Ben Ezechime, Enugu
A former Leader of the Enugu State House of Assembly, Hon. Ikechukwu Ezeugwu, has announced his intention to contest for the House of Representatives seat for the Udenu/Igboeze North Federal Constituency of Enugu State.
Ezeugwu, who hails from Udunedem Ward in Udenu Local Government Area, made the declaration at the weekend when he formally received his membership card of the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
The three-term member of the Enugu State House of Assembly was issued his ADC membership card by the ward chairman, Hon. Osmond Ugwu, in the presence of thousands of supporters, party stakeholders, and political figures from within and outside the ward.
Addressing the enthusiastic crowd, Ezeugwu urged constituents to take ownership of the political process by registering with the ADC.
He emphasised that the registration exercise is free, noting that stakeholders had already paid for the membership cards to encourage widespread participation.
According to him, the time has come for the people of Udenu and Igboeze North to reclaim their political destiny by electing representatives who understand grassroots challenges.
Ezeugwu decried the continued control of political structures by a few powerful actors, which he said has weakened the legislature—an institution he described as the true symbol of democracy.
He maintained that unless power is returned to the grassroots and the political process becomes genuinely people-driven, Nigeria’s democracy will continue to struggle to deliver meaningful development.
The event attracted a wide array of political figures, traditional leaders, professionals, and party chieftains, underscoring growing momentum for the ADC in the constituency.
Notable attendees included Gen. Chris Eze (retd), Chief Eze Benjamin, Chief Frank Omeje (popularly known as Okenwa), Barr. Emeka Eze, Engr. Chris Ugwu (Doncris Udenu), Engr. Ken Nnadi, and Odo Linus (aka Lona).
Also present were the ADC Chairman in Udenu, Hon. Ngwu Emmanuel, and the ADC Women Leader, Hon. Mrs. Ngozi Onah, both of whom reaffirmed the party’s readiness to build a formidable grassroots structure capable of delivering victory in future elections.
