Otti Praises Tinubu, Avoids Re-election Support Query

On Tuesday, July 21, 2023, Governor Alex Otti of Abia State welcomed First Lady Senator Remi Tinubu, praising President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his courageous economic reforms, including the removal of the petrol subsidy and the floating of the naira. Otti highlighted the positive outcomes of these decisions, such as states being able to pay salaries and invest in infrastructure.

However, on Thursday, when asked if he supported Tinubu's re-election, Otti claimed he was unaware of Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma's announcement about the South-East governors' support for Tinubu. He refrained from stating his position, suggesting that Uzodimma could not speak for everyone and that the ballot box would decide.

This shift in stance indicates Otti's political strategy, as he balances the support he gained from Peter Obi's base, which views Tinubu unfavorably, against the need for federal cooperation for state development.