Otti says Uzodimma cannot speak for all South-East governors
Abia State Governor Alex Otti has clarified that he does not support claims by Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma regarding unanimous South-East backing for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election. Otti stated that while Uzodimma is entitled to his opinion, he cannot speak for every governor in the region. The governor emphasized that the decision on the 2027 presidency lies with Nigerians at the ballot box. He also reiterated his loyalty to the Labour Party and its candidates.
What we know
- Alex Otti distanced himself from Hope Uzodimma’s claim that all five South-East governors support Bola Tinubu’s re-election.
- Otti said each governor has the right to their own opinion and that voters will ultimately decide who becomes president.
- He affirmed that the Labour Party will field its own presidential and vice-presidential candidates for the 2027 election.
- Otti is not opposed to Tinubu seeking a second term, stating that all qualified aspirants have the right to contest.
- He also expressed support for some Federal Government economic policies, including the removal of petrol subsidy.
