Alex Otti, governor of Abia state, says the state government has partnered with the federal government to construct 1,200 housing units in Umuahia. In a post on X on Wednesday, the governor said he performed the groundbreaking ceremony for the project under the Federal Housing Authority’s Renewed Hope Housing Programme. Otti said the initiative is…
Omoyele Sowore, human rights activist and publisher of Sahara Reporters, has alleged that Alex Otti is politically closer to President Bola Tinubu than many governors in the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Sowore made the claim during a recent interview on the Honest Bunch podcast. He dismissed suggestions that he supports Tinubu, instead accusing other…
Alex Otti, governor of Abia state, says he does not oppose the re-election of President Bola Tinubu. Otti made the remark during a recent media chat. He said he sees no reason to oppose Tinubu’s second-term bid since he is also seeking re-election. “I’m not in a position to oppose the candidacy of the president….
The Abia state government has introduced an Education Management and Information System (EMIS) and a learning identity number to track students’ academic progress. The initiative, called the Abia State Learning Identity Number (ABSLIN), will strengthen data management. It will also improve planning and curb the unregulated movement of pupils between schools. Goodluck Ubochi, commissioner for…
Christopher Musa, minister of defence, has commended Governor Alex Otti over what he described as a visible transformation in Abia State. Musa spoke on Friday during the 70th birthday celebration of Azubuike Ihejirika in Abia State. ‘Transformation Is Real’ The defence minister said he had initially doubted glowing reports about developments in the state. However,…
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has said the Labour Party (LP) remains a strong and relevant political force despite the exit of its former presidential candidate, Peter Obi. Otti spoke on Saturday night at a national working committee (NWC) meeting of the party held in Abuja. Peter Obi officially left the Labour Party on December…
Abia State Governor Alex Otti declares his main goal. He prioritizes repairing the state’s infrastructure over planning for the 2027 elections. This statement comes amid rising political talks. Otti addresses opponents directly. He urges them to stop distracting residents with early election rumors. Instead, he commits to immediate development needs. Otti’s Clear Message on Governance…
Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu extended a public invitation to Abia State Governor Alex Otti. He urged Otti to join the All Progressives Congress (APC). This move aims to strengthen ties between Abia State and the federal government. Kalu made the announcement during a town hall meeting. The event took place on December 30, 2025, in…
The Abia State chapter of the Labour Party (LP) has rejected claims that Governor Alex Otti favours Arochukwu Local Government Area over Isialangwa South. Instead, the party said the governor delivers projects evenly across the state. LP State Secretary Reverend Andrew Ohiagba addressed the issue on Monday during a press conference. He described the allegations…
Governor Alex Otti of Abia State said that Nnamdi Kanu’s life imprisonment is not the end of the road for the IPOB leader. In a statement released on Saturday in Umuahia, the governor said he has reactivated efforts to secure Kanu’s release following the Federal High Court’s judgment. He urged residents to remain calm and…
