Abia State Governor Alex Otti has approved 10 additional appointments into the Labour Party's Campaign Advisory Council and State Campaign Council.
ABIA STATE: Alex Otti Labour Party appointments: Abia State Governor and Labour Party leader, Dr Alex Otti, has approved additional appointments into the party’s Campaign Advisory Council and State Campaign Council as preparations for the 2027 general elections continue.
The latest appointments, announced in a press release dated October 29, 2026, include eight additional members of the Campaign Advisory Council and two officials assigned responsibilities in the State Campaign Council.
The announcement was made by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Ctz. Ukoha Njoku Ukoha, who said the new appointees were expected to contribute their experience, competence and commitment to strengthening the Labour Party’s structure in Abia State.
The development comes as the party continues to organise its campaign structures ahead of the next general elections.
Eight New Members Join Alex Otti’s Campaign Advisory Council
According to the statement, Governor Otti approved the appointment of eight additional individuals into the Labour Party Campaign Advisory Council.
The newly appointed members are:
- Dr. Chidi Amuta
- Apostle Dr. Ngozika Johnson-Chukwunenye
- Hon. Barr. Remigus Nji
- Hon. Emeka Anthony Enwereji
- Chief Jovi Chidozie Ukaumunna
- Barr. Enyinnaya Nwagbai
- Chief Dike Dimkpa
- Chief Mrs. Love Ezema
The Campaign Advisory Council is part of the party’s organisational structure for providing guidance and supporting its preparations for the 2027 elections.
The additional appointments expand the council’s membership as the Labour Party continues to build its campaign framework across the state.
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Otti Names New Officials to State Campaign Council
Beyond the appointments to the advisory council, the governor also approved two additional appointments into the State Campaign Council.
The newly appointed officials are:
- Mrs. Grace Isreal-Nweke – Secretary, State Campaign Council.
- Mrs. Ngozi Amulu – Deputy Director, Media and Publicity.
Their appointments assign them specific responsibilities within the campaign structure, particularly in administrative coordination and media communication.
As Secretary, Isreal-Nweke will occupy an administrative position within the council, while Amulu has been assigned responsibility as Deputy Director of Media and Publicity.
The appointments add to the existing leadership and operational structure of the Labour Party’s campaign organisation in Abia State.
What Governor Otti Told the New Appointees
In the statement, Governor Otti congratulated the newly appointed members and urged them to bring their experience, competence and commitment to bear on their respective responsibilities.
He charged them to contribute to strengthening the Labour Party’s structure and advancing the campaign for continuity of governance in Abia State.
The governor’s directive places emphasis on the responsibilities of the new appointees in supporting the party’s organisational and campaign activities ahead of the 2027 elections.
The latest announcement also reflects the continuing expansion of the party’s campaign structures following the earlier constitution of its State Campaign Council and Campaign Advisory Council.
Labour Party Intensifies Preparations for 2027 Elections
Governor Otti had earlier approved the constitution of the Abia State Labour Party Governorship Campaign Council, with himself as chairman and Deputy Governor Ikechukwu Emetu as vice-chairman.
The council also has designated officials responsible for finance, strategy and planning, legal affairs, publicity, special duties, security, women affairs and youth affairs.
The governor subsequently announced the constitution of the Campaign Advisory Council, with former Abia State Deputy Governor Ude Oko Chukwu named as its chairman. The council’s membership was drawn from across the state’s 17 local government areas.
The additional appointments announced on October 29 further expand the two structures as the party continues preparations for the forthcoming electoral cycle.
The announcement did not specify a separate inauguration date for the newly appointed members.
Full List of the Latest Labour Party Appointments in Abia
For clarity, the complete list of the latest appointments is presented below.
Campaign Advisory Council
- Dr. Chidi Amuta
- Apostle Dr. Ngozika Johnson-Chukwunenye
- Hon. Barr. Remigus Nji
- Hon. Emeka Anthony Enwereji
- Chief Jovi Chidozie Ukaumunna
- Barr. Enyinnaya Nwagbai
- Chief Dike Dimkpa
- Chief Mrs. Love Ezema
State Campaign Council
- Mrs. Grace Isreal-Nweke – Secretary
- Mrs. Ngozi Amulu – Deputy Director, Media and Publicity
The press release was signed by Ctz. Ukoha Njoku Ukoha, Chief Press Secretary to the Executive Governor of Abia State, and dated October 29, 2026.
Avid Reporters will continue to follow developments surrounding the Labour Party’s campaign organisation and political activities in Abia State ahead of the 2027 general elections.
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