2027: Nelson Ogbu Secures Family, Ward Executives’ Support for Benue Assembly Race
By Pan Afric Reporters
Ado State Constituency hopeful, Nelson Ogbu, has secured the blessings and support of his extended family and clan members, as well as reaffirmation of confidence from Apa Ward executives, ahead of his bid to represent the Ado constituency in the Benue State House of Assembly in 2027.
Ogbu disclosed this in a statement following separate engagements with his family members and political stakeholders in Apa-Agila, Ado Local Government Area of Benue State.
At the family gathering, members of his extended family and clan described him as one of the finest products of the family, expressing confidence in his character, leadership capacity and commitment to public service.
They offered prayers and formally gave him their blessings and support to pursue his political ambition, signalling their confidence in his aspiration to represent Ado State Constituency.
The gathering was attended by the Deputy Governorship Candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Barrister Abba John Abba, alongside prominent political leaders and stakeholders from various districts of Ado Local Government Area.
In a related engagement, Ogbu hosted the entire executive members of his council ward, where they reportedly expressed confidence in his candidacy, leadership qualities and capacity to provide effective and purposeful representation.
Describing the engagements as significant milestones in his political journey, Ogbu said the support went beyond political endorsements, stressing that it represented a reminder of the trust and responsibilities associated with seeking public office.
He said: “I remain humbled by the confidence reposed in me and firmly committed to justifying that confidence through character, integrity, accessibility and measurable service to our people.”
The aspirant further described his ambition as a collective responsibility, expressing optimism that sustained unity and collaboration would drive the transformation of Ado Local Government Area.
Under his political campaign slogan, “Ado Service Project 2027 — Built on Character, Driven by Service, Focused on Development,” Ogbu pledged to make service delivery, integrity and development the cornerstones of his proposed representation.
