Former two-term Member of the House of Representatives and frontline aspirant for the Abia Central Senatorial District seat, Rt. Hon. Sam Ifeanyichukwu Onuigbo, has successfully passed the All Progressives Congress (APC) screening process ahead of the party’s National Assembly primaries.
The successful screening marks a major step forward in his bid to represent Abia Central in the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, further strengthening his position as one of the leading contenders for the seat.
Onuigbo, who represented Ikwuano/Umuahia North and Umuahia South Federal Constituency from 2015 to 2023, is widely regarded as one of the most experienced voices in the race, with a legislative track record that continues to attract support across the zone, the state, nationally, and globally.
He is best known nationally and internationally for sponsoring the landmark Climate Change Act 2021, a historic legislation that placed Nigeria among nations taking deliberate action on climate governance and environmental sustainability.
His recognition as one of only five lawmakers inducted into the National Assembly Most Valuable Parliamentarian Hall of Fame in 2023, out of 469 federal legislators, underscores the perceived quality and impact of his legislative work. Notably, he was the only inductee from Southern Nigeria, selected after a rigorous evaluation process based on value, volume, impact, and progression.
In November 2023, Onuigbo was unveiled as one of the Top 30 Global Leaders on Climate Action by the New York-based Business Insider. He was also recognized by the 10th House of Representatives as a Worthy Ambassador.
Beyond his legislative achievements, stakeholders across Abia Central senatorial district and the entire state have continued to point to his constituency interventions — including road projects, erosion control works, educational support, electricity projects, and the facilitation of major federal presence in Abia State — as evidence of purposeful representation.
Party supporters and political stakeholders have described his successful screening as a welcome development, noting that it reflects both his preparedness and the confidence the party has in his candidacy.
Speaking after the screening, supporters expressed optimism that his experience, party loyalty, and broad grassroots acceptance would position him strongly for victory at the primaries and beyond.
For many within the APC in Abia Central, the development is seen as more than just a procedural success — it is a signal that the journey toward experienced, credible, and effective representation is gaining stronger momentum.
With the primaries drawing closer, attention now shifts to the next stage as party members prepare to make a decisive choice on who will carry the APC flag for the Senate in 2027.
For Rt. Hon. Sam Onuigbo and his supporters, the message remains clear:
The journey continues.
The track record is verifiable.
The experience remains the strongest qualification.
The mandate beckons
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