PDP open to giving Otti 2027 ticket if he joins, says Wabara
Senator Adolphus Wabara, Chairman of the PDP Board of Trustees, has hinted that the party would welcome Alex Otti as its governorship candidate in 2027 if he defects. Speaking in Umuahia after the launch of the Abia 25-Year Development Plan, he praised Otti’s achievements and appeal across party lines. Wabara noted that the PDP is intensifying efforts to reposition itself in the South-East. He added that Otti’s move to the PDP would boost the party’s prospects in the next election cycle.
Key takeaways
- Adolphus Wabara said the PDP would offer Alex Otti the 2027 governorship ticket if he defects from the Labour Party.
- Wabara praised Otti’s performance in office and said it has made him attractive to multiple political parties.
- He highlighted ongoing efforts by the PDP to rebrand and attract credible political figures ahead of 2027.
- Wabara believes Otti joining the PDP would strengthen the party’s position in Abia State and the South-East.
- He also pointed to leadership challenges in the Labour Party as a reason Otti might consider switching parties.
