The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has published a list containing the names of 15 governorship candidates and their running mates for the 2027 governorship election in Abia State.
The three-page document, titled “Governorship Election 2027 – Final List of Candidates,” contains the names of candidates from 15 political parties, alongside their ages, gender and educational qualifications.
According to the list, Governor Alex Chioma Otti, 61, is listed as the Labour Party (LP) governorship candidate, with Emetu Ikechukwu Lekwachi, 42, as his running mate.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has Eric Chinemuechueya Opah, 55, as its governorship candidate, alongside Egbe Godswill Agu, 57, as deputy governorship candidate.
For the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Anosike Kelechi, 52, is listed as the governorship candidate, with Amah Abraham Nnanna, 58, as his running mate.
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has Kalu Kalu Agu, 53, as its candidate, while Alozie Ogadinma Darlington, 35, is listed as his running mate.
Also on the list is Doris Uzumma Umezurike, 39, the governorship candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), with Chionye Nnabugwu Chukwudi, 42, as her running mate.
Former Minister of State for Mines and Steel Development, Uchechukwu Sampson Ogah, whose name appears in the document as Ogah Iroetugo Nnubuisi, 53, is listed as the candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), alongside Alaribe Bright Medozie, 41.
Full List of Governorship Candidates and Running Mates
AAC: Doris Uzumma Umezurike — Chionye Nnabugwu Chukwudi.
ADC: Kalu Kalu Agu — Alozie Ogadinma Darlington.
ADP: Ikechukwu George Nwachukwu — Obasi Rossy Emmanuel.
APC: Eric Chinemuechueya Opah — Egbe Godswill Agu.
APGA: Ijioma Uchechukwu Charles — Ehiemere Augustine Chinonye.
APM: Umunnah Victor Jireh — Nwosu Emmanuella Nnenna.
APP: Ijioma Nwokoro Ijioma — Nwoloki Lucky Eze.
LP: Alex Chioma Otti — Emetu Ikechukwu Lekwachi.
NDC: Ogah Iroetugo Nnubuisi — Alaribe Bright Medozie.
NDP: Leo Onyekwere — Uchenna Oleh.
NNPP: Anthony Kelechi Apugo — Nwokoji Chris Nwaobilor.
NRM: Jerry Jerry — Nathaniel Ngozi Oyedia.
PDP: Anosike Kelechi — Amah Abraham Nnanna.
SDP: Obasi Uba Ekeagbara — Atuzie Loveday.
ZLP: Onukwue Prince Chibunna — Abalogu Doris Odochi.
The document also provides details of the candidates’ academic qualifications, ranging from First School Leaving Certificates and secondary school certificates to university degrees and postgraduate qualifications.
Of the 15 governorship candidates listed, 14 are male, while one is female. The deputy governorship candidates include both men and women.
The publication of the list marks a significant development in preparations for the 2027 governorship election in Abia State, with political parties expected to intensify their engagements with voters ahead of the polls.
The election is expected to attract considerable political interest as Governor Alex Otti seeks another term in office, while candidates from other political parties prepare to challenge his administration.
