If one tours Abia State today, one thing is difficult to ignore: discrimination in the siting and execution of infrastructure projects. From roads to basic amenities, the pattern suggests that development is tied to political loyalty rather than human need.
That is why Abians must begin to ask a critical question ahead of the next election: Do we want a leader who governs with a spirit of vengeance, or one who unites all parts of the state?
For the All Progressives Congress, APC, Governorship Candidate in Abia State, Chief Eric Opah, the answer is clear. Abia needs a unifying leader.
Opah has argued that a true unifier does not approach governance with discriminatory tendencies. He believes roads and other critical infrastructure should be constructed based on need, not on political considerations. According to him, Abians deserve leadership that delivers without first asking how people voted.
He has maintained that governance must be about equity. Every community, whether it supported the government or not, deserves access to good roads, schools, hospitals and economic opportunities. That, he noted, is the only way to heal divisions and move Abia forward.
Opah in engagements with the media has pointed to his track record as manager of Fortune Global and Logistics as evidence of his capacity to unite people and deliver results fairly. His experience managing a diverse workforce and delivering services across different regions, he said, reflects the attributes of a unifier. He expressed confidence that the same principles will guide his administration in Abia.
The APC candidate has also stressed that Abians deserve a government that galvanizes all citizens regardless of political, ethnic or community affiliations. He canvassed for leadership that sees Abia as one family and not as territories to reward or punish.
As the 2027 election approaches, the conversation about unity versus division will shape the future of Abia. The task before voters is to choose leadership that builds bridges, not walls. For Opah, that leadership must be inclusive, fair, and committed to development without discrimination.
Abia Does Not Need A Vindictive Leader, Opah Will Unite And Develop Abia Without Discrimination
