Atu emerges APC Candidate for Enugu North/Enugu South Federal Constituency

The House of Representatives member for Enugu North/South Federal Constituency, Hon. Chimaobi Atu, on Saturday, warn nomination of the party primary conducted in the 26 political wards of the constituency. 

If elected in the January 2027 National Assembly elections, Atu would be going back for a second term in office, having won the 2023 election when he contested under the Labour Party before joining the APC.

Atu defeated his lone opponent in the APC primary election, Hon. Ajuluchukwu Ozor Eze, with 30,779 votes as against Eze who secured 383 votes in the 52,850 registered APC members in the constituency.

Announcing the results, the party’s returning officer, Dr Okwudiri Ekwe, declared that Atu polled 30,396 votes to defeat Hon. Ajuluchukwu Ozor Eze, who secured 383 votes.

In his acceptance speech, Atu thanked party leaders, delegates and supporters for the confidence reposed in him, describing the endorsement as a call to greater service.

He pledged to continue prioritising legislative representation, empowerment programmes, youth engagement and community development across the constituency.

The lawmaker also assured party faithful that he would continue working closely with stakeholders to strengthen the APC ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Atu further praised the leadership styles of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Mbah, saying both leaders had established a standard for governance and party administration.