Abia APC divided over endorsement of Benjamin Kalu for governor
Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress in Abia State have endorsed Benjamin Kalu to contest the governorship election. The endorsement, made at a meeting in Umuahia, has sparked opposition from the camp of Mascot Uzor Kalu. Some party leaders urged Benjamin Kalu to declare his intention to run, while others warned against imposing a candidate. Benjamin Kalu thanked the stakeholders and said he would announce his decision in the coming weeks.
What we know
- The endorsement of Benjamin Kalu was made at a stakeholders’ meeting in Umuahia with representatives from all senatorial zones and 17 Local Government Areas.
- Mascot Uzor Kalu has condemned the endorsement, calling it an attempt to impose a candidate without involving other aspirants.
- Some party leaders believe Benjamin Kalu is the right candidate to help the party win the 2027 election.
- Benjamin Kalu stated he will make his decision known in the coming weeks and thanked the stakeholders for their support.
- Mascot Uzor Kalu warned that any consensus arrangement excluding other aspirants is illegitimate and will be strongly resisted.
