The Tripartite Team of Ohafia LGA, comprising the OUK Movement, Reality Organization, and the All Progressives Congress (APC), has reacted strongly to the August 2 communiqué issued by a self-styled group of so-called “stakeholders,” describing it as a baseless, self-serving political stunt orchestrated by desperate individuals lacking credibility and electoral value.
In a joint statement released today, the Tripartite Team expressed disappointment that the communiqué was spearheaded by political wanderers who have repeatedly failed to win the trust of their people in their immediate wards, yet now seek to dictate the political direction of Ohafia LGA and Abia North for personal gain.
The team further noted that among those parading themselves in the so-called August 2 meeting were some failed commissioners from a previous administration who, despite holding influential government positions, cannot boast of a single project or tangible achievement in their own streets or wards, let alone any meaningful contribution to the development of Ohafia LGA.
According to the Tripartite Team, Ohafia LGA has consistently enjoyed a fair and significant share of political representation in recent years, having produced a Deputy Governor for eight years and currently occupying the same position, as well as producing a Speaker and a Deputy Speaker of the Abia State House of Assembly. Furthermore, Ohafia LGA has held and also currently holds the House of Representatives seat for Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency, in addition to securing numerous federal and state appointments over the years. These facts clearly debunk any false claims of political marginalization.
Most importantly, the statement emphasized that Ohafia LGA is not lacking quality representation in the Senate today. Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has given the people of Ohafia LGA a type of representation they have never experienced before, delivering tangible projects, infrastructure, and empowerment that previous senators failed to provide. “You do not remove a good player scoring goals just after recovering from relegation,” the team noted. *“Changing a winning team when progress is being made would be a grave mistake for Ohafia LGA and the entire Abia North Senatorial Zone.”*
The statement further highlighted that with Senator Orji Uzor Kalu returning as a ranking senator, Ohafia LGA stands to gain even more dividends of quality representation. A ranking senator has influence, seniority, and the ability to secure higher leadership positions, attract federal projects, and speak boldly for his people in Abuja. Sending a first-timer will only weaken Abia North’s voice in the Senate and set the zone back politically. “We cannot afford to gamble with our future by replacing a trusted, tested, and influential senator with someone who will be learning on the job while others are busy lobbying for developmental projects,” the team stressed.
Abia North cannot afford to trade proven leadership for empty promises, fake equity, and recycled failures masquerading as stakeholders. What Ohafia LGA needs is not a desperate political gamble but a strong, tested, and experienced voice in Abuja, a leader who has delivered before and will continue to deliver even more. That leader remains Senator Orji Uzor Kalu. It is time for the people of Ohafia LGA and the entire Abia North Senatorial District to reject divisive politics, reject opportunism, and stand with competence, unity, and proven results. 2027 is not about settling old scores or feeding the ambitions of failed politicians; it is about securing the future of our zone. And that future is safest in the hands of Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, a man who has never turned his back on his people and whose track record speaks louder than propaganda.”
“These undeniable realities expose the baseless narrative being pushed by a handful of disgruntled voices now seeking a ladder back into political relevance,” the statement reads.
On the 2027 Abia North Senatorial race, the Tripartite Team reiterated that leadership is about competence, credibility, and visible developmental impact, not sectional entitlement or political noise-making. They commended Senator Orji Uzor Kalu for his record of completed and ongoing projects across Ohafia LGA, including road networks, the building and renovation of schools, and various empowerment programs that have directly improved the lives of the people.
“Ohafia LGA cannot be deceived by political wanderers whose only legacy is failure,” the statement concluded. “Elections are not won through propaganda or press statements; they are won through the confidence of the people who have seen real results, not empty promises. Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has delivered, and the people know it. We are not gambling with our future; we are keeping a proven performer who has lifted our zone from political relegation and who will do even more as a ranking senator.”
*Signed* : Prince Emma Nwosu (Chairman), Hon. Emmanuel Joe (Secretary), Hon. Ojisi Iro Ogbaja (Abacha) (Leader), Hon. Jackline Ume (Leader), Comr. Chidi Ukoha (Leader), Hon. Edward Okocha (Leader), Barr. Mbila Uma Ayi (Stakeholder), Hon. K.I. Uduma (Stakeholder), Hon. Otuwe Kalu (Stakeholder).