The President of Cooperative Motor Union, Abia State, Mr. Chukwuma Azode has warned that any politician who decides to contest the governorship election in opposition to Governor Alex Otti in 2027 could be taking a “very huge threat”.
He spoke on Thursday throughout a “Two-Million Man March” organised by numerous transport unions in Abia State in solidarity with street infrastructural improvement by Otti’s administration.
In accordance with the motor union chief, with the achievements of Governor Otti, no wise politician in Abia ought to contest governorship election in opposition to him.
Whereas claiming that the seat of energy is already occupied by Otti from now until 2031, Azode stated politicians who’re involved in contesting the 2027 governorship election ought to jettison such ambition.
“From what we’re seeing, I don’t assume any wise individual ought to contain himself in something regarding elections, as a result of from what we’re seeing, His Excellency is meant to take pleasure in his eight years.
“So, for now, any opposition that’s popping out is taking a giant threat as a result of we Abians are in assist of His Excellency, Dr Alex Otti for now, and no different individual. And all of the motor union in Abia State are additionally endorsing His Excellency for 2027. That’s a part of our gathering right here as we speak,” Azode stated.
He added that folks from totally different political backgrounds participated within the million man march.
Additionally talking, Chairman of Abia State Tricycle Operators Union, ASTOPU, Victor Azubuike, stated Aba transporters are the largest beneficiaries of Otti’s street tasks throughout the state.