Stakeholders of Isuochi traditional community in Abia State have pledged their support for former Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Hon. Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, in her bid to return to the House of Representatives in 2027.
The pledge was made on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when the community received Onyejeocha, a former representative of Isuikwuato/Umunneochi Federal Constituency, during a homecoming visit to Umuahia, the Abia State capital.
The reception, which brought together prominent community leaders and members of the Isuochi community, featured expressions of solidarity, reflections on Onyejeocha’s political career and prayers for her future political aspirations.
The visit began with a welcome reception at the Okpara Square roundabout, Umuahia, where designated members of the community received Onyejeocha and her entourage before leading them to the residence of High Chief Sir Romanus Madu, popularly known as Ikeoha Isuochi.
At the residence, major stakeholders of Isuochi, also known as Isuochi Aboshi Teghete, held discussions with the former federal lawmaker before accompanying her to the Isuochi Development Union (IDU) Hall at No. 77 Agulu Street, Umuchu Road, Umuahia, where a larger gathering of community members awaited her.
During the stakeholders’ meeting, speakers reviewed Onyejeocha’s political career, highlighting her leadership qualities, contributions to infrastructure development in the constituency, efforts to promote youth employment and concern for disadvantaged members of society.
They also commended her legislative contributions and political engagement, including her reported efforts to secure federal government intervention for the constituency through a delegation that visited the President.
The community’s position was conveyed to Onyejeocha and her entourage by Chief Royal Obi D. U. Ukaigwe and High Chief Sir Romanus Madu.
According to the report of the gathering, the stakeholders declared their readiness to support her political ambitions, expressing confidence in her ability to attain greater heights in Nigerian politics.
The gathering subsequently moved to the Isuochi Development Hall, where prayers were offered for Onyejeocha and her anticipated 2027 House of Representatives project.
The prayers were led by the Chairman of the Isuochi Community Development Association (ICDA), Umuahia branch, Chief Francis Biko.
The event also featured a reception hosted by Dr. Onyii Madu, wife of the community leader, who was described as an active voice in the Isuochi women’s wing.
The gathering ended on a convivial note, with community members reaffirming their solidarity with Onyejeocha and their commitment to supporting her political aspirations.
Onyejeocha, who previously represented Isuikwuato/Umunneochi Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, is seeking a return to the National Assembly in the 2027 general elections.
