Youth groups across Ikwo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State have unanimously endorsed Christian Asaga Nwali for the Ebonyi Central Senatorial seat ahead of the 2027 general elections, urging him to formally declare his intention within 20 days.
The endorsement was contained in a communiqué issued on April 4, 2026, by the United Ikwo Youths for Good Governance, following a stakeholders’ meeting involving representatives from the 20 political wards in the LGA, including members of the diaspora.
In the communiqué, the youths described Nwali as a distinguished leader with proven capacity, citing his academic achievements, professional track record, and humanitarian contributions to Ikwo communities. They noted that his leadership qualities, accessibility, and commitment to youth empowerment and rural development make him the most suitable candidate to represent Ebonyi Central at the National Assembly.
The group formally called on Nwali, who is also the Chief Executive Officer of C-Sagas Group, to accept the “call to service” and contest the senatorial seat in 2027.
They issued a 20-day ultimatum, beginning April 4 and ending April 23, within which he is expected to respond.
The youths warned that failure to accept the call within the stipulated period would prompt them to independently procure nomination and expression of interest forms on his behalf under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
They further urged all stakeholders in Ikwo, including traditional rulers, women groups, artisans, and religious leaders, to rally behind Nwali and support his candidacy, stressing the need for unity and collective action in advancing the political interests of the area.
In the same communiqué, the group declared support for the re-election of Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru, and Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for a second term in office.
They commended Governor Nwifuru for what they described as his commitment to infrastructure development and human capacity building, adding that continuity in governance would ensure the completion of ongoing projects in the state.
The youths also pledged to mobilize support for both leaders’ re-election campaigns and appealed to the governor to, in turn, support Nwali’s senatorial ambition, noting that such collaboration would enhance development in Ebonyi Central Senatorial Zone.
The communiqué concluded with a call for unity among Ikwo people, emphasizing their resolve to pursue the outlined objectives with determination and a shared vision for progress.