The re-election campaign of Abia State Governor Alex Otti has officially commenced with the inauguration of the State Labour Party Campaign Council. The event took place at the Dr. Michael Okpara Auditorium in Umuahia, the state capital. Governor Otti charged the council members to consider themselves privileged to have been chosen from a pool of qualified individuals and to see themselves as first among equals. He emphasized that their selection was based on merit.
Governor Otti urged the council members to focus on an issue-based campaign that is free from rancor, needless engagements, and violence. He stressed that citizens should be allowed to express their democratic choices without any hindrance. According to the governor, elections are won and lost at the polling units, and therefore, the council members must galvanize support from key stakeholders and party support groups to ensure a total victory at the polls.
Unlike the 2023 election, where the governor's campaign was based on promises, Governor Otti noted that there are now tangible democratic dividends to reference. He also announced plans to set up a Campaign Advisory Council comprising senior citizens in the state. The council will be chaired by Rt. Hon. Ude Oko Chukwu, a former Deputy Governor of the state. The rest of the membership will be announced in due course.
Governor Otti 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. Responding on behalf of the council members, the Director General of the Campaign Council, Rt. Hon. Agwu U. Agwu, thanked the governor for his confidence in them. Agwu assured the governor, party members, and the people of Abia State that the council will work together to ensure the governor's seamless re-election.
Agwu also noted that the giant developmental strides recorded by Governor Otti must be sustained. The governor's achievements have been significant, and his re-election campaign is expected to focus on showcasing these accomplishments. The Labour Party campaign council will play a crucial role in mobilizing support for the governor's second term in office.
The inauguration of the campaign council marks a significant milestone in Governor Otti's re-election bid. The governor's efforts to ensure a peaceful and issue-based campaign are commendable. The Labour Party is expected to face stiff competition in the 2027 election, but with a well-structured campaign council, Governor Otti's chances of re-election appear promising.
As the re-election campaign gains momentum, Governor Otti's administration will focus on highlighting its achievements and engaging with key stakeholders. The governor's commitment to an issue-based campaign is a positive step towards a peaceful and credible election. The Labour Party campaign council will work tirelessly to ensure that Governor Otti's re-election bid is successful.
Key points
- Governor Alex Otti inaugurates Labour Party campaign council for 2027 re-election bid
- Otti charges council members to focus on issue-based campaign, free from rancor and violence
- Governor Otti sets up Campaign Advisory Council comprising senior citizens in the state
