Otti Ends Tenure Debate: Abia LG Chairmen, Councillors to Spend 4 Years in Office
.Launches citizen engagement centre, flags rising cases of cancer, kidney failure among youths Boniface Okoro in Umuahia Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, has put to rest the controversy surrounding the
Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, has resolved a controversy over the tenure of elected local government officials in the state, confirming that the 17 council chairmen and 184 councillors elected in November 2024 will serve for four years. This clarification comes after speculation that their tenure would expire in November 2026, based on the previous two-year tenure provision.
The amendment to the local government law was made shortly before the election by the Abia State House of Assembly. Otti also announced the establishment of a technology-driven Citizen Engagement Centre to promote inclusive governance and improve communication between residents and the government. Concerning health, the governor expressed worry over the rising incidence of serious conditions among young Nigerians, urging residents to focus on preventive healthcare.
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