Abia State Governor Alex Otti has declared that he has no intention of contesting for a Senate seat after completing his tenure in office
Speaking over the weekend at a reception held in his honour by the Union of Anambra State Associations, Aba Branch, Otti said he would retire from active partisan politics after serving a second term.
“I will not be interested in the senate after my second term, but would retire from active partisan politics to allow the younger ones to serve,” the governor stated.
He emphasized that his administration is focused on delivering democratic dividends and correcting the wrongs of past governments. Otti specifically referenced the 2011 disengagement of non-indigenes from the Abia State civil service, which affected many Anambra indigenes, promising that his government is reviewing ways to address the injustice.
Though the action was taken before he assumed office in 2023, Otti said efforts are ongoing to provide relief for those affected. He also reiterated his administration’s inclusive governance stance.
“For us, that thing called state of origin, we have already abolished it. I maintain, if you live here and you are a good citizen, you pay your taxes here, you are from here,” he said.
Meanwhile, Stephen Ucheonye, the lawmaker representing Aba Central in the House of Assembly, described Otti’s reelection in 2027 as a done deal and encouraged him to consider a Senate bid in 2031.
Other speakers, including former Aba North Mayor John Udeagbala and event host Nnodi Okoye, praised the governor’s infrastructure strides, while Union President Obiora Nwakpadolo commended his achievements and pledged continued support.
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