POLITICS
2027: PDP Says Coalition’s Chances in Abia Depend on Credible Governorship Candidate
The Abia State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said that the success of any coalition seeking to challenge Governor Alex Otti in the 2027 governorship election will depend largely on the credibility, competence, and capacity of the candidate presented to voters.
The party stated this in a release signed by its Chairman in the state, Elder Abraham Amah, in which it reacted to growing public discussions on the formation of a political coalition ahead of the 2027 polls.
According to the PDP, while political realignments and alliances are a normal part of democratic competition, coalitions alone are not sufficient to determine electoral outcomes in Abia State. The party argued that voters are more concerned with the personality, track record, and vision of a governorship candidate than with the number of parties or political interests coming together under one platform.
The statement noted that elections are ultimately contests of leadership and ideas, stressing that Abians will closely scrutinise the credibility, character, governing capacity, and vision of any challenger seeking to unseat the incumbent governor.
The PDP maintained that coalitions formed solely to oppose an incumbent, without presenting a strong and inspiring alternative, often end up strengthening the position of the sitting governor rather than weakening it. It added that history has shown that broad alliances backed by weak candidates rarely succeed at the polls.
The party further observed that Abia voters are politically conscious and sensitive to leadership quality, noting that the electorate pays close attention to whether a candidate understands the realities of the people, aligns with their aspirations, and possesses the moral and intellectual capacity to govern effectively.
According to the PDP, politics goes beyond structures and strategy, involving public mood, symbolism, and timing, factors which it said any serious political coalition must take into account.
As preparations for the 2027 elections gather momentum, the PDP called on political actors and commentators to focus more on discussions around leadership quality and governance vision for Abia State rather than mere coalition-building.
The party concluded that the future of Abia would not be determined by the number of parties united against Governor Otti, but by the emergence of an alternative leadership capable of convincingly demonstrating its ability to govern the state better.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abia State has put to rest speculation over its governorship ticket, with the state Chairman, Hon. Chijioke Chukwu, reaffirming Eric Opah as the party’s candidate for the 2027 general election.
Speaking in an exclusive interview with FLO 94.9 FM, Chukwu declared that all controversies surrounding the party’s primaries have been resolved, and the results announced by the primary election committee — and subsequently ratified by the APC National Working Committee — remain valid and binding.
“The results of the primaries as announced by the primary election committee and ratified by the National Working Committee stand,” Chukwu said. He stressed that Eric Opah is the authentic governorship candidate of the APC in Abia State.
The chairman called on all party members to bury their differences and close ranks in order to build a formidable APC ahead of the 2027 polls.
In the same interview, Chukwu also confirmed that Hon. Erondu Uchenna will be the party’s candidate for the Abia South Senatorial District seat in the upcoming elections.
The National Publicity Secretary of the African Democratic Congress, Bolaji Abdullahi, has alleged that Justice Peter Lifu acted in contempt of court by issuing a judgment that deregistered the ADC and four other political parties despite a pending appeal.
According to Abdullahi, the Court of Appeal had directed that no action should be taken on the matter until the appeal is heard on October 27. He argued that proceeding with the judgment before the appellate court’s determination amounts to a disregard for the court’s directive.
“Justice Peter Lifu, the judge who gave the judgment that deregistered the ADC and four other parties, should be arrested. The Appeal Court said don’t act until the case is heard on October 27. He’s acting in contempt of court,” Abdullahi stated.
The remarks add a new dimension to the legal and political controversy surrounding the status of the affected political parties, with the matter expected to be further addressed when the appeal comes up for hearing.
KANO — Mustapha Rabiu Kwankwaso has been announced as the deputy governorship candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Kano State ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Mustapha is the son of Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, a leading figure in the party and former governor of Kano State.
The announcement comes amid ongoing political realignments within the NDC in Kano. The party recently unveiled Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo as its governorship candidate for the state, following consultations among party stakeholders.
Political observers say the emergence of Mustapha Kwankwaso as running mate is expected to generate discussions within Kano’s political landscape, given his family ties to the influential Kwankwasiyya movement led by his father.
The NDC has continued to position itself as a major opposition force ahead of the 2027 elections, with the party’s leadership expressing confidence in its chances across key states, including Kano.
Party officials are expected to provide further details on the candidature and campaign strategy in the coming days.
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