APC risks defeat in Abia if primary crisis persists — Founding member, Esiaga

A founding member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abia State, Mezie Chiekwe Esiaga, has cautioned his party to resolve the crisis arising from its governorship primary in Abia State or risk a major defeat in 2027.
Esiaga, who was speaking on the chances of his party in the 2027 polls, alleged that Eric Opah, who won the APC governorship ticket, was imposed on members by the party’s state leadership.
He further alleged that the process that produced Eric Opah as the party’s candidate in May 2026 lacked credibility, claiming that several APC members may not work for the party’s victory in 2027 if the current candidate’s name appears on the ballot.
According to him, the gover...