A grassroots political pressure group, the Umuahia Political Forum (UPF), has unanimously adopted the Abia APC governorship candidate, Chief Eric Opah, as its sole candidate for the 2027 governorship election.
The decision was reached during the group’s enlarged executive meeting held on Saturday, 25th July, 2026.
The forum comprises members from different walks of life, including pensioners, traders, commercial bus drivers, farmers, artisans and other grassroots stakeholders.
According to the group, its members played an active role in supporting Governor Alex Otti during the 2023 governorship election after holding several engagements with him before the polls.
However, the forum said it had resolved to withdraw its support for the incumbent governor and back Chief Opah, citing many governance failures.
Speaking during the meeting, members of the forum said they could no longer support a government that has failed to prioritise the welfare of ordinary Abians.
