…assures grassroot mobilization for YPP
From Uchenna Ezeadigwe
Awka
The Knights of Sir Paul Chukwuma (KSP), a prominent grassroots support group championing the gubernatorial ambition of Sir Paul Chukwuma, have extended a heartfelt congratulatory message to Chief Uzuegbuna Okagbue (Ezennia) on his official nomination as the Deputy Governorship candidate of the Young Progressives Party (YPP) for the November 5, 2025 Anambra State Governorship Election.
In a press release signed by the Convener of KSP, Hon. Ikedinobi J. Rapuluchukwu (Onyeozioma Oseburuwa), and made available by the State Publicity Secretary of KSP Charles Igwe, the group described Chief Okagbue’s nomination as “a brilliant and strategic decision” that reflects the party’s commitment to youth empowerment, experience, transformative leadership and Sir Paul chukwumas vision to bring about competent youthful and impactful leadership in Anambra state.
Hon Ikedinobi maintained that , “Chief Uzuegbuna Okagbue is a man of pedigree—young, dynamic, intellectually sound, deeply rooted in humility and values of service. His academic and professional journey is a story of excellence, resilience, Impact and distinction.”
Chief Okagbue’s academic foundation was laid in Onitsha where he attended International Nursery and Premier Primary Schools, before moving to the prestigious Dennis Memorial Grammar School (DMGS), Onitsha. He later proceeded to the University of Abuja, where he earned a Diploma in Law, followed by a Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science.
After his NYSC, he began a successful career with Fidelity Bank, Abuja, where he rose steadily and received numerous performance awards over the years. His transition into public service came at the invitation of former Governor Willie M. Obiano, who recognized his potential and brought him on board as Chief of Protocol in 2014. Due to his outstanding service and unmatched delivery, he was promoted in 2018 to the dual roles of Chief of Protocol and Deputy Chief of Staff, a position he held with excellence until 2022.
In pursuit of personal growth and leadership excellence, Uzu also attended top-tier executive programmes at the Harvard Business School and the Harvard Kennedy School, enhancing his strategic thinking and leadership capacity in public governance.
The group hailed the youthful and visionary combination of Sir Paul Chukwuma and Chief Uzu Okagbue as the most formidable ticket in the 2025 Anambra governorship race; stating that this is the perfect blend of youth with great innovation, tact, experience, and energy.
The Knights of Sir Paul Chukwuma (KSP) reiterated their unwavering commitment to mobilizing grassroots support for the YPP ticket, expressing confidence that with the Chukwuma-Okagbue team, Anambra is on the brink of a new dawn.
