The Chief of Staff to the Governor of Abia State, Pastor Caleb Ajagba, has dismissed members of the opposition as “expired in their relevance”, insisting that Governor Alex Otti is on a “divine rescue mission”, and cannot be derailed by political distractions.
Pst. Ajagba made the statement while addressing an enlarged meeting of his Ward 3 kinsmen from Isiala Nsulu in Isiala Ngwa North Local Government Area, held at the Umuezegu Community Primary School.
The Chief of staff, accused elements of the opposition of plotting to return Abia State to what he described as “Egypt,” warning residents against being deceived by what he called “expired”, political actors who have nothing meaningful left to offer the people.
He said that the present administration inherited a level of decay that could have discouraged a less-prepared leader, noting that Governor Otti deliberately assembled a competent team to reverse decades of decline in the State.
Pst Ajagba argued that while previous administrations failed to deliver Abia State for 24 years, the Otti-led government had achieved remarkable progress within a short period.
“The level of deterioration we met on ground when we came was unprecedented. It was enough to discourage someone who was not prepared for this job.
“The things they destroyed in 24 years, it took this man (Governor Otti) 24 months to fix it. Govenor Alex Otti is on a driving rescue mission and nothing can stop it”, Ajagba stated.
The Chief of staff who said that the opposition was bent on reversing the gains already made by the current administration, condemned renewed political opposition activities against the Governor and questioned the credibility of those now claiming they could govern better.
“Why is it now that the Governor has come to create a sustainable roadmap that they have suddenly realised they can do better? Why is it that for 24 years they couldn’tdo it?.
“What have they got again to offer? They have expired. They want to take us back to Egypt, No, no, no, it can’t work”, he vowed.
The Chief of Staff who drew an analogy with rebuilding a collapsed house,explained that genuine change often comes with temporary inconvenience but ultimately delivers lasting results.
He therefore warned residents against selling their future for short-term inducements, urging them to resist vote-buying and political manipulation which he likened to the biblical story of Esau.
“Change comes with inconvenience. If you want to demolish a house to build another one, temporarily you may be rendered homeless. Vision is what draws a roadmap from where you are to where you need to be.
“When they give you ₦5,000 and one bag of rice, you are selling the birthright of your children”, he cautioned,
The Chief of Staff expressed confidence that divine intervention would frustrate any conspiracy against the present administration adding that “This is God’s own State and God has taken over”.
He thanked members of Ward 3 for their continued support for the present administration and assured that the Governor is committed to delivering democracy dividends to the people of the State.
In his speech, the Member representing Isiala Ngwa North/South Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Ginger Onwusibe, commended Governor Otti, for what he described as unprecedented infrastructural development across Isiala Ngwa and other parts of the state.
Hon. Onwusibe further commended the Governor for the construction and rehabilitation of critical road infrastructures in the area, including the Ntigha–Nbawsi–Eziala Road, Nbawsi–Agburuike–Umuomaiukwu Road, Avo–Umuerim Road, and Okpuala Ngwa–Obikabia Road, among others.
He lauded the Otti administration’s interventions in key sectors such as Health, Education, Security and Transportation, noting that the recent migration of communities in Isiala Ngwa to the Geometrics Power Plant has brought uninterrupted electricity supply to the area.
According to him, the development has significantly improved the quality of life of the people, stressing that Isiala Ngwa has never had it this good in the history of the state and assured that the people would continue to support Governor Otti and his administration.
Contributing, the Commissioner for Works, Engr. Otumchere Oti, said the Otti-led administration, since assuming office, had embarked on massive road construction and rehabilitation across Abia State as part of efforts to open up communities, stimulate economic activities and enhance connectivity.
Engr. Oti assured that before the expiration of Governor Otti’s tenure, road construction would reach all nooks and crannies of the state, adding that while several road projects had already been completed in Isiala Ngwa, areas yet to benefit would be reached in due course and appealed to the people to remain patient.
Also speaking, the Commissioner for Power and Public Utilities, Mr Ikechukwu Monday, said Isiala Ngwa communities has benefitted immensely from the Light Up Abia Project, including the provision of transformers and access to electricity from the Geometrics power facility.
He noted that Isiala Ngwa North was already enjoying power supply from Geometrics and assured that electricity would be extended to areas yet to be connected.
In their separate remarks, the State Chairman of the Labour Party, Chief Nwaeze Oti; Commissioner for Transport, Mr Chimezie Ukegbu; Senior Special Adviser to the Governor on Public-Private Partnership, Mr Greene Amankwe; SA on Cooperatives, Hon. Ismael Onuoha; SA to the Governor on Lands and Housing, Mr Okorougo Aji; all commended Governor Otti for delivering massive infrastructural development across all sectors of the state.
They thanked the people of Isiala Ngwa for their solidarity and unwavering support for the Governor, urging them to sustain the momentum and ensure they obtain their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) ahead of the 2027 general election.
The meeting attracted political leaders, Community Stakeholders Labour Party supporters from Ward 3, Isiala Nsulu.
