Governor Alex Otti of Abia State, has said that he is seeking second term in office, because he still has unfinished work to do.
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He said that if he had finished the work that he came to do that he wouldn’t be seeking a second term.
He said that if he had finished the work that he came to do that he wouldn’t be seeking a second term.
The governor made this known, Monday, at his country home in Nvosi, Isiala Ngwa South Local Government Area (LGA) of Abia State, during a 10,000-man solidarity march, organised by some stakeholders from Isiala Ngwa South, convened by Dannie Ubani, the Labour Party House of Assembly candidate in the 2023 general elections.
Otti noted that if his administration had completed its mission, there would be no need to seek re-election.
He emphasised that there is still significant work ahead to be done in his administration’s quest to transform the State.
Acknowledging the role of opposition in a democratic setting, the Governor, however, berated certain opposition elements in the State for engaging in what he described as “politics of witchcraft.”
Speaking in his native dialect, he described it as culturally unacceptable within the Igbo society to deny obvious achievements, such as completed road projects and other infrastructural developments.
Goveenor Otti dismissed threats from what he termed “insignificant opposition elements”, which does not constitute up 5% of the State, stressing that constructive criticism, would be more meaningful, if it focused on acknowledging what his administration has done and what they will do better, given the opportunity, rather than denying what they can see.
The Abia State Chief Executive also used the occasion to urge eligible citizens, who have not yet registered in the ongoing voters’ registration exercise to do so, noting that participating in political rallies without possessing a Permanent Voter Card (PVC) is a waste of time.
The governor further encouraged members of the Labour Party to complete their e-registration and obtain party membership cards to enable them participate in the primary elections and support aspirants of their choice to emerge candidates in the general elections.
Otti while eiterating his belief that power belongs to God, reminded the audience of his political journey, referencing the 2015 governorship election, which he won, but was robbed of victory and his eventual victory in 2023 after 4 days of fierce attempts to rob him of his victory again.
Governor Otti stressed that power ultimately comes from God and that divine time is the best and expressed gratitude to the people for their continued support and commended the convener of the rally, for organising the event.
Dannie Ubani, stated that the rally was organised to show solidarity to the Governor and to proudly showcase his leadership style and achievement. Ubani affirmed his unwavering support to Governor Otti’s re-election bid ahead of the 2027 general elections.
