By Steve Oko
Umuahia – The Abia State chapter of the Obidient Motion, a political help group loyal to former presidential candidate Mr. Peter Obi, has berated former governors of the state over what it described as threats and boasts to truncate the second-term ambition of Governor Alex Otti.
Addressing a press convention on Wednesday in Umuahia, the group accused the previous governors of ganging up towards Governor Otti out of egocentric pursuits, alleging that they had been liable for plunging Abia State into what it known as a “sorry state” earlier than the present administration started efforts at restoration.
The Obidients warned that any try by the previous governors to work towards the pursuits of the plenty could be resisted, vowing to not permit Abia to return to what they described as political bondage.
The group, which claimed it performed a crucial function in Governor Otti’s electoral victory within the 2023 governorship election, stated it could not fold its arms whereas “a gaggle of failed politicians, embittered by Otti’s developmental strides,” search to derail the continuing transformation within the state.
Though the Obidients acknowledged that members of the motion had not been built-in into Governor Otti’s administration, they stated this is able to not have an effect on their help for him, supplied he continues to ship good governance to the individuals of Abia.
Talking on behalf of the group, the spokesperson, Dr. Chibuzor Obiesili, stated the opposition to Governor Otti by the previous governors was pushed purely by private pursuits and wouldn’t achieve the help of the individuals.
“Abia individuals are enlightened, vigilant and absolutely conscious of the distinction between the previous governors and Governor Otti,” Obiesili stated.
He known as on well-meaning Abians to reject what he described as makes an attempt by sure people “posing as sycophants to the President” to undermine the state for private achieve.
The group additionally appealed to civil society organisations and the media to withstand what it termed blackmail towards the governor, urging them as an alternative to help efforts to rebuild Abia State.
The Obidients inspired Governor Otti to stay resolute in his dedication to altering the state’s narrative, assuring him of their continued help.
“Otti ought to stay targeted and proceed to ship on his mandate,” the group acknowledged.
Nevertheless, the group renewed its name on Governor Otti to think about aligning with Mr. Peter Obi within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) forward of the 2027 common elections, arguing that such a transfer would assist construct a united political entrance.
“We name on Governor Otti to affix the ADC the place our chief, Mr. Peter Obi, and different well-meaning Nigerian politicians are, for a extra united block vote in 2027,” the group stated.
Different members of the Obidient Motion current on the press briefing included Prince Solomon, Elder Bethel Nwokoma, Barrister Chinedum Ogbonnaya, Chukwuebuka Ezennaka and Elder Iheanyi Ezengwa.
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