Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, has dismissed reports claiming he has defected from the Labour Party (LP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing the rumours as baseless and politically motivated.
In a statement issued on Monday, the state’s Commissioner for Information, Prince Okey Kanu, said the report circulating on social media was the handiwork of political propagandists unsettled by Otti’s growing popularity and record of good governance.
“Governor Alex Otti remains a committed and proud member of the Labour Party, the platform under which the good people of Abia overwhelmingly elected him,” Kanu said. “His focus remains on rebuilding Abia, restoring accountability, and delivering the dividends of democracy to every citizen.”
He described the defection rumour as a desperate attempt to distract the public and sow confusion, noting that the governor had only last week reaffirmed his loyalty to the Labour Party during the October edition of ‘Governor Alex Otti Speaks to Abians.’
“The Governor made it clear that his interest is not in political permutations or defections, but in service to humanity and the transformation of Abia State. To him, leadership is about impact, not convenience,” the statement added.
Kanu said Otti’s administration continues to champion transparency, fiscal discipline, infrastructure renewal, youth empowerment, and economic growth values that align with the ideals of the Labour Party.
He urged the public to disregard the rumour and remain focused on the progress being made across the state.
“Governor Otti remains resolute in his mission to build a new Abia where truth, justice, and equity prevail under the banner of the Labour Party,” the Commissioner affirmed.
