Abia APC lauds members as gov candidate emerges
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At a glance
- The Abia State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has congratulated Chief Eric Opah on winning the party's governorship primaries.
- Opah secured a significant victory, polling 125,977 votes against his closest rival's 5,905 votes.
- The party expressed confidence in Opah's leadership and urged members to unite for the upcoming 2027 general elections.
The Abia State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) is celebrating a resounding victory following the successful conclusion of its governorship primaries. Chief Eric Opah has emerged as the party's flagbearer, a testament to the growing strength and unity within the APC in Abia. The overwhelming support shown for Opah, evidenced by his commanding lead in votes, signals a clear mandate and a unified front as the party looks towards the 2027 general elections.
We commend all aspirants, party faithful, electoral officials, and stakeholders for their commitment to a peaceful, transparent, and credible primary election process which reflects the growing strength and unity of the APC in Abia State.
We commend the dedication and commitment displayed by all aspirants, party faithful, electoral officials, and stakeholders who ensured a peaceful, transparent, and credible primary election process. This orderly conduct reflects the maturity and democratic ethos that the APC champions. Chief Opah's emergence is not just a personal triumph but a collective achievement for the party, demonstrating our capacity to organize and deliver a fair electoral process even at the grassroots level.
Chief Eric Opah possesses the requisite leadership capacity, vision, and experience to steer our party towards victory. We are confident that under his leadership, the APC will reclaim the Government House in Umuahia and usher in an era of purposeful governance for the people of Abia State. The party leadership calls upon all members and supporters to remain united and focused, channeling our collective energy towards achieving our shared goal of delivering effective and responsive leadership.
We are confident that Chief Eric Opah possesses the leadership capacity, vision, and experience required to lead our party to victory in the 2027 general elections and return the Government House to Umuahia under the banner of the APC.
This primary election is a crucial step in our journey to provide Abia State with the transformative leadership it deserves. The APC is poised to offer a credible alternative, driven by a commitment to progress and the well-being of our citizens. We look forward to a vigorous campaign season where our message of development and good governance will resonate with the electorate.
We urge all members and supporters to remain united and committed as we collectively work towards delivering purposeful leadership for the people of Abia State.
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