By Silvernews
The All Progressives Congress (APC) House of Representatives candidate for Ngor Okpala/Aboh Mbaise Federal Constituency, Barr. Mrs Njozi Patrick Ekeji, popularly known as Olaedo, has formally kick-started her campaign with the inauguration of her campaign structure, Team Olaedo, in Aboh Mbaise, Imo State.
The inaugural meeting, held on Friday, October 30, attracted APC leaders, former political office holders, youth leaders, women leaders, community President-Generals and grassroots mobilisers from across the local government area.
Speaking at the gathering, the APC Chairman in Aboh Mbaise, Sir Tony Awusaka, described Olaedo’s candidacy as a product of capacity, experience, loyalty and commitment to public service.
Awusaka, who urged party members to close ranks behind the candidate, said the choice of Olaedo was not merely about gender or age but her proven capacity and disposition to serve.
He urged members of Team Olaedo to ignore what he described as distracting comments and negative campaigns on social media, insisting that the priority should be the mobilisation of support for the APC and its candidates.
The APC Apex Leader in Aboh Mbaise, Chief Charles Ogu, also expressed confidence in Olaedo’s electoral chances, introducing various support groups that pledged to take her campaign message to every polling unit, kindred and household across the grassroots.
In his remarks, Chief Eddy Obinna described Olaedo as a humble and credible political leader whose character had attracted several former political office holders out of retirement to support her ambition.
He dismissed reports suggesting that the Nguru political bloc had multiple candidates for the House of Representatives seat, assuring Olaedo of the bloc’s support.
Similarly, the immediate past Executive Chairman of Aboh Mbaise Local Government Area, Barr. Alaribe Iheukwumere Henry, declared that the Oke Uvuru political bloc had resolved to support the APC and its candidates.
The immediate past Vice Chairman of the council, Chief Donatus Nnamdi Anyanwu, also assured that the people of Enyiato would mobilise behind all APC candidates, including Olaedo.
Presenting the candidate to the campaign structure, the Director-General of the Olaedo Campaign Council, Nze Olewuike Eddy, described her as a credible and sellable candidate, expressing confidence in her ability to secure the support of voters across the constituency.
Responding, Olaedo appealed to members of her campaign team to demonstrate cooperation, commitment, sacrifice and loyalty, stressing that collective effort would be critical to achieving their political objective.
The former member of the Imo State House of Assembly recalled her interventions in the lives of constituents, particularly the empowerment of widows, support for youths and other humanitarian activities, assuring that she would expand such interventions if elected to the House of Representatives.
She urged the campaign team to remain focused on taking her message to the grassroots and ensuring effective engagement with voters.
At the end of the meeting, the various support groups pledged their commitment to the campaign, promising to work with honesty, discipline and dedication towards the APC’s success in the forthcoming elections.
Groups represented included former councillors, Arror Heads, community youth leaders, Critical Leaders, former ward chairmen, IMC members, Olaedo Youth Foundation, Pioneer Coordinators, President-Generals, women leaders, Prosperity Coordinators, The Youth Force, ward coordinators and former GLOs.
The inauguration is expected to strengthen the APC’s grassroots mobilisation ahead of the 2027 general elections in Ngor Okpala/Aboh Mbaise Federal Constituency.
