The race for the 2027 governorship election in Abia State has gathered momentum. Actress and politician Doris Ogala says she is determined to become the state’s next governor.
UMUAHIA, ABIA STATE — Doris Ogala, a Nollywood actress and governorship candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), has declared that she will become the next governor of Abia State ahead of the 2027 general election. Speaking in a video shared on social media, Ogala said Abia residents “have no choice” but to support her ambition, as she expressed confidence in her campaign.
Why This Happened
Ogala made the remarks while discussing her political ambition and vision for Abia State. According to the video, she believes the state needs a new direction and expressed confidence that voters would back her candidacy when the election holds.
Her declaration adds to the growing political activities ahead of the 2027 elections, with aspirants across political parties beginning to unveil their plans and seek public support.
What She Said
In the video, Ogala said she would emerge as the next governor of Abia State and insisted that residents would eventually support her. She expressed optimism about her chances, saying she believes her message will resonate with the people.
The actress did not provide detailed policy proposals in the clip but maintained that she is prepared to contest the election under the platform of the African Action Congress.
Who Is Doris Ogala?
Doris Ogala is a Nigerian actress known for her roles in Nollywood films. In recent years, she has become active in politics and is the governorship candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) for the 2027 election in Abia State.
Her political declaration marks another step in the increasing participation of entertainers in Nigeria’s democratic process.
What This Means for Nigeria
The development means political campaigns ahead of the 2027 general election are beginning to gain attention across the country. More aspirants are expected to present their programmes to voters as political parties intensify preparations for the polls. The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, is expected to announce the official timetable for the election in line with the Electoral Act.
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