In what now appears like a political shocker as the 2027 governorship election approaches in Abia State, the All Progressives Congress (APC) has zoned its governorship ticket for the forthcoming election to Abia Central Senatorial District.
Many Abians had expected that the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rit. Hon. Benjamin Kalu, who hails from Bende LGA in Abia North Senatorial District will clinch the ticket.
However, a release by Uche Aguoru
Publicity Secretary, APC Abia State said that the notice serves to guide APC members and intending aspirants in the purchase of Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms.
“This decision is taken in the interest of equity, justice, and fair play, and in line with the party’s commitment to balanced representation across the three senatorial zones.
“Since the return of democracy in 1999, Abia State has operated on an understanding of power rotation among the three zones to foster unity and inclusiveness.
“The decision is further premised on the fact that the State Chairman of the Party hails from Abia North Senatorial District, while Abia South produced the immediate past governor of the state. It is therefore just and equitable for Abia Central to produce the next governor on the APC platform.
“We appeal to all aspirants and stakeholders from other zones to respect this decision of the party in the spirit of sportsmanship. Let us work together to secure victory for our great party.”
