By Steve Oko
Speaker of the Abia State House of Assembly, Emmanuel Emeruwa, has thrown his weight behind Governor Alex Otti’s re-election bid, declaring that the governor “deserves a second term” to consolidate what he described as “unmatched achievements.”
This is as a group known as Alex Otti 4+4 Movement, said it had launched a massive grassroots mobilisation to galvanise support for Otti’s re-election bid.
Emeruwa spoke at an endorsement event for Otti organised by the Vanguard Movement for Continuity (VMC) in Owerrinta, Isiala Ngwa South LGA, where the group formally backed Otti for a second tenure in 2027.
Representing the governor at the event held at Adventist Technical Secondary College (ASTEC), the Speaker said Otti’s impact across sectors has redefined governance in the state.
“His scorecard is unmatched. Development is ongoing simultaneously across all sectors, and even the opposition cannot deny his achievements,” Emeruwa said, adding that Abians are regaining confidence in the state, with many returning home to invest.
He described the governor as “God-sent” to revive Abia, insisting that Otti “is not an option” in the next election cycle.
Speaking earlier, the leader of the group and General Manager of the Abia State Debt Management Office, Kingsley Nwaigburu, explained that VMC is a broad-based platform for supporters of good governance determined to ensure Otti’s return in 2027.
According to him, the administration has cleared salary and pension arrears, improved healthcare and education infrastructure, rehabilitated roads and bridges, enhanced security, and created a more business-friendly environment that is attracting investors.
The event also featured the launch of a book titled “Threats to Societal Values and Advancement” authored by Fineboy Joseph, a lecturer at Clifford University, Owerrinta.
Joseph said the book was inspired by growing moral decay in society, highlighting issues such as drug abuse, cultism, corruption, and declining value systems, while proposing practical solutions.
The Vice Chancellor of Clifford University, Chimezie Omeonu, described the publication as timely, urging institutions and individuals to embrace its message.
Other stakeholders at the event echoed support for the governor, citing visible infrastructure development and improved governance as reasons for backing his second-term ambition.
Vanguard reports that Otti had also been endorsed by several other groups as the political momentum begins to build ahead of the 2027 governorship race in the State.
Group begins grassroots mobilisation for Otti
In a related development, a group known as Alex Otti 4+4 Movement said it had launched a massive grassroots mobilisation to canvas support for Otti.
The move, according to the group, “is to ensure continuity of the on-going good governance, economic transformation and sustainable development across Abia State”.
Chairman of the group, Hon. Chibueze Okah, in a statement, said the group was impressed by Otti’s scorecard and strongly believed he would consolidate on the gains of his administration if given another opportunity.
He said the objectives of the group included voter education and awareness; voter registration drives; monitoring government performance for accountability and effective project delivery; economic advocacy among others.
