Ahead of the general elections in 2027, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the Abia North zone has reaffirmed its intention to retake the area and other regions of the state.
Senator Orji Kalu, the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, Ibe Okwara Osonwa, Amobi Ogah, and other lawmakers reside in Abia North.
Before the APC and LP swept it away in the 2019 and 2023 elections, it was dominated by the PDP.
However, during a stakeholders’ meeting at Etugo Ogah’s country home in Isuikwuato, PDP zonal leaders and stakeholders from five LGAs—Ohafia, Arochukwu, Isuikwuato, Umunnochi, and Bende—said they had decided to retake the Abia North zone, the Government House, and other areas of the State for PDP in 2027.
Reading the communique at the completion of the meeting, the PDP State Legal Adviser, Barr. Kingsley Imaga, said that their deliberations were oriented on party advancement, unity and strategy for future success.
The communique stated that the leaders reaffirmed their shared determination to create a stronger force capable of winning future elections by a wide margin, seizing control of Government House in Umuahia, and establishing a government that accurately represents the wishes and ambitions of the populace.
They also reaffirmed the significance of internal unity, loyalty, and grassroots mobilization, and they underlined continued support for all party structures, from the ward to the state level.
“Now is the moment to restore and retake Abia State. The communique said, in part, “We leave this meeting renewed and inspired with a new sense of hope to enthrone good governance.”
Gabriel Elendu, the chairman of the Abia North PDP, reassured members that the party was still strong and cohesive in Abia North and that the majority of its former members would rejoin.
Abraham Amah, the chairman of the Abia State PDP, stated in his speech that the party will only nominate respectable candidates in 2027 and that the days of imposing candidates were ended.
“The candidates will be chosen by each local administration. Before you emerge, you must demonstrate your capacity.
“Only the best, those who genuinely represent the people, will receive our nominations and tickets,” he declared.
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