Abia State Governor Dr. Alex Otti has officially welcomed two members of the State House of Assembly, elected under the Young Progressive Party (YPP), into the Labour Party (LP).
The legislators, Hon. Fyne Ahuama of Osisioma Ngwa South and Hon. Iheanacho Nwogu of Osisioma Ngwa North State Constituencies, were received, into the LP on Friday, during a special reception at Ngwa High School, Aba.
Speaking during the event, Governor Otti emphasized that the newly inducted members have been collaborating with his government since it’s inception.
He clarified that their decision to join the Labour Party was not motivated by financial incentives, but by a shared vision for effective governance.
“I want to put on record that the two gentlemen that just declared their membership of Labour Party have actually been working with us. They are not working with us for any pecuniary reasons.
“Immediately after our inauguration, I convened a meeting with all the members of the assembly and I used that opportunity to introduce to them the kind of government we intended to run.
“Majority of them bought into that vision, both Hon. Fyne Ahuama and Hon. Iheanacho Nwogu were one of the first members of the House of the Assembly that bought into the vision”, Gov Otti stated.
Governor Otti who highlighted his administration’s philosophy, emphasized his administration’s commitment to ethical governance and financial transparency.
He reassured that the government is focused on using public funds for the state’s development rather than for personal gains.
“Our Government is a government that supports business and creates enabling environment for people to make money.
“Our Government gives people access, so that they can be independent. Our government is not a government that shares fish, our government is a government that teaches people how to fish.
“So, this is not a Government that shares money and we are unapologetic about it. We are a Government that supports business and our message to opposition and all the people is that we are not going to share money”. Otti emphasized.
He further underscored his administration’s commitment to infrastructure development, and announced plans to expedite work on the Ekeakpara road, construction of a Five-Star Hotel and an International Conference Center in Aba within the next 24 months to boost the states economy.
Governor Otti who thanked the people of Osisioma for their support, also encouraged more residents to join the Labour Party, assuring that party registers are open at the ward level.
The Labour Party Vice Chairman for the South East, Mr. Ceekey Igara, in his speech, lauded Governor Otti’s achievements, attributing the party’s growing membership to his effective leadership.
He urged the Governor to continue his progressive initiatives and called on the new members to strengthen the party’s presence in their constituencies.
In their remarks earlier, the new Labour Party members, Honourable Fyne Ahuama and Honourable Iheancho Nwogu, expressed admiration for Governor Otti’s achievements pointing out that they were attracted to the party by the good works of the Governor.
They pledged commitment to enhancing the Labour Party’s influence and assured their constituents that they would work to expand the party’s reach and effectiveness in their Constituencies.
