2027: Actress Doris Ogala declares intention to become Abia governor

Nollywood actress Doris Ogala has announced her intention to contest the Abia State governorship election in 2027, describing her ambition as a “divine mandate” to serve and improve the lives of residents.

Ogala made the declaration during an appearance on the Clarity Zone podcast, where she expressed confidence that she would emerge as the next governor of the South-East state.

According to the actress, her decision to enter the race was motivated by what she described as a divine call to rescue the people of Abia.

“The call to come and save my people is a divine mandate. I will be the next governor of Abia State, and nothing is going to stop it,” she said.

Asked about the basis for her confidence, Ogala said she believed she was more qualified than other potential contenders.

“I am so sure, and I know it, because I’m better than all of them,” she said.

The actress also criticised the administration of Governor Alex Otti, particularly over claims concerning electricity supply and infrastructure development in the state.

Ogala disputed claims that Abia residents enjoy 24-hour electricity, insisting that such assertions do not reflect the situation experienced by people on the ground.

“There is no 24-hour light in Abia,” she said.

She further challenged claims surrounding the development of the Ariaria International Market in Aba, arguing that the A-Line section of the market was constructed during the administration of former Governor Okezie Ikpeazu.

“I dare the governor to challenge me. He didn’t build Ariaria. The only place built in Ariaria is A-Line, and it was built by Ikpeazu,” Ogala said.

She identified John Okiyi as the commissioner responsible for the project at the time and said her knowledge of the development was based on her involvement in the previous administration.

Ogala’s declaration adds another potential contender to the political landscape ahead of the 2027 Abia governorship election.

She did not disclose during the interview the political platform under which she intends to pursue her governorship ambition.