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APC Releases names of candidates for Reps in Abia

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The All Progressives Congress (APC) has officially announced names of those who emerged as candidates from its House of Representatives primary elections across the eight federal constituencies in Abia State ahead of the 2027 general elections.

This was announced on Saturday at the APC State Secretariat in Umuahia by the Chairman of Abia State National Assembly Primary Election Committee, Barrister Erasmus Cishak.

According to Cishak, the primary elections were conducted across the various federal constituencies in the state, with party members participating in the selection of candidates to fly the APC flag in the forthcoming general elections.

In Bende Federal Constituency, the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, emerged unopposed as the party’s candidate.

Also, the former Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Hon. Nkiruka Onyejeocha, was returned unopposed as the APC candidate for Isuikwuato/Umunneochi Federal Constituency.

In Ukwa East/Ukwa West Federal Constituency, Hon. Chris Nkwonta emerged as the party’s candidate, while Hon. Uzor Azubuike secured the ticket for Aba North/Aba South Federal Constituency.

In Ikwuano/Umuahia North/Umuahia South Federal Constituency, former Speaker of the Abia State House of Assembly, Hon. Chinedum Orji, emerged victorious in the party primary.

The APC also announced Hon. Uzoma Theodore Uka as the candidate for Isiala Ngwa North/Isiala Ngwa South Federal Constituency.

For Obingwa/Osisioma/Ugwunagbo Federal Constituency, Hon. Udo Alozie clinched the party’s ticket, while Hon. Ikenna Nicholas emerged as the APC candidate for Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency.

Barrister Cishak commended party members and stakeholders for their conduct during the primary process and assured that the committee remained committed to transparency, fairness and credibility throughout the exercise.

The announcement marks a major step in the APC’s preparations for the 2027 general elections in Abia State as the party intensifies efforts to strengthen its structure and expand its electoral success across the state.