Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has cautioned political opponents against what he described as premature discussions about the 2027 general elections, insisting that his administration will not be distracted from its development agenda.
The governor gave the warning during a church service at the Seventh-Day Adventist Church, Umuikaa District Headquarters, in Isialangwa South Local Government Area, according to a statement issued on Sunday by his Chief Press Secretary, Ukoha Njoku.
Otti said his government remains committed to fixing Abia State and would not allow political noise to derail its mission.
He stressed that no individual or group has the right to distract his administration from delivering on its promises to the people.
He noted that his focus is on governance rather than electioneering, adding that discussions about the 2027 polls were unnecessary at this stage.
According to him, the administration will continue to do what is right for the state, regardless of political distractions.
The governor also dismissed speculations about his political future, attributing his victory in the 2023 election to divine intervention.
He expressed confidence that the same providence would guide future outcomes, insisting that he remains unconcerned about political permutations.
Addressing concerns raised by church leaders over flooding and poor drainage in the area, Otti directed the Commissioner for Works to extend ongoing drainage construction to Umuikaa junction.
He also apologised to residents for the inconvenience caused by the Umuikaa junction–Owerrinta road project, describing it as a necessary phase in the development process.
Otti disclosed that the road project, though a federal road, received approval from the Federal Government for reconstruction and dualisation, adding that similar infrastructure work was ongoing in other parts of the state, including the Onuimo–Tower axis.
He assured residents that his administration would continue to govern with transparency and integrity, while thanking the church for its prayers and support.
In their remarks, leaders of the church and political support groups commended the governor’s performance, expressing confidence in his leadership and describing his re-election prospects as strong based on visible achievements across the state.
They also renewed calls for improved drainage around the church and neighbouring communities.
The service was attended by the governor’s wife, Priscilla Otti, members of the state executive council, local government officials and other dignitaries.
