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Osborn Nweze Umahi

Osborn Nweze Umahi, the 28-year-old son of Minister of Works David Umahi, has emerged as the Chairman of Ohaozara Local Government Area of Ebonyi State after winning the council election on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Umahi’s victory places him among the younger political figures taking up leadership positions at the grassroots, with his campaign centred on infrastructure development, youth empowerment, job creation and improved administration.

Following his declaration as winner, the new council chairman announced that he would not collect his official salary and allowances throughout his tenure.

He said the decision was aimed at directing a larger portion of the council’s resources towards projects and programmes capable of producing tangible benefits for residents.

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Umahi argued during his campaign that local governments should have a stronger impact on the daily lives of citizens by addressing basic infrastructure, economic opportunities and essential services.

He pledged to make development projects a priority under his administration, while creating initiatives designed to expand opportunities for young people within the council area.

The new chairman also identified job creation as a major component of his administration, promising to pursue programmes that could improve household incomes and strengthen economic activity across Ohaozara.

Umahi’s campaign presented him as part of a younger generation seeking to introduce a different approach to grassroots governance.

At 28, he said he intended to bring private-sector ideas into the management of the council, particularly in areas such as efficiency, innovation, accountability and effective use of public resources.

His decision to relinquish his salary and allowances has also become one of the most notable aspects of his early public commitment, with the chairman maintaining that public office should prioritise service delivery over personal financial benefits.

Beyond infrastructure, Umahi pledged to improve basic services and create a more supportive environment for residents and businesses.

He also promised to strengthen the relationship between the council administration and communities, arguing that effective grassroots governance requires public officials to understand the immediate needs of residents.

The emergence of a 28-year-old as chairman has generated interest in Ebonyi’s local political landscape, particularly amid growing calls for greater youth participation in governance.

Umahi will now be expected to translate his campaign promises into measurable projects and programmes across Ohaozara.

His administration faces the task of balancing limited local government resources with demands for roads, employment opportunities, social services and economic development.

The new chairman has indicated that his approach will be built around prudent spending and accountability, with the stated goal of ensuring that public resources produce visible benefits for the people of Ohaozara.

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