‘You Have No Mandate from Me to Attack Opposition’ – Otti Warns

Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti, has warned members of the Labour Party (LP) against attacking or disrupting the political activities of opposition parties in the state, declaring that his administration will not tolerate any form of political intimidation or violence.

Governor Otti said he had given no mandate to anyone, including members of his political party, to attack opposition parties carrying out their legitimate political activities.

The Governor directed security agencies to arrest and deal decisively with anyone found attempting to disrupt the activities of other political parties, irrespective of their political affiliation.

He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to providing a free, peaceful and secure environment for all political parties to conduct their democratic activities across the State.

“I declare a free and secure environment for every political party to carry out their democratic process in Abia State, with security protection. Whoever obstructs will be apprehended and dealt with,” Otti declared.

He further stressed that nobody should use his name or political position as justification for attacking opposition members, warning that anyone who engages in such conduct would face the consequences.