Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has warned residents against exchanging their votes for money, rice, wrappers and other material inducements in the 2027 general elections, saying such decisions could jeopardise the state’s development for another four years. Otti also alleged that politicians responsible for what he described as 24 years of underdevelopment in Abia were…
Abia Governor, Dr Alex Otti, says his administration is repositioning the state from conventional trading to manufacturing and technology-driven digital commerce. Otti stated this at the Michael Okpara Auditorium, Umuahia, during the Igbo Day Lecture and Dinner organised by Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, with the theme, “The Igbo Charter and Development of Ala Igbo.” The governor…
Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, has urged Ndigbo to place collective interest above individual differences to build a more prosperous future for the Igbo nation. Otti made the call on Tuesday in Umuahia at the 2026 World Igbo Day celebration hosted by Abia State, with the theme, “Ohaneze: History and the Dreams of Tomorrow.”…
Abia Gov. Alex Otti has directed security agencies in the state to ensure a level playing field for all political parties to conduct lawful political activities and campaigns ahead of the 2027 general elections. Otti gave the directive during the monthly Abia State Security Council meeting, where security challenges and measures to sustain peace and…
The Catholic Bishop of Aba Diocese, Most Rev. Augustine Ndubueze Echema, has described Abia State Governor, Dr Alex C. Otti, as a leader with integrity, saying his achievements will speak for him as he seeks re-election in 2027. Bishop Echema made the remarks on Sunday at Christ the King Cathedral, Asa Road, Aba, Abia State,…
UMUAHIA — The Abia State Governor, Dr Alex C. Otti, has congratulated his Enugu State counterpart, Dr Peter Mbah, on the conferment of a Doctor of Law Degree, honoris causa, by the University of East London, United Kingdom. Otti, in a congratulatory message issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Ukoha Njoku Ukoha, described the…
Umuahia — Gov. Alex Otti of Abia has charged young Abians to embrace selfless service, innovation, hard work and excellence and become active participants in the development of the state. Otti gave the charge on Saturday at the graduation ceremony of the 2026 Abia State Leadership Academy Youth Leadership Boot Camp, held at the International…
UMUAHIA — Abia Gov. Alex Otti has inaugurated a newly remodelled and digitally equipped 80-bed Obingwa General Hospital and renamed the facility after the late Chima Ubani, a renowned human rights activist and indigene of Obingwa Local Government Area. The commissioning took place on Tuesday, Aug. 25, at Mgboko, headquarters of Obingwa Local Government Area….
UMUAHIA— Governor Alex Otti of Abia has attributed the progress recorded in the state over the past 35 years to the prayers, sacrifices and support of its people. Otti stated this on Sunday at an interdenominational thanksgiving service marking the 35th anniversary of Abia’s creation, held at the Okpara Square Event Centre, Umuahia, with the…
LAGOS — It was an evening of glamour, family, culture and high-profile society as Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti, OFR, chaired the wedding reception of Shekinah Obi-Umahi, daughter of retired Major General Obi Abel Umahi, OFR, and Shokpe Adebayo Ayinde in Lagos on Saturday, August 22, 2026. The celebration followed the couple’s traditional marriage…
