Okonkwo Samuel
Sir Linus Okafor Okunwa has emerged as the new President General (PG) of Abagana Welfare Union after defeating two other contenders in a keenly contested election.
The election, held on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at Abagana Civic Center, drew massive participation from all wards and villagers of Abagana, including those who returned from the diaspora to witness the exercise.
Okunwa secured victory over the incumbent, Engr. Ben Okongwu, who sought re-election to serve for another three-year term.
The new PG-elect is not new to leadership, having previously served as the Caretaker President General of the town between 2020 and 2022.
Abagana, the headquarters of Njikoka Local Government Area in Anambra State, witnessed a peaceful and transparent electoral process supervised by an Electoral Committee led by Prof. Chuke Nwude.
Below is the summary of the election results:
PRESIDENT GENERAL
1.Engr. Ben Okongwu — 88 votes
2.Sir Linus Okafor Okunwa — 122 votes
1ST VICE PRESIDENT
1.Bar. Sir M. Akudu — 86 votes
2.Chief Alex Uche Achusi — 121 votes
2ND VICE PRESIDENT
1.Okechukwu Atu — 38 votes
2.Ifeanyi Daniel Chika — 2 votes
SECRETARY GENERAL
1.Sir Toochukwu Nworji — 129 votes
2.Ignatius Ezekwa — 16 votes
3.Ezenwa Christian Aguagba — 65 votes
ASSISTANT SECRETARY
1.Obiora Francis Okpaneje — 92 votes
2.Samuel O. Nwankwo Kujah — 116 votes
FINANCIAL SECRETARY
1.Edochie Ikeegbunam — 43 votes
2.Ejike Samuel Okeke — 111 votes
3.Chikezie Eze — 52 votes
TREASURER
1.Ndu Nezieanya — 121 votes
2.Cornelius Onyeka Okafor — 86 votes
PUBLIC RELATION OFFICER I
1.George Obiegbunam — 110 votes
2.Tony Enyiagu — 78 votes
3.Nonso Onyemaenu — 13 votes
4.Pius Elo Anakpua — 7 votes
PUBLIC RELATION OFFICER II
1.Coach Uche Okafor — 119 votes
2.Peters Obidiegwu — 10 votes
3.Callistus Etokwudoaku — 41 votes
4.Ikenna Elobi — 24 votes
5.Okey Okoye — 5 votes
6.Chibuzo Ucheagu — 5 votes
7.Ugochukwu Chikendu — 4 votes
The exercise was widely commended for its transparency and peaceful conduct.
