9 May 2026, Sat

2027 Ankpa Fed. Const.: You must run, Another Group Identifies Comr. Edoka.  


2027 Ankpa Fed. Const.: You must run,
Another Group Identifies Comr. Edoka.

Will Comr. Onuh Edoka yield to yet another call by stakeholders of Olamaboro/Omala/Ankpa Federal Constituency to join the race for the 2027 House of Representatives Election?

The call this time to run from earlier calls is coming from the United We Move Movement of Olamaboro Omala Ankpa Federal Constituency.

The stakeholders who are non partisan
are appealing to Comr. Onuh Edoka to throw his hat into the ring to represent the people of Ankpa Federal Constituency in 2023.

The group in a statement issued to Newsmen says it is drumming support for Comr. Onuh Edoka after accessing his qualities, personality, achievements and other good gestures needed by a worthy representative, pleaded with Comr. Edoka to accept the call to run.

The group described Comr. Edoka as a bridge, say he would better serve the people as a rally point in the constituency’s quest to have a people oriented representation.

They say his disposition to carry every shade of opinion along is what stands him out, appealed to him to run

The group explained that for the purpose of having a loud voice in the National Assembly, one that would not be silent, but help with enacting laws that would be beneficial to the people of Ankpa Federal Constituency, is what has informed their call for the labour Leader to accept to run.

The group disclosed that it has after all options considered, not wanting to be in the disadvantage again, zeroed in on Comr. Edoka as the most preferred candidate for the federal Constituency in 2027.

The group further maintained that with the seriousness and neglect the people of Ankpa Federal Constituency have had to face owing to representation in the past, it is begging Comr. Edoka to accept the defeaning calls to represent the people.

According to the statement, past representation has not met the yearning and aspirations of the people of the federal Constituency, however expressed confidence in the ability of Comr. Edoka to offer that needed voice for a people desiring quality representation.

The members of the group who are drawn from the three Local Government areas of the federal Constituency, in the statement signed by the Coordinator, Usman Bello Idajili, and Secretary, Prof. Thankgod Okpe Linus, said the group has commenced mobilization and sensitization visits across the federal Constituency drumming support for Comr. Edoka and urging him to accept the offer to run.

“Very soon, our group will enlist the support of leaders of thought from the Federal Constituency, irrespective of party affiliation to drive home our points. We are aware of the neglect, Infrastructural decay, economic worries and other issues confronting our people, we however advocate that we must begin serious plans for the years ahead.

“ While we appeal to Comr. Edoka to please accept the clarion call for a better future for Ankpa Federal Constituency to run in 2027; his candidature would be far more appealing to the youths, women, discerning elders and various sectors of the population critical to in making the choice of a quality representation.

Expressing what they described as ‘sincere concerns’ over various challenges facing the people including rising insecurity, unemployment and other economic issues, the group, urged the people of the federal Constituency to intensify there calls for Comr. Edoka to accept the offer to run in 2027, described him as having all it takes to deliver the desired needs of the people.


By joshua