The Abia State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has announced the results of its House of Representatives primary elections held on Sunday, May 17, 2026. The state chairman, Amah Abraham Nnanna, secured the party’s ticket for the Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency.
Ikenna Onuoha, who headed the electoral committee, disclosed the outcomes in Umuahia. He emphasized that the process strictly adhered to the Electoral Act and aligned with the PDP Constitution of 2017, as amended. Onuoha noted that the primaries covered four federal constituencies and were conducted via consensus and affirmation methods.
According to Onuoha, the party outlined two electoral approaches: consensus first, and if that failed, a direct primary election would be employed. The following candidates also emerged: Akpulonu Solomon for Obingwa/Osisioma/Ugwunagbo Federal Constituency, Humphrey Chukwudi Benson for Ikwuano/Umuahia Federal Constituency, and Ajuziogu Roland for Aba North/Aba South Federal Constituency.
As of the time of this report, results for the remaining four federal constituencies in Abia State had not yet been released.