2027 — The Year Chinedu Ogah Might Finally Fade Into Political Irrelevance

There was a time Rt. Hon. Chinedu Ogah was hailed as the bulldozer of Ebonyi politics — loud, flamboyant, ever-present, and unapologetically populist. He paraded himself as the ‘voice of the grassroots’, the man who would “deliver democracy to the people,” and the self-acclaimed bridge between the government and the governed in Ikwo/Ezza South Federal Constituency.

But as we march towards 2027, the illusion is cracking. What was once seen as political vibrancy is now widely perceived as noise without depth. If Hon. Ogah makes the grave mistake of contesting for a third term in the House of Representatives — or worse, launching a desperate bid for the Senate seat representing Ebonyi Central — he will not only lose; he will finally cement his descent into political irrelevance.

A Record of Empty Grandstanding

Let’s be brutally honest: What exactly has Chinedu Ogah achieved in office besides showing up for photo-ops and plastering his name on billboards and wrappers? Talk is cheap, and Ogah has proven to be an expert in the kind of political noise that fizzles out when it’s time for delivery. The roads in his constituency remain deplorable, healthcare is a joke, education infrastructure is nonexistent, and youth empowerment under his watch is largely tokenistic and unsustainable.

For a man who often boasts about “touching the lives of the common man,” what Ebonyi has seen is a politician more obsessed with showmanship than statesmanship — a man more interested in pushing handouts than pushing laws. His legislative scorecard is abysmal, barely making a dent in national discourse, let alone bringing transformative impact to his people.

Confusing Visibility with Relevance

There’s a difference between being loud and being effective. Ogah has mastered the art of being visible — organizing flashy empowerment events with bags of rice and second-hand sewing machines, staging processions, sharing T-shirts and face caps, and dancing with hired praise singers at every opportunity. But behind all the drama is a shocking lack of substance.

The people of Ikwo/Ezza South — and indeed Ebonyi Central — are wiser now. Gone are the days when dancing in the market square and shouting slogans would automatically earn votes. They are tired of being insulted with crumbs. They want real representation. They want someone who can stand on the floor of the National Assembly and fight for their future, not someone who posts selfies from Abuja while communities wallow in neglect.

Senate Ambition? Laughable.

The mere thought of Chinedu Ogah aspiring to represent Ebonyi Central in the Senate is not just laughable — it’s outright delusional. On what basis? What track record? The Senate is not a playground for political comedians. It is a platform for serious minds — lawmakers with depth, strategy, and capacity to shape national policy.

Ogah’s ambition reeks of entitlement, not merit. He seems to think that political positions are inherited, not earned. He underestimates just how tired the people are of recycled promises and grandstanding. If he enters the race, the backlash will be brutal. He will be politically outclassed, rhetorically buried, and electorally humiliated.

Internal Party Fatigue

Even within his party, Ogah’s name no longer inspires the loyalty it once did. The party base in Ebonyi is disillusioned. Younger, smarter, and more credible candidates are emerging. His once-loyal foot soldiers now whisper dissent behind closed doors. His arrogance, refusal to consult meaningfully, and insistence on outdated tactics have alienated critical party stakeholders. If he dares push for a ticket in 2027, the internal sabotage alone might finish him before the opposition even steps in.

He Had a Chance — He Wasted It

Ogah was gifted a rare opportunity. He had the grassroots backing, the political capital, and the media attention. But instead of building institutions, he built a personality cult. Instead of mentoring future leaders, he surrounded himself with praise-singers and sycophants. Instead of focusing on sustainable development, he chose tokenism and theatrics.

Now, his popularity has sunk lower than ever. Once a so-called political giant, he now roams the corridors of power looking for relevance, attending every function that will give him a microphone to recite tired slogans that no one believes anymore.

The Road Ahead: Redemption or Retirement

Ogah still has one chance: bow out gracefully. Reinvent himself as a mentor. Support competent candidates and focus on contributing from the sidelines. That path might preserve what little goodwill he still has. But if he makes the mistake of contesting again, 2027 will not just be a loss — it will be a total political funeral.

Rt. Hon. Chinedu Ogah is a man at the crossroads — but the signs are clear. His political brand is stale, his constituency weary, and his ambition increasingly laughable. 2027 will not be kind to him if he insists on running for any office. The people are ready to retire the drama and demand real leadership.

And if he refuses to read the writing on the wall, then the ballot box will gladly read it out loud.