Okiyi-Kalu submits PDP nomination form for Abia 2027 governorship election

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief John Okiyi‑Kalu (JOK), has formally filed his nomination to run in the 2027 Abia State governorship election.

Okiyi‑Kalu submitted the paperwork after successfully passing the party’s governorship screening committee, led by former Kaduna State governor Ahmed Makarfi.

Speaking to reporters following the screening, the former commissioner said the process was smooth and successful, noting it reflected the high standards of a “great party” such as the PDP.

He said his goal is to bring “prosperity people can see and feel” to Abia through industrialisation, better education, improved healthcare and workers’ welfare.
“It is an honour for me to contest under a party I trust so much and have belonged to since 1999 without defecting despite trials and temptations,” he added.