Uturu, Abia State
By AWC Political Desk, April, 2026
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Demian Igbokwe, has called for renewed grassroots mobilisation in support of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and APC candidates ahead of the next general elections.
Speaking during a familiarisation meeting that he convened to meet with executive members from the four political wards in Uturu, Hon. Igbokwe emphasized the need for unity and strategic engagement at the community level to ensure electoral success for the ruling party.
The meeting, which brought together key party stakeholders, focused on strengthening the party’s grassroots structure and reconnecting with the electorate.
Hon. Igbokwe urged the ward executives to intensify mobilisation efforts across Uturu, stressing that the community must align with the APC to attract federal presence and development initiatives.
According to him, past political decisions have contributed to a slowdown in development within the area, noting that Uturu has experienced limited infrastructure growth in recent years.
He recalled that the first asphalted road project in Uturu, aside the Okigwe-Afikpo highway, was facilitated by APC representatives during the 9th National Assembly, underscoring what he described as the party’s track record in delivering democratic dividends.
Igbokwe argued that sustained support for the APC at both national and legislative levels would enable the community to benefit from ongoing federal programmes under the Renewed Hope schemes of the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
He further maintained that the President’s development agenda presents opportunities for communities willing to engage actively with the ruling party, particularly in areas of infrastructure, economic growth, and social investment, to achieve rapid development.
Party executives at the meeting reportedly expressed commitment to the mobilisation drive, pledging to engage residents and expand the party’s support base within the Uturu community.
The engagement is part of broader efforts by APC stakeholders to consolidate grassroots support and strengthen political structures ahead of upcoming electoral contests.
Commending the initiative and commitment towards hosting the party, the Uturu APC executives disclosed that “this is the first time a leader is hosting the Uturu 4 wards executive members and pledged their total support for APC and the leadership of Hon. Igbokwe as their leader in Uturu.”
