After Ending PDP’s 24-Year Reign, LP’s Otti Reveals 1 Crucial Plan for Abians

• Days after the gubernatorial election in Abia state, Alex Otti, was declared the winner and next governor
• The LP's standard-bearer, who ended the reign of the PDP in the state, disclosed he would unite the people rather than create division among them
• Otti revealed further that the welfare of Abians would be his top priority as he appreciated them for electing him as their preferred leader

Abia governor-elect, Dr Alex Otti of the Labour Party (LP), has assured the citizens that his administration will unite rather than divide the state.

Otti gave the assurance in his acceptance speech on Wednesday, March 22, after he was declared the winner of Saturday’s governorship election, Vanguard reported.

Alex Otti reveals crucial plan for Abians

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He spoke at his campaign office, near the Government House on Bank Road, Umuahia, which overflowed with supporters.

Otti expressed gratitude to every resident, including indigenes and non-indigenes, that took part in his election. He described his victory as "a call to service", PM News added.

Otti promised to unite Abians

He said:

"I promised you that I will serve you as the governor of all Abia people and all citizens living in Abia, irrespective of clan, religious persuasion or political leaning."

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The state result from the governorship election in Abia state has been announced.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Wednesday, March 22, declared Alex Otti of the Labour Party (LP), the winner of the Abia 2023 governorship election.

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The governorship seat in Abia state for the March 18 election was contested keenly by Chief Mascot Uzor Kalu of the APP, Dr Alex Otti of the Labour Party, Professor Greg Ibe of the All Progressives Grand Alliance and Chief Okey Ahiwe of the Peoples Democratic Party.

Buhari explains how he stopped vote-buying during 2023 general elections

In another report, President Muhammadu Buhari explained that he did his best to ensure that vote-buying did not mar the 2023 general elections.

The president, while meeting with the outgoing United States Ambassador, Mary Beth Leonard, at the State House in Abuja, said he told Nigerian electorates to collect money from candidates vying for elective positions at the election but vote their conscience.

The president added that given the opportunity for a free and fair election and non-interference, as witnessed in the 2023 polls, Nigerians have proven capable of deciding their leaders.

Source: Legit.ng