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Only One Female Candidate Among 15 Gubernatorial Aspirants as 92 Contest 24 Assembly Seats in Abia

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Only One Female Candidate Among 15 Gubernatorial Aspirants as 92 Contest 24 Assembly Seats in Abia
Only One Female Candidate Among 15 Gubernatorial Aspirants as 92 Contest 24 Assembly Seats in Abia

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) posted the final roster of candidates for Abia State's 2027 governorship election, showing a single woman among 15 contenders. The same notice lists 92 hopefuls vying for the 24 seats in the state House of Assembly.

The [Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)](https://www.inecnigeria.org) has posted the definitive list of individuals contesting the February 6, 2027 governorship poll in [Abia State](https://abia.gov.ng), revealing that only one of the fifteen aspirants is a woman while the remaining fourteen are men. The notice, displayed on Sunday at INEC’s headquarters in Ogurube Layout, Umuahia, also includes the names of each candidate’s running mate.

Key details: fifteen political parties have fielded candidates; the governorship race features one female contender, Doris Uzumma Umezurike of the AAC; a total of 92 candidates will compete for the 24 state constituency seats in the upcoming Assembly election; Professor S. Agu, the Resident Electoral Commissioner for Abia, told Vanguard that the list was released late on Saturday night.

**Who are the governorship candidates and their deputies?**

  1. AAC – Doris Uzumma Umezurike with running mate Chionye Nnabugwu Chukwudi.
  2. ADC – Kalu Kalu Agu Alozie paired with Ogadinma Darlington.
  3. ADP – Ikechukwu George Nwachukwu and Obasi Rossy Emmanuel.
  4. APC – Eric Chinemuechueya Opah alongside Egbe Godswill Agu.
  5. APGA – Ijioma Uchechukwu Charles with Ehiemere Augustine Chinonye.
  6. APM – Umunnah Victor Jireh and Nwosu Emmanuella Nnenna.
  7. APP – Ijioma Nwokoro Ijioma teamed with Nwoloki Lucky Eze.
  8. LP – Alex Chioma Otti accompanied by Emetu Ikechukwu Lekwachi.
  9. NDC – Ogah Iroetugo Nnubuisi and Alaribe Bright Medozie.
  10. NDP – Leo Onyekwere with Uchenna Oleh.
  11. NNPP – Anthony Kelechi Apugo and Nwokoji Chris Nwaobilor.
  12. NRM – Jerry Jerry together with Nathaniel Ngozi Oyedia.
  13. PDP – Anosike Kelechi and Amah Abraham Nnanna.
  14. SDP – Obasi Uba Ekeagbara alongside Atuzie Loveday.
  15. ZLP – Onukwue Prince Chibunna with Abalogu Doris Odochi.

In addition to the gubernatorial slate, INEC’s notice also outlines the final roster for the Abia State House of Assembly contest. A total of 92 candidates representing the same fifteen parties will vie for the 24 constituency seats.

Professor S. Agu, REC for Abia, confirmed to Vanguard that the list was made public late on Saturday, emphasizing the commission’s commitment to transparency ahead of the 2027 elections.

Topics: #Abia State #House of Assembly #INEC #Nigeria #governorship election

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