Abia State Governor Dr. Alex Otti recently chaired the monthly State Security Council meeting, where he emphasized the importance of a level playing field for all political parties in the state. The meeting, held in his office, brought together various security agencies to discuss matters related to the forthcoming 2027 elections. Governor Otti's directive aims to ensure that all political parties can lawfully carry out their activities and campaigns without hindrance.
The Commissioner of Police, Abia State Command, CP Wilfred Olutokunbo Afolabi, and the Special Adviser to the Governor on Security, Navy Commander MacDonald Ubah (retd), addressed journalists after the meeting. They assured the public of their readiness to ensure hitch-free political campaigns and elections in 2027. According to CP Afolabi, Governor Otti has made their work easier by explicitly stating his expectations. The governor wants the security agencies to create an environment where all political parties have equal opportunities to participate.
CP Afolabi further explained that Governor Otti has directed that any political party applying for approval to hold campaigns should be granted express approval. This, he believes, will make their work less cumbersome. The Commissioner of Police expressed the preparedness of security agencies in the state to ensure rancour-free campaigns and elections in 2027. He is confident that with Governor Otti's directive, the security agencies can effectively carry out their duties.
Navy Commander MacDonald Ubah (retd) also spoke on the matter, describing Governor Otti as a just man who has made their job simple. He emphasized that the governor is for politics without bitterness and has given his go-ahead for all political parties to campaign without impediment. As long as the parties pay the approved fees for the use of stadiums or public facilities, they are free to carry out their campaigns. Commander Ubah warned that any act capable of breaching public peace would be dealt with in accordance with the law.
Commander Ubah further stressed that the law has a long arm and will catch up with anyone who wants to perpetrate trouble or cause mayhem. The State will not sit back and allow anyone to intentionally break the law. He expressed confidence that with a level playing field across party lines, mischief-makers will not have any excuse to cause trouble. The security agencies are committed to ensuring that the 2027 elections are free and fair.
Governor Otti's directive has been seen as a positive step towards ensuring that the 2027 elections in Abia State are conducted in a peaceful and fair manner. By creating a level playing field, all political parties have an equal opportunity to participate and engage with the electorate. The security agencies have assured the public of their commitment to maintaining law and order during the campaign and election periods.
The 2027 elections in Abia State are expected to be a significant event, with various political parties vying for power. Governor Otti's directive has set the tone for a peaceful and fair electoral process. The security agencies, led by CP Afolabi and Commander Ubah, are working together to ensure that the elections are conducted without any major incidents. The people of Abia State are eagerly awaiting the 2027 elections, which are expected to be a defining moment in the state's history.
Key points
- Governor Otti directs security agencies to create a level playing field for all political parties in Abia State ahead of the 2027 elections.
