2027: Abiriba People Declare Support for Governor Otti

The people of Abiriba Enachioken have declared their total support for the Abia State Governor, His Excellency, Dr Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, ahead of the 2027 General Election.

A delegation of Abiriba super stakeholders and community leaders led by Chief Leslie Ebueme Ezikpe (Dike Eji Eje Mba Nde Abiriba) made this known on Easter Sunday, April 5th, when they paid a solidarity visit to the Governor Alex Otti, in his office, reaffirming their unwavering support for his administration and their commitment to work for his re-election.

Speaking on behalf of the delegation, the spokesperson of the stakeholders, Chief, Bar. Jackson Agbai Abba, commended the Governor for his extraordinary strides and achievements across the State, particularly in infrastructural development.

He noted that Abiriba people are fully aligned with the Governor despite recent political movements by one of their sons, stressing that such action was personal and did not reflect the collective position of the community.

“Abiriba people are 100% behind you. We are mobilising in all aspects – voters’ registration in Abiriba, Aba, Umuahia, Port Harcourt and Enugu, online party membership registration across the globe. We are going from compound to compound, house-to-house, Churches and Markets for sensitization and enlightenment campaigns, including every legitimate effort – to ensure that your victory is guaranteed,” Chief Agbai stated.

Chief Agbai also appreciated the completed asphalting of the Abiriba Ring-Road from the Roundabout to Oba Amogudu, while appealing to the Governor to fulfill his promise of extending the asphalting to roads previously executed through Abiriba self-help initiative using rigid concrete pavement to protect the surface of the Roads.

He further highlighted the strong influence of Abiriba people in Aba’s commercial space, noting that while their population may be dispersed across the diaspora, their economic impact and political consciousness remain significant.

Also speaking, the Mayor of Ohafia LGA, Chief Eleanya Ojuu Kalu, provided insights into voter mobilisation efforts, disclosing that over 5,000 new voters have been registered in Abiriba through coordinated grassroots and diaspora engagements.

He explained that targeted mobilisation covered farm settlements, markets, schools, and urban centres including Aba and Umuahia where registration points were strategically established.

Also contributing, Chief James Agbagha Ochunkwo, said that their visit was a symbol of the political unity and ideological alignment between the community and the Governor.

He emphasised the overwhelming loyalty of Abiriba youths and professionals, both at home and in the diaspora, insisting that their support for Governor Otti remains firm and consistent.

He further reiterated that the community stands united behind the Governor, describing him as the face of good governance in Abia State.

In his response, the Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti expressed appreciation for the visit and the show of solidarity, describing it as a meaningful Easter gesture.

He reaffirmed his long-standing relationship with the Abiriba people and acknowledged their contributions to the socio-economic development of the State.

The Governor stated that while individuals are free to pursue their political ambitions, such decisions do not affect the collective bond between his administration and the Abiriba community.

The State Chief Executive assured the delegation that requests concerning road infrastructure would be reviewed, particularly the need to support ongoing community-driven self-help road projects, promising that the State will support the community with asphalt overlaying of the Roads already done with rigid cement technology. The Governor directed his Special Adviser on Trade and Commerce, a son of the soil, Chief Nwaka Inem, to liaise with the Honourable Commissioner for Works to scoop the affected locations.

Governor Otti further emphasised the importance of citizen’s participation in the ongoing continuous voters’ registration exercise, encouraging eligible voters, especially those outside Abia State, to return home during elections to exercise their civic responsibility.

Present at the meeting were the Special Adviser to the Governor on Trade and Commerce, Chief Nwaka Inem, among prominent Abiriba sons and daughters.

Ctz. UKOHA, NJOKU UKOHA
Chief Press Secretary to the Executive Governor of Abia State.
April 5th, 2026.