Political activities ahead of the 2027 general elections in Abia State are gathering momentum as Ambassador Emmanuel Josiah, Founder of the Evansino Humanitarian Foundation, prepares to officially declare his intention to contest for the Federal House of Representatives seat representing Obingwa, Osisioma and Ugwunagbo Federal Constituency under the platform of the Labour Party.
The formal declaration is scheduled to hold on Friday, May 15, 2026, at his residence in Eziama Nteghauzor, Obingwa Local Government Area of Abia State, by 12 noon.
Ambassador Emmanuel Josiah has continued to gain recognition across the constituency for his humanitarian activities, youth-focused initiatives and commitment to grassroots empowerment. Widely regarded as a philanthropist and entrepreneur with deep community ties, he is expected to unveil a people-driven agenda centered on quality representation, empowerment and constituency development.
As the visionary behind the Evansino Humanitarian Foundation and Evansino Global Outreach Fellowship, Josiah has built a reputation for extending support to vulnerable persons and promoting humanitarian interventions within and outside Abia State. Beyond his business engagements as an exporter and importer of essential commodities, his supporters describe him as a grassroots mobilizer whose passion for service has remained consistent over the years.
One of the major highlights of his humanitarian record was his involvement during the Obingwa Youth Empowerment Summit, where he served as Chairman of the Travel Committee and played a key role in facilitating the safe return of stranded young women from Libya back to Abia State. The intervention earned him commendation from many within the constituency who viewed the effort as a demonstration of compassion, courage and responsive leadership.
A native of Eziama Nteghauzo in Obingwa LGA, Ambassador Josiah is entering the race with a message built around service, inclusive leadership and grassroots development. His supporters believe his emergence represents a new generation of leaders determined to translate humanitarian service into effective legislative representation.
The declaration event is expected to attract political stakeholders, youth groups, women leaders, supporters and members of the Labour Party from across Obingwa, Osisioma and Ugwunagbo Federal Constituency as consultations and alignments ahead of the 2027 elections continue to intensify.
With the slogan, Service Beyond Borders, Leadership for Home, Ambassador Emmanuel Josiah’s official declaration is already generating conversations within the constituency, with many observers describing it as the beginning of a potentially significant political movement in the federal constituency.
