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APC Finalizes Governorship Tickets in Four States; Presidential Primary Holds Today

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  • Aminu Tijani Galadima, Eric Opah, Danladi Salihu, and Senator Ahmed Aliyu Wadada have secured the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship tickets in Adamawa, Abia, Kwara, and Nasarawa states, respectively.
  • The APC is also preparing for its presidential primary election today, where President Bola Tinubu is seeking re-election and will face Stanley Osifo.
  • In Rivers State, Dr. Farah Dagogo emerged as the African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship candidate, while Abia APC celebrated Opah's victory, expressing confidence in his leadership for the 2027 elections.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) is solidifying its ranks across Nigeria as key governorship tickets were decided yesterday, paving the way for the party's strategy in the upcoming 2027 general elections. In Abia State, business mogul Eric Opah clinched the party's nomination after a direct primary, defeating former Minister Chief Henry Ikechukwu Ikoh. The party's publicity secretary in Abia, Uche Aguoru, lauded Opah as an "internationally renowned businessman and distinguished leader," expressing strong confidence in his ability to lead the party to victory and reclaim the Government House.

Similarly, Adamawa State saw Aminu Tijani Galadima emerge as the APC's flagbearer, while former Speaker Danladi Salihu secured the ticket in Kwara State. Senator Ahmed Aliyu Wadada also won the nomination in Nasarawa State. These outcomes reflect the internal democratic processes within the APC, as the party aims to present strong candidates capable of winning diverse electoral landscapes across the nation.

an internationally renowned businessman and distinguished leader

· Uche AguoruAbia APC Publicity Secretary, describing Eric Opah after he secured the party's governorship ticket.

Beyond the state-level contests, the APC is also gearing up for its presidential primary election today. President Bola Tinubu, the incumbent, is set to face a challenger in Stanley Osifo. The party's decision to allow all registered APC members nationwide to vote underscores a commitment to broad participation in selecting its presidential standard-bearer. This internal electoral activity, alongside the concluded governorship primaries, signals a party actively engaged in its electoral machinery, preparing for the significant electoral battles ahead.

possesses the leadership capacity, vision and experience required to lead the party to victory in the 2027 general elections and return the Government House to Umuahia under the banner of the APC.

· Uche AguoruAbia APC Publicity Secretary, expressing confidence in Eric Opah's ability to win the 2027 governorship election.
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