2027 Elections: Abia Governor Otti Warns It’s Too Early to Focus on Politics


2027 Elections: Abia Governor Otti Warns It’s Too Early to Focus on Politics
Abia State Governor Alex Otti has dismissed the ongoing discussions about the 2027 elections, emphasizing that it is “too early to talk about politics” and that the state’s priority should remain on governance and development. At a public event following remarks by Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu, who said the APC will regain the Abia governorship in 2027, Otti opted not to engage in political banter. He reaffirmed that “power belongs to God,” and that the focus should be on delivering effective leadership rather than indulging in early election forecasts. LP’s national spokesperson Obiora Ifoh also stepped in to refute speculation that Otti plans to defect to APC ahead of 2027. He called the rumor a “mere rumour” and reiterated that...