Chief Eric Opah, the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate for Abia in the 2027 election, has publicly endorsed President Bola Tinubu for a second term. He described Tinubu as a “working President” whose administration is delivering increased funds to states. Speaking after receiving the endorsement of the Umuahia Political Forum, Opah said his adoption of the President was deliberate and open. “I’m adopting our sitting President, our working President, the President that is giving us the funds to develop states. Earlier, the Chairman of the Umuahia Political Forum, Chief Ogbonna Okezie, said the forum was backing Opah because of his leadership experience and track record.