2027: Prepare Your Will If You Plan to Write Election Results in Abia — Gov Otti

The Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti, has advised those boasting that they will “write election results” in the 2027 Governorship Election to first write their wills and hand them over to their families before embarking on such a dangerous mission.

The Governor clarified that his statement was not a threat but a word of caution, explaining that intelligence reports suggest that some displaced politicians are already boasting how they will manipulate the 2027 elections.

Dismissing a recent statement credited to the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu, Governor Otti emphasized that power ultimately belongs to God.

“I do not have the Anointing To Speak about what will happen in 2027 in 2025. So if someone can stand up and say this is what will happen in 2027, who am I to question him? But I know that Power belongs to God and he gives it to whom he wants. We are all Christians and advised not to speak when the Lord has not spoken.”

Governor Otti advised the Deputy Speaker to concentrate on his responsibilities at the National Assembly.

“I think he should focus on the Jobs he has been given. I heard he wants to run for Governorship in 2027 — that’s fine and nobody should stop him, but we should respect the law. When you gather people and you are telling them that you are going to take over in 2027, you are campaigning.”

He further revealed that his relationship with the Deputy Speaker predates politics and expressed no animosity toward him.

“My relationship with the Deputy Speaker didn’t start with politics. You will find out that this is the second time he has come out publicly to berate my administration and myself, and I think I want to forgive him. Do I feel threatened? Absolutely no.
I feel he was terrified with the kind of organic show of love by Aba and Umuahia people. I think he has a few challenges which I will describe as hubris and closely as Information Deficiency Syndrome. Sometimes when I see him describe himself as number 6 — according to the Protocol Act of 2000, the number 6 man should be the Deputy Senate President , except if it has changed, I do not know.”

Governor Otti commended the Abia State Environmental Protection Agency (ASEPA) for its consistent performance in keeping the state clean.

“In Aba, Umuahia, and Ohafia areas, in the last few months when we declared an emergency on waste management, our people have signed on. We are now moving into the next stage of waste management — and that is recycling, turning waste into wealth.
We started engaging with potential partners and we also have strong collaborations with some institutions to ensure that work is going on in Abia State. In no distant time, waste will be turned into wealth in the state.”

The Governor revealed progress on reviving moribund industries in Abia.

“Like I have reported in the past, the Star Paper Mill in Owerrinta and Aba are now back, having completed the documents by the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON). We have made an offer which has been accepted, and we will pay AMCON in installments. Once payment is concluded, we will take ownership of those companies.
Government is an enabler — the idea is to acquire those companies, bring in experts to run them as private entities, and create employment for our people, which is most important to us.”

He also confirmed ongoing engagements with the owners of Aba Textile Mill and Modern Ceramics.

“I have also instructed the Honourable Commissioner for Industry to engage with the owners of Aba Textile Mill and Modern Ceramics, and I have joined a Zoom meeting with those who bought Aba Textile Mill.”

Governor Otti reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to transforming education in Abia State.

“When school resumed last month, our new teachers were posted. Interestingly, the way schools absorbed the 5,395 teachers shows that more are still needed. One of the schools I visited last week said although the new teachers have resumed, they are still short of teachers. Enrollment has increased — we are short of 9,000 teachers in the first instance. We have started the process of hiring 4,000 more.
Our Smart Schools continue to move in the right direction and many are being retrofitted. The report I got is that our people are very interested, and we want them ready by the time the schools are ready. We will not stop until our schools are safe and conducive for our children.”

“We have installed close to 8,000 solar-powered street lights. You will see us lighting up your areas, and you will agree with me that anywhere light comes, darkness disappears.
Aba is an island and Umuahia is an island. Umuahia takes care of Bende, Arochukwu, Ohafia, Isuikwuato, and Umunneochi. When Aba Power generates maximum capacity of about 188 megawatts, excess power will be sent to Umuahia. In the next few months, we envisage steady power supply.”

The Governor added that work is ongoing to ensure steady power in Bende and Ohafia and that Abia’s tertiary institutions now enjoy restored electricity supply.

“Reconstruction of the general hospitals is ongoing in phases. The Abia State University Teaching Hospital, Aba, and the Umunneato General Hospital are among those being worked on.
Recruitment of the 774 healthcare professionals is ongoing. Some areas recorded low applications, and we have directed the Civil Service Commission to reopen the portal. So far, we have about 500 successful applications — including from other African countries — which makes us happy.”

He encouraged residents to access quality healthcare at nearby primary and secondary health centers powered by renewable energy.

Governor Otti commended Abians for turning out in large numbers to welcome President Bola Tinubu during his recent visit.

“We are glad that all of us were part of the commissioning of eight roads in Abia by President Bola Tinubu through his representative, Senator Dave Umahi. From Dr. Michael Okpara Auditorium, I have discussed with the organizers that next month’s media chat will happen there.
By next Friday, 24th October, we will be flagging off the 25-kilometre Umuahia–Ikot Ekpene Road. We have also awarded the 9.3-kilometre Ihechiowa Ring Road and other projects that will soon be flagged off.”

He also directed his Chief of Staff to investigate the situation at Ubani Market and make recommendations to the government.

Responding to questions on direct allocation to local governments, Governor Otti said:

“There is nothing we do as a state government that doesn’t get to the local government. All the roads and schools are tied to the local governments. There must be synergy between the state and local government areas.”

“When reviewing the content of the financial agreement, I came across some clauses that were not acceptable to the state government. I returned the agreement to avoid signing what will not be comfortable for our people,” he said

On Defection Rumours, Governor Alex Otti finally dismissed speculations of any plan to defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC).

“You don’t just take a decision because someone else has taken up a decision.
We are not people who do things because people are doing it,” he concluded.