…Any government that spends too much money advertising its so-called achievements is often engaged in propaganda. Instead of letting real work speak for itself, such governments rely on noise, exaggeration, and empty promises. They focus more on appearing successful than on actually improving the lives of the people. This was a major mistake of the previous PDP government in Abia State.
Huge public funds were wasted on billboards, radio jingles, and national media campaigns. Many of the projects being advertised either did not exist or were abandoned halfway. Money that should have been used to improve roads, schools, hospitals, and rural communities was instead spent trying to convince people that development was happening.
This approach failed because people quickly see the truth. No amount of advertisement can replace real development. Citizens feel the difference when roads are bad, hospitals lack medicine, rural communities are neglected, or salaries and pensions are delayed. Propaganda cannot fix these problems, and spending public money on it only deepens distrust.
When leadership focuses on appearance rather than action, the people suffer. The gap between promises and reality becomes obvious. Leadership is measured by results, not by flashy campaigns or loud announcements. You can deceive people for a short time, but you cannot deceive them forever.
When leadership truly works for the people, there is no need for loud self-praise. Good governance advertises itself. The people who benefit from it become the loudest voices and the strongest defenders of that government. This is exactly what is happening in Abia State today under the leadership of Dr. Alex Otti.
Governor Alex Otti does not need to flood the state with billboards or flashy advertisements to showcase his achievements. His work speaks for itself. Unlike previous governments that relied on propaganda, Dr. Otti’s projects are visible, practical, and making a real difference in people’s lives.
Across the state, roads are being built and repaired, connecting towns and villages that were long neglected. Public institutions, such as schools, hospitals, and government offices, are being revived and made functional again. Basic services, from electricity to healthcare, are improving steadily, giving citizens a sense of security and progress.
Because the people can see and feel these changes firsthand, they naturally support the government. Farmers, traders, students, and everyday citizens can testify to the improvements in their daily lives. They do not need to be persuaded or paid to speak positively; their experiences alone make them the government’s strongest advocates. This shows that real leadership is measured by results, not by advertisements.
Those who returned home to Abia during the December holidays can clearly testify to this transformation. Many were genuinely surprised by what they saw. For the first time in many years, moving around the state feels different. The improvement in both major roads and rural roads tells a powerful story one that no media advert can compete with.
In many villages, access roads are being constructed for the first time in living memory. Communities that were forgotten for decades are now being remembered. Farmers can move their produce easily, traders can reach markets faster, and families feel more connected to the rest of the state. This is clear evidence of a government that cares about everyone, not only people in the cities.
Governor Alex Otti is touching lives across Abia State through quality infrastructure, improved aviation services,solid transportation system, functional schools, improved hospitals, and the regular payment of salaries and pensions. Workers are motivated again. Retirees are respected. Public confidence is slowly but surely being restored.
This progress is not accidental. It is the result of deliberate, focused, and people centered leadership. When government works, the people feel it in their daily lives. They do not need to be told what to believe. They experience it when they travel, when they go to work, when they visit hospitals, and when they receive their salaries and pensions on time.
So the question remains: why would anyone think of changing the best leadership Abia State has ever had in 2027?
The honest answer is simple. People demand change only when leadership fails them. When government fails to meet the expectations of the people, frustration grows, and the desire for new leadership becomes strong. Change becomes necessary when promises are not fulfilled, and the hopes of citizens are ignored.
People also demand change when campaign promises are broken. Leaders who make commitments during elections create expectations. When those commitments are not met, trust is lost, and citizens begin to question whether the leadership has their best interests at heart.
Another reason people demand change is when government fails to provide basic infrastructure and essential services. Roads, electricity, schools, hospitals, and clean water are not luxuries they are the foundations of a good life. When these needs are ignored or poorly managed, people naturally look for leadership that can deliver real solutions.
In short, change is demanded not for the sake of change itself, but because leadership has failed to serve the people. When leaders succeed in improving lives, rebuilding trust, and delivering on promises, the people naturally support and defend them.As clearly shown in the example of Dr. Alex Otti, when government delivers real results, lives improve, and trust is restored, the people naturally protect what is working. They do not need to be convinced with money, propaganda, or empty promises. When citizens experience progress in their daily lives better roads, functioning hospitals, regular payment of pensions and salaries they recognize good leadership and defend it on their own.
People become the government’s strongest advocates when they see tangible change. They share their experiences with friends, family, and neighbors. They celebrate achievements, speak out against false claims, and ensure that the truth about the government is known. This is the most powerful form of publicity because it comes from real people whose lives have been touched.
That is why support for Dr. Alex Otti continues to grow steadily without the need for flashy campaigns or expensive advertisements. His leadership demonstrates that real performance always speaks for itself. When government works for the people, the people become its most loyal champions, naturally ensuring that good governance is recognized, protected, and sustained.
