APGA Flags Off 2027 Campaign in Abia, as Chairman Tasks Candidates on Victory, Promises Massive Support

The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in Abia State has handed its flags to its candidates for the 2027 general elections, expressing confidence in their chances of victory.

The state chairman of the party, Ambassador Sunday Onukwubiri, stated this during the flag-off ceremony held at the APGA state secretariat in Umuahia on Thursday, October 15, 2026.

Onukwubiri described the presentation of the party’s flags as a demonstration of its authority and formal endorsement of the candidates, urging them to intensify their campaigns without compromise.

The APGA State Chairman expressed optimism that the party would secure victories in the elections, as he assured the candidates of the party’s massive support as they engage voters across their respective constituencies.

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In his welcome address, the state secretary of APGA, Pastor Peter Nduka, urged the candidates to campaign boldly, resist intimidation and maintain strong collaboration with the party’s structures at all levels.

Nduka also called on party officials to demonstrate loyalty, shun anti-party activities and ensure that supporters and eligible voters obtain their Permanent Voter Cards ahead of the elections.

He reaffirmed the party leadership’s commitment to supporting its candidates and ensuring that their votes count.

Speaking on behalf of the candidates, APGA’s candidate for Aba Central State Constituency, Hon. Rosyn Obasi, expressed appreciation to the party’s state and national leadership for providing them with the platform to contest.

Obasi pledged that the candidates would run issue-based campaigns, focusing on their plans, proposed solutions and what they intend to offer their constituents rather than engaging in political exchanges.

He expressed confidence that APGA would secure representation in the Abia State House of Assembly after the elections.

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Candidates who received the party’s flags at the ceremony included Hon. Rosyn Obasi for Aba Central, Chigozie Ibeleme for Umuahia South, Okechukwu Frank for Obingwa West and Chidi Obinna for Ikwuano.

Other party stakeholders present included the state publicity secretary, Barrister Chukwuemeka Nwokoro; Abia South Zonal Chairman, Chief Lucky Erondu; Abia Central Zonal Chairman, Engineer Henry Nwoha, who also serves as the state organising secretary, Woman Leader; Chief Mrs Stella Nwaohamuo, among others.

The ceremony marked the party’s formal mobilisation of its candidates and structures ahead of the 2027 general elections.