It was a colourful gathering on Friday, May 22, 2026, at Sacramento Event Centre, Isi Court, Umuahia during the presentation of Hon. Kingsley Ifeanyi Ekwuribe as the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for Umuahia South State Constituency.
The event attracted party stakeholders from across the state, Umuahia South LGA and Olokoro, with supporters turning out in large numbers to celebrate Hon. Ifeanyi Ekwuribe, popularly known as “Ife Malaysia.”
Speaking at the occasion, the Abia State Chairman of the PDP, Elder Ama Abraham, congratulated Hon. Ekwuribe for his consistent support for the party and his passion to represent the people at the Abia State House of Assembly.
Ama assured the candidate of the party’s full support and urged party executives at all levels to work hard towards winning more supporters for the PDP while also promoting the party’s candidate across the grassroots.
He maintained that the PDP remains strong enough to win any political position in Abia State and encouraged members of the party in Umuahia South and beyond not to lose hope.
Also speaking, the PDP Chairman in Umuahia South LGA, Chief Anyanwu John Uwabunkonye, described the event as a primary cum rally aimed at showcasing the PDP in Umuahia South.
Chief Uwabunkonye said Hon. Ifeanyi Ekwuribe is carrying the PDP flag for Umuahia South State Constituency ahead of the 2027 general elections.
He reminded the candidate and party faithful that power belongs to the people and advised them to always carry the masses along in all their activities.
Commenting on the exit of some heavyweights from the PDP in Abia State, Chief Uwabunkonye said he was concerned about the development, noting that the party narrowly missed victory in 2023. He, however, expressed confidence that the PDP is fully prepared to reclaim power in 2027, insisting that Abia remains a PDP state.
In his response, the PDP candidate for Umuahia South State Constituency, Hon. Kingsley Ifeanyi Ekwuribe, described himself as tested, trusted, capable and reliable, promising not to disappoint the people if elected.
He appreciated party leaders from the state to the ward level for their support and assured them that he would not disappoint the party and the constituents if elected during the main election.
Other party stakeholders who spoke at the event pledged maximum support for Hon. Kingsley Ifeanyi Ekwuribe ahead of the election.
Our correspondent reports that the event attracted people from different walks of life, while women from Umuajata were also present to add colour and excitement to the celebration with cultural display.
