- APC Wins All 13 Chairmanship Seats, 171 Councillorship Positions in Ebonyi
- The party also secured all 171 councillorship seats across the state.
- APC chairman says victory strengthens party ahead of 2027 elections.
The All Progressives Congress has secured all 13 chairmanship positions and 171 councillorship seats contested in the Ebonyi State local government election.
The results, announced by the Chairman of the Ebonyi State Independent Electoral Commission, Patrick Enyi, at the commission’s headquarters on Onwe Road, Abakaliki, handed the ruling party a clean sweep across the state.
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EKO HOT BLOG reports that one of the prominent winners was Osborn Umahi, son of the Minister of Works, David Umahi, who emerged chairman elect of Ohaozara Local Government Area.
Other APC candidates declared winners included Peace Agwu in Ishielu, Paul Ituma in Ohaukwu, Friday Nwuhuo in Ezza North and Chinedu Mkpuma in Ezza South.
Chidi Nwode won in Ikwo, while Timothy Nwachi emerged victorious in Afikpo. Ikechukwu Ogbofia secured Onicha, Michael Kalu Anyim won Ivo, while Simeon Onuoha was declared elected in Edda.
The other winners were Helen Aduga in Izzi, Chidiebere Alo in Abakaliki and Chibueze Odigwe in Ebonyi Local Government Area.
Speaking after announcing the results, Enyi described the election as peaceful and free, stressing that candidates from other political parties also participated in the poll.
He praised residents who participated in the election, saying their turnout demonstrated their commitment to exercising their constitutional rights.
The EBSIEC chairman also commended security agencies for providing the necessary support before and during the election.
Following his declaration, Umahi thanked the electoral commission for what he described as the transparent and peaceful conduct of the election.
The Ohaozara chairman elect said his administration would focus on improving rural communities, empowering young people and transforming agriculture.
The state APC chairman, Stanley Okoro Emegha, described the party’s performance as a reflection of its growing political influence in Ebonyi.
Emegha said the sweeping victory showed that the APC was gaining wider acceptance among residents, adding that the party was well positioned for the 2027 general elections.
He expressed confidence that the party would replicate its local government election success at the next general election.
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