As political calculations quietly gather momentum ahead of the 2027 general elections, a growing chorus of voices in Orumba North and South Federal Constituency is urging Chief Chinedu Ofomata to step into the race for the House of Representatives — a move many describe as a necessary shift from “years of under-representation.”
In what observers describe as a rare political twist, the man long regarded as a kingmaker in Orumba politics is now being persuaded to seek the crown himself.
Across the constituency, dissatisfaction with the quality of representation at the National Assembly has intensified.
Community leaders and stakeholders argue that Orumba North and South has, in recent years, suffered from weak legislative presence, limited visibility in plenary sessions, and what many describe as a failure to effectively articulate the needs of the people.
Some residents point to the tenure of Dr. Okey Udeh as the last period they considered impactful, citing his accessibility and infrastructural interventions, particularly in rural electrification. Since then, critics argue, the constituency has struggled to maintain a strong voice in Abuja.
With the 2027 elections on the horizon, attention has turned to Ofomata, the current Financial Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Anambra State. Political stakeholders within the constituency say the call for him to contest is driven by a desire for experienced leadership, grassroots mobilization capacity, and adherence to the long-standing rotational understanding between Orumba North and Orumba South.
The zoning arrangement, which is widely credited with maintaining political stability in the area, is expected to favor Orumba North in the next electoral cycle — Ofomata’s home base. Supporters argue that respecting the rotation principle has historically reduced political tension and fostered unity across communities.
Ofomata is no stranger to the political landscape of Anambra State. Over the past decade, he has played active roles in party organization and campaign management. In 2021, he served as Director-General of the Wilson Udeh Campaign Organization during the PDP governorship primaries. Following the emergence of Valentine Ozigbo as the party’s candidate, Ofomata joined the campaign structure as Assistant Director of Protocol.
Though the PDP lost that election to the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), party insiders say Ofomata strengthened his reputation as a loyal party stalwart and effective grassroots mobilizer. He is also credited by supporters with stepping aside in previous contests to preserve political harmony within the constituency.
Political analysts note that the emerging push for Ofomata reflects a broader voter sentiment ahead of 2027 — one that increasingly prioritizes legislative competence, accessibility, and measurable constituency impact over patronage politics.
While Ofomata has yet to formally declare his intention, conversations across Orumba North and South suggest that the demand for a new direction in representation may shape the constituency’s political landscape in the coming months.
For many constituents, the central question is no longer whether change is necessary — but who is prepared to lead it.
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