Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has criticized politicians who have already begun discussing and subtly campaigning for the 2027 elections, barely two years into the current democratic dispensation. Speaking on Sunday when he received former Governor Orji Uzor Kalu and Senator Chris Adighije in his office, Otti described such politicians as “trying to play God” because there is no guarantee that anyone will see beyond tomorrow.
“People in 2025 are talking of 2027… you can’t even talk about 2027 because there is no guarantee that you would go beyond 2025,” Otti said. “Who are you to begin to talk about 2027? Today is certain; tomorrow is a promise. Next tomorrow is gambling. Let us talk about today; when tomorrow comes, and we are lucky to be part of it, we can hold the discussion.”
The Governor also expressed his support for President Bola Tinubu’s economic decisions, including the removal of fuel subsidy, which he described as a “scam” that ought to have been done long ago. “When you talk about supporting President Tinubu, the President and I are very good friends and our friendship predates party politics and current positions; we agree on so many issues, and as it is natural, we know where we disagree,” Otti said.
Otti’s comments were made during a visit by Kalu and Adighije, who came to commend and encourage him for the good works he is doing in the state. Both senators praised Otti’s leadership and expressed their support for his administration, with Kalu describing him as a friend who has done well for the state.
Kalu, who is also a former Governor of Abia State, commended Otti for fixing the road connecting Umuahia, Bende, and Ohafia LGAs, which had been abandoned to dilapidation for over 16 years. “You have done well for our State. Thank you very much. I want to make it clear to you: you have done well, and the State will continue to grow under your leadership,” Kalu said.
Adighije also expressed his support for Otti’s administration, saying that he is proud to be an Abian and didn’t make a