The Digest:
A formidable political alliance named "The Team," led by former Abia State Governors Orji Uzor Kalu and Theodore Orji, has been formed with the explicit aim of unseating incumbent Governor Alex Otti and securing all elective positions for the APC in the 2027 elections. The group also plans legal action to compel Otti to govern from the official Government House in Umuahia, not his private residence.
Key Points:
- Former Governors Orji Uzor Kalu and Theodore Orji are leading a new APC alliance, "The Team."
- The group's sole objective is to unseat Governor Alex Otti and win all Abia seats in 2027.
- They plan to file a lawsuit to force Otti to operate from the Umuahia Government House, not his private home.
- The alliance includes former Governor Okezie Ikpeazu and other ex-officials from 2009-2023.
- They endorsed President Bola Tinubu for a second term and pledged to deliver Abia for the APC.
- Kalu defended the legacies of past administrations, stating governance is a "relay race."
- A technical committee was formed to oversee legal actions and advise on strategy.
- The move signals a major consolidation of opposition forces against Otti's administration.
Sources: ThisDay
