Mr. Osborne Umahi, son of the Minister of Works and former Governor of Ebonyi State, Engr. David Umahi, has picked the All Progressives Congress (APC) nomination form to contest the chairmanship election in Ohaozara Local Government Area ahead of the August 2026 council polls in Ebonyi State.
Osborne, who is the first son of the minister and currently oversees his father’s business interests, obtained the nomination form at the APC State Secretariat in Abakaliki.
He was accompanied by party stakeholders, youth groups and supporters from Ohaozara Local Government Area.
At the party secretariat, he was received by members of the APC state executive committee led by the state chairman, Mr. Stanley Okoro-Emegha.
Okoro-Emegha described Umahi as an intelligent and capable young politician and businessman, expressing confidence in his ability to provide effective leadership and take Ohaozara Local Government Area to greater heights.
In his remarks, Osborne Umahi thanked the people of Ohaozara for nominating him to contest for the chairmanship position, assuring them that he would not betray the confidence reposed in him.
He pledged to discharge his duties diligently, fairly and without fear or favour if elected.
Umahi said youth empowerment would be a major focus of his administration, noting that as a young person, he understands the challenges facing youths in the area.
“My priority will be youth empowerment and the introduction of innovative programmes that will uplift young people and create opportunities for them,” he said.
He also promised to sustain the legacy of his father in infrastructure development, assuring residents that his administration would focus on projects that would positively impact lives across the local government.
The Ohaozara Local Government chairmanship election is scheduled to hold in August 2026.
