City Boy Movement: Ex-Abia Speaker Orji Unveiled As Tinubu Campaign Chairman

A political organisation campaigning for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election, the City Boy Movement (CBM),  has unveiled former speaker of Abia State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Chinedum Enyinnaya Orji,  (Ikukuoma, Abia), as its state chairman.

This marked a major boost to the movement’s political mobilisation drive in the state.

The announcement, made in Umuahia, signals a strategic alliance between the youth-driven political platform and a legislator widely regarded for his legislative leadership and grassroots engagement.

Orji, a two-term lawmaker and the 11th Speaker of the Abia State House of Assembly between 2019 and 2023, is known for championing legislative independence and institutional stability during his tenure. A graduate of Civil Engineering from the Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO), and a Fellow of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (FNSE), he brings a blend of professional expertise and political experience to the Movement.

The City Boy Movement cited Orji’s signature “Direct Touch” Initiative, which focused on empowering youths and women through livelihood support, as a key factor in his selection. The group also noted his recent transition to the All Progressives Congress (APC) as a move that has further strengthened the party’s structure and expanded its grassroots reach in the state.

Orji is a recipient of several recognitions, including the Sun Public Service Award and Champion Newspaper’s Most Outstanding Speaker, accolades that, according to the Movement, underscore his record of public service.

Speaking at the unveiling, Mayor Lucky Igbokwe (Don Lulu), Director of the City Boy Movement in Abia State, described the development as a turning point for the organisation in the South East.

“Today, we haven’t just added a name to our roster; we have gained a General. Rt. Hon. Chinedum Orji is a builder by profession and a builder of men by calling. His acceptance to serve as our Chairman signals a new dawn for the City Boy Movement in the South East. With Ikukuoma, the wind of progress is now at our backs,” Igbokwe said.

He added that the Movement remains committed to mobilising citizens in support of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, stressing that Orji’s leadership would help deepen political participation and organisational growth across Abia State.

The City Boy Movement welcomed Orji into the fold, expressing confidence that his leadership would help shape the state’s political future and strengthen the Movement’s presence across the region.