Under the auspices of the Alliance for Good Governance, Abia North stakeholders have reaffirmed their commitment to upholding, defending, and maintaining Governor Alex Otti‘s good governance model through 2031 as the governor runs for reelection.
Prof. Mkpa Mkpa, the group’s secretary and spokesperson and former vice-chancellor of Abia State University, Uturu, presented the statement released at the conclusion of the meeting on Saturday at the Isieke Civic Center, Ugwueke, in the state’s Bende Local Government Area.
He stated that the group’s goal is to guaranty the state’s continued good governance, pointing out that Otti’s advocacy of good governance has never been successful in the state.
“We are non-partisan; we are the elders of Abia North, and we are the lone voice, crying in the wilderness, calling on all and sundry not to allow this singular opportunity that this administration has prayed for over the years, which God has graciously granted us, in giving us a person like Governor Alex Otti, to slip through our fingers.
“It was also agreed that it is not enough to merely wish that Governor Alex Otti will remain in office beyond 2027. All hands must be on deck to actualise it.
“We resolved to embark on massive voter education, particularly at the grassroots and among the less literate. We also agreed to mobilise our youths not to succumb to pressure or inducement from other parties and not to sell their votes. If anyone gives them money, they should collect it, but at the right time, vote for Alex Otti and all candidates in his lineup.
“In the past, we fretted, we trembled, we were afraid and intimidated to be identified as Abians. But today, we can raise our shoulders high and say proudly, we are Abians. Continue breaking new ground in the remaining months of your first term and into your second term,” Mkpa said.
I believe Governor Otti’s work and achievements in Abia State will continue to shape public opinion as the 2027 election approaches. Ultimately, his record in office will be central to whether stakeholders and voters support his bid for re-election
