The Abia State Chapter of The African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Saturday 11th April 2026, conducted its state congress in Abia State, producing a new leadership ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The congress, held in Umuahia, saw the emergence of Barr. Kalu Kalu Agu as state chairman through an affirmative action , alongside other elected executives.
In his acceptance speech, Agu pledged to unite party members and reposition the ADC for electoral success in the state, stressing that reconciliation would be central to strengthening the party’s structure.
In his words , “A house divided against itself cannot stand. We will bring every aggrieved member back to our fold,”
On his own part, the Chairman of the Congress Committee, Fredrick Onwe, stated that the exercise was conducted in line with party guidelines, expressing confidence in the stability and future of the party in Abia State.
Also speaking, the State Publicity Secretary, Francess Ogbonnaya, said the party was already positioning itself to present credible candidates for the governorship and other elective positions in the 2027 general elections.
Other new state executive committee includes; Obinna Okey — Deputy Chairman; Mrs. Uwaoma Olenwa Ngwa — Secretary; Henry Nduaka — Deputy Secretary; Nwogu Nna Nwogu — Treasurer; Pastor John Ukeh — Deputy Treasurer; Ndubuka Roland Ugochukwu — Financial Secretary; Moses Enyioko — Deputy Financial Secretary; Engr. Solomon Alozie — Organizing Secretary; Simon Onyeje — Deputy Organizing Secretary; Barr. Osundu Okoroafor — Auditor; Hon. Ugochukwu Nwaeke — State Coordinator (Electoral Matters & INEC Liaison); Chinweikpe Joseph — Deputy Auditor; Barr. Okechukwu Edede — Legal Adviser; Barr. Azubuike Emenike — Deputy Legal Adviser; Francess Ogbonnaya — Publicity Secretary; Frank Udeagha — Deputy Publicity Secretary; and Odilamma Florence Onuoha — Women Leader.
The congress forms part of ongoing efforts by the ADC to strengthen its structure in Abia State and prepare for upcoming electoral contests ahead of the 2027 general elections.
