Labour Party House of Representatives candidate for Owerri Federal Constituency, Ada Owere, has shared a powerful message about political tolerance, effective representation and gender equity following an unusual encounter with fellow contestants ahead of the 2027 general elections.
In a political atmosphere where rivalry often breeds hostility, Ada Owere has demonstrated that competing for the same elective position does not have to translate into bitterness.
Speaking after an engagement organised by Saved by Grace Mission International Incorporated on October 25, 2026, the Labour Party candidate described her encounter with other political contestants as a refreshing demonstration of how politics should be conducted.
The event provided an opportunity for candidates to present their manifestoes and discuss their visions for the future of Owerri Federal Constituency.
Also invited were Hon. Philip Ejiogu of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) and Citizen Akirika of the Democratic Leadership Alliance (DLA), who was represented by Ikenna Samuelson.
Despite their different political affiliations and shared ambition to represent the constituency in the House of Representatives, the contestants exchanged pleasantries in a cordial atmosphere.
For Ada Owere, the encounter reinforced a fundamental principle: politics should be a contest of ideas and competence, not a battle of bitterness.
She maintained that the ultimate goal should be to secure effective representation capable of improving the lives of Ndi Owerri Federal Constituency.
Speaking From the Heart: Ada Owere Embraces Her Roots
When asked what she would do for the people if elected, Ada Owere spoke extemporaneously in Igbo, naturally flowing into the Owerri dialect.
Introducing herself as Mgboto Emeabiam and proudly identifying with her chieftaincy titles, Ada Emeabiam II and Ada Owere I, she used the opportunity to reaffirm her cultural identity and commitment to the people she hopes to represent.
She subsequently presented her eight-pillar agenda, outlining her vision for a safer, healthier, more prosperous and better-represented Owerri Federal Constituency.
Among the priorities she highlighted were road infrastructure, economic development, security, healthcare, education, effective representation and gender equity.
1. The Road Project That Could Change Emeabiam’s Economic Future
One of the major issues raised by Ada Owere was the need to complete the Ihiagwa–Emeabiam Road, a project she believes could unlock significant economic opportunities for the area.
She recalled that while serving as First Lady of Ondo State, she leveraged her position to draw the attention of the then Imo State Governor, Rochas Okorocha, to the need to tar the road.
However, the project reportedly stopped abruptly at Eziobodo.
Describing the situation as a development challenge that deserves renewed attention, she pledged to pursue the road’s completion through sustained advocacy and legislative engagement if elected.
According to her, Emeabiam possesses valuable economic assets that could transform the community if properly developed.
These include a rubber estate spanning more than 2,000 hectares, which she described as an underutilised resource with significant potential for industrial growth, employment generation and economic expansion.
She also highlighted the tourism possibilities around the confluence of the Oramurukwa and Otamiri rivers.
Ada Owere believes that developing these resources alongside improved road infrastructure could create opportunities for young people, local entrepreneurs and women-led businesses.
She painted a picture of communities where young people could find meaningful employment, businesses could flourish, and women could transform their culinary skills into thriving enterprises by promoting traditional delicacies, including Ofe Owere.
She stressed that a good road represents far more than physical infrastructure.
It connects communities to markets, schools, healthcare facilities and other essential services while creating opportunities for commerce and development.
She further emphasised that improved roads and better-equipped schools would help ensure that children in rural communities are not denied quality education because of inadequate infrastructure or staffing.
2. Security: The Foundation Every Community Needs
Ada Owere also identified security as a critical foundation for sustainable development.
She argued that farmers cannot work effectively, businesses cannot thrive, and children cannot attend school confidently in an environment where fear and insecurity prevail.
To address these concerns, she pledged to advocate for a comprehensive security framework combining effective state policing, modern technology, intelligence gathering and meaningful community participation.
She maintained that residents deserve to live, work, worship and carry out their daily activities without fear.
For her, security is not merely a political talking point but a fundamental requirement for economic growth and social stability.
3. Healthcare: Why No Woman Should Be Left Behind
Another key component of her agenda is accessible primary healthcare, particularly maternal and child health services.
Ada Owere expressed concern about the difficulties women encounter when seeking medical attention during pregnancy and childbirth, especially in communities where healthcare facilities are distant and emergency transportation is inadequate.
She called for accessible Primary Health Centres equipped with qualified personnel, essential medical equipment and dependable referral systems.
Her position is that preventable deaths should not occur simply because people cannot reach medical facilities in time.
She emphasised that every community deserves healthcare services that are accessible, reliable and responsive to the needs of its residents.
4. The Question of Personal Money: Ada Owere Explains Her Position
One of the important issues raised during the engagement concerned whether she would personally spend money to rehabilitate roads in the constituency.
Her response was clear: public development should not depend on the personal finances of an elected representative.
Instead, she explained that a member of the House of Representatives should use legislative powers, oversight responsibilities, representation and strategic advocacy to attract public resources and development projects to the constituency.
She cited her 28 years in the Federal Civil Service, more than three decades of civil society engagement, pioneering work with three active non-governmental organisations, and experience as the wife of a former governor as valuable assets she would bring to the job.
According to her, these experiences have provided her with institutional knowledge, professional networks and the capacity to engage people across ethnic and professional boundaries.
She stressed that her ambition is not to make promises that fall outside the responsibilities of a federal legislator but to ensure that government responds effectively to the needs of the people.
She explained that the core responsibilities of a member of the House of Representatives include making laws, exercising oversight, representing constituents and advocating for development projects and opportunities.
For Ada Owere, effective representation means ensuring that Owerri Federal Constituency receives the attention and resources it deserves.
5. Gender Equity: Is It Time for Owerri to Make a Different Choice?
Beyond infrastructure and public services, Ada Owere used the occasion to raise an important question about women’s participation in elective politics.
She argued that Imo State must reconsider the continued underrepresentation of women in elective political positions despite their qualifications, contributions and capacity to lead.
According to her, women have demonstrated their value in families, businesses, professional institutions and community development, and they deserve a fair opportunity to participate in political decision-making.
She called on Ndi Owerri Federal Constituency to recognise that educating daughters should not end with their exclusion from the highest levels of political representation.
She maintained that gender equity is not a favour to women but a matter of fairness, inclusion and the responsible use of society’s human resources.
Her message was that qualified women should have a genuine opportunity to compete, serve and contribute to the development of their communities.
Her Final Message Ahead of 2027: The Contest Must Be About Ideas
Reflecting on the engagement, Ada Owere reiterated her belief that political competition does not have to destroy relationships or create unnecessary divisions among the people.
She maintained that candidates may belong to different political parties, hold different opinions and pursue the same office without losing sight of their shared responsibility to the electorate.
As the 2027 general elections approach, she urged voters to look beyond political noise and carefully consider the experience, competence, credibility and compassion each candidate brings to the table.
She reaffirmed her readiness to serve, advocate for development, build bridges across political divides and pursue opportunities that could improve the lives of Ndi Owerri Federal Constituency.
Identifying herself as Ada Owere, Mgboto Emeabiam, Ada Emeabiam II and Ada Owere I, she presented her candidacy as a call for purposeful leadership and effective representation.
Her message remains straightforward: political opponents do not have to become personal enemies, and the people should ultimately be the greatest beneficiaries of democratic competition.
As the race for 2027 gathers momentum, Ada Owere is asking Ndi Owerri Federal Constituency to consider a different approach to leadership—one built on experience, competence, credibility and compassion.
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