Abia political leaders endorse Otti for another term
Some prominent members of the All Progressives Congress and Peoples Democratic Party in Ukwa East, Abia State, have joined the Labour Party and pledged their support for Governor Alex Otti's second term bid. The move was marked by a gathering in Ohanku community, where political figures and traditional rulers publicly backed the governor. Otti addressed several local issues, promising improvements in electricity, roads, and healthcare. The endorsement was described as a collective decision beyond party lines.
What we know
- Several APC and PDP chieftains, including Hon. Lewis Obianyi, Hon. Paul Taribo, and Lady Chinedu Brown, defected to the Labour Party and endorsed Alex Otti for a second term.
- Otti pledged to restore electricity to Ndoki land, complete road projects, and upgrade healthcare facilities in Ukwa East.
- The governor asked that a proposed chieftaincy title be deferred until after his tenure, emphasizing that public officials should not receive such honours while in office.
- Community leaders, including Senator Adolphus Wabara and Hon. Lewis Obianyi, affirmed their collective support for Otti, citing his achievements in infrastructure and healthcare.
- Local dignitaries and traditional rulers attended the event, offering prayers and gifts to Otti and highlighting ongoing challenges in the area.
