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Former Abia Speakers Applaud Gov Otti, Pledge Support Despite Being In Opposition
Dr. Alex Otti, Governor of Abia State, received the most encouraging feedback on his performance in office this weekend.
The Conference of Former Speakers of the Abia State House of Assembly has praised Governor Otti’s outstanding accomplishments in his first nine months in office, assuring him that they will continue to support him and his administration.
Speaking during a visit to the Governor on Friday, the former Speakers, who were all elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), said elections had come and gone and what is expected now is governance.
Former Speakers include Stanley Ohajuruka, Arua Arunsi, Agwu U. Agwu, Christopher Enweremadu, Martins Azubuike, Chikwendu Kalu, and Ude Okochukwu, who also served as the State’s immediate past Deputy Governor.
Rt. Hon. Ohajuruka stated that they have seen Governor Otti’s good work so far and are impressed and ready to offer advice and cooperation to improve governance in the State.
“As critical stakeholders in Abia, we want to assure you that we will use our wealth of experience to help you. Elections have come and gone and what is expected is governance; all encompassing and inclusive. We will offer advice, cooperation and support where needed towards ensuring Abians reap dividends of democracy,” Ohajuruka told Governor Otti.
Also speaking, Rt. Hon. Ude Okochukwu, the immediate past Deputy Governor and a former Speaker, stated that the former Speakers appreciate Governor Otti’s efforts in the State and will work with him to achieve his vision for Abia.
“Abia is our own. It belongs to all of us and that is the reason why we are happy with what you are doing. We are available to you in whatever capacity and role we can play.
“We are quite impressed. We have gone out, we have seen things for ourselves, we have seen what you have done,” Okochukwu assured the Governor.
Governor Otti, responding, thanked the group for identifying with him and the work his administration is doing in the State. He thanked the past Speakers for joining him to inspect ongoing road projects in Aba, saying leadership is about service and stewardship, the reason he needed to be close to the people, monitor and keep contractors on their toes to deliver quality jobs.
“The days of electionering, politics and contests are over. Once those days are over, then the days of governance take place and that’s what we are doing. Even the days of politics, a lot of you are my friends, we may not be in the same party but ideals are not different. And it is about the welfare of our people.
“For me, coming into office is really not about anything than to restore the dignity of our people and in doing that, you also empower them the more. Our people don’t require too many things from government; for us, it is about returning that environment where people can feel free to do their businesses,” Governor Otti explained.
The Governor, who regretted that many private companies left the State years back, said his administration is making serious effort to bring those companies back and even attract more.
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