Abia State chapter of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has distanced itself from the recent visit of the Senator representing Abia North in the Senate, Dr Orji Uzor Kalu, to Governor Alex Otti, noting such engagement does not reflect the party’s position.

Abia APC’s Acting Publicity Secretary, Sterling Urakpa, in a statement, reiterated its resolve to unseat Otti in the 2027 poll. APC expressed concerns over Kalu’s public accolades for the Labour Party-led government, which, it said, contradicts the APC’s stance on governance in Abia.

The party reiterated its criticism of Otti’s administration, citing “persistent conflicts of interest, lack of transparency, and concealment of project costs and contract details from the public.”

The party further warned its members against engaging in “political fraternisation” with opposition figures, emphasising the need for party discipline and unity ahead of the 2027 elections.

The party called on its ward and local council executives to protect the party’s interests and unity, particularly in Kalu’s constituency.

The statement stated that APC remains committed to winning elections in Abia State in 2027 and aligning the state with the Federal Government.
Urakpa also urged Abians to compare their state’s performance with others, attributing their applause for the current government to “less work done with what has been released by APC government at the centre.

The statement read: “The Abia State Chapter of the APC has noted the recent visit of Kalu, who represents Abia North, to Governor Alex Otti in his hometown. We wish to state the following:

“Orji Uzor Kalu’s visit was a personal engagement and does not, in any way, reflect the position or endorsement of the APC in Abia State.

“Our stance on governance in Abia remains unchanged and was clearly articulated by our State Chairman, Dr Kingsley Ononogbu, on May 28, 2025, during the launch of the Renewed Hope Partners in Bende Local Council Area. The party continues to express concern over the current state of affairs under the Labour Party-led government of Dr Alex Otti, particularly with regard to persistent conflicts of interest, lack of transparency, and the concealment of project costs and contract details from the public.”