Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has received the leader of the PDP in Isialangwa South, Dr. Gershon Amuta, another PDP stalwart, Chief Chinagorom Nwankpa and hundreds of their supporters and opposition political heavyweights into the Labour Party.
Receiving the new entrants into the Labour Party on Tuesday, September 30th at Isieketa, Isialangwa South, the Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, said that the event is not a defection, but a reception of his brothers and sisters who had been with him even before now.
Governor Otti instructed all Mayors to ensure that everyone is properly integrated into the party, stressing that nobody should be discriminated against.
“This is not defection, it is reception of our brothers, who some of them had been with us even before now, and we are glad to officially welcome them into the party.
“It is instructive to note that in the Labour Party, everyone is equal, whether you joined 20 years ago or you are joining today.
“The day you join the Labour Party, you assume a position of equality with everyone. I would also like to let them know that they should feel free to attend all the meetings. We do not discriminate.
“I would like to use you (Isialangwa South Mayor) to reach out to your brother mayors that are here, and also give you the assignment to ensure that everyone is properly integrated into the party,”
“I don’t want to hear that anybody is discriminated against. I don’t want to hear that somebody was not well received,” Gov. Otti stated.
The Governor, who thanked them for joining the party, used the opportunity to announce that work would soon commence at the Okpualangwa General Hospital, adding that, in a few months, it would be completed and put to use.
“We will continue to work until the last day. So, if you have a few roads that are not good, don’t worry. We are coming there.
“In the next few days, you will see active work at the General Hospital in Okpualangwa. We have awarded it to a world-class contractor, and they have mobilised and will start work very soon. Between 6 and 9 months, they will deliver a state-of-the-art General Hospital in Okpuala Ngwa,” Gov. Otti stated.
He thanked the people for the support that they have continued to give his government and assured them that the government is theirs and would continue to work for their interest.
In their speeches, Senator Darlington Nwokocha, Hon. Ginger Onwusigwe and Hon. Dennis Chinwendu Rowland while appreciating the works of the Governor assured that with the calibre of individuals joining the party, the 2027 reelection of the Governor is assured.
Also, the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Prince Uzor Nwachukwu, the Commissioner for Power and Public Utilities, Engr. Ikechukwu Monday, the Mayor of Isialangwa South, Hon. Nnadozie Nwogwugwu and a former Commissioner for Youth Development Hon. Dannie Ubani expressed joy that such heavyweights have joined the Governor’s party.
They appreciated the move by their people to join the party, saying that their entrance into the party has made the 2027 reelection a walkover for Governor Alex Otti.
In their speeches, some of the new entrants into the Labour Party, including Chief Chinagorom Nwankpa, Hon. Barr. Remijus Nji, Edwin Ihejirika, Sir Patrick Njoku, Lady Gloria Agomuo among others said that they were attracted to the Labour Party because of the achievements of Governor Alex Otti.
They pledged their unwavering support to Governor Alex Otti and his reelection in 2027.
The former Deputy Governor, Sir Ude Oko Chukwu, the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Pastor Caleb Ajagba, former SSG, Dr. Emeh Okoro, HRM. Eze Nelson Nmeregwa and many dignitaries were present at the event.
Ctz. UKOHA, NJOKU UKOHA
Chief Press Secretary to the Executive Governor of Abia State.
30 – 09-2025.
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