By Titus Eleweke I Editor, South East
AWKA, Anambra – A chieftain of the Labour Party (LP) in Abia State, Hon. Kelechi Odoeme, has hosted and formally received new members of the party in his community, Eziama Achara, Uturu, in Isuikwuato Local Government Area of Abia State.
Welcoming over 500 entrants into the party, Hon. Odoeme personally addressed the gathering, emphasizing the party’s commitment to social justice and people-oriented governance.
The event, which doubled as a formal induction ceremony and a strategic engagement session, was designed to strengthen the party’s grassroots structures ahead of forthcoming political cycles.
He disclosed that the programme also served as a deliberate grassroots mobilization effort aimed at consolidating support for the Labour Party in Uturu in the lead-up to the 2027 general elections in the state.
According to him, the initiative underscores his accessibility and deep-rooted connection with the people.
Hon. Odoeme described the Labour Party as a growing political family in Uturu, noting that the increasing number of new members reflects public confidence in the administration of Governor Alex Otti.
He argued that many residents are aligning with the party due to what he termed purposeful governance and visible transformation across Abia State.
“The influx of new members into the Labour Party in Uturu is a clear indication of the people’s desire for tangible and people-centred leadership,”
“Our doors remain open to all who believe in a new direction for our state. Today is not merely about numbers; it is about building a shared vision of sustainable progress from the grassroots upward.”he said.
He further noted that high-profile inductions and sustained community engagement are critical to consolidating the party’s influence across Abia State. With the growing wave of defections and new memberships, he maintained that the Labour Party is strategically positioned to translate this momentum into a formidable political force in the coming months.
The event concluded with a formal registration exercise and a communal reception, reinforcing solidarity between party leadership and new members.
It also attracted a cross-section of stakeholders and notable figures in Uturu, many of whom expressed interest in identifying with what supporters describe as the “working governance” of the current administration.
