2027: Orji Kanu Emmanuel Gets Royal Blessing, Support at Akanu Ohafia Iri Ji
Orji receiving royal blessing
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) candidate for the Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency in the 2027 House of Representatives election, Hon. Orji Kanu Emmanuel, has received the royal blessing and strong show of support from the people of Akanu Ohafia, Abia State.
Orji was among prominent guests who attended the community’s New Yam Festival, Iri Ji, over the weekend, where he was warmly received by the people.
He was formally presented to the community by the ADC governorship candidate in Abia State, Barr. Kalu Kalu, an illustrious son of Ohafia.
The traditional ruler of Akanu subsequently offered royal prayers and blessings for Orji and other ADC candidates who attended the ceremony.
Also present was Hon. Uko Ukole, the ADC candidate for the Abia North Senatorial District.
Speaking after the event, Orji expressed appreciation to the people of Akanu and the entire Ohafia community for the warm reception and goodwill extended to him.
He described Ohafia as a community of honour, rich cultural heritage and remarkable achievers whose contributions have continued to project the constituency, Abia State, Igboland and Nigeria on the global stage.
Orji promised that, if elected, he would reciprocate the confidence and affection shown to him by the people by using the opportunities available to him as a federal lawmaker to attract interventions to some of the challenges facing communities across the constituency.
He identified basic infrastructure, particularly potable water, good roads and reliable electricity, as areas that would receive priority attention under his proposed mandate.
According to him, youth empowerment, sustainable security and access to affordable, quality education for every child of school age would also form key components of his legislative agenda.
Orji also used the occasion to pay tribute to former Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Azubuike Ihejirika, who was represented at the Akanu Iri Ji ceremony.
He described Ihejirika as an outstanding son of the constituency whose achievements and public service have continued to promote the name and image of Arochukwu/Ohafia beyond the borders of the constituency.
The ADC candidate equally commended Barr. Kalu Kalu and Hon. Uko Ukole for their accessibility, humility and commitment, pledging his loyalty and support to their aspirations to position the constituency for greater development.
Orji, who is the National President of the Association for Formidable Educational Development (AFED), said his experience in the education sector had strengthened his commitment to improving opportunities for young people and education stakeholders.
He noted that, under his leadership of AFED, efforts had been made to attract foreign grants and other forms of support for education stakeholders and teachers in Nigeria.
He said several teachers had benefited from scholarships for professional certification programmes, while school owners had also received grants to improve their facilities and strengthen their capacity to provide affordable education.
Orji said he would deploy similar relationships and connections to support constituents working to improve their livelihoods across different sectors.
He called on the people of Arochukwu/Ohafia to continue to embrace unity and development, assuring them that his aspiration was driven by a desire to provide purposeful representation and help move the constituency to the level it des iserves.
©The Media Team
