Abia Governor Alex Otti Opens Campaigns for 2027 Elections

Alex Otti, the governor of Abia State, has officially permitted all political parties to commence their campaigns for the 2027 elections. During a press briefing following the state’s monthly Security Council Meeting in Umuahia, State Commissioner of Police Wilfred Afolabi, accompanied by the governor's special adviser on security, Navy Commander MacDonald Ubah (rtd), reported that Otti directed security agencies to create a level playing field for all parties.

He instructed that any political party seeking approval for campaign activities should receive express approval, thereby facilitating the process for law enforcement. Afolabi noted that Otti's approach reflects his commitment to democratic principles and a politics devoid of bitterness.

The governor also warned that any attempts to disrupt public peace would be met with legal consequences, emphasizing that the law would address any mischief-makers during the campaign period.