The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Abia State has said that the previous administration, led by the party’s former governors did not accumulate any debt. This comes as the state governor, Alex Otti, on Thursday, disclosed that his administration had cleared N90 billion of the N191.2 billion debt inherited from past governments within 15 months, all without taking on any …

Under the leadership of Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, Abia State has undergone unprecedented transformation in virtually all fields of human endeavor. One area, however, where the government has been particularly outstanding is roads infrastructure. From the moment the governor assumed office in May 2023, he set to work immediately, seeking to rebuild the roads in the State, especially in the …

Abia and Akwa Ibom state governments have forged a partnership to ensure accessibility of roads linking the two neighbouring states. The understanding was reached during a condolence visit on Governor Umo Eno by the Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti, at the Government House at the weekend. The PUNCH reported that Eno lost his wife, Patience, on 26 September. “She …

The question has come frequently to me in the passing week: “Which of the Labour Party are you now, ZLP (Zenith Labour Party) or LP?” I know that this question must have come to many of my Labour Party faithfuls and followers of Governor Alex Otti. The answer is simple: Otti is the party. Where he is at any time …

No, I cannot boost of being a great singer or a songster. But, today, a song has come naturally to me and my voice is sublime. I am singing a song of jubilation. I sing because I am happy. I sing because I am free. I sing because in few days to come, precisely on 2 October 2024, a new …

There is, it might seem, an urge to be particularly inspired by Abia State Governor Alex Otti’s intangible victories. Without really, intentionally, staging a battle, the governor has defeated the tribesmen and conquered the tribesmen mentality. This was a cankerworm that festered on the social fabric of the state. Beyond the massive infrastructural revolution reflected in the construction of over …

The Director General (DG) of the World Trade Organization (WTO), Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, on Sunday, cautioned ‘political hacks’ against using her for propaganda. Okonjo-Iweala vowed to take action against the hacks who she said have been using her for propaganda. She was reacting to a statement against Governor Alex Otti of Abia State ascribed to her. It was reported that the …

As part of his first anniversary celebrations, Abia State Governor Dr. Alex Chioma Otti went on a meet-the-people tour of the state’s three senatorial districts. At the meeting with Abia North residents at Ohafia local government headquarters, Governor Alex Otti openly admitted that he is not perfect. The Governor, like all humans, accepted that he is not perfect and has …

GADA is an acronym for Greater Aba Development Authority. Thank God that Governor Alex Otti has thought it wise to establish the Greater Aba Development Authority (GADA). This is a holistic policy initiative that is aimed at transforming the city of Aba into a global megacity. Aba is a city of the world, a melting pot of the Igbos. GADA, …

The Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti says that his administration has been able to manage the economy of the state from a bleeding to a healthy economic state. Otti who disclosed this at the monthly media chat with journalists in the state and Abians, said that his administration had been able to manage the state’s resources and run …