Abia Community Donates ₦100m For Governor Alex Otti’s Re-Election Bid

The Ukwa La Ngwa community in Abia State has donated ₦100 million to fund Governor Alex Otti’s nomination form for his 2027 re-election campaign.

This was disclosed in a statement issued on Saturday by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Njoku Ukoha.

The statement stated that the donation was announced on Friday during a civic reception held in his honour at Enyimba International Stadium, Aba.

Emmanuel Emeruwa, Speaker of the Abia House of Assembly and chairman of the reception’s steering committee, said the amount was raised collectively by the community and that they are willing to contribute more if needed.

Speaking at the event, Governor Otti expressed gratitude for the support, saying “The time we came in here this afternoon, the mammoth crowd was intimidating. I want to thank all of you.

“Thank you for the endorsement. Thank you for the support. Thank you for the encouragement,” he added.

He reassured residents that his administration would continue to prioritize their interests, emphasizing that governance in Abia is no longer about self-interest.

“One thing you can take home is that because this is your government, your interest will always come first. This is not about party or partisan celebration,” Otti added.

The governor also announced that Ovom Road will be commissioned on February 25, the same day work will begin on renovating the five-star Enyimba Hotel under Radisson Blu management.

“Our style is not to flag off and go home. We want the five-star hotel to start functioning by next year,” the governor said.

Governor Alex Otti further urged Aba residents to register for their Permanent Voter Cards and to take responsibility for maintaining security and cleanliness in their neighbourhoods.

“The number of people in Aba is ten times larger than the number of votes that come from Aba. The only way to show your strength is to get people to come out and register,” he said.

Senator Adolphus Wabara, chairman of the event and PDP Board of Trustees, described the reception as a reflection of the people’s approval of Otti’s performance.

“This is not a political party rally; it is a people’s verdict. It is the collective affirmation of the masses to celebrate a man who has demonstrated that good governance is achievable and real.

“Let no one be deceived: Abians will never again surrender their mandate to any cabal. Any attempt to subvert the will of the people in 2027 will be firmly resisted,” Wabara said.

Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe and Labour Party National Secretary Darlington Nwokocha also praised Alex Otti’s achievements, noting the widespread support he has earned.

Chief Theo Nkire, leader of the Ukwa La Ngwa people, called Otti “a great achiever” who has turned Aba into a “world-class industrial hub.”

Traditional rulers from the area pledged their support, and the event featured cultural performances and attendance from several dignitaries, including Ginger Onwusibe, member representing Isiala Ngwa North/South Federal Constituency.

KanyiDaily recalls that Governor Alex Otti recently revealed that Abia is no longer experiencing power failure caused by frequent collapse of the National Grid system.