Abia Governor Alex Otti Warns Supporters Against Disrupting Opposition Campaigns

Abia State Governor Alex Otti has cautioned his supporters against disrupting political activities organized by opposition parties ahead of the 2027 general elections. The governor issued the warning during the formal flag-off of the Labour Party campaign in Umuahia, the state capital, emphasizing that democratic participation must remain open to all political groups within the region.

Otti stated that he had previously issued a directive ensuring opposition parties have access to public facilities, including the state stadium, provided they complete the necessary application processes and fee requirements. He explicitly told his followers that they lacked his authorization to target or attack rival political actors, warning that law enforcement agencies would decisively deal with anyone attempting to interfere with legitimate campaign events, regardless of party affiliation.

Urging political actors to elevate the standard of public discourse, the governor advised candidates to focus on policy manifestos rather than personal attacks. He maintained that governance in Abia had progressed beyond basic administrative duties such as routine salary payments, pension disbursements, road construction, and urban sanitation, asserting that those fundamental needs had already been successfully addressed.

Reflecting on the state's progress, Otti pointed to positive evaluations from governance-tracking bodies, including rankings in fiscal performance and citizen satisfaction indexes. He noted that empirical data supports the administration's developmental achievements and warned against returning the state to previous governance challenges.

Concluding his remarks, the governor expressed gratitude to the residents for their turnout and urged campaign loyalists to take the message directly to local communities. He called on citizens across the state to unite in supporting the ongoing political journey and to participate actively in shaping the future of Abia State.

Source reporting: Punch — 2026-11-01 17:05:29