Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, says his decision to run for a second term in 2027 will be determined by divine guidance.
Speaking on Saturday during a grand civic reception organised by the Oha Isiala Ngwa people of Isiala Ngwa North and South LGAs, Otti thanked the community for recognising his administration’s efforts and hinted that his re-election plans remain uncertain.
“Regarding the call to run in 2027, people will know my stance then. We still have a long way to go,” Otti said. “Just as 2023 was in the hands of God, so too will 2027 be. I will consult with God. As time goes on, my response will be made public.”
The event, held in honour of Otti’s achievements, saw endorsements from several political leaders, including Senator Darlington Nwokocha and Hon. Collins Iheonunekwu. They praised the governor’s performance and urged him to seek a second term.
Otti used the occasion to highlight his administration’s ongoing investments in Aba, which he described as a key engine for Abia’s economic revival.
“We are not developing Aba for political reasons. We are doing so because it has the potential to drive economic growth across the entire state,” he explained.
Addressing recent debates over the Abia Airport project located in Nsulu, the governor clarified that the siting was based on technical merit and not politics.
“We have paid 100% compensation to everyone whose land was affected. If anyone has not been paid, perhaps they provided incorrect account details or there are multiple claimants for the same land,” he said.
The governor also welcomed new members from the opposition, including Hon. Iheonunekwu and his supporters, who recently joined the Labour Party.
The President of the Ngwa National Association in the USA and Canada, Dr. Ugochukwu Agu, was among those who commended Otti’s leadership and echoed calls for him to contest again in 2027.
