By @TheKELVINATOR, The Eyes Opener News | May 24, 2025
…A Celebration of Promise Kept and Transformation Delivered
Aba, May 24, 2025 — In a vibrant display of unity, gratitude, and celebration, the bustling commercial city of Aba came alive today as thousands of jubilant residents participated in the Enyimba City Solidarity and Fitness Walk, themed “Appreciating the Executive Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti, for Promise Kept!”
The solidarity event, which took off from the iconic Azikiwe Road by Asa, witnessed an electrifying atmosphere as youths, market women, traders, community leaders, children, and supporters of good governance flooded the streets, dancing and singing praises in celebration of the ongoing infrastructural renaissance in the city under the administration of Governor Alex Chioma Otti, OFR.
The massive procession snaked through Port Harcourt Road, which had just be completed, signifying the people’s excitement over the rebirth of a road many had once written off as abandoned.
At strategic points along the route, including No. 1 Port Harcourt Road and Ala-Oji Junction, convener of the walk and 2023 Labour Party Senatorial Candidate for Abia South, Engr. Chinedu Onyezu, addressed the energized crowd. He highlighted the historic transformation taking place in Aba, citing the reconstruction of Ekeoha Market, a major economic hub in the city under his supervision, thanks to Governor Otti’s visionary leadership.
Onyezu emphasized that the market redevelopment would create significant employment opportunities upon completion, marking a new era of prosperity for Abia Youths, Aba traders and artisans.
He also praised the Governor’s commitment to delivering on promises made during the campaign, especially the long-overdue rehabilitation of Port Harcourt Road, which many residents described as a miracle come true.
In an emotional moment, Onyezu acknowledged the support he received during the 2023 general elections and reassured supporters that their unwavering faith in the Labour Party and Governor Otti has not been misplaced.
As the walk continued to the Aba South Local Government Headquarters, it was evident that the event had grown beyond a fitness rally, it became a symbolic march of appreciation, hope, and renewed trust in a government that listens and delivers.
The event recorded the presence of key government officials, political leaders, and party faithful. Among them were the Special Assistant to the Governor on Youth Development, Comrade Onyebuchi Chukwu; the Labour Party Abia South Youth Leader, Hon. Morgan Ijoma; Supervisor for Finance & Head of Pro-groups in Aba North, Hon. Promise Iroabueke; the Abia Arise Coordinator for Aba South, Hon. Kingsley Madubuike; the Abia Arise Youth Leader for Aba South, Hon. Kelechi Ogbonna; the Abia Arise Youth Leader for Aba North, Kingsley Odiegwu; and the Abia Arise Financial Secretary for Aba North, Hon. Chukwudi Ogbonna. Also in attendance were the Labour Party Youth Leader for Aba North, Hon. Chizoba Onyeukwu; the Secretary of Ariaria International Market, Comrade Arinze Eweh; Aba Labour Party Chieftain, Hon. Tony Okezie; Comrade Gideon Ifeanyi; Media person, Comrade Onyekachukwu Ndukwe; Mr. John Nwankwo; and Comrade Chukwuma Azode, the Abia State Chairman of Cooperative Motor Union.
Present too were honourable councillors from Aba North, including Hon. Chika Desmond Ohiaeri (Diewait), Hon. Akomas Obioha, Hon. Silas Duru, Hon. (Bishop) Anthony Ejiogu, Hon. Alfred Julius, Hon. Chukwudalu Nnabude, and Hon. Alex Orieaha. Councillors from Aba South Local Government Area were equally represented. Members of Abia Arise and other pro-groups and youth-focused organizations such as Abia Youths for Good Governance added energy and spirit to the walk.
The walk, which saw a large participation of people from all age groups, moved from Port Harcourt Road to Ala-Oji and back, finally rounding off at the Enyimba building in Aba South Local Government Council Headquarters.
Today’s fitness walk not only reaffirmed public confidence in Governor Alex Otti’s administration but also solidified the collective resolve of Abians to stand by leaders who deliver on their promises. As chants of “Back-to-back 2027” echoed through the city, one thing was clear: Aba is not just witnessing change, it is celebrating a New Dawn.
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