The Deputy Governor of Abia State, Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu, FNSE, has commended the organisers and participants of the Labour Party Physical Health Walk held in Ohafia Local Government Area on Saturday, October 10, 2026.

Emetu described the exercise as an opportunity to promote healthy living, strengthen party unity and encourage grassroots engagement across the local government area.

The walk commenced at Ohafia Girls Secondary School, Amaekpu, at 8:00 a.m., proceeded through Old Soldier Junction in Ebem and Elu Community, and ended at the Deputy Governor’s residence.

Addressing participants, Emetu praised the turnout, describing it as a demonstration of unity and support for the leadership of Governor Alex Chioma Otti, OFR.

"The massive participation we have witnessed in Ohafia today is a powerful statement of unity, loyalty and confidence in the leadership of Governor Alex Chioma Otti, OFR. I congratulate the organisers and participants for turning a health walk into a compelling demonstration of our collective resolve to build on the gains of the New Abia transformation," he said.

The Deputy Governor noted that the turnout reflected the Labour Party's grassroots presence in Ohafia, adding that the solidarity displayed by participants reinforced the party's commitment to sustaining the progress recorded under the Otti administration.

He also urged party members to build on the momentum as the 2027 general elections approach by strengthening grassroots mobilisation and increasing public engagement.

"As we approach 2027, we must translate this unity into sustained grassroots mobilisation, greater public engagement and an even stronger commitment to the Governor’s vision for a better Abia. The journey continues, and together, we will keep moving Abia forward," Emetu stated.

The health walk also provided an opportunity for Labour Party members and supporters to reaffirm their support for Governor Otti's administration and the party ahead of the forthcoming general elections.

The event was convened by Hon. Evangelist Mrs. Chidinma Ume Udonsi, Supervisory Councillor for Health, and coordinated by Hon. Chidi Anya Igu Uduma, Field Coordinator and Director of Strategic Planning.

The organisers said the initiative combined political engagement with public health awareness and expressed appreciation to the dignitaries, party leaders, health-sector collaborators and participants who contributed to its success.

Emetu participated in the walk alongside the Member representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency, Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa; the Member representing Ohafia South State Constituency, Hon. Kalu Mba Nwoke, popularly known as Etiokwe; and the Mayor of Ohafia Local Government Area, Hon. Eleanya Kalu Ojuu.

Other participants included the Deputy Mayor, Hon. Eme Iro, Labour Party executives, councillors, candidates, community stakeholders, members of Abia Arise and Abia Rejoice, and supporters from across Ohafia Local Government Area.