Abia State Governor Alex Otti has said he will consult God before deciding whether to seek a second term in the 2027 governorship election.
Otti made this known while responding to a public endorsement of his leadership by the Oha Isiala Ngwa people during a ceremony held at Sam Ihesiulor Stadium, Okpuala Ngwa, in Isiala Ngwa North and South local government areas of the state.
Otti described the endorsement as a validation of his administration’s achievements so far but added that any decision about the 2027 governorship election would be made only after consulting with God.
“Just like 2023 was in the hands of God, 2027 will also be in the hands of God,” Otti said, according to a statement by his spokesperson, Njoku Ukoha.
“So, while I thank you for this endorsement because I see it as an endorsement of what has been achieved so far, I also thank you for making predictions.
“I would only say that, I would go back and consult with my God. And as time goes on, my response will be made public. Because, as I said the other day, I know my people are waiting.”
The governor also announced that the Mgboko–Ntigha road project would be completed by December and reaffirmed his commitment to equitable development across the state.
In response to criticism regarding the Abia Airport’s location in Nsulu, Otti said the location was chosen based on technical considerations, not politics.
He disclosed that all affected landowners had received full compensation.
Otti stated, “We are not just building an airport; we are building an airport city. A three or four-star hotel is going to be there, and even the Nigerian Air Force is going to have a base there. There are going to be markets and shopping plazas within the facility.
“We have paid 100 per cent compensation to everybody whose land was affected. If there’s anyone that has not been paid, it is not our fault. Maybe, they provided the wrong account number or there are three or four people struggling for the same space.”
