… “I am convinced that I possess the experience, clarity of vision, and a commitment required to lead Nnewi North”
Former spokesperson of Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing (IVM) company, Mr. Cornel Osigwe, has declared his intention to contest for the position of Chairmanship,
Nnewi North local government area
Osigwe who is contesting under the platform of the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA), made the declaration on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at the Nnewi Hotel, Nnewi.
In his address, Osigwe said Governor Chukwuma Soludo is working relentlessly to build a prosperous, livable and smart state, and for that vision to be fully realized, the vision must be translated to the grassroots where governance directly impacts the daily lives of the people.
Osigwe maintained that Nnewi needs leadership at the local level, and that he
understands this vision.
The Chairmanship candidate noted that he is presenting himself as having the capacity to translate Soludo’s vision into practical reality in Nnewi North.
He said that he stepped forward to contest the position after wide consultation and engagement with Nnewi stakeholders and leaders of APGA.
“This ambition is not driven by ambition, but with preparedness and conviction. After prayerful reflection, careful evaluation of my capacity to serve, am convinced that I possess the experience, clarity of vision, and a commitment required to lead Nnewi North effectively,” he said.
Osigwe further declared that Nnewi North needs a leader who understands that public office is a platform for service, not a reward for loyalty; adding that leadership is about building institutions and systems that work for the people, not for a few individuals.
While presenting his manifesto titled, “Nnewi Rising,” Mr. Cornel Osigwe declared that if given the opportunity to become Mayor of Nnewi North LGA, he would restore trust in local governance and deliver measurable results at the grassroots.
“I am not desperate to hold office; but I’m deeply committed to delivering real, visible and lasting progress in sustainable infrastructure, improved security of lives and property, youths and children empowerment through skills and opportunity; as well as restoration of peace, unity and social harmony across all communities.
“As Mayor, I will mobilize the energy, ideas and resources of our people to drive inclusive development, strategic partnerships,and community owned progress.” Osigwe submitted.
He called on APGA, the platform under which he runs, to support his aspiration, and grant him the mandate to serve as the party’s candidate for Mayor of Nnewi North local government area; promising that with the mandate, he would translate Soludo’s vision into practical governance, restore confidence in governance, unite Nnewi people, and return Nnewi to its rightful place of greatness.
Angel Network News (ANN) reports that in there separate speeches, the chairman of APGA in Anambra state, Chief Ifeatu Obi-Okoye, who was represented by the state treasurer of the party, Hon. (Mrs) Vero Nweke, the President General of Ndimgbu community, Barr. CU Okeke, Youth President of Nkpoka Youth Development Union, Nnewichi, Mr. Ebuka Obiamalu, Hon. Chimezie Obiaso, Mr. Okonkwo Anthony Okafor and Mr. Obiora Arinzechukwu, bared their minds on Osigwe’s aspiration, and his capability to lead the council area as Mayor.
They described Osigwe as a knowledgeable individual, who is not only experienced in the position he is aspiring for, but also has the interest of Nnewi at heart, noting that he is someone to be trusted with the Mayorship position of Nnewi North LGA; adding that he has the interest of youths at heart.
