Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has kick-started his bid for a second term in office by setting up the State's Labour Party Campaign Council. The inauguration took place at the Dr. Michael Okpara Auditorium in Umuahia, the state capital. Governor Otti charged the members of the Council to see themselves as privileged to have been chosen from a pool of qualified individuals.
The governor emphasized that the Council members were selected strictly on merit and urged them to work together to ensure the party's victory at the polls. He stressed the importance of an issue-based campaign, free from rancor and violence, allowing citizens to freely express their democratic choices. Governor Otti also highlighted the party's achievements in his first term, citing tangible democratic dividends.
A Campaign Advisory Council will be established, comprising senior citizens in the state. Former Deputy Governor, Rt. Hon. Ude Oko Chukwu, has been named Chairman of the Advisory Council. The governor reminded the Council members that they are first and foremost members of the Labour Party and must work closely with the party leadership at all levels.
The Director General of the Campaign Council, Rt. Hon. Agwu U. Agwu, thanked the governor for his confidence in the Council members. Agwu assured the governor, party members, and the people of Abia State that the Council would work together to ensure the governor's seamless reelection. He emphasized the need to sustain the governor's developmental strides.
The inauguration event attracted top personalities in the state, including the Speaker of the State Assembly, National and State Assembly members, and the State Chairman of Labour Party. The Campaign Council has several key members, including Prof. Udochukwu Ogbonna, Chief Emeka Charles Kalu, and Chief Ebisike Chimaobi.
Other notable members of the Council include Helen Ego Okorie, Chizaram Akpulonu, Dr. Eric Egwuibe, and Dr. Chibuzor Obiesili. Kelechi Nwaiwu, SAN, Barrister Onyebuchi Ememanka, and Dr. Christian Anokwuru are also part of the Council. AIG Arungwa Nwazue, rtd, has been appointed as the Director of Security.
The governor's move is seen as a strategic effort to ensure his reelection in 2027. With the Campaign Council in place, Governor Otti is expected to intensify his campaign efforts, focusing on his achievements and plans for the state's future. The Labour Party is expected to present a strong challenge in the upcoming election.
Key points
- Governor Alex Otti has set up the Abia Labour Party's Governorship Campaign Council, ahead of the 2027 election.
- The Council members were selected strictly on merit, with a focus on issue-based campaigning.
- A Campaign Advisory Council will be established, comprising senior citizens in the state.
