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  • Abia 2027: Gov Otti Warns Supporters Against Disrupting Opposition Campaigns

    Abia 2027: Gov Otti Warns Supporters Against Disrupting Opposition Campaigns

    Abia State Governor Alex Otti has warned his supporters against disrupting opposition events ahead of the 2027 general elections.

    Speaking during the flag-off of the Labour Party campaign in Umuahia, Governor Otti said political tolerance remains non-negotiable as electioneering gathers pace. He told party loyalists that democratic participation must remain open to all groups without intimidation.

    “Violence will not be tolerated,” Otti told the crowd. He urged campaign councils and grassroots structures to focus on marketing their governance track record rather than engaging in confrontations with rival camps.

    The warning comes as political parties ramp up state-level mobilization across Nigeria. Abia has remained a focal point for the Labour Party as opposition blocs attempt to strengthen their footprint in the South-East region.

    Otti pointed to fiscal performance rankings and infrastructural projects executed under his administration as the primary weapons for the ballot box. He told supporters that public achievements speak louder than political bickering.

    “Go and do your research first,” Otti said, citing data from governance-tracking institutions. “The world knows that Abia is on the right track.”

    The governor also cautioned residents against trading their votes for financial inducements or token handouts. He warned that accepting cash or temporary gifts during campaigns compromises accountable leadership for the next four years.

    State security commands have been directed to monitor campaign trails to prevent clashes between rival party factions. Political analysts note that early warnings from executive leaders are crucial for curbing localized election violence in southern states.

  • Atiku Abubakar’s Son Backs Tinubu’s 2027 Re-Election Bid in Abuja

    Atiku Abubakar’s Son Backs Tinubu’s 2027 Re-Election Bid in Abuja

    Alhaji Abba Abubakar, son of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has formally parted ways with his father’s political camp to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s second-term ambition.

    Abba announced the move in Abuja, where he unveiled a campaign initiative for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). As part of the rollout, he donated 10 buses to boost logistics for the president’s reelection machinery and laid out plans for a two-million man mobilization march in the Federal Capital Territory.

    “Political conviction is a matter of personal judgment, conscience, and the freedom of every individual to make independent choices,” Abba told reporters in Abuja.

    The defection delivers a striking blow to the elder Abubakar, a persistent opposition figure who has contested the presidency multiple times. The former vice president’s camp has not yet issued a formal statement addressing the family split.

    Political analysts note that the move highlights the fluid nature of alliances as parties position themselves ahead of 2027. Abba insisted that his support stems from a personal belief in the administration’s policy direction rather than familial obligation.

    “For us, supporting the President’s Renewed Hope Agenda must translate into meaningful actions that positively affect the everyday lives of Nigerians,” Abba said.

    The campaign initiative is scheduled to kick off in Abuja before expanding nationwide, adding fresh momentum to the ruling party’s early mobilization efforts.