2027: Enweremadu Steps Down for Atuma, Backs Tinubu’s Re-Election Bid

The Isialangwa North Equity Movement, led by former Speaker of the Abia State House of Assembly and frontline Abia Central Senatorial aspirant, Rt. Hon. Christopher Enweremadu, has officially declared its support for the re-election bid of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections, even as Enweremadu announced his decision to step down from the Abia Central Senatorial contest in support of Chief Emeka Atuma.

The endorsement was made during an expanded stakeholders’ meeting of the movement held on Sunday, May 17, 2026, in Isialangwa North Local Government Area of Abia State, where political leaders, party faithful, community stakeholders, and youth representatives converged to deliberate on the political future of the area and the state.

In a communiqué issued at the end of the meeting, and jointly signed by:Rt. Hon. C.O. Enweremadu as the Leader, Hon. Tony Otuonye as the Director General, Equity Movement and Barr. Chinedu Nwoko as Secretary, the group expressed confidence in President Tinubu’s leadership, stating that his Renewed Hope Agenda under the All Progressives Congress has continued to drive national development, economic reforms, infrastructural growth, and policies aimed at repositioning Nigeria for sustainable progress.

The movement noted that continuity in leadership would further consolidate ongoing reforms and accelerate development across the country, urging Nigerians to support the President’s second-term bid in 2027.

The stakeholders also unanimously adopted Chief Emeka Atuma, popularly known as “Kabila,” as the consensus candidate of the movement for the Abia Central Senatorial seat in the forthcoming elections.

According to the group, the decision was anchored on the principles of equity, fairness, and political balance within the senatorial zone, stressing that the remaining four-year tenure for the Abia Central seat should return to Ikwuano Local Government Area.

Enweremadu explained that his decision to step down for Chief Atuma was informed by the existing zoning arrangement and understanding within the zone which supports the completion of the remaining four-year tenure by a candidate from Ikwuano Local Government Area, stressing that respecting such agreements remains critical to sustaining unity, trust, and harmony in the Senatorial Zone.

Enweremadu further maintained that honouring the zoning arrangement would also pave the way for other local government areas to legitimately lay claim to the senatorial seat when it becomes their turn, adding that adherence to political agreements is necessary to avoid marginalisation and ensure peaceful power rotation within the zone.

The movement described Chief Atuma as a seasoned and astute politician with an impressive track record of service, grassroots connection, and quality representation, expressing confidence in his capacity to effectively represent the people of Abia Central at the National Assembly.

They further called on political stakeholders, party members, and the people of Abia Central to rally behind Atuma’s aspiration in the interest of unity, inclusiveness, and sustained development in the zone.

The development is coming ahead of the All Progressives Congress primaries for the Abia Central Senatorial Zone slated to hold today Monday, 18th May 2026.