Abia APC confirms Opah as governorship candidate after primary dispute
Chief Eric Opah has been reaffirmed as the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abia State. The party dismissed claims that Chief Henry Ikoh won the primaries, attributing the controversy to misinformation and external influences. According to the APC Publicity Secretary, Uche Aguoru, the party followed due process, and the results of the primaries will stand. The party urged members to remain calm and assured that internal processes are ongoing to address any legal concerns.
What we know
- The APC in Abia State insists that Chief Eric Opah remains its governorship candidate for the 2027 elections.
- Uche Aguoru stated that the governorship primaries were held on May 21, 2026, where Opah scored 125,977 votes and Ikoh scored 5,905 votes.
- Opah joined the APC in 2023 and has been actively involved in party activities and financing.
- In Ikwuano, Opah defeated Ikoh in his own local government area, scoring 3,486 votes to Ikoh's 2,403.
- The party says the National Working Committee has not yet released the final list of candidates and is still reviewing internal processes to resolve legal issues.
