The Digest:
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has dismissed the newly formed opposition alliance of former governors Orji Uzor Kalu, Theodore Orji, and Okezie Ikpeazu, describing them as "empty barrels" making the loudest noise. Speaking at a church dedication in Umuahia, Otti urged residents to ignore the gathering, asserting it was orchestrated by those who failed to develop the state during their tenures.
Key Points:
- Governor Alex Otti labeled the opposition alliance as "empty barrels", making noise.
- He urged Abians to disregard the gathering of former governors Kalu, Orji, and Ikpeazu.
- Otti stated the alliance represents a "tiny minority" pursuing personal, not state, interests.
- He asserted that every gathering against his administration would ultimately collapse.
- The governor expressed confidence that God does not have "unfinished projects."
- Otti vowed his government would continue to change the state's development narrative.
- The remarks directly respond to the formation of "The Team" alliance targeting his 2027 re-election.
- He framed the opposition as the same figures who failed to develop Abia in the past.
Sources: Daily Post Nigeria
