…Say second term will reward her outstanding performance
The communities of Ukwulu, Ifitedunu and Umudioka in Anambra State have endorsed Senator Uche Lilian Ekwunife for re-election to the Senate in 2027, describing the forthcoming election as an opportunity to reward her performance and contributions to their development.
The endorsement was announced on Monday during Ekwunife’s campaign tour of the 58 communities in Anambra Central Senatorial District.
Traditional rulers, Presidents-General, community leaders, traders and residents from the three communities turned out to receive the senator, expressing support for her second-term ambition.
The communities reportedly highlighted more than 30 projects and interventions attributed to Ekwunife across the areas, citing her contributions to infrastructure, education, empowerment and other developmental initiatives.
During the visits, community leaders took turns recounting the senator’s projects and humanitarian interventions, describing her as an accessible representative who had demonstrated commitment to the welfare of her constituents.
In Ukwulu, the senator was received by the traditional ruler, HRM Igwe Peter Anaukwu Uyanwa, Ezedike I of Ukwulu Kingdom, alongside the President-General, Hon. Uba Ayiofu.
In Umudioka, the delegation was received by the Regent/Onowu, Chief Dr Amuta Benedict Chukwuemeka, Ugochukwutubelu Dunukofia, and the President-General, Chief Adinnu Onyechi Valentine.
At Ifitedunu, Ekwunife was received by HRM Igwe Dr Chukwuemekalum Ilounoegbunam, Eze Dunu II, alongside the President-General, Prof. Stephen Uchenna Ufoaroh.
The senator was accompanied on the tour by several political leaders and stakeholders, including Chief Arthur Mbuba, Chief Donatus Okeke, Mr Norbert Ezeani, the All Progressives Congress candidate for Idemili North and South Federal Constituency, Barr. Kingsley Ezekwelu, Campaign Council Chairman, Chief Edwin Ubboh, and Director-General of the Campaign Council, Dr Chidi Chidebe.
Addressing the community leaders and residents, Ekwunife expressed appreciation for the endorsements and confidence reposed in her, assuring them that another mandate in 2027 would bring increased development to Anambra Central.
She said her anticipated return to the Senate as a ranking senator would position the district to attract more federal projects and opportunities.
According to her, the experience and influence associated with being a ranking senator would strengthen her capacity to contribute to legislative leadership, secure strategic committee appointments and attract a fair share of national resources to the district.
Ekwunife pledged to surpass her previous achievements and intensify efforts towards effective constituency representation if re-elected.
She also thanked the traditional rulers, community leaders, stakeholders and residents for their support and massive turnout, describing the endorsements as a major encouragement to her campaign.
The visits to Ukwulu, Ifitedunu and Umudioka form part of the senator’s ongoing engagement with communities across Anambra Central ahead of the 2027 general elections.
