Aspirants of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Ebonyi State have expressed strong confidence in the party’s chances at the forthcoming local government and ward councilorship elections, declaring that the ADC has emerged as a “new bride” political party to beat at the grassroots and in the general elections come 2027.
The aspirants, who were recently screened successfully by the party, made the declaration while addressing party members and supporters across various local government areas of the state.
They unanimously vowed to secure victory in the general elections if given the party’s ticket at the primaries, assuring the electorate of people-oriented leadership and inclusive governance.
Speaking collectively, the aspirants described the ADC as a fast-growing political movement gaining acceptance among the people due to its ideology, internal democracy, and focus on grassroots development.
They stressed that the party’s growing popularity in Ebonyi State positions it as a formidable force capable of challenging dominant political structures in the state.
Among those successfully screened for councillorship positions are Hon. Agwu Ibiam Agha of Amairi Ward, Edda Local Government Area; Ekuma Joseph Nnaemeka from Okposhi Ward, Ohaukwu LGA; Comrade Nwali John Chizoba of Amudo/Okoffia Ward in Ezza South LGA; Igwe Ephraim Chukwuemeka from Effium Ward 11, Ohaukwu LGA; and Nwankwo Faith Nkechi of Okposhi Umuoghara Ward, Ezza North LGA.
For the chairmanship positions, Hon. Uche Ebere Jorvia of Ishi Ngbo Ward 11 and Hon. Pastor Ndubuisi Alagba of Ishi Ngbo Ward 2, both from Ohaukwu Local Government Area, also emerged as successfully screened aspirants.
The aspirants pledged to run issue-based campaigns anchored on accountability, transparency, and sustainable development at the local government level.
They further called on party members to remain united before, during, and after the primaries to ensure the ADC consolidates its presence across Ebonyi State.
According to them, victory at the local government level would lay a solid foundation for the party’s broader ambition ahead of the 2027 general elections, insisting that ADC is ready to redefine governance and deliver dividends of democracy to the people of Ebonyi State.

