APC Uhunmwode Chairmanship Candidate, Austin Imafidon, Storms Isi South as Labour Party Chieftains Defect to APC.


Uhunmwode//June 26th, 2026.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) Chairmanship Candidate for Uhunmwode Local Government Area, Hon. Austin Imafidon, on Friday, June 26, 2026, took his grassroots campaign to Isi South Ward 8 as part of sustained efforts to consolidate support ahead of the July 11, 2026, Local Government Council Elections.

The campaign visit recorded a major political milestone with the formal defection of members of the Labour Party, led by Engr. Lugard Ekhoesuehi, into the APC. Hon. Imafidon officially received the defectors alongside party leaders amid jubilant celebrations by party faithful.

Hon. Imafidon, who emerged as the APC flag-bearer following the party's primaries, was warmly welcomed by the Ward Chairman, Mr. Amadin Osarenren, along with ward leaders, party executives, members, youths, women, and other stakeholders.

Addressing the enthusiastic gathering, the APC candidate reaffirmed his commitment to people-oriented governance, outlining his vision for improved security, rural road infrastructure, primary healthcare, market development, agricultural support, and youth empowerment across Uhunmwode Local Government Area.

He said that the visit to Isi South was first to listen, then to lead. He stressed the fact that roads, markets, healthcare facilities, and security will remain his priorities. "Together, we will build a more prosperous Uhunmwode when you give the APC your mandate on July 11," Hon. Imafidon stated.

Speaking on behalf of the defectors, Engr. Lugard Ekhoesuehi said the decision to join the APC was driven by confidence in the party's leadership and developmental vision.

"We are delighted to return home to the APC. My team and I are convinced that Uhunmwode will experience greater progress under APC leadership," he said.

Also speaking, a respected ward leader, Comrade E. Daudu of Isi South, expressed confidence in the APC candidate's capacity to deliver quality leadership, noting that Uhunmwode has seen Hon. Austin Imafidon's commitment to the people and added that Uhunmwode deserves a chairman who will remain accessible, that would work closely with the people beyond the election period.

In his closing remarks, Hon. Imafidon urged party faithful to remain united, committed, and focused on securing a resounding victory for the APC in the forthcoming local government election. He emphasized that the unity and strength demonstrated by party members at the grassroots would lay a solid foundation for future electoral victories across all levels.

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