POLITICS
APC, Renewed Hope Ambassadors Vow to Unseat Gov. Otti in 2027 — Ikonne
An All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain in Abia State, Prince Paul Ikonne, has declared that the party and its allied support groups, including the Renewed Hope Ambassadors, are fully prepared to take over Abia State in the 2027 general elections.
Ikonne made the statement during a strategic meeting of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors (Old Aba Zone) held at the residence of the Abia State Coordinator of the group, Chief Henry Ikoh.
According to him, the meeting was aimed at reviewing strategies, strengthening internal cohesion, and deepening collaboration between the APC and the Renewed Hope Ambassadors to ensure a strong electoral showing for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in Abia State.
He said Abia must deliver at least 80 per cent of the votes cast for President Tinubu in 2027, describing projections of 25 per cent support as unacceptable. Ikonne insisted that the APC has the political structure, manpower, and influence to surpass previous electoral outcomes in the state.
The APC chieftain noted that a party with three former governors, current and former ministers, and several prominent leaders should not underperform at the polls. He added that the party is determined not only to secure victory for President Tinubu in Abia but also to defeat Governor Alex Otti, whom he accused of running the state as a personal project.
Ikonne criticised the Otti administration for what he described as failure to effectively deliver key projects, including smart schools and recreational centres, despite their inclusion in official performance reports.
He also called on the state government to grant full autonomy to local governments, arguing that sustainable grassroots development cannot be achieved without true independence at the local council level.
He concluded by reaffirming the commitment of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors and the APC to intensify mobilisation, grassroots engagement, and political coordination ahead of the 2027 elections, with the aim of aligning Abia State with President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope agenda.
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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