Osborn Umahi, son of Minister of Works David Umahi, has been declared chairman-elect of Ohaozara Local Government Area in Ebonyi State following the council election held on Saturday, August 22, 2026. The All Progressives Congress (APC) swept all 13 chairmanship seats and 171 wards across the state, according to the Ebonyi State Independent Electoral Commission (EBSIEC).
EBSIEC Declares Election Peaceful and Free
The Chairman of EBSIEC, Patrick Enyi, announced the results at the commission's office on Onwe Road, Abakaliki. As reported by The Punch, Enyi said the exercise was peaceful, free and fair, noting that multiple political parties participated. He commended voters for turning out in numbers and praised security agencies for their support throughout the process.
Osborn Umahi Promises Rural Development and Youth Empowerment
Reacting to his victory, Osborn Umahi praised EBSIEC for what he called a transparent and peaceful election. He promised to focus his tenure on rural development, youth empowerment, and agricultural transformation in Ohaozara. Recall that Osborn entered the race with a N30 million APC nomination form, and supporters rallied behind him as he pledged youth empowerment and infrastructure development. The former governor's son vowed to uphold his father's legacy if elected as LG chairman.
APC Sweeps All Chairmanship Seats
The APC won every chairmanship position declared across Ebonyi State. Stanley Okoro Emegha, the APC Chairman in the state, said the outcome reflected the party's dominance and its growing acceptance among voters. According to Vanguard, he expressed confidence that the APC would build on the result heading into the 2027 general elections.
Other chairmanship candidates declared elected include Peace Agwu in Ishielu, Paul Ituma in Ohaukwu, Friday Nwuhuo in Ezza North, Chinedu Mkpuma in Ezza South, Chidi Nwode in Ikwo, Timothy Nwachi in Afikpo, Ikechukwu Ogbofia in Onicha, Michael Kalu Anyim in Ivo, Simeon Onuoha in Edda, Helen Aduga in Izzi, Chidiebere Alo in Abakaliki, and Chibueze Odigwe in Ebonyi Local Government Area.
Governor Francis Nwifuru cast his vote and later praised EBSIEC for the conduct of the exercise across the state. The APC's clean sweep across all 13 LGAs and 171 wards underscores the party's strong position in Ebonyi State as the 2027 general elections approach.
