The Benjamin Kalu Movement (BKM) has expressed shock and deep disappointment over the decision by the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abia State to zone its 2027 governorship ticket to Abia Central Senatorial District.
In a statement issued on Thursday by its Director-General, Hon. Emma Trumps Eke, the movement described the move as “hasty, ill‑timed, and lacking broad consultation with key stakeholders across the three senatorial districts.”
“This unilateral approach undermines internal democracy and risks alienating loyal party members from other zones,” the statement read.
The BKM alleged that the decision was deliberately taken to exclude aspirants from Abia North, arguing that after the administration of Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu from Abia South, equity demands that Abia North should produce the next governor.
“We view the statement as a deliberate act to systematically edge out aspirants from Abia North, especially the Deputy Speaker,” the group said.
The movement called on the State Working Committee and the national leadership of the APC to reverse the decision in the interest of justice, party cohesion, and the goal of winning Abia State in 2027.
“We appeal to the party hierarchy to reconsider its decision and allow status quo to remain,” the statement added.
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