- Catholic Bishop of Aba Diocese has said Abia State Governor Alex Otti’s achievements will campaign for him ahead of the 2027 governorship election.
- The bishop also described Otti as a governor with integrity while speaking during the celebration of his 40th priestly anniversary in Aba.
The Catholic Bishop of Aba Diocese, Most Rev. Augustine Ndubueze Echema, has said Governor Alex Otti’s work in Abia State will campaign for him ahead of the 2027 governorship election.
Bishop Echema made the statement on Sunday, September 20, 2026, at the Christ the King Cathedral, Asa Road, Aba, during celebrations marking his 40th priestly anniversary.
While appreciating Governor Otti for supporting plans to build a retirement home for Catholic priests in the diocese, the bishop described him as a man of integrity.
He said:
“Let me go to our amiable governor. It is not up to three months we invited you here and then we cornered you and presented our needs.
“I mentioned that day that I am dealing with a governor with integrity. And I have no fear of any contradiction to repeat it here. We are dealing with a man with integrity. If you are in doubt, you go to Aba. He is a man of integrity.
“I am telling you (Otti) I have said it before, I am not campaigning for you and I don’t need to campaign for you. The work that you have done so far will campaign for you.”
His comment has sparked reactions on X, with some users agreeing that Otti’s performance should determine how Abians assess his administration, while others brought up other political leaders and questioned the statement.
@politicalpnx: This shouldn’t be news if Nigeria is sane, it is how it suppose to be, nothing less than that.
@YemiFolara11596: If that is how it works then Tinubu should clear all the votes in FCT because of the good work of wike the minister!
@UPDONTVNEWS: At the end of the day, Abians will judge any administration by what they can see, feel and experience on the ground. 🏗✌️✌️✌️
@BulusPaul9: That’s how it supposed to be, your first time will stressly lead you to second or disgraceful boot you out.
@emmakudos: Surely! He has earned it for himself
@Clinton207O: Otti worked for his people !
@chillXplug: If the work speaks for itself, no campaign speech is needed.
@ugotec303: Tinubu work will usher him out 2027
