The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Abia State has dismissed speculations of a possible alliance with any political party ahead of the 2027 governorship election, insisting it is fully prepared to contest and win the polls on its own.
Speaking during a press briefing at the party’s state secretariat in Umuahia on Thursday, the Abia State Chairman of the PDP, Abraham Amah, described the party as united, formidable and well-positioned for the 2027 electoral contest.
Amah said any individual making statements suggesting that the PDP is negotiating or supporting a political alliance is not speaking on behalf of the party.
According to him, the party has successfully completed its internal processes, including the submission of candidates’ names for various elective positions, and has no intention of merging with or offering its platform to any other political party.
“As far as we are concerned, we have no agreement with any political party. I am fully aware of developments both at the state and national levels, and there is no such arrangement with anyone,” he stated.
The PDP chairman also dismissed reports of factionalization within the party in Abia State, maintaining that the leadership under him remains the authentic structure, with all candidates’ names already uploaded to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) portal.
He added that the party has commenced efforts to reconcile aggrieved aspirants who participated in its primary elections, with a view to strengthening party unity ahead of the polls.
Meanwhile, the PDP’s governorship candidate in Abia State, Kelechi Anosike, pledged to implement a ₦90,000 minimum wage for civil servants if elected governor in 2027.
Anosike criticized the current salary structure under the Abia State Government, alleging that the promised ₦70,000 minimum wage is not being implemented uniformly across the state workforce.
He assured workers that his administration, if elected, would prioritize improved welfare, fair remuneration and policies aimed at enhancing the living standards of public servants.
