Senator Victor Umeh, representing Anambra Central Senatorial District in the National Assembly, has commended the National Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate for Awka South Constituency II (Obizi) in the Anambra State House of Assembly, Hon. Sam Chuks Okpanduka, ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Umeh described Okpanduka as a suitable candidate for the constituency and urged voters to support the NDC in the forthcoming elections.
He expressed confidence in the party’s candidates, including Okpanduka, himself as the senatorial candidate and Mr Peter Obi as its presidential candidate, saying they would not disappoint Nigerians.
The senator spoke during the unveiling of Okpanduka’s campaign office in Nibo, Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra State. He said votes from Nibo and Obizi would be important to the party’s campaign efforts.
Umeh also appealed to eligible voters to support NDC candidates at all levels, from the presidential election to the State House of Assembly, expressing the view that such support would advance the vision of a new Nigeria.
Umeh Highlights Constituency Projects, Scholarship Scheme
At the event, Umeh expressed optimism that the newly unveiled campaign office would serve as a centre for strategic discussions and activities leading up to the election. He also prayed for a peaceful and successful campaign.
He described the office as a hub for Okpanduka’s campaign activities and expressed confidence in the candidate’s prospects.
“With a competent House Assembly candidate, NDC victory is assured in Obizi,” Umeh said.
Highlighting his record in the Senate, the lawmaker said he had facilitated constituency projects in at least 55 of the 58 towns in Anambra Central Senatorial District.
He also disclosed that 336 students from his constituency and beyond had benefited from his scholarship initiatives, adding that more than ₦101 million had been committed to educational empowerment.
Among the projects he highlighted in Obizi and surrounding communities were the construction of a six-block classroom building at Nneoma Secondary School, Nibo, and an ongoing six-block classroom project at Ezike Secondary School, also in Nibo.
Other projects listed by the senator included the construction of 22 lock-up shops at Umuawulu; an ongoing six-block classroom project at Community Secondary School, Mbaukwu; and another six-block classroom project at Igwedinma Primary School, Amawbia.
He also cited the installation of a 300KVA transformer at Ezinator and an ongoing market office project at Nise.
According to Umeh, the projects form part of his interventions across communities in Anambra Central Senatorial District.
He maintained that his representation extended beyond legislative debates and promises, noting that educational empowerment and human capacity development had remained key priorities.
The senator urged constituents to disregard what he described as rumours intended to portray his representation negatively, insisting that his record of projects and educational support spoke for itself.
Okpanduka Describes Candidacy as a Divine Call
Earlier, Okpanduka said the inauguration of his campaign office and the unveiling of campaign vehicles marked the fulfilment of an important milestone in his political journey.
He described his emergence as the NDC candidate as a divine call to serve the people of Obizi and urged his supporters to remain united and committed to the campaign.
Okpanduka reiterated that his ambition to represent Awka South Constituency II in the Anambra State House of Assembly was driven by what he described as a mission to rescue and improve the fortunes of the people of Obizi.
He called on supporters to work together towards achieving the campaign’s objectives.
Orogbu, Party Leaders Rally Support for NDC
In her remarks, Prof. Oby Orogbu, who represents Awka North and South Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, urged party members and supporters to mobilise support for the NDC across all levels of government.
Orogbu also expressed confidence in the party’s readiness for the 2027 elections, saying it was prepared to challenge its political opponents.
The NDC chairman in Awka, Mr Morgan Ifeanyi, described the campaign office as strategically located and assured Okpanduka of his commitment to supporting the campaign.
Other dignitaries at the event included the Awka South coordinator of the OK Movement, Prince Paul Ogudo, popularly known as Ijele, and the NDC candidate for Awka South Constituency I, Barr. Ogugua Henry Obinna.
The event featured cultural displays as part of its highlights.