The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Abia State has commenced its local government campaign tour ahead of the 2027 general election, with its governorship candidate, Dr Kelechi Anosike, assuring party supporters that every vote cast for the party would be protected.
The campaign was flagged off in Obingwa Local Government Area last Wednesday, with Anosike addressing party faithful and supporters who gathered for the event.
The statewide campaign tour is expected to cover all 17 local government areas of Abia State through rallies and sensitisation programmes aimed at mobilising voters ahead of the 2027 elections.
Responding to concerns raised by supporters over vote protection, Anosike urged them to first fulfil their responsibility by voting for the party, assuring them that he would ensure their votes count.
“Do your part first. Vote for PDP and leave the rest for me,” he said.
On his governorship ambition, Anosike expressed confidence in his preparedness for the contest, insisting that the party’s votes would be protected.
He said his decision to contest was motivated by a desire to improve the welfare of Abia residents, whom he claimed were facing economic hardship and a rising cost of living.
The PDP candidate promised that, if elected, his administration would prioritise agriculture, education, youth empowerment, job creation and economic support for women and small business owners.
He also pledged to introduce soft loans for women, artisans and young entrepreneurs, while placing the welfare of women and youths at the centre of his proposed government.
Describing the 2027 election as a journey towards restoring the PDP to power in Abia, Anosike said his ambition was driven by the need to improve living conditions across the state.
The state PDP Chairman and deputy governorship candidate, Elder Amah Abraham, thanked party members for remaining loyal since the party lost power in 2023. He described Obingwa as a major political base of the PDP in the state and promised that the area would be recognised if the party returned to government.
Other candidates who addressed the gathering included the Abia South senatorial candidate, Chinyere Onuoha; the candidate for Obingwa/Osisioma/Ugwunagbo Federal Constituency, Solomon Akpulonu; Obingwa East State Constituency candidate, Chimaroke Nwogu; and his Obingwa West counterpart, Enyinnaya Apollos.
They assured the party leadership of continued support from the Obingwa political bloc and pledged to promote legislation, development and improved welfare if elected.
The Chairman of the Abia State PDP Campaign Council, Empire Kanu; the Director-General, Chief Obinna Nwachukwu; Abia South Zonal Chairman, Nze Boniface Ahuruonye; Deputy Director-General for Abia South, Eze Nwanganga; and Director of the Campaign Council in Aba South, Lady Chikodiri Nwankodo, also expressed confidence in Anosike’s candidacy.
They described him as a strong contender in the 2027 governorship race and expressed optimism that his emergence could usher in a new phase of development in the state.
Obingwa stakeholders, including Chief Rowland Nwakanma, equally reaffirmed their commitment to the party’s electoral ambition.
The event featured goodwill messages from various support groups, women and youth organisations, many of which pledged to work towards the PDP’s victory in 2027.
Earlier, the Abia South Youth Development Forum had adopted Anosike as its preferred governorship candidate during a reception held at the Mgboko Council headquarters.
The forum’s President, Chief Uche Okezie, said the group was committed to supporting Anosike’s ambition and expressed confidence that the forum would mobilise 24,000 votes for the PDP candidate in the zone.
Written by Enitan Mudashiru
