The political landscape in Abia State witnessed a major shift on Monday, May 4, 2026, as high-profile members of the African Democratic Congress defected to the Nigeria Democratic Congress during the NDC State Congress held at BANPAC Hotel, Umuahia with full coverage by media giants Arise Tv, News Central and many others.
The Congress, which commenced at 3:00 p.m., was attended by two officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission. Proceedings began with the National Anthem and the introduction of the Congress Committee members.
A wave of defections by political heavyweights, ward and local government executives, and grassroots members preceded the main business of the Congress. Defectors cited the need for a more progressive, people-driven platform as the primary reason for aligning with the NDC.
Political observers described the mass defection as both strategic and symbolic, signaling a deepening shift in loyalty toward the NDC under the leadership of Chief Ako Atulomah.
During the Congress, party stakeholder Apostle Ekeleme moved a motion for consensus adoption of the State Executive Committee. The motion was seconded by Dr. Peter Friday and unanimously adopted by state delegates.
The newly elected State Executive Committee was sworn in by Barr. Godson Godsent, who administered the party’s Oath of Office.
In his acceptance speech, the duly elected State Chairman, Chief Ako Atulomah reassured members of his administration’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and people-oriented service.
Votes of thanks was delivered by Ugoeze Dr. Nkechinyere Kalu, State Woman Leader, on behalf of women, and Comr. Chibueze Apugo State Youth Leader, on behalf of youths.
NEWLY ELECTED NDC ABIA STATE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
State Chairman Chief Ako Atulomah
Deputy State Chairman Dr. Victor Ubani
State Secretary Chief Kenneth Okere
State Treasurer Barr. Chukwuemeka Ogelle
State Financial Secretary Chief Agu
State Organizing Secretary Chief Dans
State Legal Adviser Barr. Paul Nwabuisi
State Welfare Secretary Nkiruka Okpara
State Woman Leader. Ugoeze Dr. Nkechinyere Kalu Ikaga
State Labour & Civil Society Secretary Mr. Oliver Nwagbalaoso
State Publicity Secretary. Rtn. Emeka Luis Okoro
Zonal Chairman, Abia North. Hon. Kingsley Ngunu
Zonal Chairman, Abia Central Barr. Larry Ogbonna
Zonal Chairman, Abia South High Chief Ogbu Ikpeba
The sweeping realignment is widely regarded as a political game-changer that positions the NDC as a strong contender in the Abia State political landscape.
Signed:
Rtn. Emeka Luis Okoro, MNCS
_State Publicity Secretary_
Nigeria Democratic Congress
Abia State Chapter
