obianyi of a warm and inclusive environment.
Hon. Akara, who urged party leaders to continue recruiting like-minded individuals to bolster support for Governor Otti in the lead-up to 2027, noted that Hon. Lewis Obianyi’s experience and expertise would be invaluable to the party’s growth and success in the LGA
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According to the Chief Press Secretary to the LGA Chairman Comrade Justice Enyinnaya Nwaubani, the event was attended by notable figures, including Hon. (Mrs) Matilda Anyamele, Special Assistant to the Governor of Abia State on Art and Creative Economy, His Excellency Ambassador Okey Emuchye, Hon. Belle Kingsley, Leader of the Legislative Council Ukwa East, Hon. Elvis Wabara, State Financial Secretary of the Labour Party, Pastor Iheanyi Adindu, Secretary, Comr. Clement Nwankwo, Labour Party Chairman Ukwa East Chapter, Chief Uche Sunday Aja, former LGA Chairman Ukwa East LGA, Hon. Kenneth Okere , former two-time Commissioner(ABSIEC) Hon. Enyinna, Deputy Leader Legislative Council, Hon. Vincent Ordor, Minority Leader, Legislative Council, Hon. Chibuike Nnanna, Deputy Majority Leader, Hon. Mrs. Theresa Aja, former Woman Leader PDP in Ukwa East LGA, and her supporters, Prof. Onyiyechi Kamalu, Chief Onyebuchi Nweke, Chief Emma Nwagbara, Hon. Chief Goodwin Mejuru, Councillors ,8 Supervisors, the Education Secretary, and other stakeholders.
