"Please Don't Disappoint Ndi Abia": Azubuike Eberechi Tells Abia Governor-elect Alex Otti

"Please Don't Disappoint Ndi Abia": Azubuike Eberechi Tells Abia Governor-elect Alex Otti

  • The governor-elect of Abia state has been urged to ensure that he does his best to run an inclusive government during his administration
  • The appeal was made to the governor by a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party in the state, Honourable Azubuike Eberechi-Dickson
  • Eberechi-Dickson while congratulating Alex Otti on his emergence as the governor-elect of Abia state said there is a need to deliver the much-needed development and economic boom to Abia residents

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A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, Azubuike Eberechi-Dickson has tasked the governor-elect of Abia State, Alex Otti to ensure he keeps the promises made to his people.

While congratulating the governor-elect over his victory at the polls, Azubuike in a statement released on Friday, March 24, said Otti's victory is a reflection of the will of the people and the strength of the nation's democratic process.

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Azubuike Eberechi, Abia state, Alex Otti, governor-elect
Alex Otti has been urged to deliver the much-needed economic boom in Abia state. Photo: Alex Otti, Azubuike Eberechi-Dickson
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Azubuike urged Otti to ensure that the hoes of Abians and their desire for economic, infrastructural and social development is actualised.

He said, despite the challenges witnessed during the polls, Otti must begin a reconciliation process and champion a much-needed inclusive government that will benefit all residents of Abia state.

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He congratulated the governor-elect on his resilience to pursue his mandate to the end - victory - and urged him to seek everything rightly belonging to the Abia people at the federal level.

His words:

"I want to congratulate our governor-elect, Alex Otti for his victory at the 2023 governorship polls conducted in Abia state on Saturday, March 18.
"I salute his resilience and interest in the welfare of Abia people but he must understand that Ndi Abia are looking for an unprecedented change that would bring a better standard of living to their doorsteps.

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"I also enjoin the governor-elect to ensure he brings everybody to the table in order to facilitate an economic boom in the state."

Also speaking to Legit.ng, Azubuike said that he hopes for the best for the people of Abia state, especially with the emergence of Otti and the new governor of the state.

He said:

"Look at the jubilation in Aba, Umuahia and its environs, people are hitting the streets in their numbers in jubilation over the incident.
That is to show that the will of the people was respected and made to actualise. We must all join hands to ensure that this win is not short-term but one that will benefit Ndi Abia and bring the progress and development we all desire in the land."

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He stated that the reason for adopting Obi's governance style is to cut government expenditure costs.

Otti, however, stated that in adopting this style of governance, his administration would remain reasonable.

After Losing Abia State to LP, Ikpeazu Hails Alex Otti, Sends Strong Warning to Opponents

The governor of Abia state, Okezie Ikpeazu has sent a note of congratulation to the governor-elect, Alex Otti.

The PDP governor congratulated Otti for a victory well deserved as he sent a strong warning to those who may want to challenge the LP's candidate's victory in court.

Ikepazu called on all parties in the state to make Abia governable for Otti, as he prepares to hand over power on May 29, 2023.

Source: Legit.ng

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