Rep Sam Onuigbo 


The  APC  Senatorial candidate for Abia Central Senatorial district, Rep Sam Onuigbo continues to receive pledges of solidarity and endorsement even as  youth organisations from Abia Central senatorial district, including Oha Ngwa Youths Association on Sunday pledged their support for him ahead the 2023 General Elections 


The member representing Ikwuano/Umuahia N/S Federal Constituencyh as also received endorsement from commercial drivers, tricycle (Keke), okada and related unions. 




The groups which converged at  his residence in Umuahia on Saturday, the said they have confidence in him  as one who can effectively represent them in the Senate, going by his antecedents and trailblazing records as  a member of the House of Representatives.


One of the youths and the chairman of Oha Ngwa Youths Association, Comrade Livinus Chisom said his members have observed the good works Onuigbo has been doing in the three local governments of Ikwuano, Umuahia North and South since 2015 when he became a member of the House of Representatives.


He expressed confidence that if elected into the Senate, Onuigbo will perform better for the enhancement of the livelihood of the people of Abia Central senatorial district.




Also speaking, Pastor Henry Okezie, the state chairman Abia State Drivers Welfare Association said members of his union are in solidarity with Onuigbo in his quest for senatorial seat, stating that they are attracted by his honesty and sincerity. According to him, they are looking beyond party lines, but concerned on individuals who have stood out in excellent performance in public office.


He expressed optimism that with the prayer and fasting women and youths of the senatorial district have embarked upon, the lawmaker will emerge victorious at the polls.


 In his response, the APC senatorial candidate for the senatorial district, Onuigbo expressed gratitude to the youth groups and the unions for their support, saying he is touched by the show of love. According to him, other politicians have approached the unions for their support but they patiently waited for the adjudication on the rightful candidate of APC in the district, a case recently decided in his  favour  at the Supreme Court.


The supporters cited the Umuahia-Ikwuano-Ikot Ekpene road which is now wearing a new look, following intervention by Onuigbo, ending years of neglect by past administration.