ABIA: Why I Want To Unseat Governor Alex Otti In 2027 – Chief Emeka Atuma
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abia State, Hon. Emeka Atuma, has declared his determination to unseat the incumbent Governor, Alex Otti of the Labour Party, in the 2027 election. He emphasised that his primary goal is to deliver “good governance to Abians.”
According to Vanguard, Atuma spoke during a strategic political meeting of APC stakeholders in Abia Central at his Ntalakwu, Oboro Ikwuano country home, criticised the leadership style of the Governor.
He claimed that under the current LP-led administration, “the governed are blindfolded on the affairs of the state”, and promised to change the narrative.
Describing Otti’s government as “an accidental government”, Atuma promised to bring accelerated development in the state if voted for.
He promised that the APC , if given the opportunity, would “run on transparency, good governance and human capital development when it takes over leadership in Abia State.”
Atuma debunked insinuations in some quarters that the APC is anti-Igbo, and urged Abians to join the ruling party at the centre.
He insisted that the APC does not hate Ndigbo but promotes the interest of the people.
In his opening remarks Deputy leader of the forum Hon. Uzoma Ihuka, charged the members to be united if they must dislodge the ruling LP in the state.
Speaking at the forum, former Chairman of APC in the state and the incumbent National Welfare Secretary of APC, Hon. Donatus Nwankpa, who welcomed some decampees to the party, said the rate at which new members were joining the party was a sign that APC was gaining wider acceptance in the state.
He challenged the party stakeholders and members to prepare to take over the state in 2027.
Former Commissioner for Finance, Mr Obinna Oriaku, in his remark, claimed Otti’s administration had “performed below expectations”, urging the people to support APC in 2027.
In a communique after the meeting, the stakeholders passed a vote of confidence on the leadership of the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, saying that he is genuinely committed to Nigeria’s economic restoration.
The forum also commended the efforts of the Abdullahi Ganduje-led National leadership of the APC to reposition the party nation wide.
The stakeholders assured new members of equal opportunities at all levels, promising equitable distribution of democracy gains.
