Abia State Governor Alex Otti has warned against attempts to manipulate the 2027 gubernatorial election results.
Speaking on Thursday at the Government House, Umuahia, during the October edition of Alex Otti Speaks to Abians, the governor cautioned those planning to rig the election to “write their wills” first.
Otti’s remarks came in response to comments attributed to Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, who had declared that his party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), would take over Abia in 2027.
While acknowledging Kalu’s right to contest the election, Otti emphasised that all candidates must play by the rules.
“I’ve heard some people say they must take over this state and manipulate results.
“My advice is simple, if they truly want to write results, they should first write their wills. That’s their choice,” he said.
Describing Kalu as a friend and younger brother, the governor added that he had forgiven him for past criticisms of his administration, stressing the need to maintain peace and decorum in Abia.
Otti also used the platform to reaffirm that he has no intention of joining the APC and remains a committed member of the Labour Party.