This followed the death of the PDP flagbearer in the state, Prof Uche Ikonne. The PUNCH reports that Ikonne, who was a former Abia State University vice-chancellor, died on Wednesday.
In a statement on Friday, the party said the governorship primary would hold at the Umuahia Township Stadium.
In the statement signed by Abia PDP Vice Chairman and acting Publicity Secretary, Abraham Amah, the party urged all interested aspirants are requested to collect Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms from the PDP Headquarters at Wadata Plaza, Wuse Abuja.
“The sale of both forms begins today Friday, January 27 and ends on Wednesday, February 1, 2023.
“The screening of aspirants will hold at the PDP National Headquarters, Wadata Plaza Abuja, on Thursday, February 2, 2023, at 11:00 am prompt.
“All the aspirants are expected to present themselves to the State Working Committee, SWC, of the Abia PDP on Friday, February 3, 2023, at the State Secretariat, Finbars Street, Umuahia by 12: 00 pm.
“Further directives from the State Party Secretariat, Finbars Street, Umuahia would be communicated when necessary,” the statement read.
