By Tambaya Julius, Abuja
The Association of South-East Igbo Winds has thrown its weight behind the All Progressives Congress (APC), promised aggressive grassroots mobilisation across the 11 electoral wards of Karu Local Government Area of Nasarawa State ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The group made its position known during an engagement with the APC candidate for Karu/Gitata Constituency in the Nasarawa State House of Assembly, Dr. Abraham Habu Ekpo, on Saturday in Mararaba, where members described him as a credible, dependable and people-oriented politician capable of providing effective representation.
The association said Ekpo’s character, credibility and direct engagement with residents had strengthened its confidence in his candidacy, declaring its readiness to mobilise support for him and other APC candidates across the council.
Speaking during the engagement, Ekpo thanked the group for its support and commitment to the APC, saying his decision to contest on the party’s platform was informed by his belief in its progressive ideals and development-oriented agenda.
“Progress is about propelling growth, bringing development, advancing the cause of humanity and giving it dignity. That is why we are part of the progressives,” he said.
Ekpo said his ambition was driven by a desire to contribute to the development of Karu and promote policies that would place the people at the centre of governance.
“My ambition was driven by a desire to contribute to the development of Karu and promote a government that places people at the centre of its policies,” he said.
The candidate also promised to pursue greater inclusion for residents who have lived, worked and contributed to the economic growth of Karu, irrespective of their states of origin.
According to him, people who make meaningful contributions to the development of a community deserve a sense of belonging and should not be treated as outsiders.
He said inclusion would form a key part of his legislative agenda if elected into the Nasarawa State House of Assembly in 2027.
Ekpo further canvassed support for the APC, arguing that the Nasarawa State Government under the party had recorded achievements in infrastructure, road construction and peace-building across the state.
He cited the ongoing flyover project in Mararaba among projects he said the APC could showcase to voters as evidence of its development agenda.
The APC candidate also stressed the importance of sustaining the relative peace in the state, saying a peaceful environment was necessary for economic growth, investment and meaningful development.
He urged residents of Karu to support the APC and its candidates in the 2027 elections.
Members of the Igbo association expressed confidence in Ekpo, describing him as a politician whose character, credibility and dependability had earned their trust.
They commended him for engaging directly with the members, saying the interaction had further strengthened their resolve to support his political ambition.
The group declared that its commitment would extend beyond verbal support, promising coordinated mobilisation across the 11 electoral wards of Karu.
“In all these 11 wards, we are prepared and ready to follow the APC. We are ready to support you and all other candidates going forward,” the members declared.
