Picture: A group photo of APGA stalwarts with Hon Ike Cubana (middle) in white cap
…Rally APGA stakeholders in Idemili
By David Onwuchekwa
One of the foremost aspirants for the 2027 general elections to represent Idemili North and South Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon Ike Iyiegbu, popularly known as Ike Cubana, has declared his readiness to offer quality and effective representation to the people.
Picture: Mayor Amaka Obi
Hon. Iyiegbu, who is contesting under the platform of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), made the declaration on Wednesday, February 25, at his residence in Oba during a meeting with party stakeholders drawn from the 24 wards across the constituency.
Picture: Hon Ike Cubana
Reflecting on his 2023 outing, where he contested for the same position, Ike Cubana expressed optimism that the outcome would be different in 2027 with stronger grassroots support.
Picture: APGA members
“I have come again to serve. I appeal for your support to make this vision a reality. We worked hard in the last contest in 2023, and this time we are going to double our efforts to succeed,” he said.
Hon Commissioner for Arts and Culture, Don Onyenji
Speaking at the event, the Mayor of Idemili South Local Government Area and party stalwart, Mrs. Amaka Obi, described Iyiegbu as a loyal party man who deserves overwhelming support for his contributions to the growth of APGA.
Hon Ike Cubana
“Idemili people work with one voice, and I commend them for their massive support for our great party. Our philosophy remains: be your brother’s keeper. Newcomers should understand that our party honours loyalty. Ike Cubana has done so much for the party and deserves to be rewarded with our strong support,” she said.
She further encouraged women’s participation in politics, noting that more women are becoming politically active and should rally behind Iyiegbu’s aspiration to represent the constituency at the Green Chamber.
Also speaking, the APGA Chairman for Idemili North, Hon. Lemmy Ekpo, maintained that Iyiegbu worked hard during the 2023 elections but was denied victory. He assured party members that such an outcome would not recur in 2027.
He pledged that the party would mobilize effectively to secure victory and promised to educate members on the provisions of the new Electoral Act to ensure full compliance and preparedness.
In his remarks, the APGA Chairman for Idemili South, Hon. Kizito Anoliefor, represented by his deputy, Unigwe Celestine, urged members to actively participate in the ongoing voter registration exercise to strengthen their electoral strength ahead of 2027.
The Commissioner for Arts and Culture, Hon. Don Onyenji, also called for massive support for Ike Cubana, explaining that the constituency needs vibrant and people-oriented representation at the National Assembly.
The meeting ended with renewed commitment from party leaders and stakeholders to work collectively toward delivering victory for APGA and Hon. Ike Iyiegbu in the 2027 general elections.
