Atiku appoints Omega Odunze as SA on South-East Community Mobilisation

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The presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has appointed Omega Odunze as his Special Assistant on Community Mobilisation (South-East), as part of efforts to strengthen grassroots engagement ahead of the 2027 presidential election.

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The appointment was announced in a statement issued by the Atiku Media Office and shared by the former Vice President’s media aide, Paul Ibe.

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According to the statement, the appointment, which took effect from April 1, 2026, is aimed at enhancing community mobilisation and expanding strategic outreach across the South-East in support of the campaign’s activities.

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It stated that the move underscores the campaign’s commitment to grassroots participation, community engagement and collaboration with stakeholders across the region.

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Odunze, an indigene of Imo State, is a literary scholar and the Chief Executive Officer of Khaimaenergy Ltd. He has worked in community development, humanitarian programmes, peacebuilding, agricultural empowerment and stakeholder engagement.

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The statement said his professional experience includes consultancy assignments with CARE International (USA), the Community Mobile Clinic and Gender Base Centre, greenhouse-based agricultural empowerment initiatives, and Mercy Corps International (UK), where he contributed to community engagement and peacebuilding programmes.

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As Special Assistant on Community Mobilisation (South-East), Odunze is expected to coordinate grassroots mobilisation efforts across the five South-East states.

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His responsibilities will include working with zonal, state, local government, ward and polling unit coordinators, as well as engaging traditional rulers, community leaders, youth and women groups, professionals, faith-based organisations and civil society groups.

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The statement added that the appointment forms part of the campaign’s broader strategy to promote grassroots participation and stakeholder engagement ahead of the 2027 general election.

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It reaffirmed the campaign’s commitment to national unity, economic development, youth empowerment, security and good governance as it continues consultations and mobilisation activities across the country.

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