2027: Abia APC Endorses Tinubu as Sole Presidential Candidate

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abia State has unanimously endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as its sole presidential candidate for the 2027 general election.

The endorsement was announced on Sunday during what the party described as a Stakeholders’ Pre-Congress meeting.

At the gathering, party stakeholders also unanimously adopted the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu, as the Abia State leader of the party. The motion for his adoption was moved by former Senator, Dr. Nkechi Nwaogu, and received unanimous support from those present.

In his response, Kalu accepted the leadership role and pledged to guide the Abia APC with unity and peace toward future electoral victories.

He explained that his decision to accept the position was influenced by the absence of a sitting APC governor in the state, who would ordinarily assume leadership of the party. He also noted that the next highest-ranking political office holder had been largely absent from party activities.

Speaking at his residence in Bende, Kalu commended the ongoing membership registration exercise, describing it as impactful and successful. He revealed that APC membership in Abia State has risen to over 160,000 and continues to grow.

According to him, the growing membership strength has dispelled claims that the APC lacks presence in the state. He expressed confidence that the party is well positioned to secure at least 25 percent of the votes for President Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election.

As preparations begin for the election of party executives at ward, local government, and state levels—starting with the ward congresses scheduled for Wednesday—Kalu disclosed that he had obtained nomination forms for immediate distribution to aspirants. He stressed that completed forms must be returned immediately.

He added that executives elected at the various congresses would be formally inaugurated at the ward, local government, and state levels.

Emphasising unity within the party, Kalu maintained that all elected executives must work towards securing a second term for President Tinubu. He further declared that there are no factions within the Abia APC, warning that anyone promoting factionalism cannot be regarded as a member of the party.