Nollywood actress and ex-girlfriend of Pastor Chris Doris Ogala who has emerged as the African Action Congress (AAC) governorship candidate has boasted that she will challenge incumbent Abia State Governor Alex Otti in the 2027 election and defeat him.
Her declaration has generated intense political debate and significant public reaction across Abia state.
Doris Ogala, an outspoken figure in the entertainment industry as the flag bearer for the AAC just extricated herself from a very bitter amorous relationship with an Abuja based cleric, Pastor Chris.
Her entry has polarized public opinion as supporters praise her for challenging the status quo and bringing female representation to the race, while critics have dismissed the move as a publicity stunt, citing her previous online controversies and her shifting opinions on Governor Otti’s administration.
The Incumbent: Governor Alex Otti, who assumed office in 2023, has received endorsements from various groups within Abia State, leaving him as a heavy favorite against challengers in 2027.
