Mrs. Lucy Nwodom was on Thursday emerged the gubernatorial candidate of All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) for the 2027 general elections in a primary election conducted by the party in Abakaliki.

In the same vein Chief Chikodiri Ojemba also emerged  Senatorial candidates for Ebonyi North zone thereby pitching him in hot contest with the Deputy Chief Whip Sen. Onyekachi Nwaebonyi who also clinched the All Progressive Congress APC senatorial ticket for same zone

The results was announced by the State Chairman of the party who said that both candidates were unanimously elected by members of the party as unopposed.

The chairman described the exercise as peaceful, transparent, and rancour-free, noting that APGA would continue to conduct its activities in the state without violence or acrimony.

He urged the candidates to embark on vigorous campaigns ahead of the 2027 elections, stressing that the party remains committed to presenting credible candidates capable of improving the fortunes of Ebonyi people.

Speaking, the APGA governorship candidate, Mrs. Lucy Nwodom, thanked the party for finding her worthy to fly its flag in the 2027 governorship election.

She assured party members and the people of Ebonyi State that her campaign would be driven by passion, inclusiveness, and a strong commitment to building a better Ebonyi

Also speaking the Ebonyi North Senatorial candidate, Chief Chikodiri Ojemba, urged his supporters to avoid campaigns of calumny and refrain from using abusive language against  opponents and stakeholders in the state.

“I present myself to you today not as a competitor, but as a credible alternative as we collectively journey toward the realization of quality senatorial representation under the platform of APGA,” Ojemba stated.

He said his decision to contest followed extensive consultations with relevant stakeholders, communities, and party members across Ebonyi North Senatorial District, which comprises Abakaliki, Izzi, Ebonyi, and Ohaukwu local government areas.

According to him, repeated calls and encouragement from the people motivated him to seek the senatorial seat in order to provide purposeful representation at the National Assembly beginning from 2007

Ojemba promised that if elected, he would focus on youth empowerment, job creation for graduates, support for small and medium-scale enterprises, agricultural development, education, and infrastructural growth.

“I will work tirelessly to collaborate with relevant agencies and institutions to create opportunities for our youths, empower women, and improve the agricultural potential of our people,” he said.

The APGA senatorial candidate further pledged to champion quality basic education, mentorship programmes, and constituency-driven projects that would positively impact the people.

“Basic infrastructure will remain my priority, and I will represent the people with dignity, courage, and decorum on national and domestic issues,” he added.

Ojemba assured that his campaign would be peaceful and issue-based, emphasizing that violence would not be part of his political activities.

“Our campaign will be driven by ideas, solutions, and constructive engagement. As a young person and businessman, my representation will be youth-oriented and development-focused,” he said.

He appealed to the people of Ebonyi North to support his ambition and pray for the success of his candidacy in the forthcoming elections..