Cross-Party Coalition Endorses Abia Governor Alex Otti for Re-election
A coalition of former political leaders and opposition figures in Abia State, including former Senate President Adolphus Wabara, has declared support for the re-election of Governor Alex Otti of the Labour Party (LP). The endorsement was announced on Thursday at Ohanku-Ndoki in Ukwa-East Local Government Area, following the foundation-laying ceremony for a new general hospital.
Wabara, who also chairs the Board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), moved a formal motion endorsing Governor Otti for a second term. The motion was seconded by Louis Obianyi, a serving member of the Abia State House of Assembly. Wabara explained that the decision stems from satisfaction with Governor Otti’s performance in Ukwa-East and across Abia State, noting that support for the governor transcends traditional party lines.
The group, which included former Secretary-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Okey Emuchay, and other Ukwa-East community leaders, also appealed to Governor Otti to prioritise the revival of the Abia Palm Company. They argued that revitalising the company would create employment and stimulate the local economy.
During the hospital foundation-laying event, Governor Otti stated that his administration is committed to ensuring quality and accessible healthcare for all residents of Abia State, with plans to extend services to every part of the state.
The gathering also featured the formal reception of former members of the PDP and the All Progressives Congress (APC) into the Labour Party. This defection ceremony was organised by supporters of Governor Otti in Ukwa-East.
The public endorsement by prominent figures from rival parties signals a significant consolidation of non-PDP support behind Governor Otti’s re-election bid. It highlights a strategic realignment ahead of the 2027 governorship election, anchored on the administration’s development projects and appeals for economic revival in key senatorial districts. The next political cycle will likely see increased focus on the governor’s capacity to maintain this cross-party coalition while delivering on campaign promises, particularly in infrastructure and industrial rejuvenation.
