Abia PDP Backs Tinubu’s Re-election, Demands Reciprocity in Governorship Race
Boniface Okoro in Umuahia The Abia State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has formally declared its support for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 presidential
The Abia State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has officially endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's bid for re-election in the 2027 presidential contest, emphasizing the importance of equity, fairness, and mutual political cooperation. This stance was announced by the State Chairman and Deputy Governorship Candidate, Elder Amah Abraham, during the inauguration of the PDP Presidential Campaign Committee for Tinubu's re-election.
Speaking on behalf of the PDP Governorship Candidate, Dr. Kelechi Anosike, and the broader party apparatus in Abia, Abraham reiterated the chapter's dedication to Tinubu's ambition for a second term, under the National Rainbow Coalition initiative led by Chief Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
Abraham's statement underscored the party's resolve to uphold principles of political cooperation and its conviction that the overarching interests of Abia State should supersede partisan divides. However, he made it clear that this endorsement is not unconditional; it is contingent upon receiving reciprocal support, particularly from the APC leadership in the state.
He stressed that while the PDP is willing to collaborate with the APC and other entities to ensure Tinubu's re-election, it also expects the APC to reciprocate by backing a mutually advantageous political arrangement.
Amah Abraham emphasized that this alignment with the APC at the presidential level should not be interpreted as a dilution of the PDP's gubernatorial ambitions or a surrender of its political identity in Abia. He expressed optimism about the National Rainbow Coalition initiative championed by Wike, acknowledging his stature as a national leader of the PDP.
Abraham framed this as a chance for all stakeholders, regardless of partisan affiliation, to forge bridges, foster mutual understanding, and create alliances that align with their individual interests. He reaffirmed the Abia PDP's commitment to constructive engagement with all stakeholders who share its vision of cultivating a more robust, competitive, and accountable political leadership in the state.
The inauguration ceremony, which saw participation from party leaders, stakeholders, and supporters across all 17 local government areas of Abia, marked a significant step in the party's strategy for the upcoming governorship election.
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