2027 Race: US-Based Lawyer Ezeike Eyes Aguata Seat, Targets Erosion and Healthcare Crisis

By Ekuson Nw’Ogbunka
Abuja

Dr. Okwudili Ezeike, a United States-based attorney and PhD holder in Nursing Science who serves as Regulatory Counsel with the U.

S. Food & Drug Administration, has announced his intention to represent Aguata Federal Constituency of Anambra State in the House of Representatives. Ezeike, who also works per diem as a Registered Nurse in hospitals across the Greater Baltimore Area, spoke to media houses about his ambition and legislative agenda for the constituency.
Explaining his motivation, Ezeike said his aspiration is rooted in providing effective representation for his people, ensuring that government programmes positively impact their lives, and making sure laws are designed to meet the needs of constituents. “Politics is holding power in trust for the people. Elected persons act as fiduciaries exercising power on behalf of the public for common good instead of personal gain,” he said.
If elected, the FDA counsel identified healthcare, security, and erosion control as his top three legislative priorities. He described the erosion challenge affecting many communities in Aguata as a major concern that “keeps me up at night.” Within his first 100 days, he plans to convene a stakeholders’ forum involving colleagues, international NGOs, and the United Nations to draw attention to the crisis and explore solutions. “My goal is to work with anyone to minimize this growing menace,” Ezeike stated.
Speaking on his grassroots connection, Ezeike highlighted his family’s strong ties to Aguata. His late father, Michael Ezeike, was a Headmaster Grade 1 who taught in several towns in the area, while his mother, Lady Cecilia Ezeike, a retired schoolteacher, held prominent roles in the Catholic Women Organization in Awka and Ekwulobia Dioceses. “Since my secondary school days, I have been a grassroots person. I was the youngest secretary general of the Ekwulobia Students Union,” he recalled.
He also referenced his time at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, where he served as Hall Chairman of ‘D Block’ Zik’s Flats, alongside his philanthropic efforts through the Ikeakachi Foundation. According to him, the foundation has awarded scholarships to indigent students, paid WAEC registration fees, and conducted healthcare outreach programmes across the 14 towns in Aguata Federal Constituency. “Until I left Nigeria, I lived basically in my hometown of Ekwulobia, and I have many friends and acquaintances across the constituency,” he added.
Addressing concerns about voter distrust stemming from unfulfilled promises, Ezeike said his mission is to rebuild confidence through transparency and integrity. He cited his four-year tenure as president of Ekwulobia Community USA-Canada, noting that his roles as an attorney and public health professional in the United States have involved positions of trust. “Voter mistrust arises when politicians fail to perform the fiduciary duties owed to their constituents. When there is a decline in trust, people feel their voices are not heard,” he said.
Ezeike is contesting under the platform of the African Democratic Congress, which he described as “the major party.” Identifying himself as an “Obidient,” he said he followed Peter Obi from the Labour Party to ADC. “I see him as the singular opportunity for Nigeria to get its act together. To accomplish this transformation, Peter Obi needs individuals with integrity to help with the dismantling of the current criminal enterprise,” Ezeike said. “We cannot continue to leave politics in the hands of criminals and shady individuals and expect different outcomes.”
The US-based lawyer emphasized that his combined experience in law and nursing offers him a distinct perspective on policymaking and service delivery. He pledged to apply his FDA regulatory experience and clinical background to advance healthcare reforms, while using legislative oversight to ensure that security and ecological funds are effectively utilized in Aguata. “My people deserve representation that understands both the law and the pain of a mother who can’t access a hospital or a farmer whose land is washed away,” he said.