Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia
The Abia State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says it is fully mobilised for the 2027 general elections, adding that the PDP will field candidates for all elective positions in the country.
This is as the PDP called for a broad opposition alliance to challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
At a press conference in Umuahia on Thursday, Chairman of the Abia PDP Caretaker Committee, Hon. Ikpegbu Emeka-Yellow, said that contrary to misconceptions, the party remains “strong, united, and firmly on ground.”
He insisted that the PDP is ready to provide what he described as a credible alternative, saying that “the APC has failed woefully.”
Emeka-Yellow urged political parties, including the ruling Labour Party in Abia, to close ranks against the APC, warning that the stakes in 2027 go beyond partisan politics.
“This is a collective responsibility. All stakeholders must rise above party lines to defend democracy and protect the future of our state and nation,” he said.
While reaffirming the party’s readiness, the PDP launched a fresh attack on the APC, describing its years in power as a “monumental failure” marked by economic hardship, insecurity, and declining public trust.
The party cited rising inflation, unemployment, and business closures as signs of deepening economic strain, and accused the ruling party of failing to guarantee security amid persistent banditry, kidnapping, and communal violence.
It also alleged attempts to weaken democratic institutions and warned of moves to edge Nigeria toward a one-party system through “intimidation and manipulation of state structures.”
In Abia, the PDP cautioned voters against supporting the APC, arguing that it would amount to reversing the progress recorded in the state. It further criticised some APC figures as “recycled politicians” seeking to rebrand themselves.
“Abians must remain vigilant. We cannot afford to go backwards or hand over the state to those who have failed elsewhere,” Emeka-Yellow said.
According to him, vote for APC is vote for retrogression and underdevelopment.
PDP maintained that its national leadership under Kabiru Turaki remains legitimate, expressing optimism that the Supreme Court would soon resolve the leadership dispute in its favour.
It dismissed rival factions as APC moles and undertakers working in cahoots with external forces to destroy the PDP.
Reiterating its commitment to the 2027 race, the PDP said it is repositioned to “rescue Nigeria,” urging Nigerians not to be swayed by what it called political deception ahead of the polls.
Emeka- Yellow acknowledged notable development by the Alex Otti-led administration in the state, and urged the people to unite against the gang-up of selfish political merchants scheming to reverse the progress in the state.
