POLITICS
PDP Abia Central Assures John Okiyi Kalu Of Their Total Support As Primaries Approach
The stakeholders and leaders of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) have assured a frontline aspirant for the governorship ticket of the party, Chief John Okiyi Kalu of their total support as the Guber primary election approaches.
The assurance was made when Kalu, a former Commissioner for Information, who equally served as a Commissioner for Trade and Investment, paid a visit to the stakeholders in Umuahia, where he presented his intentions to them, and they responded.
According to Kalu, he came to seek the support of the party members in the Abia Central Senatorial District because he is sure that he came out to win and not to negotiate with anyone for payment.
Kalu equally urged the stakeholders, leaders and members in Abia Central to give him their absolute support, as he will not betray a party he has been a strong part of since 1999.
The former commissioner for information said that he is the only true party man in the race, as he has never in the history of his life doubted the PDP or tried to betray the PDP.
He urged the members to be careful while making their choices so that they would not use their hands to choose a man who would betray the party in the middle of the race, just to benefit their paymasters who called them to cause distraction.
Kalu urged the stakeholders to realise that the ticket he is seeking is the ticket of every PDP member, stressing that when they allow themselves to be deceived by non-party people, it will not be good for the history of the party.
Responding to his request, the Ikwuano PDP Chairman, Okechukwu Azundu, said that the Ikwuano LGA, one of the LGAs that make up the Abia Central Senatorial District, is fully behind a party man like Chief John Okiyi-Kalu, who has come out open with nothing to hide.
Azundu said that Ikwuano has fully agreed with John Okiyi-Kalu, stressing that they are with him, as they are now hopeful that their party, the PDP, is back and still alive.
Umuahia North Chairman, Omesue Bright Chidi, equally said that his LGA will go with Chief John Okiyi-Kalu and encouraged him to continue with what he is doing, as they are solidly behind him for standing fully with the party.
Barr Chris Amaefula, Chairman, Umuahia South, also assured Chief John Okiyi-Kalu of the full support of the PDP members and stakeholders in Umuahia South LGA.
A stakeholder of the party in Isiala-Ngwa North, Elder Sam Esindu, equally said they will support Chief John Okiyi-Kalu, whom he believes has worked very hard for the party for so many years.
Isiala-Ngwa South Chairman Nwankpa Okechukwu and his Osisioma Ngwa counterpart, Barr Emeka Onyenso, unanimously gave their support to John Okiyi-Kalu as well.
PDP State Woman Leader Mrs Felicia Ukajianya said that the PDP women are 100% behind Chief John Okiyi-Kalu, stressing that he is the only serious option they have to get close to the government house again.
She gave him the assurance that PDP women will never disappoint him, stressing that the women will stand by him and equally prayed for and encouraged him.
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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