An All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for Abia South Senatorial District, Erondu Uchenna Erondu Jnr, rejects reports that his candidature is being substituted ahead of the 2027 general election. Both outlets report that Erondu responds to claims of a replacement by describing any such move as unlawful and without legal effect. He says the alleged substitution violates the provisions of Nigeria’s electoral act, and he insists that his nomination remains valid. Erondu’s position is communicated through a public statement in which he counters the reports and clarifies his status as the APC senatorial candidate for the district. The reports do not include details from the alleged substitute or provide information on any formal party or electoral commission action. Instead, the focus is on Erondu’s denial and his claim that the process described would not comply with legal requirements under the electoral framework. As presented in the sources, the dispute centers on the candidate’s challenge to the substitution narrative rather than confirmed changes to nominations.