A recent survey conducted by NOIPolls
Limited shows a significant lead in the Abia State Governorship race
between the top two contenders; candidate of APGA, Dr. Alex Otti and the
PDP candidate Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu, with a twenty-seven percent point gap
between the two.
When asked who respondents will be
voting for in the coming February 2015 governorship elections in Abia
State, Dr. Alex Otti led the list of candidates with 45 percent, while
Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu had 18 percent, indicating a significant 27 percent
lead by Dr. Otti. Other candidates such as Chikwe Udensi and Anyim
Nyerere had 2 percent and 1 percent respectively. However, 32 percent of
those polled are either undecided (19 percent) or sought
confidentiality (13 percent) to their choice of candidate; and could be
key in deciding a winner.
The survey results also show that Dr.
Alex Otti appears to have support of voters across all age groups;
particularly from first time voters of between the ages of 18 to 21 (70
percent). Furthermore, 24 percent of voters in Abia-South and 21 percent
in Abia- Central senatorial districts remain undecided as to their
choice of candidate.
The survey shows that almost 9 in 10
eligible voters are registered to vote in the February elections, with
about 8 in 10 (86 percent) being absolutely certain that they will vote.
Similarly, the working class of between 30 to 60 years, as well as
Senior Citizens of age 61+, are absolutely certain they will vote.
