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The Digest:

Abia State Governor Alex Otti has issued a stern warning against any plans to rig the 2027 gubernatorial election, declaring that only the will of God and the people's mandate would prevail. The Labour Party governor stated this during his monthly media interaction, directly responding to the APC's Deputy Speaker, Benjamin Kalu, who vowed his party would reclaim the state.

Key Points:
  • Otti warned those planning to rig to first "write their wills."
  • He was reacting to APC Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu's vow to reclaim Abia.
  • Otti described Kalu as a friend but insisted elections must follow the rules.
  • The governor firmly stated he remains a member of the Labour Party.
  • He emphasized that peace and decorum in Abia must not be destroyed.
  • Otti declared he is not afraid of political threats from any quarter.
  • He advised all contenders to learn to play by democratic rules.
The confrontation underscores the high stakes and rising tensions as political alignments take shape ahead of 2027, testing the resilience of democratic institutions and the will of the electorate.

Sources: Daily Post