2027: Abia is Not for Sale: Otti Rejects APC Takeover Declare
Abia State Authorities has dismissed claims that the All Progressives Congress (APC) will take over the state within the 2027 common elections, insisting that Abia can’t be captured by political guarantees or household affect.
The response adopted feedback attributed to the Senator representing Abia North Senatorial Zone, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, who reportedly vowed to safe the Abia Authorities Home for the APC in 2027.
The state authorities described such feedback as private opinions that don’t replicate the need of the individuals.
In an announcement issued on Monday, the federal government acknowledged that Senator Kalu has the constitutional proper to help any candidate of his alternative, together with his youthful brother, underneath the Abia APC.
Nevertheless, it confused that the facility to decide on the following governor of the state belongs completely to Abia voters.
The federal government warned in opposition to any try to dominate the state’s political construction by what it described as a “household fiefdom.” It acknowledged that Abians wouldn’t settle for a scenario the place one particular person or household controls a number of key political and public places of work on the identical time.
In accordance with the assertion, such places of work embrace the positions of Senator, Governor, Commissioner representing Abia State within the Nationwide Meeting Service Fee, and Ambassador.
The federal government mentioned concentrating energy on this method goes in opposition to democratic values and the collective curiosity of the individuals.
Reaffirming its power within the state, the Labour Celebration mentioned it stays the ruling social gathering in Abia and is well-positioned forward of the 2027 elections.
The social gathering disclosed that it has greater than three succesful and credible aspirants able to contest for the Abia North Senatorial seat when the time comes.
The federal government defined that the standard of those aspirants displays the Labour Celebration’s concentrate on inclusive management, inner democracy, and merit-based competitors. It added that the social gathering will not be constructed round people or households, however across the aspirations of bizarre residents.
The assertion additional assured that on the applicable time, the Labour Celebration would mobilize its members, supporters, and stakeholders throughout the state to help its eventual candidate in Abia North.
It referred to as on Abians to withstand political monopoly and help management that promotes equity, accountability, and people-driven governance.
The federal government additionally emphasised that the political way forward for Abia can’t be determined by declarations or endorsements made outdoors the need of the voters.
It mentioned the state’s current political historical past exhibits that voters are more and more acutely aware of their energy and able to defend it.
The press launch was signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Govt Governor of Abia State, Mr. Ukoha Njoku Ukoha, and dated January 5, 2026.
The article was initially revealed on Politics Nigeria.