A Chieftain of the All Progressive Congress (APC) and former Minister of Mines and Steel Development , Dr Uchechukwu Sampson Ogah, has declared that Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti, deserves a second term in office.
Dr Ogah who citied the Governor’s impactful performance and visible transformation of the State, made the assertion on Tuesday while speaking with Journalists after a closed-door meeting with Governor Otti at his country home in Nvosi, Isialangwa South Local Government Area.
The Former Minister, while noting that the visit was primarily to extend New Year greetings to the Governor, stressed that a second term would enable Governor Otti to fully actualise his development agenda for the State.
The APC Chieftain who used the opportunity to assess the Otti led administration’s performance, said the Governor has earned the appreciation of Abians.
“I think he deserves a second term. I’ve said it times without number. It’s not something arguable anywhere.
“I’ve said it times without number, that God has used him to wipe away the tears of Abia people.And this is just a few years of governance that people can see the positive results coming from his effort. So Abians are grateful, Abians are happy.
“He should have the opportunity to govern us a second time, so that he can put out there, all that he has planned for Abia people. I think it is something that everybody should support him to complete his second term”, Dr Oga added.
Speaking on the growing political activities and early manoeuvring ahead of the 2027 general elections, Dr Ogah noted that expressions of political interest and competition are natural features of democracy.
“Normally politics is when you have your goods, you need to sell your goods so you can’t expect somebody not to sell his goods. So people have to sell their goods. That’s what opposition means.
“But you know, at the end of the day, God and Abians will determine who governs them”, he said.
On speculation about his own political ambition ahead of 2027, the Former Governorship candidate said that he harbours no personal ambition for elective office.
“The ambition I have is to support the President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu for presidency and support Governor Alex Oti for governorship. That’s my ambition”, Dr Ogah stated.
