2027 GENERAL ELECTIONS: APC ZONES GOVERNORSHIP TO ABIA CENTRAL SENATORIAL DISTRICT . (PHOTO).

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 PRESS STATEMENT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 2027 General Elections: APC Zones Governorship To Abia Central Senatorial District  This is to notify our esteemed members and the general public in Abia State that the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abia State has zoned its governorship ticket for the forthcoming election to Abia Central Senatorial District. This notice serves to guide our members and intending aspirants in the purchase of Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms. This decision is taken in the interest of equity, justice, and fair play, and in line with the party’s commitment to balanced representation across the three senatorial zones.  Since the return of democracy in 1999, Abia State has operated on an understanding of power rotation among the three zones to foster unity and inclusiveness. The decision is further premised on the fact that the State Chairman of the Party hails from Abia North Senatorial District, while Abia South produced the immediate past...

DIRI URGES BAYELSANS TO PARTICIPATE IN 6TH SDD MARATHON. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE


 Diri Urges Bayelsans To Participate In 6th SDD Marathon


Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has flagged off activities for the sixth edition of the SDD Marathon, urging residents of the state to actively take part in the race to promote fitness and healthy living.


The 10km (elite runners) and 5km (leisure runners) race will hold on Saturday, February 7, 2026 in Yenagoa, the state capital.


Governor Diri made the call on Thursday during the weekly Prosperity Walk at the Samson Siasia Sports Complex after he was presented the official marathon jersey by one of the organisers, Odonkumo Igbeita, on behalf of the organising committee. 


He expressed delight that the weekly fitness exercise had resumed after a brief break due to the Yuletide and the demise of his deputy, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo.


He said: “Today, we resume from our weekly Prosperity Walk break. The crowd might not be as we expected, but I believe that as we continue, more people will join from next week.”


The governor, who distributed bags of rice to the participants, commended them for taking part in the special walk in honour of the late deputy governor, noting that their presence made the event “very colourful.”


He restated his directive to  council chairmen to observe the walk in their local government areas. 


“This will be monitored by the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs and the Office of the Secretary to the State Government to ensure compliance,” he said.


While presenting the marathon race jersey, Igbeita commended the governor for his commitment to sports development and his personal involvement in fitness initiatives.


He said registered participants would undergo mandatory fitness test and accreditation at the medical department of the sports complex on February 5 and 6 between 9am and 4pm daily.


Daniel Alabrah

Chief Press Secretary 

January 5, 2026.

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