Otti pledges continued service after LP primary victory

Politics

UMUAHIA, Nigeria (NPA) — Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has commended the successful conduct of the Labour Party primary elections in the state, describing the exercise as peaceful, transparent and rancour-free.

Otti, who emerged as the party’s governorship candidate for the 2027 election, expressed gratitude to party leaders, members and electoral officials for ensuring a credible process.

In a statement personally signed by him on Sunday, the governor said he was humbled to have secured 368,230 votes in the governorship primary.

He thanked the Labour Party Election Primary Committee, officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) led by the Abia State Resident Electoral Commissioner, Prof. Sylvia Agu, as well as party stakeholders for their roles in the exercise.

The governor also congratulated candidates who emerged in the primaries for the National Assembly and Abia State House of Assembly seats.

According to him, the successful conclusion of the primaries marks the beginning of preparations for the 2027 general elections.

“Being chosen as candidates means we must now contend, campaign and convince the people. Election is about service and responsibility, and at the end of the day only the best will win,” he said.

Otti urged party candidates and supporters to reach out to residents across the state and beyond party lines to strengthen the Labour Party and advance development in Abia and Nigeria.

Meanwhile, the governor expressed sadness over the death of the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone 9, Umuahia, AIG Kanayo Uzuegbu.

He described the late police chief as a good man whose passing would be deeply felt, and prayed for the repose of his soul.

Otti reaffirmed his commitment to serving the people of Abia with integrity, stressing that unity, discipline and dedication would help consolidate the achievements of his administration.