Awgu, Enugu State — The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Enugu State Chairman, Sir Dr. Martins Chukwunwike, on Thursday, September 11, 2025, led members of the State Working Committee and party executives on a sensitization tour to Awgu Local Government Headquarters. The visit formed part of the party’s statewide mobilization drive for the ongoing Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) continuous voter registration exercise.

The event opened with prayers led by Precious Akachukwu, Awgu PDP Woman Leader, followed by the symbolic presentation of kola nut by the Awgu PDP Chairman, Hon. Kenechukwu Okolo, who pledged Awgu’s unshaken loyalty to the party and its resolve to deliver massively for the re-election of Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah in 2027.

Welcoming the visitors, the Executive Chairman of Awgu Local Government Area, Hon. Uche Okolo, hailed Governor Mbah’s transformative leadership, describing his administration as a model of innovation and excellence across all sectors of the state.

He further highlighted strides made by his council in alignment with the Governor’s grassroots-inclusive development agenda. According to him, Awgu has completed 18 solar-powered boreholes under the Awgu Water for All Initiative, with work ongoing to hit a 25-borehole target aimed at eradicating water scarcity. Other projects include the One Ward, One Kilometer Road Project across the council’s eleven wards, the newly flagged-off 3.5-kilometer Awgu–Ugwueme Road, and the 4-kilometer access road to the Agbogugu Smart Green School, among others.

“We are complementing the efforts of our dear Governor Mbah by ensuring that development reaches every community in Awgu. Beyond infrastructure, we are mobilizing our people massively for the ongoing voter registration, because Awgu is determined to record the highest number of newly registered voters in Enugu State in preparation for 2027,” Hon. Okolo said.

In their separate remarks, Dr. Chukwunwike and other state PDP executives commended Hon. Okolo for his proactive leadership, grassroots mobilization, and the beautification of the Awgu Council Secretariat. They praised him for aligning with Governor Mbah’s vision and urged Awgu stakeholders to deepen their support for the Governor’s administration and the PDP ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Notable dignitaries in attendance included:

• Hon. Steve Orurua, Deputy Chairman, PDP Enugu State
• Hon. Chukwudi Nnadozie, State Secretary
• Hon. Sydney Edeh, Chairman, Nkanu East LGA
• Hon. Frank Anioma, Special Adviser on Political Affairs to Governor Mbah
• High Chief Amobi Edeh, State Chairman, Ohanaeze Ndigbo
• Hon. Ernest Nweze, Zonal Chairman (West)
• Hon. Nnamdi Nwafor, Zonal Chairman (East)
• Rt. Hon. Fabian Onah, Zonal Chairman (North)
• Amb. Peace Patrick, State Woman Leader
• Hon. Ọzọ Ejike Ilo-Tasie, Acting State Youth Leader
• Traditional rulers, presidents-general of Awgu communities, as well as women and youth leaders.

The sensitization tour in Awgu marks another milestone in the PDP’s ongoing efforts to deepen grassroots mobilization, strengthen democratic participation, and ensure massive turnout for the INEC voter registration exercise across Enugu State.

By Hon. Tochukwu Chukwu, Special Adviser on General Media and Publicity to the Awgu LGA Chairman

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