Ebuka Onunkwo, billionaire industrialist and founder of popular brand of mechanical lubricant, Seahorse lubricant has declared his intentions to run f
Ebuka Onunkwo, billionaire industrialist and founder of popular brand of mechanical lubricant, Seahorse lubricant has declared his intentions to run for the Anambra South senatorial seat to replace the seat left vacant following the death of Ifeanyi Ubah who passed away on July 27, 2024, at a hospital in London at the age of 52.
Onunkwo who is also a philanthropist plans to fulfill his dream on the platform of All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA). Already, he has since commenced wide consultations within party leaders across the senatorial district in other to make his political dream a reality. And this move is beginning to yield positive results as many leaders as well as political groups have endorsed his candidacy.
One of the coalitions of political parties that has endorsed Onunkwo is Anambra Rainbow Coalition. The coalition restated its support and commitment towards Onunkwo’s ambition in a resolution signed by Comrade Chukwudi Ibeh of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mrs Chioma Nwosu of Labour Party (LP) and Arinze Nanka of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). APPAS, the Association of Past Presidents General of all town unions in Anambra South has also endorsed Onunkwo ahead of the forthcoming bye-election in the zone. Anambra South Senatorial District consists seven local governments; Nnewi South, Ihiala, Ekwusigo, Aguata, Orumba North, Orumba South and Nnewi North.
Onunkwo hails from Ekwusigo Local Government. Interestingly too, the sitting governor of Anambra State, Charles Chukwuma Soludo is from Anambra South Senatorial District. So the bye-election is a must win for APGA. This is because it will not only determine the party’s popularity but also serve as a kind of litmus test for the governor’s re-election come 2025. That, also, is the more reason many people are rooting for a candidate like Onunkwo who has the popularity, goodwill and the financial wherewithal to battle the opposition parties in the coming bye-election.
Apart from the fact that Onunkwo enjoys maximum support of his people, he has many other things going for him. There has been clamour for the occupant of the senatorial seat to emerge from either his local government, Ekwusigo or Nnewi South as other areas have had there times.
Again, it’s an established fact that Onunkwo is in tune with his immediate environment. He has never for once forsaken his people. Despite his sterling achievements in business and his stupendous wealth, Onunkwo remains humble. He’s the friend of the masses, having touched many lives positively. Onunkwo is not only an employer of labour but also a community builder. He has contributed immensely to the development of his immediate environment.
In fact, Onunkwo’s success story has become a great inspiration for many others. By dint of hardwork, Onunkwo, born into a very humble background in Ihembosi, Ekwusigo Local Government Area, find his way to the top. He’s the last child of a family of 8. Onunkwo is the Eze Igbo of the Republic of Benin, and a holder of the revered OZO title, among many other chieftaincy titles. He has to his credit several awards and recognitions as result of his giant strides in business as well as his philanthropic gestures.
