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The Digest: Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has signed a landmark Senior Citizens Bill into law, establishing lifelong support for indigenes aged 60 and above. The law provides a monthly stipend, full medical coverage in public facilities, and priority government services. Otti, who repealed...

The Digest: Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, has affirmed that he remains a member of the Labour Party (LP), the platform on which he was elected in 2023. Speaking at a monthly media interaction, Otti stated his administration is aligned with the Nenadi Usman-led national caretaker...

The Digest: Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, has announced that the state is no longer affected by the repeated collapses of Nigeria's national electricity grid. This follows state investments in a pilot project that converts organic waste into biogas for renewable energy generation...

The Digest: Abia State Governor Alex Otti has appointed Deutsch Detchoua Gustave Emmanuel as the new Head Coach of Enyimba International Football Club in a bid to revitalise the ailing team. The appointment follows a period of decline for the club, with the administration citing a need to...

The Digest: The Labour Party faction loyal to Abia State Governor Alex Otti has called for reconciliation and unity following a Federal High Court ruling that sacked Julius Abure as national chairman. The Otti-aligned interim chairman, Senator Nenadi Usman, urged members to embrace the...

The Digest: Abia State Governor Alex Otti has stated that his administration remains focused on development and will not be distracted by opposition rhetoric ahead of the 2027 elections. According to Punch Newspapers, Otti made the remarks during a church service, responding to recent...

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...

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...

The Digest: Former Abia Governor Orji Uzor Kalu has declared that incumbent Alex Otti will not secure a second term, calling him “a one-term governor” who should “return to banking.” Kalu vowed to campaign across the state to reclaim power in 2027 Key Points: Kalu made the remarks at a...

The Digest: As 2026 begins, state governors across Nigeria have delivered New Year addresses pledging improved governance, security, and economic growth while urging citizen resilience. The messages, ranging from ambitious economic plans to calls for prayer over conflict, reflect a blend of...

The Digest: Alex Otti, Governor of Abia State, has confirmed that Peter Obi informed him of his decision to leave the Labour Party but stated he will remain in the LP to "rescue" it, declining to defect alongside the former presidential candidate. Key Points: Otti revealed the conversation...

The Digest: Abia State Governor Alex Otti has expressed strong confidence in his re-election prospects for 2027, stating that the upcoming polls will be "smoother" than his previous electoral journey. Speaking at the 2025 Aro Day event in Arochukwu, Otti emphasized that his administration’s...

The Digest: Light has returned to 33 communities in Abia State’s Ukwa West Local Government Area, ending a debilitating nine-year power outage. Governor Alex Otti formally switched on the supply, marking the fulfilment of a campaign promise and initiating a new chapter of development for the...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu met with Abia State Governor Alex Otti at the Presidential Villa, in a session widely interpreted as part of escalating political efforts to secure the release of imprisoned IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu. Key Points: President Bola Tinubu received Abia Governor...

The Digest: An advance team for Abia State Governor Alex Otti came under fire from unidentified gunmen near Owerri's airport, in an attack that highlights the persistent security threats facing public officials and citizens alike. Key Points: The attack occurred in the early hours of...

The Digest: A rare visual document has emerged, making a distant and significant political encounter tangible. The video below shows Abia State Governor Alex Otti meeting with the convicted IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu, at the Sokoto Correctional Centre, visually confirming a pledge fulfilled...

The Digest: Abia State Governor Alex Otti has visited imprisoned IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu, assuring him of administrative efforts to secure his freedom. Key Points: Governor Alex Otti visited Nnamdi Kanu in a Sokoto prison, assuring him of plans for his release. Otti stated that ongoing...

The Digest: Abia State Governor Alex Otti finds his administration navigating the currents of public perception after the sealing of a Renewed Hope Agenda office. According to official statements, the action was a routine enforcement, not a political maneuver, revealing the tension between...

The Digest: The Abia State Government has sealed a Umuahia office of President Bola Tinubu's Renewed Hope Partners, citing tax violations—a move that reveals the tense undercurrents shaping political space and the silent battles over influence and territory. Politics of Space. Key Points...

The Digest: Governor Alex Otti has responded to the life sentence of IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu by revealing a pre-agreed strategy for his freedom. According to his official statement, the Abia State Governor is pursuing diplomatic channels, urging calm and warning against political exploitation...