Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) from the Ukwa East and Ukwa West Federal Constituency joined other party faithful on Sunday at Bende for the historic inauguration of over 20,000 Renewed Hope Partners. The event was presided over by the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, and marked a significant step in advancing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
The Ukwa APC delegation was led by Rt. Hon. Emeka Stanley, former Chairman of the Abia State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (ASOPADEC), and Chief Dr. Eruba Dimgba, the current Abia representative on the board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). The delegation arrived early and participated actively in all inauguration activities, alongside representatives from the other 15 local government areas in Abia State.
While addressing the gathering, Deputy Speaker Kalu emphasized the strategic importance of the Renewed Hope Partners, describing them as a crucial link between the government and grassroots communities.
“For the South East, this moment marks the end of a long wait. Nearly 50 years since the civil war, we can now say with pride that the federal government has finally made good on its promise of inclusion. Under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the South East Development Commission has not only been established but is fully operational, with a confirmed board and leadership at its helm.
“Today, as we inaugurate over 20,000 new Renewed Hope Partners, we are empowering a formidable network of grassroots ambassadors. You are the bridge between the government and the people, the voice of the Renewed Hope Agenda in every ward, community, and polling unit areas across Abia State and beyond.”
He charged the partners to mobilise support, deepen grassroots engagement, and ensure that the dividends of national reforms are felt in every home as the nation prepares for the 2027 general elections.
The House of Representatives member, representing Ukwa East/Ukwa West Federal Constituency, Chief Chris Nkwonta, commended President Tinubu’s administration for delivering on its promises and praised the creation and operationalisation of the South East Development Commission.
Notable APC stakeholders from Ukwa Federal Constituency present at the event included; Hon. Tony Mezie Nwubani, Hon. Ezedinachi Kanu, Elder Goodluck Nwanneakolam Nwuju, Hon. Signor Kanu, Chief Felix Ebere, Hon. Goodluck Nwaobiwe, Engr. Sterling Uruakpa, Chief ThankGod Ntaku, Chief Dans Adokiye, Mrs Moses Enwereuzor, Pst Steve Adindu Nwankwo, Daberechi Ihenko, Sir Bright Agu, Elder Kenneth Uju Nwarie, Ukwa West APC Chairman
Others in attendance were; Chief William Nwanguma, Dr. Tom Otuka, Hon. Goldie Wabara, Chief Ossy Nwamuo, Hon. Darlington Iwor, Comrade Chimezie Ukaegbu, Dave Rufus Ordor, Chief Christopher Nah, Chief Peter Akarahu and Ukwa East APC Chairman, Royal High Chief Rowland Anyamele.
