DG, IFEDICHE Political Family, Dr. Walter Madu (in white) with coordinators and ward executives of Zone B,Oji River LGA after their inauguration on Saturday, March 18th, at Inyii.
From Maurice Okafor, Enugu
In a move aimed at boosting grassroots support ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Ifediche Political Family, a political pressure group within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Enugu State, has concluded arrangements to stage a 10,000-man solidarity march for President Bola Tinubu and Governor Peter Mbah.
The march, scheduled for April 4, 2027, will take place at Oji River Urban.
Beyond demonstrating support for the President and the governor, the rally will also serve to promote the aspiration of Mazi Dr. Ezenwa A.A. Onyirimba for the House of Representatives seat representing Aninri/Awgu/Oji River Federal Constituency in the 2027 National Assembly elections.
The Director General of Ifediche Political Family, Evangelist Dr. Walter Madu, disclosed this during the inauguration of local government coordinators and ward executives of the group. The event was held at the premises of Sacred Heart Church, Inyi, in Oji River Local Government Area of Enugu State.
He explained that participants in the march would initially be drawn from Aninri, Awgu, and Oji River local government areas, noting that broader participation would be considered in future outings in line with the vision of the group’s leader, Mazi Dr. Ezenwa A.A. Onyirimba, to entrench APC across Enugu West Senatorial District.
His words, “Further to the inauguration of Local government Coordinators and Ward Executives in all the 41 wards in Greater Awgu which will be concluded on Sunday, April 19th(today),I humbly wish to inform you that our leader,Mazi Dr. Ezenwa A.A.Onyirimba, is concluding plans for us to hold a 10,000 man Solidarity -march to ginger support for the re -election of Prresident Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 Presidential election and that of our Governor,Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah of Enugu state. The 10,000 man -march is also to portray the political ambition of our leader,Dr.Onyirimba,to represent Aninri/Awgu/Oji River in the House of Representatives,come 2027”.
Dr. Madu expressed confidence that Onyirimba would provide effective representation if elected, citing his ongoing contributions to infrastructure, human empowerment, and capacity development across Greater Awgu.
His words, ” We are seeing the re construction of the abandoned Enugu to Onitsha express road, the Enugu to Port Harcourt express road and several other Federal projects across Igbo land. That is why we shall march for the re election of Prresident Bola Ahmed Tinubu. There is no Prresident of Nigeria who has shown commitment in redressing the marginalisation of the Igbo nation, like he is doing now. He has also signed the South East Development Commission (SEDC) bill refused by his predecessors into law. That means more funds will be channeled to develop the South East zone. Prresident Tinubu is committed in doing more for the Igbo nation,So we have every reason to galvanise the grassroots to vote him for a second term in office.”
He also highlighted ongoing developments under Governor Mbah.
He continued, “We are all witnessing the good works of Governor Peter Mbah in Enugu state. The abandoned Presidential hotel has been rejuvenated, the International Conference Center, the Niger gas and some other abandoned state owned industries are being resurcitated. With less than three years in office,Governor is planting Smart Schools and Type 2 hospitals in the 260 wards in Enugu state,the BRT buses are easing the pains of commutters in our commercial system. Governor Mbah is doing more and will continue. That’s why we are also marching for his re election.”
On Onyirimba’s interventions, he said, “Dr.Ezenwa A.A.Onyirimba even though not occupying any elective position yet, is alleviating the Infrastructural deficit in various parts of Greater Awgu(Aninri,Awgu and Oji River local government areas) and gingering human capital development, especially for the Youths.
“He championed the renovation of 18 boreholes and a Federal hospital still under construction. He attracted tech training for 300 unemployed graduates from Greater Awgu,after which they will be directly employed by the Federal Ministry of Communication. Dr.Madu disclosed that the first batch of the trainees are already on course at Digital Bridge Institute, Ibagwa Nike.”
Dr. Madu further stated, “Last planting season,Dr.Onyirimba attracted farm inputs including Fertilizers, Fumigation equipment and more that were shared freely to 60 selected farmers across Greater Awgu”.
He added that further agricultural support and loans were expected this farming season, stressing that Onyirimba’s current access to government institutions would translate into greater benefits if elected.
In her remarks, the Woman Leader, Mrs Ofodile Ifeoma, praised Onyirimba for founding the Ifediche Political Family, noting that it had rekindled political awareness among members. She affirmed their commitment to supporting President Tinubu, Governor Mbah, and Onyirimba’s candidacy in 2027.
Also speaking, the Youth Leader described the planned solidarity march as a certainty, assuring that youths from Aninri and Awgu would join their counterparts in Oji River to ensure a massive turnout. He pledged that over ten thousand youths, alongside men and women, would participate.
The march is expected to commence at the Agbalaenyi axis of Oji Urban and terminate at the Oji River Local Government Headquarters, covering a distance of about three kilometres.
A major highlight of the event was the inauguration of local coordinators and 25-member ward executives of the Ifediche Political Family from Inyi Wards 1–4, Akpugoeze, and Awlaw wards, collectively referred to as Zone B in Oji River LGA.
They were tasked with mobilising grassroots support for the APC and its candidates in the 2027 general elections.
Dr. Madu noted that Onyirimba had provided logistical support to aid their grassroots mobilisation, assuring further backing during campaign periods.
The inauguration was attended by the Ifediche Political Family Coordinator in Oji River LGA, Hon. Ogonna Chukwuma, alongside his counterparts from Aninri, Hon. Emeka John, and Awgu, Hon. Ugochukwu Okpala.
Earlier, the group had inaugurated officials in Zone C, comprising Ugwuoba Wards 1–3 and the Hausa community at Ekengwu Ugwuoba. Representatives of the Hausa community leadership, Mallam Tanimu Bawa and Hajia Tani Yusuf, expressed support for the group’s agenda.
The inauguration exercise is expected to conclude today, Sunday, March 19, with visits to Achi Uno wards 1–4 at Old Ekegbo Civic Centre and Achi-Agu wards 1–3 at Adu-Achi Primary School field.
