Otti retains deputy, kicks off re-election campaign
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, on Sunday flagged off the Labour Party’s 2027 campaign in Umuahia, retaining his deputy, Ikechukwu Emetu, as his running mate. This was even as he directed that opposition parties should not be restrained from using public facilities in the state. According to Otti, the plan, if entrusted with another mandate, Read More:…
Abia State Governor Alex Otti has retained his deputy, Ikechukwu Emetu, for the upcoming 2027 re-election campaign. The Labour Party flagged off its campaign in Umuahia, with Otti emphasizing the need for the opposition to be allowed to use public facilities. If re-elected, Otti plans to use the next four years to accelerate development through new policies and investments, aiming to position the state for the opportunities of the emerging economic order.
He highlighted the state's progress since 2023, noting the end of a period of despair and the beginning of a new era of renewal and prosperity. Otti urged security agencies to uphold democratic principles and not obstruct political groups from holding their activities. He also announced that the deputy governor will remain his running mate, emphasizing the move from rescue to consolidation of governance gains.
The Labour Party state chairman, Peter Azubuike, vowed to win all elections in Abia, while the National Chairman, Nenadi Usman, praised Otti's integrity and urged Abians to support him.
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