By Tony Ezike
The APC South-East Zonal Women Leader, Hon. Dr. Oby Ajih, has described the party’s Anambra Central senatorial candidate for the 2027 election, Senator Uche Ekwunife, CON, FCNA, as the person she believes offers the strongest prospect for effective representation and development in the district.
Dr. Ajih made the remarks during a high-level stakeholder meeting convened by Ekwunife in Awka, Anambra State.
According to Dr. Ajih, Ekwunife’s legislative experience, political relationships and record of public engagement position her to attract development and effectively represent the interests of Anambra Central.
“If Senator Uche Ekwunife was the incumbent Senator, the people would be effectively engaged, empowered and things done differently in the interest of the people,” Ajih said. She further described Anambra as fortunate to have Ekwunife as an illustrious daughter, while urging stakeholders to support effective representation in the district.
In her remarks, Ekwunife expressed delight at the convergence of party stakeholders and said the meeting reflected the commitment of members to the development of the South-East and the APC. She argued that developments across the region under the Federal Government provide reasons for voters to consider the APC in the 2027 elections.
Ekwunife also highlighted the Federal Government’s student-loan programme through the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), noting that funds recovered by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission have been allocated to support the scheme. The EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, said in September 2026 that ₦100 billion from recoveries had been allocated to NELFUND since 2024.
On infrastructure, Ekwunife cited the work of the Minister of Works, David Umahi, pointing to ongoing road and bridge projects, including works connected to the Second Niger Bridge. Recent reports confirm continuing federal works and rehabilitation activities around the bridge corridor.
She also stressed the importance of experience and legislative networks in effective representation, arguing that lawmakers require substantial experience and relationships to navigate the competitiveness of the legislature.
