IMO INDIGENES IN ABIA BACK OTTI’S SECOND TERM BID, AS GOV. PLEDGES TO SUSTAIN PEOPLE-ORIENTED PROJECTS
IMO INDIGENES IN ABIA BACK OTTI’S SECOND TERM BID, AS GOV. PLEDGES TO SUSTAIN PEOPLE-ORIENTED PROJECTS
Imo indigenes resident in Abia State have endorsed the Abia State Governor, His Excellency, Dr Alex Otti, OFR, for a second term in office and assured of their commitment to achieving his reelection.
This endorsement was done at a grand civic reception organised on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, by the Imo indigenes resident in Abia State under the aegis of Ndị Imo in Abia, in honour of Governor Otti and his wife, Mrs Priscilla Otti.
Speaking at the event held at the pavilion of the Ogbonnaya Onu Polytechnic, Aba, Governor Otti, assured that he would continue to do things that would benefit everybody in the State, irrespective of one’s State of origin, reiterating that, there is no State of origin in Abia State under his administration.
Governor Otti appreciated Imo people for acknowledging his modest achievements in the State saying that what the people are seeing now are just the beginning of good things to come, and assured that, in the next few years, people will see what he would achieve in the State.
“This is just the beginning. We have been here just for three years. And by the grace of God, in the next five years, you will see what will happen. Like the Americans will say, you ain’t see nothing yet.
“So, this is just the beginning. And you know sometimes, what people write in the social media, they are worried about what will happen after now.
“You know, the reality is that once you have found your feet, there is no going back to Egypt. So, what will happen after now is that we will continue to develop and do better,” Gov. Otti stated.
On their request about recalling workers who were disengaged around 2011-2012, he noted that he had directed that they should be settled.
“I have also listened to a plea about recalling those who were disengaged a long time ago, about 2011-2012, if I’m not mistaking. I thought I had given that directive when Anambra people received me.
“It was not just Anambra people, it was for everyone. The reality is that some of those people who were disengaged 15, 16, 17 years ago have become so old that they can no longer go back to their work.
“So, what we said was that we will calculate their entitlements and pay them. Anambra people received the entitlement. Maybe, you need to show up for verification and you will be paid. Let me also make it very clear, and all of you know that in Abia State there is no State of Origin.” Gov. Otti stated.
The State Chief Executive thanked the Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodinma, who was represented by his Special Adviser on Political Matters, for coming to identify with him.
He assured the Imo State Governor that the Imolites resident in Abia are not only secured but are considered as indigenes in Abia State.
In his speech, the Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodinma, represented by his Special Adviser on Political Matters, Chief Perry Opara appreciated the fact that the Imo people resident in Abia are happy with the Governor, saying that the reception is a proof of it.
While noting that the wife of Governor Otti was from Imo, he appreciated the fact that Governor Otti is successful because the wife is a good woman, and urged Imolites resident in Abia to continue to be peaceful .
Earlier, in their separate speeches, the Chairman of the occasion, Chief Chibuike Achigbu, Chairman of the Steering Committee; Chief MacDonald, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Ndi Imo in Abia, Chief Boniface Mbachu, represented by Chief James Odocha, National President South East Town Unions, Chief Emeka Diwe and Zonal Women leader of the Labour Party in Abia South, Mrs. Lilian Ezenobi unanimously endorsed Governor Otti for a second term in office and commended his transformational leadership and outstanding achievements in Abia State.
They extolled his commitment to good governance, noting that his administration has addressed long-standing challenges through massive road rehabilitation, improved environmental sanitation, flood control, enhanced security, prompt payment of salaries and pensions, reforms in education, healthcare, transportation and power among others.
They further acknowledged the invaluable support of the First Lady, Lady Priscilla Otti, describing her as a worthy daughter of Imo State whose encouragement has contributed to the Governor’s success.
The State Chairman of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) and Founder of Local Boys Movement, Abia State Chapter, Comrade Chukwuma Azode
said that Governor Otti represents the best leadership the State has witnessed after many years of poor leadership experience, adding that, that is why Imo indigenes gathered to celebrate and identify with him. He described Abia and Imo as one family, stressing that the people of both States are brothers irrespective of political affiliation.
In a vote of thanks, an Imo indigene and Commissioner in the Local Government Service Commissioner, Chief G.C Duru assured the Governor of their support in his reelection.
The Governor was joined in the grand civic reception by senior officials of the Government.
Ctz. UKOHA, NJOKU UKOHA
Chief Press Secretary to the Executive Governor of Abia State.
July 15, 2026.