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An Abia youth group known as Great Aba Men has declared support for the re-election of President Bola Tinubu and Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu in 2027, according to the group.
Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu has mourned the death of Professor Gregory Ibe, founder of Gregory University and a former APGA governorship candidate in Abia State. Further details of the circumstances were not provided in the source.
PDP governorship candidate in Abia State, Dr Kelechi Anosike, said he would restore Ukwa East as an oil-producing council and pursue industrialisation of the area. The statement was made as part of his campaign.
Residents of Umunneochi Local Government Area in Abia North have reportedly endorsed Senator Orji Kalu's bid for re-election in 2027, citing his long-standing ties to the area.
Tricycle operators in Abia State have endorsed Governor Alex Otti for a second term in the 2027 election, citing his performance in road infrastructure, according to Punch.
Labour Party candidate for Bende Federal Constituency, Chima Anyaso, warned youths in Abia against electoral violence ahead of the 2027 elections, according to Punch.
Labour Party candidate for Bende Federal Constituency, Chima Anyaso, said no politician's ambition is worth a young person's life, warning against electoral violence ahead of the 2027 elections.
Abia State PDP governorship candidate Dr Kelechi Anosike said he would industrialise Umuahia and make it a befitting state capital, according to Punch.
Dr Kelechi Anosike, the PDP governorship candidate in Abia State, said he would establish a monthly town hall forum if elected.
Evangeline Iwenjiora, the NDC candidate for Isuikwuato/Umunneochi Federal Constituency in Abia State, said she would pursue sustainable empowerment and development if elected.
The APC governorship candidate in Abia State, Eric Opah, has presented Godswill Egbe as his running mate ahead of the 2027 election.
Abia State Governor Alex Otti has approved the constitution of the Labour Party's 2027 Governorship Campaign Council, naming himself as chairman, according to Punch.
A farmers' group said more than 40,000 farmers in Abia State have endorsed PDP governorship candidate Dr Kelechi Anosike ahead of the 2027 election. The group cited his agricultural policies as the reason for the endorsement.
APGA senatorial candidate Irukwu Onwuka said he intends to unseat Orji Kalu and other incumbents in the 2027 Abia North senatorial election.
Senatorial aspirant Blessing Ugbo said she sued the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) over what she described as the denial of the Abia Central senatorial ticket. She explained her reasons for taking legal action against the party.
Abia State Governor Alex Otti has said he will not contest for the presidency or any other elective office, adding that he plans to retire from politics after his current tenure.
Stakeholders in Abia North, under the Alliance for Good Governance, said they will support Governor Alex Otti's bid for a second term in 2027.
Stakeholders in Abia North under the Alliance for Good Governance said they have resolved to mobilise support for Governor Alex Otti's re-election in 2027.
Abia Central senatorial candidate Sen. Nkechi Nwaogu has denied being a member of the APC, saying she joined the NDC before the INEC deadline.
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