Bishop Echema Endorses Governor Otti for 2027 Re-election
Most Rev. Augustine Ndubueze Echema, the Catholic Bishop of Aba Diocese, commended Abia State Governor Alex Otti for his integrity and contributions during a celebration for his 40th priestly anniversary at Christ the King Cathedral in Aba. Bishop Echema expressed confidence that Otti's achievements would serve as his campaign for re-election in 2027.
He thanked Otti for agreeing to build a retirement home for priests, a project discussed three months prior. Otti acknowledged the bishop's milestone and described him as a rare gift to Nigeria, confirming that the retirement home would be funded by himself and private individuals, including Chief James Ume and Ide John Udeagbara, without government costs.
Otti expressed gratitude for the bishop's service and health over the past 40 years, emphasizing the importance of the retirement home project.
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