ABAKALIKI, NIGERIA — Osborn Nweze Umahi, the 28-year-old businessman and son of Minister of Works and former Governor Senator David Umahi, has officially taken the oath of office as the Chairman of Ohaozara Local Government Area of Ebonyi State.
The inauguration ceremony took place on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, following his victory on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the recently concluded Ebonyi State local government council elections. The event was attended by state cabinet members, political stakeholders, and traditional leaders, alongside the Minister of Works, who attended as a special guest to witness his son’s assumption of elective office.
Key Highlights & Administration Goals
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Youngest Grassroots Leader: At 28, Osborn Umahi emerges as one of the youngest council chairmen elected in the current administrative cycle, triggering discussions around youth political inclusion under Nigeria’s “Not Too Young to Run” legislative framework.
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Focus Policy Areas: In his post-inauguration address, the newly sworn-in chairman pledged to prioritize rural infrastructure development, youth empowerment programs, security coordination, and public service delivery across Ohaozara communities.
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Ministerial Presence: Minister David Umahi congratulated his son and urged the newly inaugurated council administration to maintain fiscal discipline, work closely with local stakeholders, and align with state development agendas.
