Governor Otti Affirms His Commitment, Rejects Abure's Departure from LP (Labour Party)
In an exclusive interview with Arise News, Abia State's Governor, Alex Otti, made it clear that he has no plans to leave the Labour Party (LP). According to our sources, Governor Otti stated that the party has been rescued from the hands of its former chairman, Julius Abure.
During the interview, Otti was unequivocal, stating that Abure has no claim to the party's chairmanship. He referred to the Supreme Court's ruling, questioning, "If you finish reading it, you'll know Abure is just full of hot air. He's out. You can call yourself the president, but that doesn't make you one."
When asked by anchor Oseni Rufai if he would consider leaving the party, Otti responded firmly, "No."
He went on to reveal his political journey, sharing that he's been a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), and All Progressives Congress (APC). But, he stressed, "The party that brought me to power is the Labour Party."
In the face of pressure, Otti added, "I'm not a god. If there's no Labour Party tomorrow." However, he made it clear that he doesn't believe everyone must align with the ruling party. "This is democracy," he said. "Not everyone must be in the APC."
He further emphasized that President Bola Tinubu's political journey, from AD, AC, ACN to the APC, proves that one can maintain influence without joining the ruling party.
Additional Insights
- Political Conviction: Governor Otti stays true to his beliefs, choosing to stand with the Labour Party due to his commitment to its principles[3].
- Governance Focus: Otti is focused on delivering good governance to all Abians, irrespective of party affiliations, which aligns with the Labour Party's inclusive nature[2].
- Support for the Current Leadership: Otti continues to support the party's leadership, working collaboratively to address internal issues[1].
- Access to Power: Otti believes that one doesn't need to join the ruling party to have influence or access to power[3].
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- Despite calls and speculations, Alex Otti, Abia State's Governor, affirmed his commitment to the Labour Party (LP), following the party's chairmanship issue resolution.
- In an exclusive interview, Otti made it clear that PDP, APGA, and APC alumnus finds his political home within the Labour Party, the party that brought him to power.
- The Supreme Court's ruling on the party's chairmanship, which Otti referred to as a clear indication of Abure's exclusion, solidified his decision.
- Opposing pressure to join the ruling party (APC), Otti emphasized the importance of democracy, asserting that it is not mandatory for everyone to align with the APC.
- In the face of criticism and reactions, Otti remains resolute in upholding his policy-and-legislation priorities and his focus on good governance for all, as exemplified by the Labour Party.
- governor otti's political journey serves as an example for stakeholders in Nigeria’s politics, demonstrating that one can maintain influence in policy-and-legislation and politics at large without joining the ruling party.
- As President Bola Tinubu's political path from AD, AC, ACN to APC showcases, one can continue to exert influence and hold power without aligning with the ruling party in the general-news sphere.
