“In the November 2024 Abia State Local Government elections, the Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) and Young Progressives Party (YPP) emerged victorious. ZLP secured major wins across 15 LGAs, while YPP claimed two. Check out the full list of winners in each LGA.”
The results of the Abia State Local Government elections held on November 2, 2024, have been announced, with the Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) and Young Progressives Party (YPP) dominating the polls. Out of 17 Local Government Areas, the ZLP clinched 15 seats, establishing itself as the leading party in Abia’s local governance. YPP, on the other hand, secured two key victories in Ugwunagbo and Osisioma LGAs.
Below is the full list of winning candidates across the LGAs:
Isuikwuato LGA – Chinedu Ekeke (ZLP)
Ugwunagbo LGA – Iheanacho Chimela Wabara (YPP)
Aba North LGA – Timothy Iheke (ZLP)
Ikwuano LGA – Dr. Anthony Nwaubani (ZLP)
Obingwa LGA – Maxwell Nwadike (ZLP)
Isialangwa North LGA – Innocent Uruakpa (ZLP)
Ohafia LGA – Chief Eleanya Ojuu Kalu (ZLP)
Ukwa East LGA – Chibunna Akara (ZLP)
Ukwa West LGA – Pastor Dike Nwankwo (ZLP)
Bende LGA – Uwabunkonye Bassey (ZLP)
Arochukwu LGA – Okereke Eze-Aru (ZLP)
Isialangwa South LGA – Nwadozie Nwaogwugwu (ZLP)
Umuahia North LGA – Smart Ihuoma (ZLP)
Umunneochi LGA – Sunday Afuruobi (ZLP)
Osisioma LGA – Chidi Christian Agu (YPP)
Umuahia South LGA – Chinedu Enwereuzu (ZLP)
Aba South LGA – Anyanwu Obilor (ZLP)
The ZLP’s overwhelming success in 15 LGAs is a significant political win for the party, reflecting strong support from local communities.