Awgu, Enugu State — The Executive Chairman of Awgu Local Government Area, Hon. Uche Okolo, has declared that Awgu is fully committed to mobilizing massively for the ongoing voter registration exercise in readiness for the 2027 general elections and in total support of Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah’s re-election bid.

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

Welcoming the visitors, Hon. Okolo hailed Governor Mbah’s transformative leadership, describing it as a model of innovation and excellence across all sectors of Enugu State. He stressed that Awgu is complementing the Governor’s vision through inclusive, people-centered projects that directly impact communities.

According to him, the council has so far completed 18 solar-powered boreholes under the Awgu Water for All Initiative, with ongoing efforts to hit a 25-borehole target that will permanently end water scarcity in the area. He also highlighted the One Ward, One Kilometer Road Project across Awgu’s eleven wards, the recently flagged-off 3.5-kilometer Awgu–Ugwueme Road, and the 4-kilometer access road to the Agbogugu Smart Green School as part of his administration’s achievements.

“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 remarks, Dr. Chukwunwike and other PDP state executives lauded Hon. Okolo’s proactive leadership, his strides in grassroots mobilization, and his beautification of the Awgu Council Secretariat. They commended him for aligning closely with Governor Mbah’s vision and urged Awgu stakeholders to sustain their loyalty to the PDP as the 2027 elections draw nearer.

The event was graced by top party leaders, traditional rulers, and stakeholders, including:
• 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 not only strengthened the PDP’s grassroots mobilization efforts but also positioned Hon. Uche Okolo as a key driver of both development and political participation, reaffirming Awgu’s frontline role in the re-election of Governor Mbah in 202

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